AboutKindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger Expertise I can answer questions about natural gardening. We refer to our type of gardening as Orthodox organic. We do not use chemicals of any kind for pest control or plant growth. I can offer information regarding the growth of herbs and spices, as well. I can also share some canning and freezing tips for enjoying home grown vegetables year round. Growing vegetables provides healthy benefits for the body and the mind.
Experience We live on what I believe is now termed a hobby farm. We are Messianic missionaries and raise all of our own vegetables, and some fruit. The change in the grocery budget is absolutely amazing.
Publications Last Days Survival Handbook, Simply Abundant
Question "Can I Grow Asparagus In 5 Gallon Buckets And If Not What Size If Possible Does
The Bucket Have To Be To Be Able To Successfully Grow Asparagus In A Bucket Or
Big, Big Pot! What Size Pot. Reason I'm Asking This Is Because I Bought Some
Asparagus Crowns Of New Jersey Giants And Mary Washington And About 9 Months Ago
And Put Them In 1 Gallon Pots Because I Am Going To Move From My House Within
The Next Year And That's Why I Didn't Plant Them In The Ground Because When I
Were To Dig Them Up I Didn't Want To Disturb The Root System Much Being That
They Don't Like Being Disturbed And Now The Root System In The 1 Gallon Pots Are
Pot Bound If That's The Correct Term. Thanks!"
Answer Dear Oscar,
Asparagus can be "maintained" in a bucket or large pot for a time, but it ultimately, as far as I know, will need to actually be planted in the ground to produce. I'm guessing if you are moving within the year, 5 gallon buckets should be large enough to maintain the plant until you can actually plant them. It is the "going to seed" in the garden that enlarges the asparagus harvest for the next year.
I wish you well and good fortune in your relocation.
Kind Regards,
KD
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