Hey everyone! I recently planted some asparagus crowns in a 12-inch deep bed, but my dad, who has an 80-year-old asparagus patch, suggested I bury the crowns 8-12 inches deep since my soil is loamy and well-amended with compost. Now I'm worried because I've come across advice that says to backfill the soil gradually as the crowns grow. Did I mess up by burying them so deep? Am I smothering them, or will they be okay? Should I consider digging them up and replanting?
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That’s fascinating about your dad’s patch! I read that typically, asparagus crowns last only about 15-20 years. I wonder if the patch has been reseeding itself or if those original crowns are actually still alive after all this time? Seems impressive either way!
I wouldn’t worry too much! I generally plant crowns 8 inches or deeper myself. It might take a bit longer for them to sprout, but they'll be just fine. Just give them some time, they know what to do!
Yeah, since you can’t harvest them for a few years anyway, a month waiting for them to show up won't matter in the long run at all.