[keeper]

Hi All ,

About a 2 or 3 weeks ago I topped my Asparagus and mulched with compost. I asked the question on here about leaving the stalks about 2 or 3 ins. proud and got reassured , thanks , that I need not worry.

I came back today, after being away for a few days, to find that about 4 of these had sent up  brand new spears.
I suppose it is this mild weather , I would imagine they were already on their way but just under the soil when I topped the ferns, and have grown through the compost.

My question is, do I ignore them or let them fern , they were only planted this March , so should I believe, not be harvested till 2016. Has anyone else had this happen , this year or before ?

Thanks Trevor
 

[JayG]

I've had a few later-than-expected additional spears on mine in the past, although not as late as this!

Colder now, and barring something really extraordinary happening with the weather they won't develop into ferns and put anything back into the crowns and roots, so cut them off - if they're tender enough to eat; eat them! 

[keeper]

I've had a few later-than-expected additional spears on mine in the past, although not as late as this!

Colder now, and barring something really extraordinary happening with the weather they won't develop into ferns and put anything back into the crowns and roots, so cut them off - if they're tender enough to eat; eat them! 

Thanks JayG,  I must admit it was a shock , especially up here in Yorks.

I hoped someone may say to eat them, Thanks Trevor.