Salt has been used in the past to control weeds in asparagus beds; however, this is no longer considered a good gardening practice. Asparagus is more tolerant of salt than many weeds but salt applied to the asparagus patch can be damaging to the soil and other nearby vegetables.
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Is it true I can use an application of salt to control weeds in my asparagus bed?
Last Updated: November 20, 2011
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