I started aspargus last year and when they were about 5" tall transplanted them to a raised garden plot.. planting the roots about 5" or so. Aspargus grown along the road allowances where I love so I didn't put any mulch or ground cover over them thinking that if they grow there, they should be good without too much fuss. They appeared to have wintered well but are showing no real signs of waking up yet. I know I shouldn't harvest until at least 3 years but am wondering if there is anything I should be doing now or in late fall to help them along. I also wondered about the photo posted as it appears to be a well established root system not one that is 2 years old. Can you confirm please as I think this can be a little misleading. thanks
I started aspargus last year and when they were about 5" tall transplanted them to a raised garden plot.. planting the roots about 5" or so. Aspargus grown along the road allowances where I love so I didn't put any mulch or ground cover over them thinking that if they grow there, they should be good without too much fuss. They appeared to have wintered well but are showing no real signs of waking up yet. I know I shouldn't harvest until at least 3 years but am wondering if there is anything I should be doing now or in late fall to help them along. I also wondered about the photo posted as it appears to be a well established root system not one that is 2 years old. Can you confirm please as I think this can be a little misleading. thanks