Growing Asparagus

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30 May 15 lesley hay (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I have obtained 3 bags of asparagus rhizomes: Jersey Knight & Mary Washington. They are in a vermiculite mixture. When is the best time to plant in Gauteng. If June is not suitable, when do I plant? Also how long will they survive in stoage With appreciation. Les Hay
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17 Jan 16 Andrfe Lotz (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hallo Lesley, I grew up with Aspersies. Now I can not find or afford them! I would love to grow some . I have some land on the Klaserie river at the Kruger Park. Can you please help with a source of the roots? Crowns? Andre
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28 Sep 15 Liz Willson (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi Lesly, please tell me where you got your roots from? I'm very keen to start growing but can't find seeds or roots, Email is liz@wounds.co.za Many thanks Liz
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