In the spring, I made a video showing when to harvest asparagus and talking about planting it. Most people do not think about it at this time of year. For reference, here's a quick update on what to expect of your asparagus in late summer. After harvesting is over, asparagus needs to be left alone. Picking the pieces slowly stresses the plant, so when it's left alone for the rest of the year, it's able to regain strength and grow new roots. This in turn helps have more production in the coming y