Unwins Asparagus ‘Connover’s Colossal’ Seeds (120 Seeds)

Enjoy the unbeatable taste of homegrown asparagus with Unwins Asparagus ‘Connover’s Colossal’ — a classic variety producing tasty, succulent spears with fantastic flavour and an early harvesting time. Asparagus is a true garden investment: once established, it will continue to crop for many years with only minimal care, saving you money compared to buying spears in-store.

This award-winning variety holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit, making it a trusted choice for reliable performance. Harvest your spears and enjoy them boiled, steamed, grilled or fried — delicious served simply with garlic butter.

Key Features

• Produces tasty, succulent asparagus spears with fantastic flavour

• Early harvest compared to many varieties

• Will crop for many years with minimal attention once established

• RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) winner

• Great value crop – saves money compared to supermarket asparagus

• Prefers a full sun position

• Perfect for boiling, steaming, frying or grilling

Sowing & Harvesting

Sowing Time: February – June
Harvest Time: May – June
Sow to Germination: 4–8 weeks
Time to Harvest (Establishment): Approx. 3 years

Technical Specification

• SKU: 30310003

• Pack Quantity: 120 seeds

• Colour: Green

• Plant Height: 45cm

• Spread: 45cm

• Plant Spacing: 45cm

• Row Spacing: 45cm

• Sowing Depth: 10mm

• Time to Germination: 4–8 weeks

• Time to Harvest: Approx. 3 years

Why choose Kean’s Claremorris

• Trusted local store with knowledgeable staff

• Quality vegetable seed varieties selected for Irish gardens

• Great seasonal selection for long-term crops and home-grown harvests