Should you mulch your new asparagus bed to help control weeds?

Question

We have planted two year old asparagus crowns early this spring. We are now trying to control weeds – we pull and hoe. My question is can we mulch the bed much like we do the vegetable garden?

Answer 1

Many people have found dead leaf or straw mulch to be effective on the asparagus bed. This article has some more information also: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/cutting-asparagus-foliage-back-in-autumn.htm