Asparagus

Starting to see lots of Asparagus spears. This is the first year of growth, so will not pick any spears. Next year I will pick half and the third year I can pick them all. Now that they are starting to mature I need to keep an eye out for pests, like Asparagus beetles.

There are a host of pests that can infest Asparagus plants, like Asparagus beetles. They like to lay their eggs in the dried stocks of the Asparagus plant, so it is important to remove weeds and any dried stocks when you see them. Another way to protect your plants is to keep them healthy. Add well matured mulch and fertilizer to the top soil. Asparagus plants develop a large root ball that can produce for decades if properly cared for.