That’s certainly an old patch of asparagus, how do the plants look? Healthy? It’s not recommended to transplant old crowns, especially as old as 20 years. They have extremely developed root systems, and the plants would most likely be shocked by the transplant and die. However, gardening is an experiment and who knows for sure what may happen! Try transplanting the smaller crowns into a well-draining, sandy soil. Usually the crowns should be planted at a depth of 6 to 8 inches, but these may like to be deeper. Try planting a few depths between 8 to 12 inches. Water them well and see what happens. Good luck!
Hi Pam,
That’s certainly an old patch of asparagus, how do the plants look? Healthy? It’s not recommended to transplant old crowns, especially as old as 20 years. They have extremely developed root systems, and the plants would most likely be shocked by the transplant and die. However, gardening is an experiment and who knows for sure what may happen! Try transplanting the smaller crowns into a well-draining, sandy soil. Usually the crowns should be planted at a depth of 6 to 8 inches, but these may like to be deeper. Try planting a few depths between 8 to 12 inches. Water them well and see what happens. Good luck!