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Q.Should I cut back my asparagus bed or leave it alone?

Zone Southeast Ky | ill added on May 5, 2015 | Answered

I harvested 4-5 small cuttings last year. But forgot them this year until now (May 5) and they are 4-5 feet tall.

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on May 6, 2015

I will sometimes miss my cut of asparagus too!
I let them go to seed, then trim down to a few inches from the soil.
Here are a few links about growing asparagus.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/growing-asparagus.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/cutting-asparagus-foliage-back-in-autumn.htm

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