Growing Asparagus

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

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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08 Aug 08, lou (Australia - cool/mountain climate): how often do you feed asparagus and how do they like the soil.
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20 Jul 08, Liz (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Dis, your asparagus spears will be ready to cut when they are about 20-25cm (8-10in) high. Cut with a sharp knife, don't pull, close to the ground. Only take a few this year and leave most of them to turn into leafy fronds (fern) as that will increase your plants for next year. Once planted, a well cared for asparagus bed should keep going for many years. Remember to feed well.
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18 Jul 08, Dis (Australia - temperate climate): I have planted three year old Asparagus crowns and they have just broken through. When can I use them?
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04 May 08, zoran (Australia - cool/mountain climate): how do i get a packet off asparagus seeds or a seedling
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