Thursday, October 26, 2017

ASPARAGUS - A Perennial Vegetable

This picture is the 'fern' that  grows once you stop harvesting the asparagus.  It is feeding the roots for next year's crop.  You will want to leave this until frost hits and turns it brown.

If you are thinking about planting asparagus in your home garden, you may want to prep a bed now while the weather is still pleasant.  In our area, the best time for planting is February.  Here are two articles to help you get started:


And once you are able to harvest, here are some hints on preparing it: