Asparagus harvesting machine

You might be eager to start harvesting asparagus as soon as it pops up from the soil in spring. Fresh-picked asparagus usually tastes way better than the stuff you can get at the grocery story, plus this perennial vegetable is among the first edible plants to make an appearance in gardens after winter.

Asparagus harvesting time

Asparagus harvesting time

Harvesting asparagus 3rd year

Harvesting asparagus first year

Does picking asparagus encourage growth

Can i harvest asparagus the second year

But before you start picking, here's what you should know about how and when to harvest asparagus. With the right techniques and timing, your plants will stay healthy and productive from year to year.

When to Start Harvesting After Planting Asparagus 

The best part of growing your own asparagus is that it’s the gift that keeps giving—once it's planted, it will grow and produce spears for about 15 years.

However, it takes a couple of years after planting for asparagus to really get going and start producing lots of spears.

What happens if you don't harvest asparagus

So how long after planting do you have to wait until you get your first harvest?

Leave your asparagus plants alone the first year after planting so they can get established. The second spring after planting, you can harv

when should you stop cutting your asparagus

when should you quit harvesting asparagus