Re: Fw: Asparagus companions/interplant
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- Date: Fri, 7 May 1999 16:50:30 +0000 (GMT)
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On Fri 07 May, lbarrett@cyberhighway.net wrote:
> I've grown lettuce and parsley with asparagus with no problem. This year
> I'm trying a row of artichokes down the middle of the asparagus bed. I'll
> see how that goes! Linda, Idaho, Zone 5
>
In my experience asparagus roots are extremely fragile and are best left
undisturbed. You might get away with a quick crop of radishes or some
lettuce but it does not seem worth the risk to the asparagus roots of
planting something with a big root like artichokes. After all if you
lose the asparagus roots you will be back to the beginning waiting for
your first pickings.
Allan
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Allan Day Hereford allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
