Asparagus Connover's Colossal Seeds For Planting, Grow Giant and Delicious Asparagus

Enjoy fresh, tender, and flavorful asparagus straight from your garden with Connover's Colossal Asparagus seeds. This historic heirloom variety is prized for its thick, juicy spears, vigorous growth, and high yield. Ideal for home gardeners, raised beds, or permanent asparagus plots, Connover’s Colossal is a reliable choice for perennial harvests for years.

Features:

1. Variety: Connover's Colossal
2. Spear Color: Green with purple tips
3. Spear Size: Extra-large, thick, and tender
4. Growth Habit: Perennial, upright and vigorous
5. Flavor: Mild, sweet, and tender
6. Suitable for: Garden beds, raised beds, and long-term asparagus plots

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Early spring or late winter
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
4. Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
5. Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.5–7.5
6. Planting Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
7. Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) between plants, 36 inches (90 cm) between rows
8. Germination Time: 14–21 days
9. Days to First Harvest: 2–3 years for mature harvests
10. Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
11. Watering: Regular, consistent moisture, avoid waterlogging
12. Maintenance: Mulch to retain moisture, thin crowns as needed
13. Indoor/Outdoor: Direct sow outdoors or start crowns indoors before transplanting

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before last frost or direct sow in well-prepared garden beds.
2. Transplant seedlings or crowns into permanent beds with full sun and fertile soil.
3. Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
4. Allow plants to establish for 2–3 years before heavy harvesting for best results.
5. Mulch regularly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Benefits:

1. Produces giant, tender spears ideal for fresh cooking and preservation
2. High-yield, perennial crop that can last 15+ years
3. Easy to grow with proper soil and sun exposure
4. Perfect for home gardens and long-term asparagus production