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Sun, Apr 6, 14 at 11:23
| I just saw my first asparagus spear from the plants I put in a couple of months ago. Am I supposed to leave it alone and let it grow, or pick it off the plant? I remember that typically you don't want to harvest spears until the 2nd or 3rd year. Is that correct? Anyway, it sure was exciting to see a little spear growing from what looked like dead brown plants and thanks for your help. |
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- Posted by nancyjane_gardener USDA 8ish No CA (My Page) on Sun, Apr 6, 14 at 21:59
| I know it's very exciting to see those little spears emerge, but you have to let them grow for a couple of years before harvesting! Let them fern out , then cut them back, probably around Thanksgiving in your area. Compost the area, maybe plant some stuff that you don't have to dig around (garlic, onions hmmmm) chives???? Then the next year you will be amazed by these thumb sized gus! We have so much in our 4x8' bed, that we eat it 2x per week, give some to the neighbors and make soup! I haven't tried freezing yet! Be patient! It will come! LOL Nancy |
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