Fall Asparagus Foliage Management: Cut Now or Wait for Yellowing, Plus Fertilizer Schedule

Q: I planted asparagus crowns this year; patch has glorious green 4-foot foliage. Remove now or wait?

Foliage will eventually turn yellow but removing now while green won't likely cause problems. Be vigilant about winter weed control—weedy asparagus won't produce many spears. Fertilize: 1 lb 10-10-10 per 100 sq ft in early March plus 1 cup 46-0-0 per 100 sq ft in May.