Asparagus Companion Plants: 5 Good Choices & What to Avoid

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, so you have to wait two years after planting it to start harvesting is somewhat offset by the fact that it can produce for 15 to 30 years.

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So, being that this plant will be in your garden for decades, it’s wise to choose the best asparagus companion plants to go with it. We’ll cover the good, and bad plants along with pests.

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5 Good Companion Plants for Asparagus

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Harvesting and Growing

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Bad Companion Plants for Asparagus

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Pests: How to Control Them

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