Advice on growing asparagus?
Question:Gardeners of the world -Is it true that, if allow to go to seed, asparagus plants will not come up again next spring as edible plants?
Answers:
Here you go, step 10 talks about your harvest question:
http://www.ehow.com/how_9880_grow-aspara...
No, you must allow at least some of the plants to go to seeds. That way you can ensure that you will have green asparagus next spring.
Asperagus used to grow wild in the back yard where I grew up.we would pick lots, however we would leave some to go to seed for the next year, otherwise there would be none. We had it every year!
Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable crop that is enjoyed by many gardeners. It can be productive for 15 or more years if given proper care.
Asparagus grows in most any soil as long as it has good internal drainage. Asparagus roots do not like waterlogged soils that will lead to root rot. It prefers a soil pH of 6.5-7.5., and will not do well if the pH is less than 6.0. Have the soil tested to determine phosphorus and potassium needs; or add 20 lbs of a 10-20-10 or similar analysis fertilizer per 1,000 square feet, tilled to a 6 inch depth before planting.
Buy one-year-old, healthy, disease-free crowns from a reputable crown grower. A crown is the root system of a one-year-old asparagus plant that is grown from seed. Each crown can produce 1/2 lb. of spears per year when fully established.
Asparagus is one of my favorite treats. Both wild and store bought. I hope you have really good luck growing it.
More Related Questions & Answers...