Asparagus how to weed and when to water

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Melissande Chillicothe, OH Jun 12, 2021

I just planted about 60 crowns a week ago. Watered them the first two days then nature took care of watering the rest of the week.

I have some questions.

First, how often should I water these? We've had a lot of rain this week and I watered the two days before the rain came.

Second, how do I weed these once they come up from the ground since the plants are rather fragile and stepping in among the shoots could damage them. Do you just let the weeds go and deal with them at the end of the season, do as best as you can during the growing season, or what?

I will be happy if half of these come up as I bought them around Memorial Day and planted them a few days later. They looked dormant and some were pretty dried looking, but they were on sale and I thought I'd try growing some.

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Melissande Chillicothe, OH Oct 03, 2021

Most didn't come up but they were planted after the recommended date and were discounted because of that. Some are doing very well in though and I'll fill in the gaps next year.

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MaypopLaurel Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 03, 2021

Water a couple times a week if it doesn't rain and the soil is dry. Don't water at all if the soil is damp at the level the crowns were placed or you risk rot. Check soil moisture in a nearby spot.

I reach in and pull tall, easy weeds. The fronds will go down once it gets cold. You can cut them at soil level then and lightly hoe. I've actually run over my bed with a tiller in late winter with no ill effects. This involves walking all over them too. They are pretty tough.

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