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Wild Asparagus

Wild Asparagus

Product number: 013400
Origin: Mediterranean region
Latin: Asparagus maritimus, also known as Asparagus scaber, Asparagus officinalis var. Maritimus

These fine, extra tasty asparagus are very popular in Italian cuisine. The "wild" taste returns to your plate. This species still grows on the coast of the Adriatic Sea and comes close to the taste of asparagus, which was so praised by Pliny (37-79 AD). From April until stocks last, we also receive wild asparagus plants, see 831150.

Denominations:
Latin: Asparagus maritimus, or also Asparagus scaber, Asparagus officinalis var. Maritimus
Dutch: Wilde asperge (Wild asparagus)
Also: Asparagus scaber, Asparagus officinalis var. Maritimus
English: Asparagus

Sowing method: April-July. In a seed tray, in pots, or in an improved spot in the open ground. As soon as the seedlings are more than 10 cm tall, they can be transplanted to a nursery bed. The following year, plant them in their final position.

Sowing/planting time:

April
May
June
July

Harvesting time:

April
May
June
July

Soil type:

Sandy
Calcareous

Cultivation location:

Outdoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Small, inconspicuous flowers
Origin: Mediterranean region
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: N/A
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Advanced

Latin: Asparagus maritimus, also known as Asparagus scaber, Asparagus officinalis var. Maritimus
Dutch: Wild asparagus
Also known as: Asparagus scaber, Asparagus officinalis var. Maritimus
English: Asperagus