Tag: Asparagus

Asparagus needs regular watering, especially while young; give it 1 to 2 inches of water per week during its first two growing seasons; give older plants about 1 inch per week. Give them a good start when you first plant them and you’ll have fewer problems in future years. How do you prepare an asparagus […]

The female asparagus stalk will become fern-like and develop berries (but don’t eat them because they are toxic to humans). Over time these female plants should be removed. When should I remove my female asparagus plant? Removing Female Plants If you decide to replace your female asparagus plants with male plants, it’s best to do […]

Asparagus is not toxic for dogs, so they can safely eat it. But there are a few things you should keep in mind before feeding asparagus to your pooch. First, asparagus stalks are quite tough. We humans don’t usually eat raw asparagus because it would be very difficult to chew. Why can’t dogs have asparagus? […]

It’s not as cut and dried as that, though, because the same plant will produce a range of sizes. Asparagus grows from a mass of roots, and each mass sends up scores of spears. Those that come up closest to the center, where the plant stores its nutrients, are fatter. Those farther out on the […]

Each new asparagus spear grows from a bud that forms on the crown. There are never two spears that grow from the same bud, so as the asparagus plant ages (and as long as the underground crown is not damaged from harvesting, insects or diseases), the crown grows larger and larger as more buds are […]

If they are left to continue to grow, it will help to boost the crop next year, but will reduce the number of new spears that develop this season. Cutting could take place until the normal end of the season (21 June) with this method.” How do you increase asparagus growth? Asparagus patches should receive […]

Tip. Asparagus rapidly becomes woody once it’s overgrown, and harvesting too aggressively can impair the long-term yield of your asparagus bed. What do you do if your asparagus is too tall? Better to prop them up. They’ll never do well if you cut them down. I agree with LTilton – from what I have read, […]

Asparagus harvest starts at the end of April and usually lasts for three to four weeks depending on air temperatures. When should you not cut asparagus? Spears should be harvested at six to 10 inches tall. Harvesting ends in late June or early July or when growth has slowed considerably. Fertilization, weed management and irrigation […]

Asparagus can be fertilized in early spring before the spears emerge. An application of 1 to 1.5 pounds of an all-purpose garden fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, per 100 square feet should be adequate. Asparagus can also be fertilized after the last harvest in June. Using a nitrogen fertilizer, apply . How do you make asparagus […]

The Bottom Line It’s low in calories and a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate and vitamins A, C and K. Additionally, eating asparagus has a number of potential health benefits, including weight loss, improved digestion, healthy pregnancy outcomes and lower blood pressure. Is it OK to eat asparagus every day? Asparagus is a […]

When asparagus is digested, asparagusic acid gets broken down into sulfur containing byproducts. Sulfur, in general, is not very pleasant to smell, notes Dr. Bobart. When you pee, the sulfur byproducts evaporate almost immediately, causing you to smell that unpleasant scent. How does asparagus affect urine? The bottom line. The asparagusic acid in asparagus produces […]

How to Store Asparagus. Keep asparagus in the fridge, in an unsealed plastic bag. If you want to store it for longer, wrap the bottoms in a damp paper towel, or place them upright in a jar with some water. Either of those techniques helps asparagus spears retain moisture and quality for much more than […]

THE BOTTOM LINE: You’ll throw away more asparagus if you snap off the ends, and the spears won’t look as long and elegant. For many reasons, we think trimming and peeling is worth the effort. SNAPPED: Snapping the natural breaking point means losing half the weight of almost every spear. Is trimming asparagus necessary? It […]

You don’t eat the bottom end of asparagus because it’s tough, bitter, and stringy, making it unpleasant to eat. The bitterness is due to chemicals that accumulate at the bottom of the stalk. Therefore, it’s recommended to discard this part before cooking. What part of asparagus can you not eat? You can eat the whole […]

fruit. Like the rhubarb, the part of the asparagus plant that we love – the young stems – are perfectly safe to eat. But the asparagus hides a deceptive, nasty secret: Its fruit, which are bright red berries, are toxic to humans. Can asparagus poisonous? Asparagus berries You’ll never see these in a grocery store […]

Use a clean, sharp knife or garden scissors to cut the spears at ground level. Continue harvesting spears for six to eight weeks, but no later than July 1. If you notice decreased production and vigor in your asparagus plants, stop harvesting and let the plant store energy for next season. Does asparagus grow back […]

“A large spear will have the same thin green outer ring, but a much larger central mass containing the soluble fiber, plus nutrients.” Ferretti says there is little taste difference between thin and thick asparagus spears, but the thinner vegetables can be tougher to chew. Should asparagus stalks be thick or thin? New York Times […]

Avoid stalks that appear limp or wilted. The tips of asparagus should be closed and compact, free from spreading or softness. Color: Asparagus should be should be rich in green color, softly fading to white at the bottom of the stalk. Avoid those dull in color, as this indicates the asparagus is passed freshness. Do […]

Asparagus is a highly nutritious vegetable that can be eaten cooked or raw. Because of its tough texture, cooking is the most popular preparation method. However, thinly sliced or marinated raw spears can be equally enjoyable. Is it healthy to eat asparagus raw? For this reason, asparagus may help fight or protect against certain cancers, […]

Asparagus that’s past its prime gets smelly fast. Stalks should be plump and firm, and tips should be tightly closed. Color can be green, purple, or white, depending on the variety. Make sure the color is not faded. A good grocer will chill asparagus or store it standing upright in cold, fresh water. How do […]