General Outdoor Discussion
Asparagus
A little fun I had whilst picking asparagus about a year and a half ago. :)
I cut mine to the ground last year after the first major freeze of the year because I had a lot of those beetles last year eating most of the foliage off them. This year I only had a few beetles return so I think it helped. I'll do the same this year, cutting it after it dies. I think you can cut it without any problems as soon as it freezes but I've seen wild asparagus grow back even in the fall when the ditches' grass is getting cut in July and August
Just discovered asparagus beetles on my plants . The little black worms were eating all the fronds off of the plants . Did what you suggested but, took it a step further and removed the growth at ground level and removed the plants . Hopefully this will allow for next springs crop to return . Any thoughts / suggestions ?