Happy Dance! Asparagus sighting in my garden!!!

[foodfiend]

They're here!! I went past the asparagus patch on my way to the compost bin this afternoon and saw them-- 8" high and gorgeous! There were only 4 spears, so I ate them while still in the garden (DH hasn't a clue) but, oh, how heavenly! Now that 2-pound pack which I bought at Sam's is not going to taste quite as good...

[Mare749]

Lucky you! Vicci, how many years did it take for the asparagus to start coming up?

Maryann

[foodfiend]

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Lucky you! Vicci, how many years did it take for the asparagus to start coming up?

Maryann

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About 3 years, then they went gangbusters for another 8 or so (we had asparagus every other night for over a month). Unfortunately, the yield slowed down a bit in the past few years. I planted more roots 2 years ago but they won't produce much for another year or so. Have you ever eaten this stuff fresh from the garden? I like store-bought asparagus, but just-picked is so much sweeter and more tender and just wonderful.

Spring really is here!

[vannin]

Wonderful news Vicci, I am so PLEASED for you.

[bjcotton]

If there are two or three in the garden the fresh asparagus doesn't make it back to the house, we eat it standing there. Well, maybe a stalk or two makes it back to the invalid