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Asparages Argenteuil
Asparagus officinalis
Asparages Argenteuil: historic, productive, and flavorful perennial. Grow a long-lasting bed for nearly 10 years of tender, gourmet spears in your garden.
Description
Asparages Argenteuil – Asparagus officinalis
Introduction
The Asparages Argenteuil is a historic and renowned variety from the French Argenteuil region. It is prized for its thick, tender, and flavorful spears. This perennial vegetable remains productive for nearly a decade, rewarding gardeners with abundant harvests of delicate spears each spring.
Origin and botanical family
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Origin: France (Argenteuil region)
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Family: Asparagaceae
This traditional variety has been valued since the 19th century for its refined taste and adaptability to temperate Western European climates.
Botanical description
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Type: perennial herbaceous plant
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Mature height: 1.2–1.5 m
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Foliage: finely divided, light green
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Underground stems: fleshy rhizomes producing edible spears
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Productive lifespan: 8–10 years under favorable conditions
Sowing and cultivation
First year
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Sowing period: March–April, in the open ground, in seed rows
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Spacing: 20 cm between seeds, 10 cm between rows
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Care: keep soil moist and weed-free
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Autumn protection: cover seedlings with a thin layer of well-decomposed manure to protect young plants over winter
Second year
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Bed preparation: dig a trench 40 cm wide and 35 cm deep in fertile, well-draining soil
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Planting: place 1-year-old crowns every 30 cm and cover with 10 cm of fine soil
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Care: water regularly and mulch to suppress weeds
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Winter protection: cover again with organic mulch or lightly decomposed manure
Third year and following
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Spring: as young spears emerge, mound soil around them to form a ridge of 30–35 cm
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Harvest: first harvest in May–June, when spears are 20–25 cm long
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Productive period: a well-maintained asparagus bed can yield for 8–10 years
Maintenance
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Cut back dry stems in autumn
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Keep soil light and free of weeds
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Avoid excess moisture in winter to prevent root rot
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Annual application of mature compost or well-rotted manure enhances productivity
Harvest
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Period: May–June from the third year
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Method: cut spears as soon as they emerge from the soil
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Yield: 500–700 g per mature plant
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Storage: 2–3 days in the fridge, ideally wrapped in a damp cloth
Garden uses
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Ideal for permanent beds or garden edges
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Exposure: full sun, deep, fertile, well-drained soil
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Suitable for long crop rotations (e.g., raspberries, rhubarb)
Culinary uses
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Tender, flavorful spears
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Harvested white, lightly pink, or green depending on soil mounding
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Delicious steamed, in gratin, or simply with butter or olive oil
Ecology and benefits
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Perennial, low-maintenance plant
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Provides habitat for beneficial insects outside the harvest season
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Excellent choice for a productive, long-term vegetable garden
Asparages Argenteuil requires patience in the first years but delivers abundant, refined spears for nearly a decade. Perfect for gardeners who appreciate authentic flavors and sustainable cultivation.
Features
- Common name : Asparages Argenteuil
- Category : vegetable
- Time to sow seeds : March to April
- Harvest : The first harvest takes place from May to June in the third year
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8711117206002
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