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11 Jul 22, Maura (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Have just cut down old fronds. Noticed a few new asparagus spears coming up. It is still winter, and as we get frosts here in Ballarat, should I cover the crowns with some mesh do that they don’t get burned, or just accept the loss until spring flush?

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12 Jul 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Pays to read the notes here. It does say they like cold and frosty weather. Don't cut fronds until end of August.

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18 Jul 22, Maura (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Thank you. I cut down the ferns because they were browning. Thought it was correct. That asparagus like cold and frosty weather, do the early emerging spears not get burnt by frost at -3C?

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19 Jul 22, Anonymous (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

i live sub tropical. A natural tendency to cut some thing is for it to grow, so don't cut until Spring. I have some spears shooting throughout the year, even now. You cut the new spears off when they are 200-250mm long and eat them. What -3C does I don't know but you should know by now.

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05 Jun 22, Norelle Evans (Australia - tropical climate)

Hello, I’m from QLD Townsville and enquiring where I can source good green stock Asparagus from? and approx costing. Thanking you for your time and help Regards, Norelle Evans

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15 Jun 22, Margaret (Australia - temperate climate)

The Seed Collection have them at a very reasonable price.

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06 Jun 22, (Australia - tropical climate)

If you have a Bunnings store contact them about when they might have them and cost. Usually August and about $10+ per crown. Or try internet seed selling companies.

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03 Jun 22, Mary Grace Dizon (Australia - tropical climate)

What is the best seed variety for tropical climate that’s hardy and disease tolerant?

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06 Jun 22, (Australia - tropical climate)

You are better growing from crowns. Read other posting about buying crowns from Bunnings. If you want seeds go on the internet to Boondie Seeds and look at their varieties.

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13 May 22, WayneReal (Australia - tropical climate)

When are Fat Bastard Asparagus crowns available? What size and price please Postage to 4703 Thanks Wayne

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