If the asparagus ferns are yellowing after a frost, then you can cut them during your fall cleanup. Here in Georgia, mine stay green unless we have a really bad winter. I don't remove them until I start getting the garden ready for spring planting which is sometime in mid-winter.
Yes, deer may eat asparagus ferns as they are known to consume a variety of plants and vegetation.
Yes, asparagus ferns are perennials, meaning they come back year after year.
Asparagus ferns typically grow to be about 2 to 3 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide.
Asparagus ferns should be cut back in late winter or early spring, typically before new growth begins. Trim them down to about 2-3 inches above the ground to encourage fresh growth. This practice helps to remove any dead or yellowing foliage and promotes healthier plants for the upcoming growing season.
They aren't ferns at all! Asparagus "ferns" are actually slightly woody evergreen plants that belong to the order Asparagales (genus Asparagus and Protoasparagus), and are often sold as ornamental plants, but are also considered an invasive weed in many parts of the United States and Australia. They are native to South Africa and are called "asparagus ferns" because, from a distance, they do sort of look like ferns. "Asparagus ferns" are mostly drought tolerant plants that have an extensive network of storage roots. The produce small white flower during the summer months, the fruits measure between 3 and 4mm in diameter and turn black on maturity.
To properly cut asparagus for cooking, first trim off the tough ends by snapping or cutting them off. Then, cut the asparagus into pieces of equal length to ensure even cooking. You can also peel the tough outer layer of the asparagus if desired.
When preparing asparagus for cooking, you should cut off the woody ends of the stalks.
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Before cooking or eating asparagus, you should cut off the woody ends of the stalks.
To cut asparagus for even cooking and presentation, trim the tough ends, then cut the spears into equal lengths. This will help them cook at the same rate and look uniform on the plate.
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