Asparagus

Older plants make larger spears, and younger ones make skinnier spears. The variety of the asparagus can also influence the fat vs. skinny size (think… Read More »Why Are Some Asparagus Fat And Some Thin?

Contrary to what you might hear, the thinner stalks are more firm than thicker stalks when cooked. The fibers of the stalk are more tightly… Read More »Is Asparagus Supposed To Be Thin Or Thick?

The other option is to use two stakes, one at each end of your row of asparagus. Then, run a wire (or twine) between the… Read More »How Do You Keep Asparagus From Flopping?

15 Types of Asparagus. There are many different varieties, all with various colors, tastes, textures, and hardiness. There are four basic types, which are green,… Read More »How Many Types Of Asparagus Are There?

Peru. These Grilled Asparagus Spears travel all the way from Peru. Look for them next time you’re at Trader Joe’s in the frozen food aisle.… Read More »Where Does Trader Joe’S Asparagus Come From?

Wild asparagus generally grow in ditches or along fences, at least in Iowa where I grew up. It also seems to like to be near… Read More »Where Is The Best Wild Asparagus?

The white asparagus we get in New England often hails from Peru. Both white and green asparagus are of the species Asparagus officinalis, but are… Read More »Does Asparagus Grow In New England?

Asparagus is a high-yielding, early-season vegetable for home gardeners and commercial growers across Missouri. Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis), which is in the same family of vegetables… Read More »Can You Grow Asparagus In The Midwest?

Once an asparagus bed is established, if it is well cared for, it can last for over 20 years. Rutgers University in New Jersey has… Read More »Can You Grow Asparagus In The Northeast?

Complete answer: Option A Fasciculate-: Asparagus roots are fasciculated roots because its roots are multiple and starch is stored in the roots as multiple fasciculated… Read More »Is Asparagus A Root Or A Stem?