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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02 Oct 14, Victor Jeva (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Can I grow cucumber In the same bed with asparagus? Many thanks for your feedback......
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01 Oct 14, aadila (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): hi i just bought asparagus plants from my nursery. they are about a meter high with about 3 or 4 ferns.the helpers there did not know how old the plants are. when do u suppose i can start harvesting? when do u suggest i start harvesting because i heard u should leave them for 2-3 years.
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02 Oct 14, Eric (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi where in Durban did you buy your plants i have been looking everywhere?
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30 Sep 14, ray johnson (Australia - temperate climate): I planted Some packaged root stock 6" deep in August. I now have a 2" spear showing through. For the first year should i just let them grow and the die back in winter? Should i move my leeks to another bed. I am planning on using this bed for more rhubarb and more asparagus if this first batch survives. regs ray
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31 Aug 14, lisa (Australia - temperate climate): Where can my friend in Melbourne buy some asparagus crowns? Thanks! Lisa
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06 Sep 14, stapo (Australia - temperate climate): type "the plant shop" into your search engine i orderd their 4 three year old crowns and there was 7 in the parcel i had by the weekend
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25 Jul 14, boerbill (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): In the ceres karoo with annual rainfall fo 150mm p.a. pleanty osf salty water available any tips for me and also where can i get crowns.?
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21 Jul 14, gary stirrup (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): I live on the west coast near cape town , mediterranean climate - would this be good for asparagus winter rainfall , some people are growing ferns for export nearby,Where could I find crowns for sale
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28 May 14, KIM TAYLOR (Australia - temperate climate): i have planned my asparagus and it is 3 years old i have the ferns i have pick 1 spear today for the first time i have never cut the ferns off am i suppose to i think i need some help please. I have a big veggie garden and want to grow more.
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31 May 14, Stewart (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Kim, you need to cut to old ferny growth every year once it starts to die off.
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