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    Nikki on
    June 7, 2011
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    Nikki on
    June 14, 2011
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    Salt affects all plants, so while it will kill the weeds, it won't help your asparagus very much. Generally, weeds need to be controlled before the asparagus sprouts. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/salt-on-asparagus-weeds.htm

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    Heather on
    June 18, 2011
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    You can cut them back in the fall. The foliage should not be cut till after it turns yellow, but once it turns yellow, it is dead and is of no further use to the plant so can be cut back, even if the plant is young.

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    Heather on
    June 24, 2011
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    Early to mid June is the best time to stop harvesting. This allows the plant to build its strength back up for next year's harvest.

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    hotpaul444 on
    June 25, 2011
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    thanks heather

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    Heather on
    July 4, 2011
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    If they are established (older than 3 years) and planted to the proper depth, you can till shallowly up to 2 times a year. Before the spring growth appears and then after the season is over are both appropriate for tilling asparagus.

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    Heather on
    July 4, 2011
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    Any time you transplant any plant in summer, the key to survival is water. make sure that you water them frequently for several weeks after you transplant them.

    This article will also help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/transplanting-asparagus-plants-tips-for-how-to-transplant-asparagus.htm

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