PREMIER SEEDS DIRECT - Asparagus - PRECOCE D'ARGENTUIL - 130 Finest Seeds

• GROW YOUR OWN ASPARAGUS - Argenteuil is a traditional gourmet French Heirloom Asparagus variety developed from an 18th century asparagus variety known as Purple Dutch at Argenteuil.
• FRENCH ASPARAGUS SEEDS - 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 flavour and tender tips.
• EARLY CROPPING - Unlike many other asparagus varieties which do not offer a decent harvest until the third year, Argenteuil will crop in the second year.
• SOW, GROW, HARVEST - Earlier and hardier than most asparagus varieties seeds should ideally be sown from mid March to the end of June.
• QUALITY VEGETABLE SEEDS - Professional DEFRA (APHA) licensed Quality Seed Supply. At Premier Seeds Direct we check germination rates/quality at least every six months to ensure we deliver the best.
• MINIMAL PACKAGING - Foil / ziplock sealed packs with QR code for further information or see details provided below for cultivation advice.

Product Description 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. Unlike many other asparagus varieties which do not offer a decent harvest until the third year, Argenteuil will crop in the second year When large enough to handle thin to the strongest plant, or transplant 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. Instructions not attached - See details provided above for cultivation advice. Box Contains 1 + asparagus - precoce d'argentuil - 130 finest seeds