asparagus | Weekly Crop Update

Vegetable Crop Insects

April 22, 2010cmanneri

Joanne Whalen, Extension IPM Specialist; jwhalen@udel.edu Asparagus Be sure to check for asparagus beetles laying eggs on asparagus spears. As a general guideline, a treatment is recommended if 2% of the spears are infested with eggs. Since adults will also… Continue Reading →

Mother Stalk Aspargus Production System

May 1, 2009cmanneri

Gordon Johnson, Extension Ag Agent, Kent Co.; gcjohn@udel.edu There is a potential for extended production of asparagus using the mother stalk production system. With this system, it is possible to harvest from spring through fall. This would be of benefit… Continue Reading →