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Food of Kings

Grown by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, Asparagus has been used from the early times as a medicine due to it's diuretic properties. It is, in fact, one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables in existence as well as the leading vegetable suppliers of folic acid.

 

Over 70,000 tons of mostly white asparagus is sold in Germany. It's been said that the best white asparagus comes from a place called "the Asparagus Triangle",centered on the town of Schwetzingen.

An asparagus banquet is held at the Schwetzingen festival. There are also concerts and plays as well at the Rocco Theater. The highlight of this festival
is when the Asparagus King or Queen is crowned (whoever weighs in the heaviest stalk)

The Bruchsal festival, is the largest asparagus festival in Europe. Hundreds of both local and international exhibitors prepare asparagus dishes and visitors get to sample them. How cool is that?!

Nutrient Value of Asparagus 

Asparagus is the leading veggie supplier of folic acid. A 5.3 ounce serving provides 60% of the recommended daily allowance for folacin which is necessary for blood cell formation, growth, and prevention of liver disease. In addition to not having any cholesterol, Asparagus is:
  • Low in saturated fat
  • Very low in sodium
  • High in calcium
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • Very high in iron
  • Very high in manganese
  • High in magnesium
  • Very high in niacin
  • High in pantothenic acid
  • Very high in phosphorus
  • Very high in potassium
  • Very high in riboflavin
  • High in selenium
  • Very high in thiamin
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • Very high in vitamin B6
  • Very high in vitamin C
  • High in zinc

How To Grow and Harvest Asparagus 

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Asparagus Trivia 

Asparagus is a member of the lily family. The name "asparagus" comes from a Greek word meaning "sprout".

Asparagus and rhubarb are the only vegetables that can reproduce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year.

Van de Velde included asparagus as one of the best all around love foods

Whte asparagus is nothing more than stalks that have not been exposed to sunlight.

How Do You Cook Asparagus? 

And other vegetables

Taste of Home's Garden-Fresh Recipes

Taste of Home's Garden-Fresh Recipes

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South Jersey Asparagus Cookbook

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