Asparagus - Wikipedia Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus native to Eurasia Widely cultivated as a vegetable crop, its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable
Top 7 Health Benefits of Asparagus Asparagus is low in calories yet rich in nutrients The health benefits of asparagus include better digestive health, weight loss, healthy pregnancy and more
How to Cook Asparagus - Allrecipes We'll show you six of the best and fastest ways to cook asparagus, complete with top tips and recipes to try 1 How to steam asparagus For this method, asparagus is held in a basket to cook gently over steaming water
Asparagus: How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Asparagus | The Old Farmers . . . Here’s how to grow asparagus—from planting all the way through harvesting! Asparagus can be grown in most temperate regions, but more robustly in cooler areas with long winters The edible part of the asparagus plant is the young stem shoot, which emerges as soil temperatures rise above 50°F (10°C) in spring
30 Best Asparagus Recipes - What to Make With Asparagus - The Pioneer Woman Not only can you serve asparagus as a easy vegetable side dish for your weeknight dinner or Easter menu, but there are also plenty of ways to make asparagus the star ingredient in spring soups, pasta primavera, and Ree's crowd-pleasing cheesy asparagus tart
What Is Asparagus? - The Spruce Eats Asparagus is a green vegetable that's easily recognizable for its long, pointy spears, which are commonly grilled, steamed, or roasted It's known as a springtime vegetable and is primarily grown commercially in California, Michigan, and Washington state
35 Best Asparagus Recipes for Spring and Beyond - Food Wine Here are our favorite asparagus recipes from soup to salad to pizza and beyond, whether you're throwing your spears on the grill or roasting pan, or in the skillet or air fryer