The main crops are grapes, olives, tomato, wheat, alfalfa, asparagus, green onions and broccoli. Pendimethalin protects crops like wheat, corn, soybeans potatoes, cabbage, peas, carrots and asparagus. Spring vegetables, such as asparagus and artichokes often accompany the meal. Vegetables, including lettuce, celery, asparagus and carrots, grew wild on Crete. FOS and inulin are present in Jerusalem artichoke, burdock, chicory, leeks, onions, and asparagus. It is also eaten as accompaniment to cooked spring vegetables, such as asparagus or peas. The leaves taste similar to spinach; the stems, similar to asparagus. Alfalfa, cucumbers, and asparagus are also grown. The property also grew pears, asparagus, rhubarb, and plums. On the farm Taft enjoyed growing strawberries, asparagus, and potatoes for profit. Popular pickles in the Pacific Northwest include pickled asparagus and green beans. Asparagus, endive and beans can also be found. I cannot pour chocolate sauce over asparagus. "Gundelia" is said to taste like something between asparagus and artichoke. They are often used in stir frying or braised like asparagus.