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4imnotright
Well I work the aspargas ridge today. It's ready to go. Diane's ready for that white aspargas.
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prwttsh
Mmmmm. Love fresh asparagus! :D :D
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mike1111
I checked mine yesterday but didn't weed it out. I planted mine about 10 years ago and it has really produced. I have thought about splitting some and makeing the row longer but I
hate to do it wrong and making things worst.....mike
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bettyp
How about you guys putting a good recipe for Aspargus on the recipe form. Thanks



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Stephenscity
4imnotright said:
Well I work the aspargas ridge today. It's ready to go. Diane's ready for that white aspargas.
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Thanks for reminding me knew I needed to get that done. I usually just weed eat mine,spray a little roundup,through on a little manure and let it go. Weeds won't take it until it is done bearing.



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Jim in NC
We like asparagus but have never planted any. It is just one of those things that get lost in all the other things that need to be done. :roll:
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bettyp
Jim ,that is the way with us ,we plant lots of things but have never had an asparagus patch.



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4imnotright
Well I don't like asparagus, but Diane does. She aked me to help her plant some, which I did. She said she would take care of it after that. Yeah Right. Give you 3 guesses who takes care of it and Diane is not the right answer
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bettyp
Steve be careful , tread softly ,if mama not happy no one will be . :roll: :D :D



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4imnotright
bettyp said:
Steve be careful , tread softly ,if mama not happy no one will be . :roll: :D :D
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Betty
That's why I'm taking care of the asparagus
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bettyp
4imnotright said:
bettyp said:
Steve be careful , tread softly ,if mama not happy no one will be . :roll: :D :D
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Betty
That's why I'm taking care of the asparagus
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Ok Steve I believe you are ok . :lol: :lol:



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Stephenscity
4imnotright said:
bettyp said:
Steve be careful , tread softly ,if mama not happy no one will be . :roll: :D :D
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Betty
That's why I'm taking care of the asparagus
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If you have it an area that apperance doesn't matter there is nothing to do. Early spring just weed eat it so you can find the shoots.



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4imnotright
Cut the first asparagus this morning. Don't ever remember having it in March before. Also will be mowing grass this week, never did that in March either. Bet the fruit trees are going to get a freeze in April. If that happens, no fruit this year.
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Stephenscity
Mine is just breaking through a good month early,peach trees full bloom, along with pear and plums.Maple trees leafing out CRAZY WEATHER!!!Love it as long as we don't get burned later!



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bettyp
Everything blooming or budding out . Our cleveland Pear trees are so Beautiful ,redbuds are showing off . What a beautiful spring ,hope it doesn't get spoiled.



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Jim in NC
Strawberry growers here ain't too happy about their plants blooming this early. :?
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L
well I planted my first Asparagus patch last year, used dirt from the old pond bed to half fill the trench, then mulched 'em with leaves and grass clippings. Haven't cut any yet, but those first sprouts are coming through the mulch now. The books say to wait till the third year to harvest, but year two is mighty tempting. As for recipies, grill it, steam it, boil it, flour and fry it, or just drown it in salad dressin'. It's all good fresh. Now that stuff in a can ain't even close.
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LikesRedTractors said:
well I planted my first Asparagus patch last year, used dirt from the old pond bed to half fill the trench, then mulched 'em with leaves and grass clippings. Haven't cut any yet, but those first sprouts are coming through the mulch now. The books say to wait till the third year to harvest, but year two is mighty tempting. As for recipies, grill it, steam it, boil it, flour and fry it, or just drown it in salad dressin'. It's all good fresh. Now that stuff in a can ain't even close.
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You do need to be patient!! You don't want to cut it on it's first year.The roots need the nutrician for future years of production.



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yeah I know, but it is kind of exciting to have my first permenant bed coming back in the second growing season. Dad's Asparagus bed is into its 5th year and looks (and tastes) great!
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