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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06 Mar 18, MOOKHOANE MAEMA (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I would like to know how to grow asparagus, where to get the seedlings, when can I grow and at what temperature, lastly how long does it take to harvest and how? I live in Lesotho but the site could not list my country hence why South Africa since Lesotho is inside South Africa geographically like a kidney in a body. Thank you
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30 Apr 18, Phillip (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): If possible purchase 2 yr. old "Crowns". These are asparagus plants (roots). There are a number ideas for how to plant them - just visit Youtube or Google for step-by-step pictures along with description of soil mixture and fertilization. Then wait another year before harvesting. Honestly I have never grown from seed. But in either case you are looking at a couple of years before you will have a decent crop.
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02 Mar 18, Mack Rogan (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Where can I get asparagus crowns to plant ?
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12 Oct 18, Marieta (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): I bought my asparagus plante from Peter's Gate, Midlands Meander near Howick
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28 May 18, Paul Naude (South Africa - Semi-arid climate): Any luck Mack?
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22 Feb 18, Theunis (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate): Where can i get plant material
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27 Feb 18, Sheena (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): https://livingseeds.co.za/vegetable-seeds/asparagus
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21 Feb 18, Sandy (Australia - temperate climate): Just bought a property with what was told is asparagras. seems to be all fern its Febuary. From what i hv read in previous posts you let the fern dye down & fertilize but when does it come back to harvest ?
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22 Feb 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Cut it back late winter and put compost/manure on it. Spears will start coming out in Sept. Pick spears until Nov and then let it go to fern again to let the plant build up for the following season.
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20 Feb 18, Elona (USA - Zone 7b climate): I recently learned that asparagus and strawberries make good friends. Learn something new everyday. Here we go!
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