Asparagus Precoce D’Argentuil. Argenteuil is a traditional gourmet French Heirloom Asparagus variety developed from an 18th century asparagus variety known as Purple Dutch at Argenteuil. This variety is the traditional French asparagus used to create the popular “white asparagus” in France through means of blanching the plants. When un-blanched, this asparagus variety produces attractive, thick, rose-purple with an excellent flavor and tender tips. Earlier and hardier than most asparagus varieties seeds should ideally be sown from mid March to the end of June.

Cultivation Advice Asparagus Precoce D’Argentuil
Type: Perennial
Days To Germination: 14-15
Planting Depth: 1-1/2 inches
Spacing, Row: 36inches
Spacing, Plant: 12-18 inches
Plant Height: 30 inches
Light: Sunny or Partially Shaded
Sow as early as possible in the spring after soaking seeds overnight, 2-3 seeds per pot. Optimum soil temperature for germination is 60-70 degrees.
When large enough to handle thin to the strongest plant, or transplant additional seedlings
Select a well drained site with a sunny or partially shaded location.
When 3-4 inches plant out in raised rows 3ft apart, 12-18 inches between plants.
Plants should not be harvested until the second year.
Mulch the rows in autumn to protect the plants and provide nutrients as these are heavy feeders

SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks

PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 25 seeds)