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Green Asparagus

Inventory, 11 lbs : 24.77
This item was last sold on : 10/17/21

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Description/Taste

Standard asparagus only differs from other asparagus varieties in its size, as it is specifically grown and marketed to be 9 inches in length and 16 millimeters in diameter. Its deep pistachio-green stalks are tender at the tip and slightly woody and thick towards the end, and a slight purple blush often occurs around the stalk and throughout the conical tip. Standard Asparagus' mildly grassy and sweet flavor matches that of its larger and smaller counterparts.

Seasons/Availability

Standard asparagus is available in markets year-round, with its peak season in spring.

Current Facts

Asparagus, botanically known as Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the Liliaceae family. Considered a perennial herb, asparagus has an underground rhizome from which its edible young stems, known as spears, emerge during the spring and summer months. Asparagus plants are either male or female, the females volunteer seeds while males do not. Having less energy spent on producing seeds creates a thicker, more flavorful stalk, driving higher demand for male asparagus. This demand for male asparagus has put new cultivars on the market bred to produce only male plants. These cultivars include Jersey Giant, Jersey Supreme and Jersey Knight and all are cost efficient.

Nutritional Value

Asparagus contains more glutathione than any other fruit or vegetable. This antioxidant plays an important role in the prevention of certain cancers and diseases, nutrient metabolism and regulating DNA and protein synthesis.

Applications

Standard asparagus may be used in all recipes calling for any size asparagus. All asparagus spears should be snapped at their natural breaking or bending point. Discard the lower parts as they are too fibrous and woody to eat. Standard asparagus can be sauteed, steamed, boiled, baked and fried. Spring ingredients such as morel mushrooms, green garlic, wild ramps, fennel, leeks, young lettuces and citruses are most suitable pairings. Other complimentary ingredients include olive oil, aged cheese, bacon, sausage, lamb, prosciutto, cream, eggs, butter, shallots, and fresh herbs. Asparagus works well with yeasty breads, like sourdough and wheat, and grains such as aborio rice, quinoa and farro.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Revered by the Egyptians, asparagus has been cultivated and eaten as a medicinal plant in Egypt for over 2,000 years. Asparagus was so cherished by the Egyptians that offerings of their crop would be used in rituals to appease their gods. In ancient Rome asparagus was grown in gardens where the stalks are said to have reached massive sizes of up to three spears per pound. Ancient Greeks and Romans used the Persian word for shoot, "asparag", when referring to what we now call asparagus.

Geography/History

Asparagus is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. Though it can be found growing wild it has been cultivated as a vegetable crop for centuries. Historically it was found growing in maritime regions and prefers sandy weedless soils. Asparagus is grown on almost every continent but prefers a temperate climate. It can be spotted at grocers and markets around the world.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Black Radish	San Diego CA	619-775-7412
Saiko Sushi-Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-0868
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Mangia Mangia	Valley Center CA	619-295-3172
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
La Bonne Table	San Diego CA	619-887-7706
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Urban Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-239-2222
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019	Oceanside CA	760-967-1820
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-734-1114
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2	Poway CA	858-397-2922
Il Dandy	San Diego CA	609-373-5917
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-331-4528
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	858-245-6146
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Savory Moment 2021	El Cajon CA	619-633-8863

the other 94...

Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Nobu	San Diego CA	619-814-4124
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Pier Cafe 2021	San Diego CA	619-232-7277
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-634-3970
Humphery's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Harney Sushi Old Town	San Diego CA	619-295-3272
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Kappa Sushi	San Diego CA	858-566-3388
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Plant Based Meals	San Diego CA	858-255-0590
Raki Raki & Co.	San Diego CA	858-573-2400
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Marriott Marina Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-234-1500 x6113
Marriott Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-696-0234 x6051
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
Davanti Enoteca India St.	San Diego CA	619-237-9606
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-316-7314
The Joint	San Diego CA	619-222-8272
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
Pier 32 Water Front Grill	National City CA	619-718-6240
Paella Lifestyle	San Diego CA	619-940-8560
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	808-868-8639
Mission Bay Yacht Club	San Diego CA	858-488-0501 x14
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar	Carlsbad CA	619-454-9182
Eddie V's Prime Seafood	San Diego CA	619-615-0281
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Rubicon Deli India Street	San Diego CA	619-200-4201
Hornblower Cruises	San Diego CA	619-686-8733
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
Costa Brava	San Diego CA	858-273-1218
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Clambake Catering	San Diego CA	858-220-9247
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Fire Station 3	San Diego CA	619-531-1569
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA	619-281-9700
Blue Box Butcher	San Diego CA	520-204-2066
Common Stock	San Diego CA	714-317-7072
Full Moon	San Diego CA	619-233-3711
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Don Pietro	San Diego CA	619-255-7205
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	858-232-7808
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Bernini's Bistro	La Jolla CA	858-454-5013
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Lumi	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Justin Hoehn	San Diego CA	619-326-8895
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Maple Blue	San Diego CA	860-733-5126
Claytons Bakery & Bistro	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Jack & Giulio's	San Diego CA	619-294-2074
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Asti Ristorante	San Diego CA	619-232-8844

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Green Asparagus. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The View from Great Island		Asparagus Roasted with Blood Oranges
Garlic & Zest		Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomato Frittata
Healthy Seasonal Recipes		Sesame Roasted Asparagus Salad
Vegan Heaven		Asparagus Pasta Salad
The Refreshanista		Vegetable Sushi
Delish Knowledge		Spring Vegetable Gnocchi
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Roasted Garlic & Asparagus Soup
Life Made Simple		Asparagus Bacon Potato Frittata
The Foodie Physician		Mini Spring Vegetable Quiches
Just a Taste		Baked Asparagus Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli

the other 67...

Cannelle et Vanille		Baked Eggs with Potatoes and Asparagus
Ms. Adventures in Italy		Spiny Lobster Tail and Asparagus Pasta
Edible Terrain		Asparagus, Green Garlic + Pea Tendrils
Domestically Blissful		Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Asparagus
Onion Rings and Things		Asparagus Mushroom Saute
The Bojon Gourmet		Asparagus and Shiitake Mushroom Tart with Polenta Crust
Inspired Home		Spicy Tuna and Tempura Shrimp Sushi Burrito
Dessert Now, Dinner Later		Wrapped Asparagus
Rasa Malaysia		Sambal Asparagus
Food In Jars		Pickled Asparagus
The Bojon Gourmet		Asparagus, Leek and Green Garlic Soup
My Recipe Confessions		Chicken Asparagus Pasta With Creamy Pesto Sauce
With Peanut Butter on Top		Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Asparagus
Bravo for Paleo		Pesto Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Good Dinner Mom		Sprigs in a Blanket
The Foodie Physician		Lemon Risotto with Spring Vegetables
Taste.com Australia		Aparagus and Goat's Cheese Filo Tart
Garlic & Zest		Iberico Parmesan Asparagus Fingers
Sugar Apron		Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan
Delish Knowledge		Spring Vegetable Thai Green Curry
Life Made Sweeter		Lemon Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Connoisseurus Veg		Vegna Cream Cheese & Veggie Sushi
The Foodie Physician		Shaved Asparagus Salad with Oranges, Almonds and Manchego
The Stay at Home Chef		Perfect Roasted Asparagus
Kitchen Sanctuary		Spring Vegetable Risotto with Creamy Pesto
Alexandra's Kitchen		Tartine-Style Asparagus and Spring Onion Croque Monsier
I Wash...You Dry		Asparagus Pasta Salad
Seasoned to Taste		Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Lemon Pasta
Zen Belly Catering		Asparagus Bisque with Cayenne and Lime
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen		Roasted Asparagus with Garlic and Parmesan
Feel Good Foodie		Vegan Asparagus Soup
Onion Rings and Things		Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Everyday Made Fresh		Sheet Pan Sausage, Asparagus, and Sweet Potates
Happy Healthy Mama		Spring Vegetable Skillet with Soft Boiled Eggs
Fake Ginger		Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Feta, and Pine Nuts
From A Chef's Kitchen		Cream of Asparagus and Leek Soup with Curry
Running In A Skirt		Rosemary Lemon Asparagus
Produce on Parade		Spring Asparagus Buckwheat Salad
Becky's Best Bites		Spring Risotto with Fresh Asparagus and Edamame
Stone Soup		Asparagus Ribbons and Watercress Salad
Dinner with Julie		Asparagus, Tomato and Spinach Frittata
Radiate Food Vibes		Quinoa Grain Salad with Fresh Dill & Goat Cheese
Eat The Gains		Asparagus Collard Wraps with Whipped Feta
Hapa Nom Nom		Spring Vegetable Wonton Soup
We are not Martha		Asparagus, Orange, and Gorgonzola Salad
Cook Almost Anything		White and Green Asparagus Tart
Closet Cooking		Lemon Asparagus and Basil Ricotta Stuffed Salmon
Radiate Food Vibes		Roasted Asparagus & Hummus Gyros
Primavera Kitchen		Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet
Little Broken		Creamy Orzo with Grilled Vegetables
Recipe Runner		Creamy Chicken Asparagus Casserole
The Perfect Pantry		Roasted Asparagus Hummus
The Foodie Physician		Green Spring Vegetable Soup
Onion Rings and Things		Beer-Battered Asparagus
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Roasted Shrimp, Asparagus, And Potatoes
The Cookie Rookie		Three Cheese Asparagus Gratin
Rhubarbarians		Chive Ricotta Toast with Asparagus and Radish
Andrea Meyers		Roasted Asparagus with Orange Ginger Glaze
Wife Mama Foodie		Homemade Veggie Sushi
Dinner at the Zoo		Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		French Country Salad With Asparagus And Roasted Beets
101 Cookbooks		Buttermilk Asparagus Salad
Vegan Richa		Lentil Veggie Asparagus Frittat
Hapa Nom Nom		Roasted Asparagus and Scallions with Perfectly Creamy Eggs
Pumpkin & Peanut Butter		Balsamic Spring Vegetable Salad
Savory Simple		Asparagus Soup with Creme Fraiche and Chive Blossoms
Don't Go Bacon My Heart		Grilled Garlic & Parmesan Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

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Leucadia Farmer's Market

Gaytan Family Farm
Riverside, CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About a day ago, 10/17/21

Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market

Mendoza Family Farms

Near Santa Barbara, California, United States
About 23 days ago, 9/25/21
Sharer's comments : Asparagus from Mendoza Farms

Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷

Nature's Fresh
Central market of Athens Y-12-13-14
210-483-1874

https://www.naturesfresh.gr

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 94 days ago, 7/16/21
Sharer's comments : Asparagus mini 🌱

Country Farms Market

Country Farms Market
22800 SR-99 Edmonds WA 98026
https://www.countryfarmsmarket.com

Near Mountlake Terrace, Washington, United States
About 157 days ago, 5/14/21
Sharer's comments : Fresh, local asparagus still available. Look at these beauties!!

University District Farmers Market

Tonnemaker Valley Farm
16211 140th Place NE Woodinville WA 98072
206-930-1565
https://www.tonnemaker.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 177 days ago, 4/24/21
Sharer's comments : Excited to still see fresh, local asparagus. These are beauties!!

Foodmart Near Pulo, Jakarta, Indonesia
About 304 days ago, 12/17/20
Sharer's comments : asparagus

Park Falls Farmers Market

Park Falls Farmers Market
1185 S 4th Ave Highway 13
715-762-7457

Wisconsin, United States
About 488 days ago, 6/17/20
Sharer's comments : Local, Sweet, Tender......

Kalivis SA
Central market of Athens L-27

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 496 days ago, 6/09/20
Sharer's comments : Asparagus from Spain 🇪🇸

PCC Community Markets

PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103
206-632-6811
https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 527 days ago, 5/09/20
Sharer's comments : Always a delectable, elegant experience... and so tender you can eat it raw when it's fresh!

Ballard Market

Ballard Market
1400 NW 56th St Seattle WA 98107
206-783-7922

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 540 days ago, 4/26/20
Sharer's comments : You know it's officially spring when you can find tender green asparagus in abundance :)

PCC Community Markets

PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103
206-632-6811
https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 575 days ago, 3/22/20
Sharer's comments : Always a delectable, incredibly versatile addition to any meal... and it's local!

Market of Choice

Market of Choice
1960 Franklin Blvd Eugene OR. 97403
541-687-1188
https://www.marketofchoice.com/

Near Eugene, Oregon, United States
About 591 days ago, 3/06/20

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Suncoast Farms
Lompoc, CA
1-805-315-0035

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 593 days ago, 3/04/20
Sharer's comments : Asparagus At The Market Now!

99 Ranch Market Near Pulo, Jakarta, Indonesia
About 598 days ago, 2/27/20
Sharer's comments : asparagus hijau di ranch market darmawangsa jakarta selatan

Leucadia farmers market

Gaytan Family Farms
Riverside CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 610 days ago, 2/16/20

Mother's Market & Kitchen

Mother's Market & Kitchen
1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627
949-631-4741
https://www.mothersmarket.com

Near Costa Mesa, California, United States
About 633 days ago, 1/24/20

Hollywood Farmer's Market

Yasukochi Family Farms
Oceanside CA
760-801-6627

Near West Hollywood, California, United States
About 680 days ago, 12/08/19
Sharer's comments : So nice.

Noordermarkt

Noordermarkt Amsterdam

Near Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
About 695 days ago, 11/23/19
Sharer's comments : Noordermarkt Saturday morning Amsterdam