Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

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				T

(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 16°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 20 - 40 cm 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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06 May 20, M (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Yes you can. Type in
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08 May 20, Anonymous (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): Go to google and type in can you split asparagus crowns and replant.
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23 Apr 20, Wendy De Vries (New Zealand - temperate climate): Can you grow asparagus in a bathtub and how many plants could you fit in? Many thanks.
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27 Apr 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate): I wouldn't do it. I think it has long roots that need more than a bath tub. About 2 plants if you do do it.
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23 Apr 20, Robert Graham Dennis (Australia - temperate climate): asparagus crowns where to get/buy from reputable source recomodations please Mary WASHINGTON PREFFERRED
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24 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate): I have 3 beautiful plants growing now, ready to sell, 8 mths old, Bundaberg Qld lol. Try Bunnings or check with a local nursery if they get them in. Asparagus are normally planted late winter or early spring. If buying from Bunnings ask when will they have them in. Cost about $8-9 a crown. Asparagus die back in winter and start shooting in spring. Go on the internet and read up about growing them.
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28 Apr 20, robert Graham dennis (Australia - temperate climate): thank you for reply very helpful
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08 Apr 20, KArin Duthie (Australia - temperate climate): I have asparagus seeds - when should I plant the seeds? What is the best orientation and spacing?
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09 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate): Spring, 30-40 cm apart, full sun.
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01 Apr 20, Barb (Australia - arid climate): I do two picks of my patch one now (mid march) the other later in the year does any one else do this an how many weeks do they usually pick for my dad use to pick for 4/6 weeks but friend only picks 2 or so whos right lol thanks
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Cut back the watering from end of May. If you keep watering and have a warmish winter it keeps growing. The idea is for the plant to put a lot of energy etc back into the crown (from the ferns) mid summer to Autumn. That is what allows the plant to send up spears during Spring. This time of the year you should have the ferns cut off, put 100-150 (?) of compost on top and applied some fertiliser and be watering heaps. At the moment I'm picking 12-15 spears each third day from 4 crowns.

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