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

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18 Nov 16, John (Australia - temperate climate)
Normally you stop harvesting asparagus spears to allow tops to grow to regenerate the crowns for next season. if your soil is well built up with manure you could probably sneak a few more but don't jeopardise next seaasons crop.
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26 Oct 16, Tsotetsi Peter (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
How many times you aply pesticide before harvesting?
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17 Oct 16, Eugene J Martens (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Can asparagus be planted on raised rows - once growing do the stems require mounding I have planted from seed & had a 65% germination rate - I live 20km from Nelspruit on the Lydenburg road about 120 meters in altitude higher
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10 Oct 16, Elizabeth (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I buy fresh white asparugus
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06 Oct 16, Margery Vosloo (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where in or near Groblersdal can I buy asparagus plants ? It is quite hot here so do I plant them in the shade?
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05 Oct 16, Carmela (Australia - arid climate)
Which is correct, that male asparagus spears are fatter than female ones or the other way about? Thank you.
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03 Jul 16, carly (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi Ruth, If you are still looking at asparagus crowns, The Diggers Club in Dromana has them. We were there last weekend and they had 3 varieties of crowns- Fat Bastard, Purple and Mary Washington. They do post also. Carly
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09 Jun 16, Andrea Meintjes (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I purchase asparagus plants in the Pretoria area
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22 May 16, gail gous (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I would like to buy a few asparagus plants. Could you tell me where i can buy some. Regards Gail
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14 May 16, Anne (Australia - temperate climate)
I was given some asparagus ferns by our neighbour some months ago and want to plant them in the garden. They are about 8 inches tall. Can i plant them now? What are the soil requirements?
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