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when to cut asparagus ferns???

15 years ago

When should you cut down the asparagus ferns? I have heard that they should be left alone until they die and then cut, removed, and burned to kill any asparagus beetles. But its November 9 and they are mostly still green. Any advice is appreciated, many thanks!

Thomis

Comments (3)

idig
15 years ago
I don't know about the beetles yu mention, but I always cut mine back after the cold "kills" the foliage. Mine are still green right now too.
dreams_n_chains
15 years ago
If the asparagus ferns do not die off when it gets cold and does it by itself... then mow them down in February. I've never heard of burning them either.
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joebob
15 years ago
i like to raise the mower a notch or two and run over them ---does a nice job----look for any stray toys or the kids balls first----once found my favorite hammer this way ----wonder how it got there ?????

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