First shoots up today. Far later than previous two years. The season seems more like it should be, with OSR only coming into bloom mid April around here.
He he never heard it called that before. Say it quickly and all becomes clear!
Planted some two year old crowns under poly around 6weeks ago, checked this morn and I've a number of 6" spears showing. Never grown it before so will be interested to see how it goes in cold, windy, and dry ERoY.
It may be a bit late now. Hope they recover.
Some of mine is now well over 2m tall, and very dense - restrained by ropes around the bed. Asparagus beetles will attack the shoots but, as Erichalfbee says, it is likely slug damage earlier in the season that has stunted any possible.
Still getting some beetle infestation. Not too much and it is dealt with by removal of any eggs/grubs seen and spot spraying of adult beetles. Best way, I think, for only 60 plants and with it buzzing with the bees working it for pollen. One dead beetle is worth clearing off 100 grubs is my philosophy.
RAB
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