You can see two asparagus spears which are quite long, but it was just a coincidence that I spotted them! I had planted two year old roots last spring and was delighted to see the spears so soon in the season. Asparagus is one of the earliest harvests of the season, but it still caught me by surprise......
First 3 spears of Asparagus.....
There were only 3 spears that could be harvested at this time. But I do see more spears poking out of the dirt... For other harvests of the week, head on over to Daphne's Harvest Mondays........
Glad to see your asparagus! I just love the stuff, especially grilled!I need to get some patience and plant some. I finally commited to rhubarb this year. I put out 3 crowns. Something ate the leave off the first one, it growing back slowly and the other two have 1 little stalk each and nice leaves. I will just have to suck it up till next year! Great blog! I'll be back!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Asparagus is a favorite in our house too! Kids will eat the top spears and adults get to eat the rest!lol! Anything to get the kids to eat their veggies:)
ReplyDeleteI love the sparagus, nice to see someone growing it , but I only know one way to make it, steam it or stir fry it.
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No kids here so we get to eat all the asparagus ourselves. Good you can get the kids to eat it!
ReplyDeleteAndrea - There's many ways we use asparagus - mostly we grill it or saute it with olive oil and seasonings or use it in different curries. Changing seasonings makes a huge difference in its taste.
ReplyDeleteVillager - If not for the kids, I wouldn't plant as much asparagus as I did! In a couple years, we should have plenty of homegrown asparagus for us (and for others, maybe:))
I can't wait to have my first harvest. I'm hoping they grow big enough to do a small one next year. Maybe.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait until next year for our asparagus! We steam it or roast it in the oven with olive oil, salt and pepper, divine!
ReplyDeleteOh My GOSH! That is so exciting!!! Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteDaphne - If you have planted two year old roots, you'll be able to harvest them next year.
ReplyDeleteNartaya- Anyway you eat them, they're healthy and delicious!
Tiny Gardener - I agree!
Nice first batch of asparagus. They look delicious. I wish we can grow asparagus too.
ReplyDeleteHey look, sticks! LOL. THe hubby eats that stuff, but not I. Not easy to grow down here anyway.
ReplyDeleteMalay - Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBarbie - They're sticks alright! Tasty ones though!
How exciting! I love asparagus and I was so excited to see mine come up this year. This is only my second year so I did not harvest any but boy was I tempted! A couple of them looked to be about as big as my thumb. Good Grief! I'm looking forward to an asparagus harvest next year! yeah!
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