Welcome to asparagus facts

Asparagus is elegant, expensive and delicate.

Its short normal growing season runs form April to June, but it has the best fragrance, firmness and flavor in May.

However thanks to global imports, asparagus of all types can now be found almost all year round in your local market.

The most widely available types are white, green, and purple and there are different varieties of each color.

Choice is of which variety of asparagus to cook is a matter of personal taste. Asparagus must be brought fresh.

The spears of asparagus should be straight and green, the stems should be shiny, plump, and smooth without blemishes and the bunches should be compact.

Asparagus has few calories and is rich in vitamins A and C. Its particularly delicate taste goes well with eggs, shrimp, chicken, rabbit veal, and beef.

Asparagus Facts is a collection of recipes, easy how to cook instructions, facts, asparagus history, and other related information that you may find helpful and useful.

From time to time you will see updated facts and recipes on asparagus like cream of asparagus soup.

Asparagus is a great vegetable that has many health benefits, is very tasty, and can be cooked and stored in many easy ways.

Enjoy!