[painter]

The wife and inherited two big asparagus patches this spring. We cleaned out the weeds and composted them. For the last couple weeks we have been cutting asparagus like crazy. I have read to cut it for 6 or 7 weeks then compost again and cover with mulch. Then let it go to seed for next year.

Any other advice?

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

painter :" We cleaned out the weeds and composted them.
For the last couple weeks we have been cutting asparagus like crazy."

I have heard to leave the skinny asparagus shoots in place to build up strength and production for next year.
The foliage that they produce provide the nutrients and photosynthesis to improve vigor for next year, just as you dont harvest a new bed for 2-3 years.
However, I will defer to Augie, since he is the commercial grower, and has more practical experience than me .