I have shoots, though it seems fewer than years past. I'm a little south of SA. I guess mine are around ?8 years old.

Lisa

I'm new to growing asparagus as I planted crowns from Redenta's about 6 weeks ago and am excited that they are now over 2 feet tall. I don't know what zone you are in but this information I found online may be helpful.

Asparagus grows well in all parts of the country except the warmest portions, zones 8b and higher. Because of the mild winters, plants do not go completely dormant. Plants cannot gain strength and will decline.

Thanks for the comments. I live in San Marcos and had a 20+ yr old rosemary die from the cold. I think my asparagus finally died too!

Yep I shouldn't have pruned it before it froze.

Asparagus will grow in 8b, you just have to prune it down in the winter to make it go dormant since it generally doesn't freeze enough to do it naturally.

Lisa