Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
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(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 16°C and 30°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 20 - 40 cm 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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27 Jan 10, Evelyn (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Our asparagus did not go so well after four years - we found out too late that we had mainly female plants which don't get very fat, nor had we really manured the soil enough I think so probably a bit nutrient deficient as well. I gave in and bought some asparagus plants from Diggers this year - a variety called Fat Bastard (sorry but that is its name). Has anyone tried this variety and how did you find it?
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16 Jan 10, meg (Australia - tropical climate)
neighbour in babinda grows asparagus. bunnings cairns had crowns recently. i am having a go .
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15 Nov 09, patricia (Australia - tropical climate)
michelle - i hear from seeds it takes two years. Theres Maryann's hobby nursery in woodroffe that sells them from crown and says they go good. i hadnt heard of asparagus in darwin but will see how it goes.
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08 Nov 09, Peter (Australia - tropical climate)
Has Michelle 09/09 received any tips?
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21 Oct 09, Lyn (Australia - temperate climate)
Planted asparagus crowns about 3 months ago, thought they were not going to grow at all. Over the past 2 weeks, we now have 3 spears the longest over 8inches high. It grows 1cm or so per day. Loving it, as have never grown this before. This is in the South Australia climate
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05 Sep 09, ~Tully~ (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
If we can grow asparagus in the middle of the NT desert (not an option in your drop-down menu!) anyone can, give it a go. Yum!
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23 Aug 09, Dave (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Just trying aspar. I use multi-later dig free gardens (Ester Dean Style). proposed Aspar. bed approx 2.4 x 1.8 x.6 deep Q?. How close can I plant crowns for maximum use of this bed? thanks Dave.
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08 Aug 09, Teash (Australia - temperate climate)
I got an asparagus plant last year at a local farmers market, I put it in the ground and just left it. Well this year I have my first lot of spears.. and they are yummo...asparagus require little maintenance and a whole heap of patience!!
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28 Jul 09, Valerie (New Zealand - temperate climate)
It's only the end of July and my asparagus is already sprouting. Should I pick it or leave it alone? It's in it's third year and I haven't picked any for the last two spring/summers
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09 Mar 09, Michele (Australia - tropical climate)
I would like to have a go at growing asparagus here in the tropics. Would seed be best or could I get crowns from somewhere
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