Asparagus

Hi

I have noticed in my front garden that I have some asparagus growing amongst a rose bush.       I have had a few spears off it but some of them are fronds   Is this because they haven't been harvested soon enough or are they the female bit?

What I want to know is when is the best time to move it to the rear of our house where the veg patch is?

Thanks Nichola

are you totally sure it is asparagus and not the asparagus fern
R

How would I tell R?  I hope you're not going to tell me it's poisonous - I had it for my tea

N

Yes, leave them be as they're feeding themselves now and need to do so for another 2 years before you can pick one or two off each plant. By year 5 you can pick all you want. they're a slow starter but will yield well for at least 40 years.
Let the fronds die back on their own in fall and during your winter cleanup you can clear everything off.

Not sure this will be very scientific so you will probabaly have to get a book and look up the difference or do a goggle. I have both in the garden and the fern looks ferny - much like the stuff used in old fashioned wedding button holes the men wear put behind teh rose etc. But it starts much like the veg Asparagus and then gets bushy rather than going straight up. Mine is also a bit spiky in places. I dont know if it is dangerous but I would not like to give it a try.
Sorry to be vague
R