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07 Dec 12, Delia (Australia - temperate climate)

Thank you Jen: your suggestions are most welcome and these suggestions are exactly what I did. I have a half dozen tiny spears popping through and, while not wishing my life away, I can barely wait the two years required. I also understand that a lightly wooded Chardonnay is the perfect wine match with asparagus. Thanks for sharing, Delia

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03 Mar 13, (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Delia, sorry not to have responded sooner, forgot to check.... looks like we both are looking forward to our first home grown crop of Asparagus next year and your suggestion about the wooded Chardonnay is also a very good tip. Happy gardening now that it may get a little cooler, at least here in Tasmania. Jen

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21 Nov 12, Jen (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Hi there, I have purchased and planted out 5 A crowns, but only 4 have produced A shoots, one has not produced anything? Any ideas? Jen

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30 Oct 12, Jannes Fritze (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Where can i buy Asparagus crowns from?.

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22 Dec 12, JJ van Rensburg (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Hi Jannes Most nurseries can order Asparagus plants in for you. Where in South Africa are you - maybe we can be of assistance at Garden World in Muldersdrift.

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22 Oct 12, Suzannah (Australia - temperate climate)

Should I cut off the tough ferny growth which is coming up now along with thick spears, or dig up those plants? Will they ever have good spears?

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13 Oct 12, Peter Fordyce (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

What is the minimum temperature that asparagus is able to survive? It is grown in places like Bethlehem, Ficksburg and Gumtree where heavy frosts are common. Am considering planting in Nieu Bethesda where snow is regular. Thank you Peter Fordyce

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20 Sep 12, Marie casey (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

would i be able to grow asparagus in the sandy region about 50ks from frazer island .would i need to build up the soil or would that sandy soil suit.

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11 Sep 12, David (Australia - temperate climate)

I have just trimmed my ferny Aspagus which I now see is probably too early. There didnt seem to be anything but ferny growth. When does the crop grow? Will my crop grow although I seem to have trimmed too early. Thanks for your help

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02 Sep 12, alice cooper (Australia - temperate climate)

where does asparagus like to grow best full sun ,part sun and do they need to be protected from frost.

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