Growing Asparagus

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05 Jul 13 Rupert (Australia - temperate climate)
I planted several crowns last season and let them grow into ferns. It is now July, and many of the ferns have not died down yet, but more questionable is the fact that several of the plants have sprouted new spears. Is this normal? Is it a sign of a mild winter? Should I just be letting these spears grow into ferns - they are a healthy size, big enough to harvest...
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20 Jul 13 Russell (Australia - temperate climate)
I understand Rupert, my asparagus is the same. It hasn't realised it is winter. I ate a spear; it was crispy but lacked flavour.
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