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Caring for asparagus plants in the spring is one of the most important things you can do to keep your patch productive for decades.   Spring is when asparagus wakes up from its winter dormancy and starts pushing up those tender spears you love to harvest.   If you’ve been wondering how to care for … Read more

Caring for asparagus seedlings starts with understanding what these young plants actually need during their first year of life.   Asparagus seedlings are delicate at the beginning but can grow into productive perennial beds that last for decades.   If you’ve been wondering how to care for asparagus seedlings without losing them to rot, drought, … Read more

Caring for asparagus plants in the fall is one of the most important things you can do to keep your patch productive for decades.   When you care for asparagus plants in the fall, you’re setting them up for healthy spears and strong growth next spring.   A lot of gardeners focus on spring harvest … Read more

Caring for asparagus in the spring is all about giving your crowns a strong start so they can produce those delicious spears for years to come.   When you care for asparagus in the spring, you’re setting the stage for a harvest that can last for two decades or more.   It’s not complicated, but … Read more

Caring for asparagus plants after harvest is all about restoring energy to the crown so it can produce those tasty spears again next spring.   When you care for asparagus plants after harvest the right way, you set the stage for decades of productive growth.   The key is to treat the post-harvest period as … Read more

Caring for asparagus in the garden is easier than most people think, and it starts with understanding that asparagus is a long-term perennial, not a quick annual crop.   When you know how to care for asparagus in the garden, you’re investing in a bed that can produce spears for 15 to 20 years or … Read more