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Old 29-07-2005, 10:57 AM
Maryc Maryc is offline
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Originally Posted by Mike S
I planted 12 crowns this year, each have 1 long stem, like a fern. How do I care for the plants the rest of this year?
I try to put mulch around mine to keep them nurished. Also keep them weeded. Otherwise they pretty much take care of themselves. I do wait till the third year for harvesting and then you only harvest in the Spring. You leave them grow the rest of the season for nurishment for the next year.