Asparagus Crown ‘Challenger’

Pacific Challenger

Pacific Challenger is a green variety with a high tolerance to phytophthora.

Planting:
When soil temperatures rise in spring.

North Island August – October.
South Island from early October.
Plant in well drained deep free sandy loom soil with plenty of organic compost. Cover the crowns with 5cm of loose soil to ensure a good start. Slowly cover the balance during the following Summer/Autumn. Ensure site is free of weeds.

Harvest:
Normally two years after planting. If crowns grow well in the first year and are 15mm or bigger in diameter these can be harvested. The harvest season on average lasts 8 weeks.