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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Asparagus, Exports, Markets, Marketing, Ord River region (W.A.) Kununurra
Disciplines
Horticulture | Marketing
First Page Number
57
Last Page Number
59
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Fresh asparagus is presently supplied to Australian markets from August to March from temperate regions. For the remainder of the year, there is no significant production of fresh spears in Australia.
Recent research in Taiwan, Zambia and Zimbabwe has indicated quality asparagus can be grown in tropical and subtropical regions. The harvest period can be manipulated by withholding irrigation water and cutting fems to make spears grow out-of-season.
Recommended Citation
Bonnardeaux, John and Robinson, Chris
(1993)
"Export of asparagus from the Ord River,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 34:
No.
2, Article 6.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol34/iss2/6