asparagus bed – do i need to refresh the soil level after years of growing

the soil level in my 7 year old asparagus bed has lowered by three or four inches. Do i need to add more soil? My production has continued to be great.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 10/13/2020 @ 6:01 pm

This article from Clemson University says after producing for 7 years, the beds will start to decline. So you are doing great. It wouldn't hurt to add about an inch of compost, then cover with mulch.
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/asparagus/ ^[1]

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