RE: Fw: Asparagus companions/interplant

I planted some herbs between my rows with the though that there would be
minimal disruption to the roots.   I planted chives and basil and dill.
However, my strawberry bed is adjacent to the asparagus bed and got a bit
invasive.  I dug out oodles of the runners this spring before things really
started growing.  I am just now enjoying some of my asparagus harvest.  I
was looking for a good asparagus soup recipe to make since I have more than
I can eat right now.  Any suggestions?

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Allan Day [SMTP:allan@crwys.demon.co.uk]
> Sent:	Friday, May 07, 1999 12:51 PM
> To:	veggie-list@eskimo.com
> Subject:	Re: Fw: Asparagus companions/interplant
> 
> 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
> 
> -- 
> 
> Allan Day  Hereford  allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
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