If you're not having luck growing asparagus, you may want to check your pH. Asparagus grows well in soil with a pH of 7. Lower than 6, you'll have problems growing it.
My asparagus is on it's 3rd spring. I've harvested a few spears so far. About a dozen more poking half way out of the soil as of yesterday. When I only have a few spears, I cut them up and add them to a salad so DH and both get a taste.
Good luck.
Jen
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