Show important elements for growth of asparagus while phosphorus and nitrogen fire are the two mole moie important elements for asparagus potash Is essential commercial growers have found that of potash supplies the desirable element clement formerly obtained in salt in addition to potash if commercial fertilizer la is not applied the tennessee station advises application of common salt at the rate of pounds per acre since early shoots are formed large ly on stored food it Is better to apply fertilizer after the close of a season than to wait until just before the next season starts |