How do I keep weeds out of asparagus?

crazychickens

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I have a large bed of asparagus. How do I keep the weeds out. I have quack grass mostly. I use a thick layer of straw around the berries, but could the asparagus grow through the straw? :idunno
 

tom in PA

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I use leaves for weed control in asparagus. Works good and helps the ground too.
 

Farmer Kitty

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I till the top inch or two in the fall and in the spring I put down a good layer of salt. I know that is old school but, it works!
 
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