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Hi all, earlier in the year for the first time i planted 20 asparagus roots most of them are up and growing well i was told they where 3 years old and can be harvested this coming spring this i did not believe but carried on regardless, today ive found a spear growing from the base of one of the plants , should i leave it as it is or should i cut it off i thought asparagus only sent spears up in spring

Most of my asparagus (12 yrs old), is up & full of foliage but I still find the occasional spear which I leave. They don't get as that big before autumn comes but I still think they help feed the crowns a bit for next season.

I cheated with mine & took a few to taste in the 2nd year but not too many, (took loads of self control)!

Westi

Thanks for the reply westi, its no problem now as tomorrow we are away for 3 weeks and when i went down the plot today i was that busy i forgot about it so it stays as it is till the end of the month