Asparagus: 3 lb. Coffee Can

From Seed Savers:

“Seed Savers Exchange co-founders Diane Ott Whealy and Kent Whealy brought the ‘3lb Coffee Can’ asparagus with them when they moved to Decorah, Iowa, in 1984.

Diane recounts its origin in her memoir, Gathering, “A few years earlier, a gentleman had sent me a three-pound Folgers coffee can full of seed. He said the plants were always grown from seed and rivaled any commercial variety, but they came to me with no name. His claim was true. These plants were eventually transplanted to a patch in front of the barn at Heritage Farm and 20 years later have developed into a magnificent bed. One good thing about growing older: your asparagus patch gets better.””

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Outdoor Sowing/Transplanting Time: May

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Astrological Sign: Leaf

Sprout Time: 3-4 Days

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Reseeds or Re-sprouts: No

Purchased From: Baker Creek (free)

Purchase Date: 2024-Winter

2025

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2025

Asparagus: Purple Passion

Arugula: Apollo