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Old 04-09-2006, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by enchantressofdragons View Post
Hi
I have planted Asparagus seeds this year and they are all coming up very nicely. However, I have read that I should soon be cutting down the foliage. Does this apply to my new crop or only to established plants?
It would be best to leave the foliage to die down naturally this first year it will also help to protect the young crowns from frost.
a covering of straw or fleece during the winter will also help.
Next year you may remove the foliage as it starts to die away during the autumn.
hope this helps
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