How To Care For Asparagus Plants. Asparagus fern tolerates slightly acidic soil conditions. 1082020 For proper fall asparagus care clean-up should begin after the first frost.
Growing asparagus made easy. How to Plant ASPARAGUS Dig the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches and add in a 2 to 4-inch layer of compost. Plant for future asparagus harvests in late spring.
3 Pull up all weeds and add compost.
Apply a balanced fertilizer. It is not fussy about the soil type as long as it is well drained. If you are not receiving adequate rainfall you will likely need to water. While asparagus plants may only produce for a few weeks a year they need care all summer and fall if you want to harvest tender stalks the following spring.