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 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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25 Aug 13, Lyn (Australia - temperate climate): Melbourne, Aust. (August) Bought asparaugus crowns at my local nursery this weekend. $5.99 each.
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25 Aug 13, Norm (Australia - temperate climate): Will female asparagus plants produce quality spears? Is it possible to distinguish femaie and male crowns?
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23 Aug 13, Ingrid (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can I buy Asparagus crowns in JHB?
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28 Jul 13, ronnie mynhardt (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): jes i would like to plant a few in my garden on a small holding close to zeerust in north west.Need a few seed --Thanks Ronnie
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26 Jul 13, Jessica (Australia - temperate climate): Do asparagus do well if I was to start them as a seedling in a greenhouse?
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26 Aug 13, Norm (Australia - temperate climate): Yes Jessica, asparagus grow well from seedling even when not in a greenhouse. It does take much longer to produce edible spears this way . Using crowns, at least 3 years old, would be quicker but more expensive.
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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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