transplanting asparagus?

[kfillmore]

We have asparagus growing very well in a gross little plot next to the paint-peeling house. I worry a bit about toxins in the sandy soil, especially because DD like to eat them. I was thinking about transplanting them to something we build. Any one have ideas for someone who know nothing about gardening?

[RosieL]

Asparagus crowns (the root part) are really sensitive, and really big and deep, IIRC. Google around for asparagus transplants, but if they have been in the ground for a few years it's going to be hard to transplant. I think you might do better if you buy new one-year old crowns and plant those, wait a year for them to start producing spears.