Assimilation and photosynthesis are a must!
Due to the fact that the constantly growing sprouts have to be cut off from the Once planted, the asparagus was not only interrupted in its growth, but also enormously weakened. Nature usually regulates this loss of strength itself, so that in the following weeks the following happens to the “plant as a living being”: Since the sprouts finally also over several When days are allowed to come to light, foliage leaves begin to form, which soon regress into what are known as pseudo-leaves and finally take the form of narrow needles accept. Since ours from southern Europe resp. Asparagus plant originating from the Middle East has already adapted to the very dry locations, large quantities of it will grow Moisture but also the absorbed nutrients are passed on to the roots by photosynthesis and there stored. The particularly strong plants that have been standing for a few years can go up to six meters below the ground.
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Well cared for, asparagus brings abundant yields
We have why your asparagus plants want to be fertilized regularly here summarized for you. Synthetic fertilizer should be avoided, however, and the real organic connoisseurs only use manure (preferably from the horse) or compost for their asparagus plants. In conventional cultivation, on the other hand, pesticides with copper solutions are sometimes used, which are brought to the asparagus trees via underground piping systems to combat the fungal attack. That there is another way is shown by the certified Demeter asparagus, which uses field horsetail processed into herbal tea for fertilization.
What else your asparagus would like
If you want to enjoy naturally healthy asparagus from your own organic cultivation for at least ten years, simply take our following tips to heart:
- Loosen the bed soil from time to time and keep it moist (avoid waterlogging if possible).
- Regularly remove larger weeds and loosen up the soil every now and then.
- For possible insects or Check fungal infestation at least once a month.
- The dead asparagus should only be cut off and burned (!) In November. By then, all of the nutrients absorbed have been stored in the roots for the coming growing season.
