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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07 Mar 15, ross rossi (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can I buy asparagus bean and horsradish
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26 Jan 15, bruce wheeler (Australia - temperate climate): I PUT IN SOME ASPARAGUS SEED ABOUT END OF DEC THE FERNS ARE ABOUT 3IN HIGH CAN I PLANT THEM IN THE GARDEN OR SHOULD I LEAVE THEM TILL WINTER
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19 Jan 15, DDS (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Where can I get asparagus plants from a nursery in the Boland/Cape Town area?
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18 Feb 15, Martha Brink (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I just bought asparagus "Plugs" From Hart Nursery in Ottery. They are R2.00 per plug, which is so reasonable. Happy gardening. M
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12 Nov 14, dawn hudson (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate): Crowns for johannesburg area. Names of nurseries wHo sell. Have only got results of 5 seedlings from 3 packets of seeds. Also can water occasionally with salty water?
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30 Oct 14, JAYCEE (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): is the Ashton area in the Boland right to grow asparagus?
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28 Oct 14, gail gous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi I would like to buy some asapargus plants in the Stilbaai Area, where can I find a nursery or is it possible to buy online? Regards Gail
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27 Oct 14, Genevieve (Australia - temperate climate): Bought a punnet of purple asparagus "ferns" from Bunnings garden centre. About dozen ferns in punnet. Would appreciate some tips on how deep to plant and should I cover every few weeks with soil? Intending to grow in a raised bed measuring 90cm x 90cm x 40cm.
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04 Oct 14, kathy (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): My plant is one year old. Growing well but lots of ferns. Should i cut them down and how far and cut all ferns down? Or just leave it. About half metre tall.
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05 Oct 14, Frans (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Kathy. Yes you should trim is to about 10 cm. The focus for the first 16 months should be root oriantated. Cutting it down will fors the roots to work and grow better as more nutrients are available for just that. Give a good dose of bone meal (beenmeel) after such a trimming. Hope you find this helpfull.
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