Asparagus Growth

My asparagus emerges from the ground in very thick stems- what can I do to make them slender and edible?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 06/22/2022 @ 4:53 pm

Thinner asparagus is often tougher than thick, and has been touted as "gourmet" due to farmers' need to promote it. Thicker asparagus has more moisture content and is normally more tender. If your asparagus is tough, you can peel it like you would a carrot to remove the tough outer skin, but skinnier stalks are not necessarily the answer. You also may be growing a variety that's thicker.

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