Asparagus question

I bought asparagus crowns a few weeks ago and put them in a cupboard till the time is right to plant them. I just took a look and they have sprouted very long, white shoots. Is this okay? Should I leave them as they are?

Richard

Leave those shoots as they are. The plant has already sprouted its top growth, white due to lack of light, but to take them off now could make the plant more stressed, which it already will be in trying to adapt to light. You may not get more shoots this year so best to leave what you have.