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12 Jul 13, Amanda (Australia - temperate climate)

I am moving house and, having carefully nurtured my asparagus seedlings through to maturity, want to take my crowns with me. Any tips on digging up, transporting and replanting? Do I have to wait 2 years before harvesting again?

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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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25 Jun 13, Gerrit Botha (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

I live in the Western Cape. Our area is excellent for fruit. Will asparagus do well here? Any suggestions ?

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04 Jun 13, Ann Rein (USA - Zone 6a climate)

Have them come up yet? I remember mine were slow the second season. They're on year six or so now and I've been harvesting for a month now.

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24 May 13, tinashe (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where can l get asparagus plant

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01 May 13, Sue (USA - Zone 5a climate)

Hi. Just wondering if my asparagus from last year shouldn't be up (visible) by now... It grew successfully last year from seed, (had 2 foot ferns) and even one or two edible stalks..(First year) Expected them to be great this season, but...I'm worried as there is no sign of them... Hope they didn't die... How can I check? I'm in zone 5. Nova Scotia. Its been a cold spring up until this week. Do you think they are dead?

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04 Jun 19, Lucy (USA - Zone 4a climate)

My asparagus came up a few weeks ago. I was told that you shouldn’t eat asparagus until the 3rd season. Then only cut off the ones that are thicker and cut it close to the ground.

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09 Apr 13, mohamed (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I want buy it but where can I get it

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23 Jan 13, Susan (USA - Zone 12b climate)

I actually live in Costa Rica, but it's not on your list. I'm at 1000 meters, distinct dry season Jan thru May, no rain at all with temps around 28-30 degrees. I need to move my 3-4 yr old crowns - can I do it anytime or would it be best to let them dry out a little to aid dormancy then move them once the rains start end of May. THANKS FOR THE HELP!

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