Growing Asparagus

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18 May 14 Sue (Australia - temperate climate)
I have had my asparagus crowns in for more than 2 years but they are only forming thin shoots. How can I encourage thicker shoots to grow?
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31 May 14 (Australia - temperate climate)
Thin stems usually means the plants need feeding. Cover them with manure and compost over winter and come spring fertilise with some pelletised chicken manure. A good mulch of straw will help also.
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