your getting 1 spore frond that has who knows how many spores that can grow new plants. i picked these from the tallest best juicest largest patches that are know to man .these are the best in the world  and get close to four feet high if not picked to be eaten.ive been picking these for over 35 years . under the right soil conditions you could make a patch your self. Also will be selling fiddleheads in mid to late may let me know in a message if u can pick up fresh fiddleheads in person around that time or watch for my adds selling them on here.