Asparagus has become one of our most sought after spring time treats but to get the biggest harvest you have to know when, how, and why to prune your asparagus! When it comes to end of season perennial plant care it can be quite scary to cut down a plant trusting that it will grow back. But here you have to trust the process and know that this delicious plant will come back year after year, maybe over 20 years!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Asparagus Patch Overview
01:54 – Bamboo Stakes
02:29 – When To Prune
04:39 – Pruning
06:33 – Composting Asparagus Pruning
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14 Comments
Hello sir! Next spring I will start cutting on my crowns, and my yearlings will be placed with them. I can't wait, great timing. Thank you!❤
Perfect! I need help on this: I planted my asparagus from seed this spring (zone 10a) and have beautiful plants maybe 3-4 feet tall/long. They are still vibrant green with no aphids and I've been wondering when to cut them down. Did you cut yours back the first year?
What are your thoughts on Ruth Stout's method of never cutting them back?
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Hi Jacques!
Did you bury the newer ferns? I couldn't see them at the end
I think I had those beatles in my sweat basil. Does that make sense?
I am concerned about the aphids. I have never had them on mine. Aphids mean something is wrong.
I have a question.. why do people harvest the way they do? IE: they cut cabbage and what not at the base instead of ripping out the entire root? Wouldn't it be easier to just rip out the entire plant also you can plant something else in it's place? I just find it foolish to just something at the base and leave the root in place in the garden.. to me that's a waste of space now because something is still in the same spot.. I'll never understand that…
Great tips, Thank you
UGH seeing all those aphids makes me itchy. Also, maybe wear a mask so you're not inhaling them 🤢
as always lots of useful information thanks
I'd really like to see a playlist about y'all's asparagus growing! After watching you and Kevin's videos I want to try here in Central Florida. I appreciate y'all
Hi Jacque, I am also growing asparagus by seedlings. I can get over the thickness of some of the spears. My bed is going into it's second summer. I haven't harvested any yet. I'm going to assess it spring 2023. Maybe I might get a spear or two then. Blessings from Australia ♥️