I think I would get rid of some of the pebbles/small stones Mottie. Ive found that when the growing tips of the spears hit even small obstacles they tend to grow deformed .The first sign that my Asparagus crowns have taken. Mustn’t touch them this season, maybe next but even better if I can leave 'em alone until the third season and then they’ll be good for another 20-25 years.
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