My loving and obliging husband, Michael, planted my purple asparagus for me this morning! We unwrapped the crowns from damp newspaper, rinsed them, and soaked them in a bowl. Michael dug a 1x8 foot ditch, filled it with compost, vermiculite, and fertilizer, and mixed the goodies together. He made six mounds and then laid the octopus-like crowns over top.
Now, God willing, we'll have hundreds of spears in the spring. It should then turn into six bright green ferns over the summer, and then turn orange and red in the fall. It's so fun I could SQUEAL!
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