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04 Nov 22, Joann Reifel (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

We actually live in Sierra Leone. We have had our plants for several years. We keep watering them through dry season (Mid Nov-April) so they won't die. Will they die if left alone or just hibernate? Also, should we trim fronds off at all or bend them over to reseed (they have multiplied on their own fairly well). And when should we add compost?

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10 Nov 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I cut my ferns off late winter (August), apply compost and fertilise and water well. I pick all spears until the end of Oct (2 mths) then I let the ferns grow. I water each week. I do another picking in Feb for 3-4 weeks. Then I let grow again. I water until end of Autumn. Then let the ferns die back. Cut off end of winter. I cut my ferns off water really well. apply 100-150mm of compost and fertilise and water well. Spears usually start shooting straight away (early Sept). I live Sub-tropical Australia.

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27 Oct 22, DIEDRE BRAY (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, should asparagus be staked. Every time my asparagus matures the stems always blow over.

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30 Oct 22, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I have a patch about 1.5m x 1m and I put a few stakes around the edges with 2-3 ropes up the stakes to keep them tidy.

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20 Oct 22, Shelby Stone (USA - Zone 7b climate)

How do I start asparagus from seed in the fall? Do I sow directly into the ground or start indoors? Zone 7b Thank you!

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25 Oct 22, Anonymous (USA - Zone 7b climate)

It suggests to plant Nov Dec. Start them in pots or trays. They are very fine little seedlings and need close attention with watering. Some sun, some shade during the day until they are a few inches high.

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22 Sep 22, Atang Tlopo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I want to know if I can get two years old Asparagus crowns.

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26 Sep 22, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

Probably not - if so probably expensive. In Australia a 9 mth crown is about $10 - a 2 yr old probably $30 and you would need 3-6.

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27 Aug 22, LYNETTE J HOULIHAN (Australia - tropical climate)

I bought and planted 4 (2 green, 2 purple) Bunnings asparagus seedlings in a very large trough/planter. I have very healthy looking plants (look like dill) about 45 cms high. Do I Just leave these or is there something I should do. Thanks.

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02 Sep 22, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Just water and fertilise them. Will take 3 years before you start to produce a reasonable crop. Read up about growing them.

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