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How to Use Asparagus in Companion Planting

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Using Asparagus in companion planting will bring you closer to the organic gardening goal you may have set for yourself. Companion planting is an age old technique of planting crops, or individual plants, close to each other so plants can benefit from each other and control pests. Asparagus is a good companion to some plants and a poor one for others in the organic garden. It takes some planning to grow this vegetable because it will come back (and spread) year after year. Choose a spot that receives full sun. The soil should be rich with organic matter and have a pH level ranging from 6.5 to 7.0.

Things You Will Need

Asparagus
Garden gloves
Garden spade
Garden hose

Plant both French and Mexican marigolds near asparagus to deter all types of beetles that dine on, and devastate asparagus while it is growing. The marigolds will also keep nemotodes away from the asparagus.

Nasturtium will also deter many of the pests that plague this vegetable, especially during the time it begins to form.

Plant asparagus as a companion plant to the benefit of tomatoes, parsley and basil. It actually enhances the growth and flavor of the tomatoes and both of the herbs.

Asters, basil, comfrey, coriander, dill, tomatoes and parsley are all companion plants that benefit the growth of this vegetable. These plants will either improve the growth and flavor of the asparagus, deter pests or accomplish both organic gardening tasks.

It is a bad companion plant to plants such as onion, garlic and potatoes. These plants interfere with its growth and attract harmful pests into the organic garden.It should be planted at the opposite end of the garden from them and not be planted in the spot the other plants had occupied the year before.