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- From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflondon AT mindspring.com>
- To: market-farming
- Subject: Re: Asparagus
- Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 02:16:26 -0500
On Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:33:17, "Andy" <andy.fellenz AT worldnet.att.net>
wrote:
>I'm thinking of starting an asparagus bed this spring and am curious as to
>experiences marketing asparagus - which varieties seem to do best at
>Farmers Markets or on-farm sales.
I would imagine asparagus would be a big seller most anywhere. I am
sure that growing it in well prepared beds with plenty of manure will
result in a robust and reliable crop. You will need to thin the
planting and strive to maintain the fertility and tilth of the bed.
Lawrence F. London, Jr. Venaura Farm
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- Re: Asparagus, Lawrence F. London, Jr., 02/18/2000
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