Asparagus - Early Argenteuil

1st year: sow in spring in seedbed at 20 x 10 cm and protect the plants with manure in winter.

2nd year: place the plants in a pit at 30 cm distance. Depth of pit 35 cm, width 40 cm. Cover with 10 cm mould and again with manure in winter.

3rd year: when the plants start growing in spring, earth the pit up with 35 cm mould. Approximately 2 months after first spears can be harvested.