Plant August - Oct. Probably later in the cooler climates.
For soil I used 1/3 good loam/ red soil - 1/3 composted grass clippings and 1/3 horse manure.
A couple of good handfuls of general garden fertilizer every 6 weeks until Feb. I have three plants in a box 5' x 2'.
My crowns grew from 1 1/2" to approx. 10" in the first year.
They started shooting new stalks a week ago. Weather has been quite warm 23-25c.
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