One of the best things about May is seasonal, UK-grown asparagus. One of the worst things is the price - but not if you grow your own. Our asparagus crowns are field grown in sunny Lancashire for extra hardiness, with only the best performing varieties making the cut. Our growers use peat free compost and recycled water to make them the most sustainable crowns you can buy. And as these plants last for up to twenty years, it's not a bad investment!
Our vegetable plants are sown on a family farm in Lancashire, then nurtured into strong young plants by Josh in the sunny South Downs before they rock up in your garden. By selecting only the strongest and tastiest varieties, Josh makes sure you get a headstart on your plot, with impressive crops and no waste.
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Which asparagus should I choose?
Most of the asparagus you’ll see is green, but why not mix it up with purple or white varieties? If you’re growing asparagus for the first time, we recommend a high yielding variety like Gijnlim or Guelph Millennium, both top performing RHS award winners. Add in a purple variety like super sweet Pacific Purple to add colour to your plate, or if you prefer yours raw, try the exceptional flavour of Pacific 2000.
Growers' tips
Plant your asparagus crowns in a sunny border, bed or large container - choose carefully as the plants don’t like to be moved and can live up to twenty years. Water your asparagus in well when you first plant it, then feed it every spring with a high potassium fertiliser for the best results. The ferny summer foliage is an added bonus, attracting pollinators to your garden.
Using your asparagus
Asparagus needs very little work to taste sublime: grill it or throw it on the barbecue, then sprinkle with sea salt and devour immediately. A classic Hollandaise is hard to beat, but if you have a bumper crop, why not try a risotto with peas and leeks, an asparagus soup swirled with basil oil or even julienne it and serve raw in a salad with a lemon vinaigrette or aioli?
