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Planting Asparagus

Lisa Johnson shows how easy it is to plant asparagus by adhering to a few basic rules.

Aired 04/29/2010 | Rating TV-G

The Wisconsin Gardener

Planting Asparagus

Clip: Season 18 Episode 2 | 7m 3s

Lisa Johnson shows how easy it is to plant asparagus by adhering to a few basic rules.

UW-Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson shows how easy it is to plant asparagus by adhering to a few basic rules. She explains that bare root asparagus is best planted in spring with the roots pointing down in a six-inch trench. Johnson also recommends choosing male plants, which produce more spears. Good varieties include Jersey Night, Jersey Supreme, Jersey Prince and Purple Passion.

Aired 04/29/2010 | Rating TV-G

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