To prolong the freshness although there will be some flavor loss , wrap the fresh-cut ends with a wet paper towel, place in a loose-fitting plastic bag, and store in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. Depending on the thickness of the stems you may want to peel them. You can steam, grill, roast and stir fry to use as a side dish or add to a recipe.
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Louis, MO. If you know of any resources to address this question, I would be so appreciative. I'm on year 2 of growing my asparagus and I have shoots coming up. I'm not going to harvest but do I just let them grow and die off, then trim back in the Fall? Just want to be sure:. Yes, precisely! Their job is to absorb as much energy as possible during the warm part of the year. The snow melted and some of my crowns have been exposed including the roots. There are roots deeper down in the dirt I suppose but the top little cluster is exposed.
If I place more soil on it, do you think it will continue to grow? I looked closely and there are tiny finger like parts close to the center but surrounding the center of the crown that looks pretty fresh. Thank you. Asparagus roots can reach as deep as six feet, so the plants have a strong foothold. A few inches of compost should be fine.
I planted an asparagus bed about 30 years ago. It is still producing spears but not enough. I want to plant 2 year old crowns this year. Would it be OK to plant them in the same location as the original plants? One source suggests that an old asparagus bed should not be replanted for three years. Before you try something else you might try to rejuvenate your existing plants. Asparagus is a heavy feeder; it likes and needs rich compost and aged manure, as well as proper pH 6,0 to 8. I am so pleased I planted a new raised asparagus bed with about 15 crowns about 7 years ago north of Denver, CO so I could resemble the bed my grandparents had in upstate NY.
As a result, I have plenty of composted manure on hand for winter top dressing after the dead stalks and ferns are cut back and before the new shoots appear.
I always look forward to those first harbingers of spring and indulge in fresh asparagus for dinner. I have been able to successfully freeze asparagus to use year round in a variety of egg recipes. Quiche makes a terrific meal and is a great way to use up eggs and clean out the freezer to be ready for the new harvest.
My chickens adore hiding between the stalks in the summer and help cultivate between the plants when the new top layer is added.
The added benefit is they scratch up the ground thereby eliminating weeds, cutworms, and leave their droppings which only aids in fertilizing the ground and has contributed to the bed becoming crowded it is 5' by 15'.
My question is, should asparagus be divided or should I harvest more? To your question, no; do not try to divide it. Roots could be 6 feet or morel long. The plants might be closer in your bed, but if they are producing, enjoy it. I live in Henderson Nevada. At the end of December I trimmed the brown ferns leaving the stocks approximately two inches above ground and covered them with mulch.
To my amazement I have spears that are now growing well beyond the mulch they were covered with. One spear shot up to approximately inches the others are inches tall. Is this normal for the spears to continue to grow and can you eat them? I thought cutting them back and mulching for winter causes them to go into dormancy. Your advise is appreciated. Suburban gardener, I planted 11 feet of Mary Washington, and same of Purple Passion boring color when cooked about 17 years ago.
It makes me VERY happy!!! Just me to feed, so occasionally my neighbors get some. I was just wondering how long I must wait until I fold down the ferns, but you've given me the answer: I can CUT is short I don;t know why my habit has been simply to fold it down and use it for mulch after I put down the compost I have planned for it.
Thank you for THAT tidbit! Problem with straw is that it never rots Many thanks. Your outline and suggestions above are better presented and clearer. I am so sorry for the multiple submissions. I didn't think my question was being "saved. I'm wondering if these ferny growths currently around inches high are new future asparagus plants and if I should allow them to continue growing.
Perhaps they are just weeds. Some have emerged on the pathway side of the crowns, so I have removed those. However, some of these little fern-like "things" are growing two feet on the other side of the crowns.
I have not removed those yet. I have thirteen crowns in their third year. This is our first year harvesting. We have been pleased with production so far and have enjoyed asparagus side dishes at meals for about 5 weeks. I'm thinking it might be time to stop harvesting. A few stalks got ahead of me and are already 4 feet high and getting the expected ferny foliage. They may be future stalks; let them be.
You could lay on some mulch and prepare to set stake poles and string around the bed like a simple fence so that when the ferns become top heavy they do not fall to the ground. I have a wonderful asparagus bed that is years old. I have little fern like things coming up around each crown. Separate and very different than the spears of asparagus. Are they weeds or part of the plants?
I have a half dozen plants in my garden they are doing well and we were able to harvest some this is the third year. My issues is the ferns, they are so tall they fall over and cover the path and what is growing the next row over. Can I trim them back some? You would do well to leave them.
Run string around the poles and around the asparagus bed not the plants at about four feet high or higher, there is no magic formula to keep the ferns off the ground. When you cut the ferns later in the year, put away the poles and string for next year. It is early. Avoid stalks that appear limp or wilted. The tips of asparagus should be closed and compact, free from spreading or softness.
Color: Asparagus should be should be rich in green color, softly fading to white at the bottom of the stalk. Avoid those dull in color, as this indicates the asparagus is passed freshness. The tips of asparagus may display dark green or purple highlights. Size: Asparagus can be grown in several different sizes, ranging from small to jumbo. All sizes are flavorful, but it is important to select a bundle with stalks that are uniform in length and thickness, as this makes preparation easier and will result in more consistent cooking.
How to Store Fresh Asparagus Keeping asparagus fresh can be challenging, as the bottom of the stems must remain moist while the tips should be kept as dry as possible. They may be stored in one of the following ways: Trim the bottom of the stalks and wrap only the cut ends in a wet paper towel. Store in a large, loose plastic bag and place in the vegetable crisper of your refrigerator for up to days. Trim the bottom of the stalks and fill a bowl or vase with about 1-inch of water. Place the trimmed ends of the stalks in the water and cover the tips with plastic wrap.
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