Re: How do you harvest asparagus?

>Nan,
>
>The easiest way to harvest asparagus spears is to snap them off at the soil
>line using your fingers. You can use a knife but be really careful not to
>cut too deep into the soil. It's possible to damage the crowns under the
>soil if you dig around with a knife.
>
>Remember to only harvest spears that are about as thick as your thumb. Once
>they start getting thinner, it's best to leave these to fern out so that
>they can feed the roots.

but will that lead to the plant ceasing shoot development?
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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
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