Asparagus Growers

[rustyacres,sd]

Thinking of putting in a good sized patch of asparagus. Wondering if there is any kind of pre-emergent or regular herbicide that can be used. The ground has been farmed for about 5 years, but still a lot of weed and grass that keeps coming back. Would like to make sure there is little competition for the new asparagus.

Thanks

 

[NW Ohio Tim]

Salt is the easiest and cheapest. Get the plain rock salt like they use to de-ice sidewalks. Safety Salt is one brand name. I think I paid $3.50 for a 25# bag this Spring, for our asparagus. I used the whole thing on our 6' x 12' patch.

Tim

 

[rrlund]

Roundup.

 

[nate wi]

princep works good before the aspargus comes up i work for a coop and that is what we spay on a customers aspargus every spring

 

[bruster]

That would be that worst thing to put on!

 

[rrlund]

What's wrong with it pre emerge? As long as we're talking pre emerge asparagus.