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21 May 20, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have only grown it for 4 years. During the summer/autumn asparagus grows ferns and puts nutrient and energy back into the crown to be able to produce new shoots next spring. In winter the ferns dry off etc. I don't hand water mine from May onwards. In late August I trim off the ferns and apply a mulch/compost and water. New shoots appear in a week or so depending how cold it is. I think you have jumped the gun by about 3 mths. Eat the spears and cut back the watering.

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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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02 Apr 20, Another gardener (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I'm sub tropical. My plants are 3 years old. I cut the old growth off late August, new spears shoot soon after. I pick for about 6 weeks - the ferns get away from me. This year in January I cut my ferns off and picked asparagus for about a month. The important part is to let the ferns grow and store food back into the crowns for next spring. If you over pick the spears or pick them too long it will not give the plant time to build the crown for next year.

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20 Mar 20, Faye McPeak (Australia - temperate climate)

Can I divide asparagus plants and when do I do it. I live on The Central Coast of NSW Thank you all in advance.

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22 Mar 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have just read that you can divide into 1/4 or 1/2 but not to pick spears the first year after dividing. Do it in the early spring. Google about it and read.

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