Tag: Asparagus

Raw or cooked asparagus is okay for your dog, but it’s hard on their digestive system because of the indigestible fiber. During cooking, asparagus spears become soft, reducing the risk that your dog could choke on them. Bite-sized pieces of soft, cooked asparagus are the safest option for your dog. What happens when a dog […]

People seem to have the mistaken impression that thick stalks of asparagus are going to be woody or texturally unpleasant, but in reality, when you prep and cook it correctly, thick asparagus is one of the best vegetables around. Are thick asparagus good? Thicker stalks are usually higher in fiber, according to Peter Ferretti, professor […]

As the asparagus plant matures, less growth is dedicated to producing crude fiber and the spears thicken with soft, soluble fiber and other nutrients. Can you eat thick asparagus? People seem to have the mistaken impression that thick stalks of asparagus are going to be woody or texturally unpleasant, but in reality, when you prep […]

Better to prop them up. They’ll never do well if you cut them down. I agree with LTilton – from what I have read, they should not be cut back until they have dried. Why is my asparagus so tall? If you wait too long to harvest asparagus, the spears will become too tall and […]

Asparagus growers have several choices of herbicides for control of emerged weeds. The synthetic auxin herbicides 2,4-D (Formula 40, Embed Extra) and dicamba (Clarity) are effective against many broadleaf annuals and perennials. They also can injure asparagus plants if there is too much contact with spears or fern. How do you get rid of weeds […]

That’s not the case with asparagus, so don’t be tempted to cut back the overgrown asparagus plant as it opens up and begins to fern. Its culinary value is just about nil, and you’ll be weakening the plant. What to do with asparagus after it ferns? After cutting down the ferns, the best practice is […]

Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do to prevent asparagus pee from happening to you. At the end of the day, it isn’t a big deal and it happens to many of us. So don’t shy away from asparagus because of urine odor. Why does my pee stink after eating asparagus? The asparagusic acid in asparagus […]

Asparagus Growing Problems and Solutions: Yellow to orange to reddish brown or black pustules on stems and leaves. Plants and leaves are yellow. Plants are weak and spindly; few spears. Spears are crooked, curved or malformed. Spears are brown or discolored and soft. Spears weaken, wilt, yellow, turn brown, and die. What is wrong with […]

You can eat the whole spear except for the woody stem towards the bottom. Hold the asparagus spear on each end firmly. When should you not eat asparagus? If there’s any fuzzy action on the spears, or there are black spots here and there, that asparagus is no good. It’s soft or mushy. The tips […]

The seed pods of asparagus plants are toxic for humans and also for dogs and cats, producing an allergic reaction in some individuals. Eating the berries can cause vomiting and abdominal pain. Raw asparagus shoots are also mildly toxic, although the toxicity is quickly eliminated by cooking. Can asparagus be toxic? They might look tasty […]

I think for a while there was something very sexy and desirable and chic about the very skinny asparagus, but really it’s a matter of preference. The thin ones just need the bottom inch or so cut off, cook faster and work nicely in sautéed or stir fried dishes. Can you eat skinny asparagus? New […]

Signs asparagus is ready to pick If the tip of the spear has started to open and produce foliage, otherwise known as going to seed, you’ve waited too long to pick it. It’s still technically edible, but it will be woody and tough. To harvest, cut the spear with a sharp knife of scissors right […]

If there’s any fuzzy action on the spears, or there are black spots here and there, that asparagus is no good. It’s soft or mushy. The tips usually darken and go limp first, then the stalks go wrinkly. It’s a spectrum, of course – you can use somewhat softish spears, but if slimy residue sets […]

Asparagus stalk soup Just like the tips, asparagus ends have the most exquisite flavour that can be used to make delectable soups and sauces. If you’re having asparagus spears for dinner and don’t want to include a soup course, store the ends in the freezer until needed. Can you eat ends of asparagus? You can […]

Method 2: Long-Term Storage of Asparagus – upto 5 days Tent it with a clean plastic bag and use the rubber band to loosely secure it, making sure that the spears have enough room for air circulation. Place it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, making sure to change out the water if […]

Asparagus may be eaten raw or cooked. When enjoyed raw, slice it thinly to make the otherwise tough stalks easier to chew. Are asparagus tips ready to eat? While the ends of the asparagus are being boiled, the tips are actually being steamed. The end result should be bright green, crisp yet tender spears. Boiling: […]

The more difficult problem is when it gets stringy throughout the entire spear. This happens because the spears continuously convert their sugars into a substance (call lignin) that causes woodiness. The longer asparagus is stored, the more sugars they convert. Cooking doesn’t make them less stringy. How do you make asparagus tender and not stringy? […]

You should harvest asparagus spears when they are 6 to 10 inches (15.2 to 25.4 centimeters) tall. This usually means the spears will be at least 0.5 inches (1.3 centimeters) thick. Harvest asparagus when spears are 6 to 10 inches tall, with a diameter of 0.5 inches. Can asparagus get too big to eat? Overgrown […]

Some heavy-feeding plants are also not well suited for planting near broccoli, which is also a heavy feeder. For this reason, avoid these plants that will compete for nutrients in the soil: Asparagus. Can I plant broccoli near asparagus? Other heavy-feeding plants have the potential to negatively affect your broccoli crop when planted in the […]

The thick bottom part of the spear is white or light purple in color: it’s very tough and not meant to be eaten! Contrary to what you might think, the easiest way to remove it isn’t just to snap it off. Is it OK to eat purple asparagus? Purple asparagus is tender enough to be […]