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 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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26 Oct 22, Martin McOmber (USA - Zone 9b climate): I am learning to grow asparagus in Zone 9b. Plants are 2+ yrs old and starting to produce healthy spears. Would like suggestions on how best to grow them.
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05 Jun 22, Norelle Evans (Australia - tropical climate): Hello, I’m from QLD Townsville and enquiring where I can source good green stock Asparagus from? and approx costing. Thanking you for your time and help Regards, Norelle Evans
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15 Jun 22, Margaret (Australia - temperate climate): The Seed Collection have them at a very reasonable price.
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06 Jun 22, (Australia - tropical climate): If you have a Bunnings store contact them about when they might have them and cost. Usually August and about $10+ per crown. Or try internet seed selling companies.
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03 Jun 22, Mary Grace Dizon (Australia - tropical climate): What is the best seed variety for tropical climate that’s hardy and disease tolerant?
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06 Jun 22, (Australia - tropical climate): You are better growing from crowns. Read other posting about buying crowns from Bunnings. If you want seeds go on the internet to Boondie Seeds and look at their varieties.
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13 May 22, WayneReal (Australia - tropical climate): When are Fat Bastard Asparagus crowns available? What size and price please Postage to 4703 Thanks Wayne
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29 Apr 22, james gray (Australia - temperate climate): I planted green and purple asparagus about 2 years ago in a raised bed, 2 hours south of Perth in Lowden.. All the plants fronds are massive now, maybe 500mm high, falling over and hanging out of the bed itself, still very green and very healthy. I am wondering when do I trim the fronds off back to ground level and then fertilise with chook manure, etc, and mulch again?
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19 Apr 22, Dawn (USA - Zone 10a climate): When you buy crowns does only one shoot grow from one crown? It looks like from pictures that there is more shoots coming up if your planting them 8 to 12 inches apart? Since we live in central coastal California is it best to go to a nursery in town for buying the two year old crowns?
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21 Apr 22, (USA - Zone 5a climate): The crown will produce many spears. As it grows it produces more and more over the years. Plant 2' apart. Buy 1 or 2 year crowns.
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