Winterizing Asparagus in Pittsburgh

Mulch asparagus beds after ground freezes (or is consistently cold) — this moderates temperature fluctuations. Remove mulch in spring after frost danger passes.

Harvest Timeline

• Year 1 (2011): No harvest — let all spears fern out
• Year 2 (2012): Light harvest (2-3 weeks)
• Year 3+: Full 6-8 week harvest season

Patience pays off — asparagus is a 15-20 year perennial. Proper establishment ensures decades of spring harvests.