[Marcella]

Asparagus: “It takes 3 years to get to a point where it really produces though, so plant your root pieces this year, and try to get year old root stock.”

Oh, dear, I just looked at a bunch of heirloom seed packets I ordered, and there is an envelope of Asparagus UC 72. It says, “Also known as Mary Washington UC 72 or Mary's Granddaughter was developed at UC Davis for better production and tolerance to Fusarium Wilt, heat and drought. Yields heavy dark green spears with fairly compact heads.”

Says takes 2-3 years to produce edible stocks when started from seed. Then, gives planting directions.

I didn't remember getting these. So, I'll plant them next spring “after last frost”. But, I'll look for the root pieces to plant as soon as that is proper.

[JRandomFreeper]

I'd get and plant them now. Walmart may have some that will work. They last 20 years in production.

/johnny

[Black Agnes]

You could plant them now. They’re perennial (come back year after year). As long as they’ve got a ‘good start’ before first freeze you’re golden. You’d need to get them a bed started before then though.

I’ve got a whole bunch of seedlings in big cups on my driveway waiting till end of next week or so to plant in their permanent bed.