Asparagus crowns

Question

I planted asparagus 5/9, spider roots spread, crown up in the center. When will I see the crowns break through the rich soil I have planted them in? Is that germination?

Answer 1

It sounds like you planted crowns, which means that there will be no germination. Germination would be when asparagus seeds sprout.

When you plant crowns, you are planting a dormant plant and you are waiting for them to break their dormancy. It can take 2-8 weeks for this to happen. Extra water and warmer weather will help this along faster.