It sounds like the asparagus has already gone into the fern stage and is past harvesting. The fern stage is when the plant gathers energy for the next year. Once it dies in the fall, cut back the growth. Next year when it comes up, harvest the spears when they are about 6 inches tall and then let the asparagus grow to the fern stage.
Hi Jen,
It sounds like the asparagus has already gone into the fern stage and is past harvesting. The fern stage is when the plant gathers energy for the next year. Once it dies in the fall, cut back the growth. Next year when it comes up, harvest the spears when they are about 6 inches tall and then let the asparagus grow to the fern stage.