Why is my asparagus suddenly only producing thin stems?

Asparagus typically has a productive lifespan of 15 -30 years. After that it only produces thin, spindly spears. The asparagus bed should be replanted with new plants in a different place. UT Extension Horticulture Specialist Celeste Scott talks about how to start a new bed and the best cultivars to plant.

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