Amateur Gardening

Your GARDENING FORTNIGHT

Harvesting asparagus and chemical-free ways of keeping crops safe

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Harvest and care for asparagus

As the daughter of commercial asparagus growers, I’ve eaten more than my fair share of these delicious and tender spears over the years. I also know quite a few secrets to this crop’s success, so let me share some with you.

Firstly, make a note of the date you made your first harvest this year (we all celebrate that sweet moment with a photo on our phone – don’t tell me you don’t!). Count ten weeks forward from that date, and note in your diary or

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