It took a long time, now finally, from the third year after planting, the first stalks can be harvested. White asparagus is pricked, green asparagus simply cut off. This is how it's done.

When is asparagus harvested?

It takes time for asparagus from our own cultivation to be ready for harvest. You can only harvest asparagus in the third year. Harvest already in the second year, weaken the plant. It produces fewer rods and is more likely to need to be replaced.

Asparagus begins to grow when the ground has warmed up to twelve degrees. Depending on the weather, the asparagus season begins in mid-April.

Harvesting green asparagus

Green asparagus is one of the above-ground varieties that are quite easy to harvest. Once the poles are long enough, they are cut off just above the ground. The flower must still be firmly closed.

Prick white asparagus

White asparagus is grown in a mound. You must prick the asparagus as soon as cracks appear on the wall.

With two fingers, the rod is exposed. With a sharp knife or asparagus knife, cut the spear as deep as possible.

After the cut, the earth is filled up again and the wall is hammered down.

How often do you need to harvest?

When it is very warm, the asparagus ripens very quickly. Walk through the rows in the morning and afternoon to look for asparagus that are ready to harvest.

Harvest on time. White asparagus changes color when exposed to sunlight. With green asparagus, the flowers open quickly, so that the asparagus is no longer as aromatic.

When is the harvest time?

Asparagus is a seasonal vegetable. Harvest time only lasts until June 24th. From this day on, harvesting is traditionally stopped to give the plant enough time to recover.

Harvest tips in brief:

  • Start of the season in mid-April
  • Cut green asparagus above the ground
  • Prick white asparagus
  • Harvest in the morning and afternoon
  • End of harvest on June 24th

tips and tricks

Harvesting asparagus is hard work and not just on your back and knees. The hands also suffer from the strain. Therefore, always wear gloves when harvesting to prevent injuries.

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Vegetable garden