How to Grow Asparagus – Step By Step – Complete Grow Guide

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1. So I do have cold winter weather here in NC 7b. When I cut my asparagus down and cover with soil, should I also apply a fresh layer of mulch? I was also surprised to learn this year that thick asparagus stalks are more tender than thin and the diameter of a stalk doesn't change as it grows (what comes out of the ground is what you get). I'm still at least a year away from harvesting but can't wait – it will be so worth it.

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2. Where do you get crowns this time of year? I only see them late winter/early spring.

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3. I'm on your timeline for harvesting my 1st this Spring. I just got the electric hedge trimmer for other things. Lightbulb minute with the asparagus trim. 👍✔️

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4. Any recommendations on how to get rid of asparagus beetles? They seem to show up almost as soon as the plants start growing. I try to pick them off as soon as I see them but they often drop off the plants and bury themselves in the soil.

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5. I need a little clarification, please.

   Do we cut back first year fronds from crowns? Or do we leave those fronds through the entire winter and following season to cut back the second fall to prepare for harvest the next spring?

   I didn’t harvest my first year, but I did cut back when the fronds turned brown. Did I set my schedule back by doing so?

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6. I was told years ago? That cutting on.the Second year, cautiously, Causes the Plant TO Spread Out…
   And? With my Husband? NEVER Trust him Near your Treasured Perrenials!! For my Third year, when both my Strawberry Plants AND the Asparagus Plants would Be Capable of providing? He Rototilled it ALL Under!! I kept watching and hoping they would Survive! Even a couple? ZERO.
   (Broken heart caused by him, #17!)

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7. Great video, thanks for sharing

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