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I read a paper from Clemson University years ago, but can not find it now. Here is the site I found.
Fall Harvested Asparagus
I know you came here to read about Fall Harvested Asparagus, so here is the short and simple secret to fall asparagus.
Asparagus is a perennial crop that should only be harvested for a 6-week period in each growing season so the fronds can soak up the sun to nourish the roots. It does not matter which 6-week period, whether it is spring, summer or fall. Since we only harvested a few spears in the spring, we can now harvest fresh asparagus for 6 weeks.
For future reference, if you want to harvest fresh asparagus throughout the summer, divide your asparagus bed into sections, only harvesting from one section for 6 weeks, then let it grow. A week before harvesting from the next section, cut back the asparagus, water well and then watch fresh asparagus spears start popping up.
Hubby mowed down the standing asparagus and weeds, leaving the weeds and asparagus fronds laying in the hot sun for a couple of days. The cut down weeds don’t have to be removed. The next morning, he watered it well and spread-out fresh straw a few inches thick across the bed. Finally, he put the plastic chicken wire back up around the bed to keep the chickens and dogs out. It’s that simple! He has a riding mower, so he was able to do it quickly.
Within 3 days, we were harvesting asparagus which is just as tender as spring asparagus. The thin spears below are new spears from self-seeded young plants that we are letting grow this fall for a better crop next year. There are plenty of both medium and thick spears to enjoy.
https://haphazardhomemaker.com/2023/08/25/fall-harvested-asparagus/
Fall Harvested Asparagus
I know you came here to read about Fall Harvested Asparagus, so here is the short and simple secret to fall asparagus.
Asparagus is a perennial crop that should only be harvested for a 6-week period in each growing season so the fronds can soak up the sun to nourish the roots. It does not matter which 6-week period, whether it is spring, summer or fall. Since we only harvested a few spears in the spring, we can now harvest fresh asparagus for 6 weeks.
For future reference, if you want to harvest fresh asparagus throughout the summer, divide your asparagus bed into sections, only harvesting from one section for 6 weeks, then let it grow. A week before harvesting from the next section, cut back the asparagus, water well and then watch fresh asparagus spears start popping up.
Hubby mowed down the standing asparagus and weeds, leaving the weeds and asparagus fronds laying in the hot sun for a couple of days. The cut down weeds don’t have to be removed. The next morning, he watered it well and spread-out fresh straw a few inches thick across the bed. Finally, he put the plastic chicken wire back up around the bed to keep the chickens and dogs out. It’s that simple! He has a riding mower, so he was able to do it quickly.
Within 3 days, we were harvesting asparagus which is just as tender as spring asparagus. The thin spears below are new spears from self-seeded young plants that we are letting grow this fall for a better crop next year. There are plenty of both medium and thick spears to enjoy.
https://haphazardhomemaker.com/2023/08/25/fall-harvested-asparagus/
