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Asparagus & Rhubarb Plant Assortment

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Skip the outrageous supermarket prices! The distinctly divine flavors of tender-crisp spring asparagus and tangy rhubarb should not cost a fortune. Growing crowns at home is very easy and the crops increase every year, saving you money. While asparagus plants are self-pollinating, the other variety in this assortment will serve to give you an abundance of stalks. Rhubarb is also self-pollinating.

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Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

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Why did you choose this?
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This is was the group I was looking for in my new raised perenial bed at a nice discount.
Shelley C on Mar 4, 2020
Two favorite foods. Have had great results...so will plant more!
Carol M on May 2, 2018
This is was the group I was looking for in my new raised perenial bed at a nice discount.
Shelley C on Mar 4, 2020
I wanted both asparagus and rhubarb and this had them both!
Bertine B on Jan 29, 2020
Two favorite foods. Have had great results...so will plant more!
Carol M on May 2, 2018
These perennials are the most reliable, weather proof, hail proof, frost proof, in my garden, so it is fun to have more varieties.
Diane U on May 25, 2016
because of the look on my wife's face when she saw this.
Lisa A on May 12, 2016
My zone, assortment, Stark Bro's Quality & I know if I need the rhubarb replaced for any reason they will be.
DEBORA V on Apr 10, 2016
I wanted both asparagus and rhubarb and this had them both!
Bertine B on Jan 29, 2020
These perennials are the most reliable, weather proof, hail proof, frost proof, in my garden, so it is fun to have more varieties.
Diane U on May 25, 2016
When can I plant?
Janaize M on May 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your question. Because weather and soil conditions vary so much from year to year and even within your zone, it's best to think of your planting time as a range of favorable conditions instead of an exact time.

You can plant new plants and trees: 1) when the ground is not frozen, 2) when daytime temperatures are above freezing (32??F) and below 90??F, and 3) when extreme weather (blizzard, hail, torrential rain, etc.) is not in the forecast. Be sure to keep plants watered if you're transplanting in warm and/or dry weather.
How to prepare the soil for growing asparagus?
Judy H on May 15, 2018
BEST ANSWER: DI a trench about 12 to 18 inches deep and wide. Put a good mixture of compost or good garden/potting soil. Soil should be loose. If using soil mix in some manure our other slow release fertilizer for gardens.
Spread the roots out and plant with growing tip about an inch below the soil. Water the bed well.this will settle the soil, possibly exposing the tips. Sprinkle about 1/2 to 3/4 inch of loose soil on top.

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Rubhabarb had to be replaced
Luckily Stark brothers stands behind their products
May 21, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Growing like crazy!
The asparagus was a little slow starting, it has taken off this spring. Anxiously waiting until we can harvest!
Unfortunately neither of the rhubarb never sprouted.
May 14, 2017
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
Mixed Results
I was excited to be able to order two of my favorites together.

Everything was shipped bare root and dormant and I planted them according to directions with the exception that I crowded the Asparagus just slightly.

All of the plants came up the first year and about half came back last year. The same number came back this year and were pushing through the soil early before the end of February and a few spears were lost to freezes after that point. Some of the Purple Passion are really prolific and some are not... The same with the Jersey Knight, only less so.

The Rhubarb roots were nice and big. One sent up one leaf and died, The other never sprouted and when I dug it up to see if it was viable it was as light as cork and pretty much crumbled in my hand. I hate to say it but I ended up replacing them with plants from another nursery.

I have always had decent success with plants from Stark's and I'm sure I will again. I just didn't have overwhelming success with these.
May 6, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Tender and flavorful
Got these plants on time and planted according to directions. Asparagus is coming up and are very tender and good. Rhubarb is dark red but seems to be growing slower than other rhubarb I have grown but still good.
May 5, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Stark Asparagus Rhubarb Plant Assortment
The asparagus were great, I got them a couple years ago and we harvested our first small batch this year. The ones we left to grow are now over six feet. The rhubarb however was not so good. When we got them and planted them they rotted out I. The ground. We contacted stark and they senrt us new ones and they did the same. We didn't bother with it after that. I've since started some from seed and they are coming along well. Asparagus, great, rhubarb, not so much.
May 8, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Great growth
They packaged properly and grew great last year and this year they have out performed expectations
August 3, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Stark Asparagus Assortment
The asparagus is wonderful,, we were able to use some this year, It is really good, nice big stalks. The rhubarb did not survive the summer heat, I think our soil was poor and we are trying to get it built up. will try again next year/ Yes I would recommend the asparagus and the rhubarb. Just be sure to use lots of good compost, and protect from the hot Az sun in the afternoon..

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May 18, 2016
Purchased
 over 6 years ago
Doing great!
All of our asparagus plants we bought and planted last year are producing wonderfully!!
May 14, 2018
Purchased
 over 4 years ago
SD Mixed Reviews
We ordered the same special a year ago, only 4 asparagus plants survived. The weather in SD is down right unpredictable. We ordered this combo late May, immediately got hit with high temps and very dry. This year we ordered in late April. Plants arrived in great condition. Freezing temps kept their planting until mid-May. Cold and wet. This year we have some success with 2 StarkCrimson Rhubarb and 1 Valentine growing. The Asparagus, Jersey Knight was 100 % with 90% on the Purple Passion. I think watering may be our issue here. We went from cold and damp to hot and dry in less than 1 week!!!
Anything trying to grow in SD, pay attention to the dryness of the soil. We had 3 weeks of once per week severe storms including hail. Over 3 inches of rain, and a lot of wind. No rain in between....ground dries out big time very quickly. We managed to keep things watered...The results are very good!!!
July 10, 2017
Purchased
 over 3 years ago
All asparagus still growing and we have harvesting this year- very good. Rhubarb did not make it. So not good on this :(
May 5, 2018
Purchased
 over 4 years ago

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