Perennial edibles
Asparagus
A permanent bed of crowns, with spear harvests once established.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Plant crowns / divisions · Sep
Core months: September
Possible / shoulder months: August
Temperate
Plant crowns / divisions · Aug–Sep
Core months: August, September
Possible / shoulder months: July
Subtropical
Plant crowns / divisions · Aug
Core months: August
Possible / shoulder months: July
Tropical
Plant crowns / divisions · May
Core months: May
Arid
Plant crowns / divisions · Jun–Jul
Core months: June, July
Possible / shoulder months: May
Getting started
Plant dormant crowns in a deeply prepared permanent bed.
The right conditions
Choose a sunny, deeply prepared permanent bed with excellent drainage and room for tall summer fern growth.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, keep weeds down and provide support where the mature habit needs it. Watch for local pests and remove damaged growth.
Ready to harvest
Begin light spear harvests only after crowns are established.
Related how-to guides
Harvest perennial crops without exhausting them
Check the age and strength of the plant before taking a harvest.
Establish an asparagus bed
Choose a sunny, well-drained permanent site and remove persistent weeds first.
Plant guidance: Desk-reviewed; not field-tested. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.