About the Book
This book consists of articles from Wikia. Pages: 57. Chapters: Eudicots, Magnoliopsida, Monocots, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Blueberry, Broad bean, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chervil, Chilli, Chinese cabbage, Chives, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Florence fennel, French bean, Garlic chives, Globe artichoke, Kale, Kohl rabi, Leek, Lemon balm, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Onion, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Pea, Perpetual spinach, Potato, Radish, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Rosemary, Runner bean, Sage, Shallot, Spinach, Swede, Sweet basil, Sweet cicely, Sweet corn, Sweet pepper, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomato, Turnip, Aubergine, Beetroot, Blueberry, Broad bean, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chervil, Chilli, Chinese cabbage, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Florence fennel, French bean, Globe artichoke, Kale, Kohl rabi, Lemon balm, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Pea, Perpetual spinach, Potato, Radish, Rhubarb, Runner bean, Sage, Spinach, Swede, Sweet basil, Sweet cicely, Sweet corn, Sweet pepper, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomato, Turnip, Courgette, Cucumber, Marrow, Pumpkin, Raspberry, Squash, Asparagus, Chives, Garlic chives, Leek, Onion, Shallot. Excerpt: Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a spring vegetable. A flowering perennial plant species in the genus Asparagus, like its allium cousins, onions and garlic, it is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. and is widely cultivated as a vegetable crop. Pick a sunny spot, sheltered from strong winds with good drainage. Soil type is not too important. Dig through in autumn incorporating plenty of well-rotted manure or compost. Liming will be necessary if soil is very acidic. Remove the roots of perennial while digging, leaving soil rough. Fork over in March and apply a general fertiliser. Dig a trench 20cm (8in) deep and 30cm (12in) wide. Leave a 8cm (3in) ridge in the bottom of the trench and place the...
