My Asparagus Is Too Thin Causes For Thin Asparagus Spears

Why Shoots on Asparagus are Thin Thin asparagus spears appear for a number of reasons, but the root cause is ultimately the same: the asparagus crown lacks the rigor to create bigger shoots.

1. What causes spindly asparagus?
2. How do you grow asparagus thicker?
3. Should you cut thin asparagus?
4. Is thin asparagus better than thick?

What causes spindly asparagus?

The causes of weak and spindly asparagus spears and low yields are usually cultural. It indicates that the root system has been weakened from: Over-harvesting; such as cutting spears for more than 6-8 weeks in a season. This leads to a lack of mature "ferns" which are necessary to replenish the root system.

How do you grow asparagus thicker?

1. Allow your asparagus ferns to completely develop and brown before removing them from your bed. ...
2. Selecting all-male varieties such as the "Jersey" series will result in thicker spears since male asparagus plants don't divert resources to fruit formation.

Should you cut thin asparagus?

Cut all the spears whatever thickness before the tips start to open up to form ferns. (When the tips start to open the stems get tougher but thin spears with tight tips still taste delicious.)

Is thin asparagus better than thick?

Thicker stalks are usually higher in fiber, according to Peter Ferretti, professor of vegetable crops at Pennsylvania State University. But whether thick or thin, asparagus stalks of all sizes are nutritious and delicious.