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Winter Care for Asparagus in Central Oregon

Mid-fall (pre-frost): mound crowns with shredded leaves, compost, or straw. Don't cut back yet. Early spring: cut dead foliage at soil line, apply 10-10-10 granular around crowns. 3+ year plants = good harvest next summer.

Timeline

Fall: protect crowns, leave tops.
Spring: clean up, fertilize.
Patience: asparagus needs 3 years to mature.

Small town, big harvest potential.

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