Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

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(Best months for growing Asparagus in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings

Easy to grow. Plant as crowns. Best planted at soil temperatures between 61°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 8 - 16 inches apart
Harvest in 2-3 years. Plant 'crowns' to harvest earlier .
Compatible with (can grow beside): Parsley, Basil, Nasturtiums, Lettuce
Avoid growing close to: Garlic, Onions, and root vegetables

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18 Oct 24, Pam (Australia - sub-tropical climate): How many seasons can I get from my asparagus plant
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28 Oct 24, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): 20-30 years - plant 4-8 crowns
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15 Aug 24, Colin (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Planted Mary Washington 6yrs ago (from Bunnings). Is a female plant. Producing thin stalks. Where in Australia can I buy a male asparagus plant. As far as I know, males are used for commercial crops. So far, even nurserymen can't help. Anyone?
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03 Sep 24, (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Bunnings sell asparagus this time of the year. I'm no expert but I don't think you can tell until the have grown for a year or so.
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25 Aug 24, MIke (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Try Bunnings - they usually sell this time of the year. Buy 3-6 crowns. One plant won't supply enough spears.
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05 Aug 24, Bill (USA - Zone 9b climate): What is the best asparagus variety to plant in a raised bed? I live about 1.5 miles from the ocean in ZZrroyo Grande, CA.
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02 Aug 24, Janette Dunn (Australia - sub-tropical climate): What is the best variety to grow in Katherine, NT? I have never grown asparagus before.
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06 Aug 24, (Australia - tropical climate): Whatever you can buy - green or purple.
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02 Jul 24, Tasha (USA - Zone 9a climate): Best hybrid asparagus for Southwest Louisiana zone 9a
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28 Jun 24, Jean Hamrick (USA - Zone 8a climate): I live in Greenville SC. Zone 8a. When can I plant asparagus crowns that are three years old ?
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Here are my suggestions. 1 Pick a spot that has sun all day. 2 Dig a bed that is about 4' x 4' or 1.2m x 1.2m for 4 plants or 1.2m x 1.8m for 6 plants, 2.4m x 1.2m for 8 plants - I would recommend 6-8 plants, about 300mm deep. 3 Put a border (sleepers) around it, either 200mm or 400mm high (2 sleepers). Garden sleepers (hardwood) where I live are 2.4m long x 200mm high x 50mm thick ($20). Fill it up with soil/composted manure/compost and dig it over a couple of times. Buy some rooster booster fertiliser from bunnings and apply about a 2l ice cream container to the soil and mix in. Go on the internet and google how to plant and grow and harvest it. 1st year pick a few of the thicker spears, 2nd year a few more and then 3rd yr you can pick all. In future years a tip, stop or cut back watering end of April, cut all the ferns off end of August, apply a 2l container of rooster booster and 6

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