I waited THREE YEARS to harvest my asparagus. Here’s why.

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  • Опубликовано: 19 апр 2021
  • How I plant asparagus crowns (roots) in my garden. How I harvest them like asparagus farmers. And why waiting will give you a stronger plant - and a better yield.
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Комментарии • 273

  • @_baert
    @_baert 3 года назад +83

    I have so much more appreciation for asparagus now. I'll never let another forgotten bundle rot in my fridge ever again because that was literal years of growth spent on it.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад +12

      Yay, that's all I could hope to hear!

    • @denniskatinas
      @denniskatinas 2 года назад

      It's almost that time again! Please show us how it's going this year.

    • @paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674
      @paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 2 года назад +1

      @@TrueFoodTV I'm going 2 harvest mine this year and congratulations on 500k..😄😃🤗

    • @paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674
      @paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 2 года назад

      @@TrueFoodTV hey Hun.. I'm harvesting mine this year they r 3yrs old... how many kgs can I expect from ea plant.thnx

    • @peace-and-quiet
      @peace-and-quiet 17 дней назад

      ​@@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674 "Hun"? 😳

  • @astyag8627
    @astyag8627 3 года назад +82

    That one dislike is from the person who couldn't wait 3 years

    • @namasaya8963
      @namasaya8963 3 года назад +2

      Yeah

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад +4

      😆

    • @rontibm1621
      @rontibm1621 3 года назад

      lol

    • @patricksarama4963
      @patricksarama4963 3 года назад

      I don’t have that patience

    • @kita3256
      @kita3256 3 года назад +1

      I don’t have the patience but I clicked the like button because I just found this channel and loved this video!

  • @lairalei3488
    @lairalei3488 3 года назад +57

    i've waited almost everyday for you to upload madam

  • @baynerw
    @baynerw Месяц назад +1

    I bought 6 seedlings, cute little one leaf ferns 5 years ago from Lowes in northern Indiana. Dug down almost 3 feet about 6 inches diameter, put 3 year old compost in the holes and planted the little guys. Left them alone for 3 years. Year 5 and I have eaten a lot and given away maybe 2 pounds. 2 weeks since they started popping up, couple killed by frost. Still have spears almost as big as my thumb I'll be picking tomorrow and for awhile after. Mix them with Olive oil and parmesan cheese, bake at 325 for 11 minutes. Plant them, it is so worth it!

  • @davidking3311
    @davidking3311 3 года назад +6

    This is my first year harvesting any of my asparagus and am blown away with how tender and fresh it is . Even the larger spears have no woodiness to them .

  • @speerboom
    @speerboom 3 года назад +4

    I’m Dutch and in this region of Europe we rarely eat green asparagus, we eat the white one. So this is what I do with white asparagus. I peel them, give them a partial boil, wrap them individually in some ham (I prefer dry - smoked, dried, salted etc - ham over wet - boiled - ham). I put them in a single layer in a casserole and top them with some grated cheese. Into the oven until the cheese has browned somewhat. That doesn’t take long enough for raw asparagus to end up properly cooked, hence the partial boil. (Oh! A five minute full blast nuke session in a microwave will get you partially cooked asparagus too). I’ll have made a sort of egg salad mash to accompany the asparagus. (Almost completely) hard boiled eggs, mash them with a fork for a more coarse salad, toss them in a food processor for a smooth result. Add some finely chopped chives, pepper, nutmeg and a little salt if you like (mind you that the ham and cheese from the asparagus will contain quite a bit of salt already so go easy on the salt/forego of the salt altogether. You can always add salt when it’s on your plate). Add mayonaise until you get a thick salad. If you wish you can add some paprika powder, a hint of mustard and a little bit of lemon/lime juice. (Mind you that Dutch mayo is sweeter than American, so you might not want to add extra acidity if you use American mayo). If you have some leftover grated cheese or (finely chopped) ham you can add it to the egg salad if you like. I have them with small oven baked potatoes.

  • @eleanorrigby2923
    @eleanorrigby2923 3 года назад +17

    I work at a green house in Canada, and we sell asparagus plants for $5 which you could harvest same year because they're about two years old. Doesn't have to be that complicated. Don't plant then near strawberries, they will choke them out.

    • @PrairieDawnC
      @PrairieDawnC 3 года назад +1

      I have read elsewhere that asparagus can be planted with strawberries as companions. Now I'm confused!

    • @eleanorrigby2923
      @eleanorrigby2923 3 года назад +1

      @@PrairieDawnC well, I have June bearers and those put out a lot of runners which I let do whatever they want. If I had cut the runners off maybe they would not have choked my asparagus out. The strawberries took over and won.

  • @jaffaraalee3720
    @jaffaraalee3720 3 года назад +2

    Here in our village in Pakistan, we have naturally germinated asparagus, they are small in size. We cut them in tiny pieces and roast it with eggs. It is so tasty.

  • @K-Fed
    @K-Fed 3 года назад +6

    When I grew asparagus, I started from seed. It took 5 years to get spears that were large enough to harvest and two more years to get something that resembled what you'd get from the store. Now that I moved, I cannot get myself to plant more. I'm not patient enough to wait another 3-5 years.
    Edit: I never thought about taking the plant with me when I moved. I think I should have!

    • @bomimibo1807
      @bomimibo1807 3 года назад

      You should consider buying this rooth system and in one or two years you will have your asparagus... I haven't tried it but it is on my bucket list 😄

    • @eleanorrigby2923
      @eleanorrigby2923 3 года назад

      Cheers to our Mexican brothers.

  • @johnl119
    @johnl119 3 года назад +9

    I cook my asparagus in the same pan in which I cook my salmon. It gets a chance to soak up any of the cooked salmon juices and it's so delicious.

  • @Vazydru
    @Vazydru 3 года назад +2

    Recipe that i can't wait to do with asparagus :
    Asparagus, ham & cheese crêpes with bechamel sauce.
    Mines, in my backyard, are starting to show up (2~3 inches off the ground) and have them planted since i've settled in my house 9 years ago.
    Keep up the good work Nicole on that channel and How does it grow series! It is very educational.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад +2

      Thank you so much!! Your crepe idea sounds utterly delicious.

  • @haowenzhou7301
    @haowenzhou7301 3 года назад +7

    Literally my favorite vegetable and I could eat it every week during the asparagus season! The taste is just incomparable when it's in season. I normally cut it into slices and stir-fry with any fresh or cured meat (+ a little bit soy sauce). The sweet and savory notes really pair well.

  • @benjaminbrewer2569
    @benjaminbrewer2569 3 года назад +7

    Tool recommendation. Japanese hori-hori. It’s a cross between a trowel and a knife. It’s brilliantly useful for a gardener. And the name translates to diggy-diggy.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад +1

      Cool tip, thanks! Diggy-diggy!

  • @gauravmalode383
    @gauravmalode383 3 года назад +3

    Patience to see growth on its own terms is one of the most underrated trait of a farmer. With so much stimulants ,PGRs nutrients in foliar sprays to fasten growth is spoiling yields and natural traits of plants,fruits and vegetables.👍👍👍

  • @johnjude2685
    @johnjude2685 3 года назад +6

    The first time I heard a gardener moving flowers from her previous home, I laughed.
    I move back to Ohio from Iowa and brought about 35 hoastas in the back of our van and my son look like he was in a jungle book show
    Thanks for teaching others yes you can take some of your old home with you
    Always a great video lady.

    • @TearDrop455
      @TearDrop455 Год назад +1

      I have heard young hosta plant shoots are edible and taste very much like asparagus! Haven’t tried it, yet.

  • @thelittlesignpost
    @thelittlesignpost 2 года назад +2

    Oh wow, I just bought Asparagus seeds and searched how to grow them. I should have done this the other way around! I guess Asparagus likes pretty moist conditions to grow well? I am trying my hand at growing many things I have never done before, Asparagus beats the lot of them for time to harvest, aside from olive trees! I am in Thailand with it's vastly different seasons to the USA and UK! I am also attempting Goji Berries!

    • @baynerw
      @baynerw Месяц назад

      How did it go?

  • @mtafli1
    @mtafli1 3 года назад

    I found your channel through the original asparagus video. It was fascinating. I had no clue. This was cool to see full circle.

  • @elparaisodedenis
    @elparaisodedenis 3 года назад

    Hi Nicole, so great, this year i buy asparagus seed, to plant in my garden, greetings from Serbia !

  • @livingbythebeach6904
    @livingbythebeach6904 3 года назад

    The asparagus harvest looks so amazing…😀

  • @melanieallen8980
    @melanieallen8980 Год назад

    great & informative video..thankyou.cheers from Australia. 😊

  • @fshafly2
    @fshafly2 3 года назад +2

    I really enjoy your enthusiasm in your videos. My existing patch of ~110 plants is closing in on 20yrs.. This patch of purple passion and Jersey's recently produced 22# of asparagus over 3 days (to my neighbor's and friend''s delights)! I just planted another 64 Pacific Purples (2yr crowns) in another patch this spring. I'll give them two yrs before sampling them.
    I roast spears @400F for 22min and then add a light sauce of balsamic vinegar/butter/soy sauce.
    Thanks so much for posting your videos!

  • @GARDENER42
    @GARDENER42 Месяц назад

    I bought crowns last year & also sowed seeds.
    I'll take maybe two spears off each of the crowns next year but it'll be at least the year after for the seed grown, as they're still small & thin.
    The crowns have all produced 3-5 spears this year, which I've left to form foliage.

  • @kita3256
    @kita3256 3 года назад +3

    Omg, I love planting but not this much. You have real commitment! I admire that.

    • @da1stamericus
      @da1stamericus 3 года назад

      Thing is, the bush will be giving food for the next 20 plus years.

    • @kita3256
      @kita3256 3 года назад

      @@da1stamericus right. But initially you need a lot of patience. Also, I live in the desert... does it do well in that climate?

  • @michaelsylvester7272
    @michaelsylvester7272 3 года назад +1

    Very interesting 🤔 I never knew this.
    Thanks for sharing

  • @Crina-LudmilaCristeaAuthor
    @Crina-LudmilaCristeaAuthor Год назад

    Lovely video! I can't wait to plant mine. I ordered green and purple. Have a great evening!🤗💛🤗

  • @presidentoxford
    @presidentoxford 3 года назад

    Has to be (easily) the best video on this. Wonderful presentation. She's managed an engaging, inspirational, informative video in a most attractive encompass. Only wish for further info on allowing white asparagus development, harvest.

  • @sarah_farm
    @sarah_farm 5 месяцев назад

    We congratulate you, you are introducing us to the village and country life in a pure and clear way, with a nice level of sincerity.thank you

  • @andrewadkins727
    @andrewadkins727 3 года назад +1

    My favorite way to eat asparagus is to toss them in a little olive oil, salt and black pepper and grill them over high heat for a few minutes until they are bright green and the heads get slightly crispy. The high heat really brings out their flavor and doesn't over cook them. I don't like pan frying as much since it kind of steams them because they get bunched up in the pan.

  • @gregorythomson7813
    @gregorythomson7813 5 месяцев назад

    Have 3 out of about a dozen crowns that I planted 3 years ago that have survived. So I'm looking forward to some good harvest this year on those three. Have mostly let them all go to fern over that time, but did pick a few here and there. I just like to pull them out and eat them raw while I'm doing other things out there as Spring starts to warm up a little.

  • @ytp_mi1225
    @ytp_mi1225 3 года назад +1

    In Algeria we have the wild type and it is very wonderful. Thanks for all the information and experiences we pass on to us

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад

      You're very welcome! I would love to taste the wild kind one day.

  • @airacakep
    @airacakep 3 года назад +3

    I remember when I was a child, my grandmother planted some asparagus tree. She told me that there were no spears because it was already 1 meter tall. I suddenly realize perhaps if planted in tropical region, the spears will not be that big to be harvested.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад

      Really interesting, Laila! Yes, it's native to the Mediterranean so it's bound to behave differently in the tropics.

  • @MrGmail69
    @MrGmail69 3 года назад +1

    a fact about the asparagus, my brother as diabetes and had a bad urinal track fungus that every time he came at my house i hoped he didn't need to use the toilet as it would grow fungus in the toilet after he used it. no medicine could stop the infection so i put him on an asparagus diet of 4 weeks twice a day and he is cured and 2 years on he didn't get anymore infection. use food as medicine when you can

  • @noah-duroandre5677
    @noah-duroandre5677 3 года назад +6

    If I tried to wait three years i would get impatient and harvest too early 😭😂

  • @prajapaty911
    @prajapaty911 3 года назад +1

    After many videos finally I am seeing this beautiful duo ❤️❤️ with lovely lady .... Love you boots

  • @Nettie_lou
    @Nettie_lou Год назад

    I chop mine into one inch segments and put them in my salads. Luv them!

  • @oldporkchops
    @oldporkchops Год назад

    You just inspired me to grow my own asparagus because you've made me curious how freshly cut ones smell and taste. You inadvertently helped answer my question on whether asparagus will do well if transplanted.
    Do you by any chance have footage on how the farmer (and maybe you) dug up the roots to sell (and when you transplanted it from your mom's house)? Specifically, I'd be interested to know how far we should dig to get most of the roots out around the 2 yr or 3 yr mark? Thanks.

  • @giorgiod88
    @giorgiod88 3 года назад +1

    I wait 4 years, and they are great, Hello from Bosnia and Herzegovina :)

    • @gifttube7451
      @gifttube7451 3 года назад

      Hi where to get the seeds of asparagus thanks

    • @giorgiod88
      @giorgiod88 3 года назад

      @@gifttube7451 ebay

  • @sarajamal799
    @sarajamal799 3 года назад +1

    Wow amazing 🤩
    I really admire the effort you and your family put in your garden
    Enjoy your asparagus 😋

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @shojibahmeed5225
    @shojibahmeed5225 3 года назад

    Your presentation & voice both are so beautiful..

  • @raiderfrankdatank
    @raiderfrankdatank 3 года назад +2

    Awesome Video

  • @wingzacademy369
    @wingzacademy369 3 года назад

    You are really an enthusiastic, I love your presentation always, even I share your videos to all my college students for them to watch and follow you. Love ❤💙💜 from 🇮🇳

  • @cappyjones
    @cappyjones 3 года назад +5

    I was thinking about growing asparagus literally 20 minutes ago as I was coming home! Didn't realize that it was this involved 😩

    • @sirhandsome1349
      @sirhandsome1349 3 года назад +2

      You will develop a relationship with asparagus and, if you do it correctly, will be rewards with 20-30 years of loyalty

    • @Joe_Brown99
      @Joe_Brown99 3 года назад +2

      It’s actually really easy. You plant. You water. You wait. You harvest. I’m on year two

  • @nathanhollis8496
    @nathanhollis8496 3 года назад +1

    Amazing how that shoot was growing in the video....it almost made it!!!

  • @karlklein2966
    @karlklein2966 3 года назад +1

    I live in Central California and have two year old asparagus growing in my yard. Yes, I might have sampled a few. :) I like to cut them into two inch pieces and sautee them. They eat a lot like green beans but better flavor.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад

      So hard not to sample! ;)

  • @ryandavis280
    @ryandavis280 3 года назад +1

    fascinating!

  • @IsmailAbdulMusic
    @IsmailAbdulMusic 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the good info and explanation. Asparagus has positive impact on hormones according to research

  • @TheBossRoom
    @TheBossRoom 2 года назад +1

    This was definitely the most helpful video Ive watched on this! Im in NJ starting the second year of them and they are just so tall and skinny and I didnt know what to do! Now I know to let them fern out and harvest next year! One question I do have though, how should I remove all the dead ferns from last year? Cut them short or leave them? Thanks for the video!!

    • @baynerw
      @baynerw Месяц назад

      I just leave them. The new shoots do not seem to follow any kind of "path". Mine have grown well outside their original boundaries. I just remove the old ones as it goes and needed.

  • @iancros1257
    @iancros1257 2 года назад

    Very interesting and practical

  • @yesyoucanTellme
    @yesyoucanTellme 3 года назад +1

    Harvesting always excite me.

  • @jaemertens827
    @jaemertens827 3 года назад +1

    I waited for a new episode with excitement such how excited Nicole for her Asparagus 💕

  • @da1stamericus
    @da1stamericus 3 года назад +1

    I am making white asparagus for with bacon this weekend for my family. Hubby loves asparagus. Can't wait for our own asparagus next year.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад

      bacon and asparagus is a great combo!

  • @2Birds1Stone_
    @2Birds1Stone_ 3 года назад +1

    I want your job! Great videos keep it up! Con un poco de práctica con la navaja serías profesional!

  • @kimberleyfriesenhahn2515
    @kimberleyfriesenhahn2515 3 года назад +2

    Fresh asparagus never makes it into the house. We always end up eating it raw while we are working outside. It is so much more sweet than the stuff you get at the grocery store. It's just one more reason to buy from your local farmers. ;)

  • @santanodias5180
    @santanodias5180 3 года назад

    this is my third year of asparagus as well, i see some shoots coming out, i m in london uk

  • @sirhandsome1349
    @sirhandsome1349 3 года назад +7

    Most of MY asparagus harvest gets eaten, RAW, before I make it back into the house

  • @KitchenGardenTherapy
    @KitchenGardenTherapy 3 года назад +2

    its definitely worth waiting

  • @namguariame9335
    @namguariame9335 3 года назад

    Love your explaination.

  • @Chysami
    @Chysami 3 года назад +1

    Wow 👏

  • @tashuntka
    @tashuntka 3 года назад

    💖
    Best channel everrrr..
    And learned somethin' *nods*

  • @maryannlicayan5898
    @maryannlicayan5898 3 года назад

    Hi Nicole, thank you for all you hard work. I subscribed 2x i got 2 accounts. My family love your channel, very educational and entertaining, i love the way you spoke and narrate. As for now i can only liked, subscribe and download your video. More power to your channel! God bless!

  • @jasonsmall5602
    @jasonsmall5602 3 года назад +3

    And once they do start growing, they grow super fast. You have to check them at least every 2-3 days.

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад +1

      Yes, I should've mentioned that!

    • @baynerw
      @baynerw Месяц назад

      I check mine everyday as they grow extremely fast, especially after a good rainfall.

    • @baynerw
      @baynerw Месяц назад

      Ohh. Might want to mention the berries are poisonous.

  • @LittleRapGuy
    @LittleRapGuy 2 года назад

    I love them raw. Your videos are great by the way.

  • @kirkhurry9391
    @kirkhurry9391 3 года назад

    God blessing your family always

  • @ghanshamgagnani3356
    @ghanshamgagnani3356 3 года назад

    Love your videos, your passion, and your channel, Keep rocking, Love from India :)

  • @alonzomartii
    @alonzomartii 3 года назад +4

    Wait, is that how long I have been subscribe then? Wow 🥺

  • @graciehernandez1364
    @graciehernandez1364 3 года назад +1

    I love asparagus.

  • @Raegrae13
    @Raegrae13 3 года назад

    I've been waiting for you to come up with another vid. I'm happy now

  • @davidbutton8497
    @davidbutton8497 3 года назад

    Nice advice on growing these have you ever grow artichokes there very wird looking vegetables 🥦🥦 thankyou 🌹🥦🌹

  • @scrapykat3028
    @scrapykat3028 3 года назад +1

    Plan on dehydrating some shortly! Be delicious in soups!

    • @TrueFoodTV
      @TrueFoodTV  3 года назад +1

      Wow, I've never tried that!

  • @mgstrip
    @mgstrip 3 года назад +1

    awesome

  • @nothingok1221
    @nothingok1221 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations

  • @raghuramkalyanam
    @raghuramkalyanam 3 года назад

    I wish i had that much patience 😀.

  • @greenfarm480
    @greenfarm480 3 года назад +1

    I like it and I plant asparagus from seed, Cambodia 🇰🇭 Just starting planted.

  • @renatafulton884
    @renatafulton884 2 года назад +2

    I planted my asparagus from seed. I planted 3 seeds in each little pot. They all germinted. So I transplanted all 3 together into permanent bed. Was this incorrect? They have grown like crazy. Just wondering if I should separate plants in spring or leave them to mature

  • @leeow3n
    @leeow3n 2 года назад

    great info & voice

  • @Mbenham04
    @Mbenham04 5 месяцев назад

    Nice work

  • @williamkelly6319
    @williamkelly6319 2 года назад

    You are such a pleasant & nice lady. Your husband is very lucky. Best of luck to you, and thanks for your very informative podcasts.

  • @kwd-2023
    @kwd-2023 9 месяцев назад

    Believe it or not grilling asparagus soaked in an oil/vinegar salad dressing till they are browned up nicely is super delicious!

  • @CACASIKKIM
    @CACASIKKIM 3 года назад +1

    Inspired...! and I am too planting the asparagus

  • @GraftingTactick
    @GraftingTactick 3 года назад

    Nice video, very informative 👍👌

  • @6996katmom
    @6996katmom 3 года назад +1

    I like to sauté mine in butter and olive oil with garlic and top with parm and I eat it raw.

  • @knightshade6232
    @knightshade6232 3 года назад +1

    Here in the tropics asparagus is still tricky to plant but we harvest whole year round, cuz we dont have winter and they dont die out... and they are more bushy here....

  • @FelicianoMacamos-gn1oj
    @FelicianoMacamos-gn1oj Месяц назад

    Beautiful

  • @christianbeshara4428
    @christianbeshara4428 3 года назад

    You really inspire me. But I would injoy more if I follow you making a dish with it

  • @johnd5805
    @johnd5805 3 года назад +1

    In a pan with olive oil and garlic. Salt and pepper of course.

  • @sanjaygupta-yq4mh
    @sanjaygupta-yq4mh 3 года назад +1

    I love it❤

  • @Awakenedblue
    @Awakenedblue 3 года назад

    Ty

  • @atom7nine
    @atom7nine 4 месяца назад

    Asparagus Curry. Absolutely delicious 😋

  • @JSTpacek
    @JSTpacek 3 года назад +2

    we also grow asparagus at home (have them for nearly 7 years), i think we waited only one year though.

  • @TearDrop455
    @TearDrop455 Год назад

    Just finished year one.
    Thought I could harvest year 2 …… now waiting till year 3.
    If the world still exists 😮

  • @namasaya8963
    @namasaya8963 3 года назад +1

    Wow

  • @nothingok1221
    @nothingok1221 3 года назад +1

    Please make a video on guava fruit.

  • @khanl1
    @khanl1 3 года назад +1

    A bit of olive oil, salt and pepper then its on the grill for 6-8 minutes.

  • @chokhareganesh
    @chokhareganesh 3 года назад +1

    I love to eat asparagus light fried in olive oli 😋

  • @MrBigjoecincy
    @MrBigjoecincy 2 месяца назад

    so the harvest window is when the first ones start coming up in the spring?

  • @plantcare4080
    @plantcare4080 3 года назад

    Informative ..
    From another youtuber.

  • @benny7257j
    @benny7257j 3 года назад

    Can you try do a video on mango please, love your work.❤️

  • @Renee94015
    @Renee94015 11 месяцев назад

    I would boil a pot of water to a boil, then throw in your asparagus and wait for the second boil and rinse them under cold water. Eat them while hot or pour Oyster sauce over them. Enjoy.

  • @da1stamericus
    @da1stamericus 3 года назад +1

    I just planted my asparagus crowns a few weeks ago.

  • @pipe2devnull
    @pipe2devnull 3 года назад +1

    This is the dawning of the Age of Asparagus