Winter care of asparagus cultivation: important work during the dormant season [second half].

Winter care of asparagus cultivation: important work during the dormant season [second half].

Contrary to asparagus, which sleeps peacefully in the soil during the dormant season
The house is filled with cheerful voices here and there.

In 373.farm
Toward the harvest of spring buds
Preparations are steadily underway.

Asparagus harvesting operation
The second half of the season is starting 🌟.

Winter care: removal of mowed stubble, tidying of ridges

The last time I did this, the asparagus stalks and leaves were completely yellowed.
The project is now complete up to the mowing.

Stem and leaf cuttings outside the greenhouse.
The sight of piles and piles of piles of piles of piles of piles of piles of piles of piles of piles of pilesIt was breathtaking 👀.

Stem and leaf removal is a race against time

The harvested stems and leaves containStem blight and other pathogens.because it is attached to
We cannot leave it for too long.

Even if a few of the cut stems and leaves areIf they remain in the house or...
Pathogenic bacteria overwinter on the farm and become the source of disease and
This is because it can cause extensive damage.

...so it is a race against time!

The transport unit joined forces to
Stem leaves on the back of a light truck.
We carried them to the disposal site diligently.

Meanwhile, in the houseThe stalks are treated after harvesting.The event took place 🌱

Creating an environment conducive to the growth of spring buds

stemCut the base of the "K" to the very last possible inch,old wood chips, etc.
Remove carefully.We will prepare the soil ✨.

New soil, fertilizer, and wood chips will be covered at a later date.

Like this,As we welcome spring buds
Preparation during the dormant period.It is very important.

Enjoy the delicious spring buds!

grandfathers and grandmothersuntiring efforts bear fruit
Sweet, delicious, superb spring buds.We are proud to bring to your table
I can't wait to see it now.