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- Q.How Can I Transplant Asparagus? - I had a raised bed of 5yo asparagus. We were hit by an EF4 tornado in late March that destroyed ...
- Q.I Have Asparagus Spears Growing In Late November Is This Normal. - Spring 2020 I planted some three year old asparagus crowns. They were not harvested but cut back in early November ...
- Q.How To Grow Asparagus - How , when and where?
- Q.Asparagus Not Producing After Several Years - I planted asparagus several years ago, maybe 4? Last year I saw a few stalks less than pencil lead diameter. ...
- Q.Asparagus Growth - My asparagus emerges from the ground in very thick stems- what can I do to make them slender and edible?
- Q.Will My Asparagus Plumosus Get Enough Light? - My Asparagus plumosus is trained on a trellis. It is taller than the window it sits in front of now. ...
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Trishbc on
September 24, 2021
GeorgiaQ.How Can I Transplant Asparagus?
I had a raised bed of 5yo asparagus. We were hit by an EF4 tornado in late March that destroyed our backyard and gardens. Our asparagus was in good shape until we had to have major dozer work and for some reason the asparagus bed got dozed to the side of our yard along with a pile of tree trunks. The asparagus has popped up again, but this pile of trees has to be removed next. I need to know what to do with my plants/roots. Can I remove the whole asparagus plant to a new bed or dig up roots after trimming back soon? This was probably 4-5 dozen plants, just starting to really produce. Thank you for an answer.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Yes, transplanting them will be a good option. This is best done once they go dormant, though.
Here is an article that will help you to do so:
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Anonymous on
November 16, 2021Q.I Have Asparagus Spears Growing In Late November Is This Normal.
Spring 2020 I planted some three year old asparagus crowns. They were not harvested but cut back in early November and covered with a top dressing for winter. New spears are already showing. Should I leave them or cut back again?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 16, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Leave them to develop foliage. These articles should help:
https://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Vegetable_of_the_Month/Asparagus/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/harvesting-asparagus.htm
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Hardscapes on
February 27, 2022
97541Q.How To Grow Asparagus
How , when and where?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 27, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You are in it for the long haul! These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/varieties-of-asparagus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/growing-asparagus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/planting-asparagus-how-to-make-an-asparagus-bed.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/cutting-asparagus-foliage-back-in-autumn.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/harvesting-asparagus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/winterizing-asparagus-beds.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 17, 2022Q.Asparagus Not Producing After Several Years
I planted asparagus several years ago, maybe 4? Last year I saw a few stalks less than pencil lead diameter. I let them go to seed. I don't remember seeing anything but fronds in the years before that. Should I just give up or keep hoping I may get a stalk or two to actually pick?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 18, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Read through these instructions and see if your bed was built the best way to produce asparagus. If not, you may want to start over, but it takes three years before your first harvest. The bed needs 8 hours of full sun, plus well draining soil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/growing-asparagus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/planting-asparagus-how-to-make-an-asparagus-bed.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/harvesting-asparagus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/winterizing-asparagus-beds.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 15, 2022Q.Asparagus Growth
My asparagus emerges from the ground in very thick stems- what can I do to make them slender and edible?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 22, 2022
Certified ExpertA.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.
Here are some articles about asparagus: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus
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October 31, 2023Q.Will My Asparagus Plumosus Get Enough Light?
My Asparagus plumosus is trained on a trellis. It is taller than the window it sits in front of now. Will the lower part getting light be enough for the whole plant, or will the top (now in shade) suffer?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 3, 2023
Certified ExpertA.They don't need direct sun so it should be fine. If the leaves turn yellow and drop you will know it needs more indirect light. Here is more:
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