Old Asparagus Crowns

Question

I bought some asparagus crowns last year but didn’t get around to planting them. They looked dried and dormant. Will they still grow, or can I assume that they are dead?

Answer 1

It is hard to say for certain but you can always plant them just in case. This article may help determine if the plant is alive or not: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm