Asparagus
This versatile vegetable is wonderful on its own or paired with many different ingredients.
Did you know:
- Asparagus is a member of the lily family.
- Under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10" in a 24-hour period.
- Each crown will send spears up for about 6-7 weeks during the spring and early summer.
- An asparagus planting is usually not harvested for the first 3 years after the crowns are planted allowing the crown to develop a strong fibrous root system.
- Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food which is high in folic acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin.
- Asparagus has no fat, contains no cholesterol and is low in sodium.
