asparagus...

[lisagr07]

quick question..... are asparagus stems ok as a food for your feeders???

thanks,, lisa

 

[sandrachameleon]

As something used on occassion, its fine. Not the best choice as a frequent gutload item.
decent source of potassium, vitamin K, beta and alpha carotene, luetin. But twice as much phosphorous as calcium.

 

[lisagr07]

thanks Sandra,,,
just wanted to check. i know that brocolli isn't a good gutload and thought that asparagus might be in the same family. i just trimmed some asp. and thought id toss the stems into the roach bin if it was ok....
lisa

 

[sandrachameleon]

your welcome
btw even broccoli on occassion is ok.