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Question about asparagus

20 years ago

Hi guys, I need some help with my asparagus plants. Planted them last year- had basically the fern type foilage come up. This year I saw what I thought were going to be little thin spears, but ended up being the fern type leaves again. I use turkey manure (Sustane) on them and nothing else. Should I pull this bunch up and start again next year or what...?

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jansblooms
20 years ago
When I planted asparagus a few years ago, I read that it shouldn't be harvested until the third year. Ah, patience...that elusive quality! I did wait, and we've been eating asparagus the last couple springs.
Miss EFF
20 years ago
Ditto --Mike. Got to wait three years. The agony of it all!!!

Don't you just love Sustane -- its about all I use (except for the fine chicken poop my hens produce)

cathy
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qcmike30
Original Author
19 years ago
Great, thanks for the advice, Jan and Cathy. Yes, Cathy, I love Sustane. I use it for everything from my lawn to annuals.

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