Category: Vegetables

After the last spring frost, transplant the young plants to a temporary garden bed. Once they mature in the fall, identify the berry-less male asparagus plants and transplant them to your permanent planting site, removing the less-productive female plants. What do you do with asparagus ferns in the fall? The longer the ferns are allowed […]

Asparagus ferns when exposed to too much heat or sun can turn white in color. Just like humans, they can also show signs by changing the color indicating extreme damage. If you want to move them to a place with brighter light, gradually expose them in the beginning. What’s wrong with my asparagus? Yellow, Red, […]

Answer: Yes, Sevin Concentrate is labeled for use on asparagus. What can I spray on asparagus for bugs? Asparagus growers have several choices of herbicides for control of emerged weeds. The synthetic auxin herbicides 2,4-D (Formula 40, Embed Extra) and dicamba (Clarity) are effective against many broadleaf annuals and perennials. They also can injure asparagus […]

Alternatively, you can use a natural, vinegar-based weed killer. The best times to use weed killers on asparagus beds are in spring before the asparagus has sprouted, or in fall, after the ferns have died back and been removed. What can you spray asparagus with to control weeds? Asparagus growers have several choices of herbicides […]

Use beneficial insects to help keep the egg population down. Ladybugs and lacewings will happily eat the asparagus beetle eggs and stop larvae from being born. While it’s not commercially available, there is a beneficial parasitic wasp that is naturally attracted to asparagus in the wild. Do ladybugs like vegetables? Ladybugs do not normally feed […]

Calendula, or pot marigold, repels asparagus beetle, nematodes, and tomato hornworm. 2 It also attracts beneficial insects, so this edible flower is useful throughout your garden. What can I spray on asparagus for bugs? Asparagus growers have several choices of herbicides for control of emerged weeds. The synthetic auxin herbicides 2,4-D (Formula 40, Embed Extra) […]

Asparagus. “In addition to the odor that asparagus can cause, eating asparagus can also make your urine turn a greenish color,” Largeman-Roth says. What food makes your pee purple? A diet rich in tryptophan (found in foods like turkey, red meat and dairy) can offset a reaction in the gut, where tryptophan interacts with the […]

(Asparagus is traditionally a finger food, and the English and many other nationalities still see it as such.) Think twice, however, about using your fingers for unsauced, firm spears if your fellow diners use a knife and fork or if you’re a guest at a formal meal. When in doubt, use utensils. What is the […]

It’s a great veggie to have on hand, and even more convenient when you freeze it, because it lasts longer than in the fridge. And yes: frozen veggies are just as nutritious as fresh ones! Is fresh or frozen asparagus better? If you’re the type who loves to cook their veggies down into mush, then […]

Just like the tips, asparagus ends have the most exquisite flavour that can be used to make delectable soups and sauces. If you’re having asparagus spears for dinner and don’t want to include a soup course, store the ends in the freezer until needed. Can you eat the woody part of asparagus? You can eat […]

Grilled Asparagus First, snap off the woody ends. Then, lightly toss the trimmed spears with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes on a grill preheated to medium, flipping halfway through. Your asparagus is ready when it’s tender and lightly charred. What is the best way to cook and eat asparagus? […]

Seeds can be sown as soon as they are ripe or at any time of year, provided the seeds are kept dry and in a cool place until sown. For planting, remove the red pulp and let the seeds dry for a day or two. Place potting mix in a relatively shallow container with holes […]

Asparagus contains phytochemical compounds such as chlorophyll and lutein that act as critical organ cleansers. They get deep into organs such as the liver, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys, scrubbing out the toxins they find there. What vegetables are good for your spleen? Foods to eat and avoid Fruits: berries, citrus fruits, cherries, bananas, apples. Vegetables: […]

When to Cut Asparagus Back. Ideally, asparagus should be cut back in the fall but it is important that you wait until all of the foliage has died back and turned brown or yellow. This will normally happen after the first frost, but it can happen without frost in areas that do not receive frost. […]

Symptoms: This plant is not considered toxic. Contact with the sap can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. The prickles may also cause mechanical injury. How toxic is asparagus fern? Asparagus fern (also called emerald feather, emerald fern, sprengeri fern, plumosa fern, and lace fern) is toxic to dogs and cats. The toxic agent in this […]

This ferny growth collects energy from the sun, which is stored in the roots. Strong growth after the harvest ensures healthy spears the next season. Along with the ferny growth, female plants produce red seeds. These seeds drop to the ground and become new plants if not removed. Should you cut asparagus when it goes […]

Peel, if necessary. Recipes such as asparagus salad require peeling raw asparagus into very fine slivers. To do this, first, trim the woody ends, then use a vegetable peeler lengthwise along the asparagus stalks to shave them into fine slices. How far do you cut asparagus? The woody part may be white, pale green, and/or […]

Thin asparagus spears can be trimmed and cooked, no peeling needed. Thinner asparagus is great for pan cooking or placing in casseroles to bake. Thicker asparagus spears can have more woody areas at the bottom and need to be peeled to remove the outer stringy skin. Should you peel thick asparagus? The larger the asparagus, […]

You may be able to hold thicker spears in your hand, like peeling a carrot. However, thinner spears will bend under this type of pressure, so laying them flat on a work surface will make your job easier. Use a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife to peel off the skin from the bottom half […]

Your asparagus plants are falling over because of frost, pests like cutworms, and asparagus beetles. It could also be due to a lack of support, sunlight, or water. A strong wind can also break the plant when it has grown quite tall. How do you keep asparagus upright? You might still need to use twine […]