Can I do anything with Asparagus already 6' tall?

[Saltynuts]

I planted it years ago. It survived multiple freezes. And every spring it outruns me, growing before I can even get out to the garden. It is over 6' already. Can anything on it be eaten? Or should I just chop the whole thing off and let it grow from the ground again?

Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Chuck]

You should have eaten those tall things when they were about 6-8 inches tall. Those tall fronds make for more root growth and more sprouts next year. But if you look closely you can probably still find some new sprouts to harvest. I would let the large fronds grow and mow them down in the fall after they go dormant.

 

[Saltynuts]

Thank you Chuck. I'll see if I can find any short ones. Figured nothing could be done with the tall ones. Thanks!!!

 

[Oliver Buckle]

They look good in floral arrangements

 

[headfullofbees]

If you cut them right back, it may stimulate more to grow, if it's not too late.