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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: Paulj on December 10, 2012, 19:21

Title: Cutting back asparagus
Post by: Paulj on December 10, 2012, 19:21

In my other post you'll see I just got a new plot since we moved and it comes with an established asparagus bed. Currently though everything is brown and still sort of standing.  To ensure a good crop do I need to get on with cutting it all back now?

Does the bed need any manure over winter?  We have a free source o that's no problem.  I just want to ensure I keep it alive and growing well next year, so all tips appreciated!


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Title: Re: Cutting back asparagus
Post by: fatcat1955 on December 10, 2012, 20:06

Just as you said, Cut it down leaving 100mm of stem so you know where the plant's are . Then give it a good helping of manure, the well rotted type.

Title: Re: Cutting back asparagus
Post by: Paulj on December 10, 2012, 21:46

Thanks for confirming fatcat1955.

Title: Re: Cutting back asparagus
Post by: Goosegirl on December 12, 2012, 15:04

If your ground isn't too frozen, get rid of any weeds before mulching with well-rotted manure.