Ready to level up your asparagus gardening plans this year?
Here are 12 of the best asparagus companion plants.
Dill
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Dill actually attracts bugsbut they’re bugs that devour asparagus-eating bugs.
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Lacewings andladybugs both show upwhen dill plants are present, and they eat aphids, which attack asparagus.
Strawberries
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Strawberry plants creep along the ground with shallow root systems.
As they cover the soil, they provide ground cover that helps asparagus grow.
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They keep weeds at bay while helping trap moisture in the soil.
Their fragrance repels asparagus beetles.
Beans, also a legume, are a poor companion for asparagus.
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That’s why they make for excellent companion plants.
Additionally, asparagus keeps away the nematodes that will ravage eggplants.
Tomatoes repel asparagus beetles, while asparagus repel tomato-destroying nematodes.
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Asparagus’s tall silhouette will help shade the low-growing lettuce, helping it stay cool on hot days.
It will also serve as an excellent ground cover, insulating the soil and preventing moisture from evaporating.
That makes them the perfect companions for a garden.
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Plus, cilantro’s flowers attract beneficial insects.
To help your asparagus bed thrive, apply compost manure in late fall or late spring.
However, they can be used within a compost mixture.
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African Blue Basil: A Pollinator Favorite.
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Herbs Attract Beneficial Insects.
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What Can I Do About Nematodes?North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
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Growing asparagus in home gardens.University of Minnesota Extension.
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