Apr 7, 2008 #1 C crazychickens Leafing Out Joined Apr 4, 2008 Messages 14 Reaction score 0 Points 22 Location Belleville Wis 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?
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?
Apr 8, 2008 #2 T tom in PA Sprout Joined Apr 8, 2008 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Points 6 I use leaves for weed control in asparagus. Works good and helps the ground too.
Apr 9, 2008 #3 F Farmer Kitty Chillin' In The Garden Joined Feb 3, 2008 Messages 76 Reaction score 0 Points 29 Location WI-Zone 4a 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!
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!