Growing Asparagus

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30 Jan 14 Johny Benwell (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, I planted a crown about two years ago and have recently enjoyed several fresh sprouts. I'm often away and have come home to ferns a number of times. A friend told me to increase my yield. Simply dig out the crown, cut it in half then replant the two halves. Is this the case? Thanks, Johny
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01 Feb 14 Heike (Australia - arid climate)
By dividing crown you can get more plants, but they all go back to producing small shoots for up to two years and a crown that was planted two years ago would only just be of asparagus harvestable size and have nothing to give yet in terms of splitting. Chances also are that you can kill the crown or split when not done at the right time. Best to just buy another crown or sow some seeds and let them all mature.
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