Hi, I have an asparagus bed that I started at least 8 years ago and the amount of spears that it produces is disappointing. I have heard from others in my area that they are harvesting many in early May when I see only a few. I have followed all the rules and treat it well, using an organic high nitrogen fertilizer as well as a healthy dose of compost, manure and mulch in the fall. I think the site wasn't getting enough sunlight but we have recently cut back some brambles and tree branches away to help improve sunlight. Also, sometimes when I am tending the bed weeding and press down on the soil the ground seems hollow underneath indicating that there are tunnels possibly from moles or some other rodent Has anyone else had a problem with critters and can this be contributing to the low production? Many thanks for any advice you can provide.
Hi, I have an asparagus bed that I started at least 8 years ago and the amount of spears that it produces is disappointing. I have heard from others in my area that they are harvesting many in early May when I see only a few. I have followed all the rules and treat it well, using an organic high nitrogen fertilizer as well as a healthy dose of compost, manure and mulch in the fall. I think the site wasn't getting enough sunlight but we have recently cut back some brambles and tree branches away to help improve sunlight. Also, sometimes when I am tending the bed weeding and press down on the soil the ground seems hollow underneath indicating that there are tunnels possibly from moles or some other rodent Has anyone else had a problem with critters and can this be contributing to the low production? Many thanks for any advice you can provide.