abbeck's Blog
abbeck's Blog
Apr 22, 2008 | 2:38 PM PST
Tags: Asparagus , menards , kindergarten
well i am off to a good start in my garden...my asparagus is poking through and a few of them are at least 2 ft. tall...this is my 2nd yr. for them...i am not sure if i am allowed to cut them this yr. or if i need to wait another garden season? help me out folks...i could sure use some expertise on this...as for me i am doing great my oldest will be in 2nd grade this fall and finally the day i have been waiting for since my youngest was born~KINDERGARTEN...there was a possibility that she would go to DK for 2 1/2 days a week or pass straight on through to the regular kindergarten class, which they are now doing all day everyday classes...well lo and behold she passed with flying colors...yay!! so that means i can go get a part-time job!! i am so excited about this...no kids at home!! now all i have to figure out where i want to work at...i am thinking menards...discounts on the garden dept. and everything else my husband loves about this store...what's a girl to do?
well i guess that about sums it up for now...and as for the weather beautiful, warm sunny days ahead....
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Apr 22, 2008 | 3:17 PM PST
I think you are supposed to wait until the 3rd year to start harvesting asparagus. I planted some but mine have not done very well at all - maybe because my soil tends to be more on the acidic side. If you have tons, I suppose it would be alright to cut a few but if you are still trying to get them established - I'd wait until next year. |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 5:24 PM PST
Never grew asparagus, but so many people are talking about it, I may have to try. I am not familiar with Menards, is it like a Lowes? What fun to work in the garden dept of any store! |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 6:29 PM PST
sherrieflower~yes, you are right...i found it online...so next year i will be able to cut them...YAY!! fairygarden~i put mine in last spring and they are doing so well this spring...makes me want to cut them now...i will put some pics up soon...as for menards~yes it is just like lowes or a home depot... |
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Apr 22, 2008 | 7:14 PM PST
Even next year, only take half the spears from each crown and cut them at the ground level when they are 8 inches tall. You have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell |
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