Beautiful dappled, dark green shiny leaves which are invaluable for foliage in late winter & spring.
Plant with & pick
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...Asparagus ' Milennium' is a main season variety, has large spears, high yields and delicious flavour.
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...Asparagus 'Gijnlim' is famously tasty new hybrid variety. Asparagus is a perennial which should go on cropping well for over a decade, so find these bare root plants somwehere permanent in a sunny and freely drianed spot and they will give you the
Asparagus ' Gijnlim' is famously tasty new hybrid variety. Asparagus is a perennial which should go on cropping well for over a decade, so find these bare root plants somwehere permanent in a sunny & freely drianed spot & they will give you the most wonderful home-grown meals.
Asparagus is the vegetable garden caviar, which tastes so much sweeter & lovlier if very freshly picked. If you have plenty of room in your veg garden, this plant is a must.
Variety:
Asparagus ' Gijnlim'
Type:
Perennial
Site:
Any moderately, fertile soil in full sun & shelter.
Sowing:
Plant outdoors in March or April. Full & detailed planting instructions will be sent out with every order.
Height:
90cm (3ft)
Spacing:
50cm apart.
Care tips:
Keep your asparagus bed weeded, & well fertilised. Cut back once they start to die off in the autumn.
Harvest:
April-May the following year.
Cooking Notes:
There are so many ways to cook this delicious vegetable
- griddled or steamed, it is ready in 7-8minutes. Or try Sarah's favourite Asparagus & Gruyère Tart.