code: 609
It has long been preferred
Family: Asparagaceae
Common name: Mediterranean Wild Asparagus
Plant Classification: Half hardy perennial Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 1.0 meter
Maximum Height: 1.5 meters
Packet Content(approx.): 5
This desirable plant is the Mediterranean wild species of asparagus, and is a gourmet’s delight with scrambled eggs, being even tastier than asparagus officinalis, the “usual” shop-bought asparagus. An evergreen perennial, it is in leaf all year, and in flower from August to September, preferring well-drained, light sandy, loamy soils and will even grow in semi-shade and obviously it will thrive by the sea. It has long been preferred by gourmets for its stronger aromatic flavour, being superb when seasoned with oil and lemon juice.
Sowing advice:
For best results, sow seeds onto a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. We recommend germinating at 15 to 20 degrees C. Although they can be sown at any time, these seeds may sometimes wait for spring before emerging, but spring sowing will obviously give them a full season of growth. These seeds can be very slow indeed to appear so be very patient as they are fresh seeds. Never discard the seed tray!
Range:
Europe – Mediterranean regions in the north from Spain to Greece and Turkey, in the south from Morocco to Libya, and the various islands.
Habitat:
Bushy and dry sunny places, mainly on limestone.
