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  1. philofoz

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  2. ShawnM

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    Has anyone tried growing asparagus here? I have been reading what I could about growing it in the Philippines, but there is not too much info and it seems like most folks are up in the mountains that are trying it. I've never grown it before (though my Mom does but that is in the Midwest, so 4 seasons).

    We were getting asparagus in cans at Prince, but they have not had them for more than a month plus canned is never as fresh (plus it was pricey). Just wondering if it is worth trying it, figuring only 5 or 6 plants for my space and realizing that it could be 2 years or so before the first harvest.

    Opinions/thoughts would be appreciated...I did pick up some seeds locally so I am kind of in the mindset of why not try it, though I could put something else in the area that would perform.

    Shawn
     
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    Cool link, I have decided to give asparagus a try; looks to be a challenge but nothing ventured...

    Shawn
     
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    Nothing quite like bacon wrapped asparagus cooked on a charcoal grill. Just my 2 centavos.
     
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  5. DavyL200

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    Danny dorong of Danny's organic farm grows asparagus up in valencia, not cheap here and very thin stems but sweet.
    It also needs feeding heavily to produce good stuff. You can buy the plants here in several places and seen them in the mall when they have gardening shows.
    The organic market the other side of town on fri mornings you can find Danny, he won an award last year for his efforts and nice guy.
     
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