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Asparagus question

worldofyardcraft

15 years ago

So I put some asparagus in a separate bed all on it's own today. The 'bulbs' are 2 yr old according the package. Now I know that you aren't supposed to harvest the first year, then just a few the second, and then ok for the years after. Does this mean that this being the plants third year I am ok to harvest? That should be correct right?

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jeremyjs
15 years ago
Never raised asparagus myself, but was looking into it earlier today and found a link you may find useful.

Here is a link that might be useful: link
sinfonian
15 years ago
I don't know asparagus either, but I had the similar question about my blueberries. They were 3 year old plants with similar directions for harvest. I decided the reason for the delay was to allow the plants to develop solid root systems and strong canes to hold the clusters. So I have waited.

Does that make sense why you might want to as well?

Asparagus experts chime in here please.
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