Green Asparagus

The asparagus plant is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Asparagus is native to the west coasts of Europe. Asparagus is a perennial crop. Harvest is normally started the third year after planting. Only the young shoots of asparagus are eaten. Green asparagus get its colour thanks to the process known as “photosynthesis”. That is when sunlight produces a substance called chlorophyll in the cells of plants which gives asparagus its green colour. The green asparagus is most bitter and has the strongest flavour.

Green asparagus are year round available.