Growing Asparagus

Aspargus officianalis : Asparagaceae / the asparagus family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
                P P P  

(Best months for growing Asparagus in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • P = Plant crowns
  • 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

Your comments and tips

08 May 20, Anonymous (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
Go to google and type in can you split asparagus crowns and replant.
23 Apr 20, Wendy De Vries (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Can you grow asparagus in a bathtub and how many plants could you fit in? Many thanks.
27 Apr 20, Anon (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I wouldn't do it. I think it has long roots that need more than a bath tub. About 2 plants if you do do it.
23 Apr 20, Robert Graham Dennis (Australia - temperate climate)
asparagus crowns where to get/buy from reputable source recomodations please Mary WASHINGTON PREFFERRED
24 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I have 3 beautiful plants growing now, ready to sell, 8 mths old, Bundaberg Qld lol. Try Bunnings or check with a local nursery if they get them in. Asparagus are normally planted late winter or early spring. If buying from Bunnings ask when will they have them in. Cost about $8-9 a crown. Asparagus die back in winter and start shooting in spring. Go on the internet and read up about growing them.
28 Apr 20, robert Graham dennis (Australia - temperate climate)
thank you for reply very helpful
08 Apr 20, KArin Duthie (Australia - temperate climate)
I have asparagus seeds - when should I plant the seeds? What is the best orientation and spacing?
09 Apr 20, Anon (Australia - temperate climate)
Spring, 30-40 cm apart, full sun.
01 Apr 20, Barb (Australia - arid climate)
I do two picks of my patch one now (mid march) the other later in the year does any one else do this an how many weeks do they usually pick for my dad use to pick for 4/6 weeks but friend only picks 2 or so whos right lol thanks
02 Apr 20, Another gardener (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
I'm sub tropical. My plants are 3 years old. I cut the old growth off late August, new spears shoot soon after. I pick for about 6 weeks - the ferns get away from me. This year in January I cut my ferns off and picked asparagus for about a month. The important part is to let the ferns grow and store food back into the crowns for next spring. If you over pick the spears or pick them too long it will not give the plant time to build the crown for next year.
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I stop watering at the end of April and just leave it. I cut back the end of August and apply fertiliser then water and 4-6 (??)

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