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Old July 13, 2008   #1
piegirl
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The asparagus fronds/ferns have gone crazy and are at least 6 1/2 feet tall and in my way! After a few rain storms they will be all over the place - what do you think about triming about 1 1/2 to 2 feet off the tops? I know the plants gather energy but 6 1/2 feet is pretty darn tall. Thanks as always for any assistance - piegirl
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Old July 14, 2008   #2
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Once my fronds starting listing over because of the wind and heavy rain, I support them using a simple two poles at the start & end of the row and weave some string to keep them upright.
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I had the problem too so i replaced my asparagus beds to the down wind side of the garden,Now the fronds bend over into the herbley area that borders around the outside. Problem solved.
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Old July 16, 2008   #4
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I trim them as well and we still get a crop every year.
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