When to plant asparagus in Adelaide
Adelaide sits in Australia's temperate zone. Computed from Adelaide's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the asparagus window:
Sow
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Transplant
March – April, September – October
Harvest
~24 months after sowing
Temperate zone tip
Sydney is marginal; Adelaide and inland Perth do better. Plant crowns May to August.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Adelaide typically falls in August, with the first returning around June.
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When can I plant asparagus in Adelaide?
In Adelaide (temperate zone), transplant seedlings March – April, September – October. Expect to harvest roughly 24 months after sowing.
Can you grow asparagus in Adelaide?
Yes — asparagus grows well around Adelaide when planted in its window. Sydney is marginal; Adelaide and inland Perth do better. Plant crowns May to August.