Look at what was waiting for me in the garden this morning!
My asparagus are growing like crazy! I discovered these in my backyard last year. I didn't pick one fast enough and it started turning into a tree. I cut it down anyways though, I hope that was okay. I'm planning to dig it up during the winter and splitting them up for next year. Especially since they're growing from such a random spot, I want to actually have a "planned" spot for them in the garden :)
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How long has your asparagus been growing. I just started a bed this year and it has been slow to emerge. Twenty-five crowns planted and only six shoots so far! I'm north of you in Woodinville, but close enough that we have similar growing conditions.
In the future, let that asparagus "tree" grow. It feeds the roots & ensures more sprouts next year. :) My snow peas are finally blooming too! The vines will continue to grow if you keep the peas picked.
Sandy~ The asparagus was already growing when I bought the house two years ago so it's been there quite a bit. Last year only two shoots came up and I let them both fully grow into trees. The one crown has given me 5 shoots so far, and hopefully more! :)
Michelle~ I'll be sure to let the last shoots grow into trees. I'm hoping I can split them up during the winter though. Do you know if one crown can be split into multiple crowns or safer to just split it into two?
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