Comments on: Asparagus growing secrets: How to harvest big asparagus spears at home

By: Jessica Walliser

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:01:25 +0000

Hi Lesa. Asparagus can be transplanted in spring or fall. Personally, I prefer fall because the plants are easier to find and you won’t have to skip a year’s harvest. For asparagus beetles, I recommend two to three applications of a spinosad-based organic pesticide (such as Captain Jack’s Dead Bug Brew) in the spring. One when the spears are a few inches tall, a second when the ferns have developed, and another when the ferns are fully mature. It really cuts down on damage. Be sure to apply according to label instructions.

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By: Lesa Patow

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:15:26 +0000

Hello Jessica, I live in zone 6. My asparagus continually has issues with asparagus beetles. Thus I am going to move them into a different bed. My main question is this: May I transplant my 3 year old plants in the fall (Oct.) or should I wait until Spring? Thank you for any help you can give me.

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By: Jessica Walliser

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:03:24 +0000

In reply to Sharon.

Hi Sharon. Yes, when the clumps grow large you can dig up and divide them. As long as each division as 2-3 crowns, you’ll be good to go.

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By: Sharon

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:10:42 +0000

When the asparagus grows into a large clump together, is it safe to dig some of the roots out & replant them, possibly treat the transplanted root as a new root?

Otherwise, what is your recommendation?

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