Asparagus Connovers Colossal is an old favourite & has been awarded an Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society 2005. This is an excellent variety with bright green spears & deep violet tips & produces an exceptionally high yield.
The crowns are best planted between March & May & though a few spears can be cut the following year it is best left for two years so that it can grow into a strong plant. Plant crowns in a trench that is 30cm wide by 20cm deep with a central ridge that is 10cm high. Place the crown on the ridge spreading the roots out evenly & cover with soil. Harvest the spears in mid-spring when they are about 15cm tall & fairly thick.
Position: full sun
Soil: any moderately fertile soil
Rate of growth: average
Hardiness: fully hardy
3 Crowns per pack