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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.
Standard asparagus is available in markets year-round, with its peak season in spring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6800 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Fonda Don Diego | Coronado CA | 619-537-0054 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| The Trails | San Diego CA | 619-667-2233 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Eco Catering Grill | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Poke Vida | San Diego CA | 215-868-6195 |
| Et VoilĆ ! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Bobs Specialty Meats | Escondido CA | 760-839-6850 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Ambrogio 15 - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 858-291-8650 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 303-877-5052 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-260-1411 |
| Woods Kitchen Foods | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 858-754-9173 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Full Circle Ghee | San Diego CA | 858-204-0577 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Cafe Madeline | San Diego CA | 619-723-5845 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Dynamic Nutrition | San Diego CA | 619-296-3172 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2970 |
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Park Falls Farmers Market
Park Falls Farmers Market
Wisconsin, United States1185 S 4th Ave Highway 13 715-762-7457 About 170 days ago, 6/17/20 Sharer's comments : Local, Sweet, Tender...... 
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 179 days ago, 6/09/20 Sharer's comments : Asparagus from Spain šŖšø 
PCC Community Markets
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 206-632-6811 https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com About 209 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
Near Seattle, Washington, United States1400 NW 56th St Seattle WA 98107 206-783-7922 About 222 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
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St Seattle WA 98103 206-632-6811 https://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com About 257 days ago, 3/22/20 Sharer's comments : Always a delectable, incredibly versatile addition to any meal... and it's local! 
Market of Choice
Near Eugene, Oregon, United StatesAbout 273 days ago, 3/06/20 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Suncoast Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesLompoc, CA 1-805-315-0035 About 276 days ago, 3/04/20 Sharer's comments : Asparagus At The Market Now! 
99 Ranch Market
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 281 days ago, 2/27/20 Sharer's comments : asparagus hijau di ranch market darmawangsa jakarta selatan 
Leucadia farmers market
Gaytan Family Farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesRiverside CA About 292 days ago, 2/16/20 
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Mother's Market & Kitchen
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States1890 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-631-4741 https://www.mothersmarket.com About 315 days ago, 1/24/20 
Hollywood Farmer's Market
Yasukochi Family Farms
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesOceanside CA 760-801-6627 About 363 days ago, 12/08/19 Sharer's comments : So nice. 
Noordermarkt
Noordermarkt Amsterdam
Near Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NetherlandsAbout 378 days ago, 11/23/19 Sharer's comments : Noordermarkt Saturday morning Amsterdam 
Mercato Centrale
Near Florence, Tuscany, ItalyAbout 417 days ago, 10/15/19 
Vons
Vons
Near San Diego, California, United Stateswww.vons.com About 432 days ago, 9/29/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Petaluma Market
Petaluma Market
Near Petaluma, California, United States210 Western Ave Petaluma CA 94952 707-762-5464 About 500 days ago, 7/23/19 
Safeway
Safeway - Diablo Ave
Near Novato, California, United States900 Diablo Ave Novato CA 94947 415-898-1503 About 502 days ago, 7/22/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - De Long Ave
Near Novato, California, United States790 De Long Ave Novato CA 94945 415-878-0455 About 502 days ago, 7/22/19 
Falletti Foods
Falletti Foods
Near San Francisco, California, United States308 Broderick Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-626-4400 About 511 days ago, 7/12/19 
Harvest Urban Market
Harvest Urban Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States191 8th Street San Francisco CA 94103 415-621-1000 About 511 days ago, 7/12/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - California St.
Near San Francisco, California, United States1765 California Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-674-0500 About 512 days ago, 7/12/19 
Le Beau Market
Le Beau Market - Levenworth St
Near San Francisco, California, United States1263 Leavenworth Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-885-3030 About 512 days ago, 7/12/19 
Takashimaya Department Store Food Hall and Market
Takashimaya Basement Food Hall
Near Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan035-361-1111 About 516 days ago, 7/07/19 Sharer's comments : Here in the basement Market in the Takashimaya building is an amazing assortment of fruits and vegetables grown in Japan. 
Pacific Ranch Market
Pacific Ranch Market
Near Villa Park, California, United States7540 E Chapman Ave Orange CA 92869 714-639-9792 About 524 days ago, 6/30/19 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Cresent Drive
Near Beverly Hills, California, United States239 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210 310-274-3360 About 531 days ago, 6/23/19 
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Near Anaheim, California, United States1120 S. Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA 92805 657-208-5201 About 532 days ago, 6/22/19 
Wild Berry Market
Wild Berry Market
Near Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States8744 US Hwy 51 N Minocqua WI 54548 715-356-2635 About 551 days ago, 6/02/19 Sharer's comments : First of the season. Locally grown 
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Schuh Farms
Near Mount Vernon, Washington, United StatesMount Vernon, WA About 559 days ago, 5/25/19 Sharer's comments : So excited Iām still finding local asparagus ready to grill!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Roberto
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-805-315-0035 About 563 days ago, 5/22/19 Sharer's comments : Asparagus from Suncoast Farms! 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Alvarez Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesMabton, WA About 572 days ago, 5/12/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh, local asparagus such a treat raw in Spring salad ;) 
Poway Farmers Market
Yasukochi Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United StatesOceanside CA 760-801-6627 About 588 days ago, 4/27/19 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 590 days ago, 4/25/19 Sharer's comments : Baby asparagus green! 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Lyall Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesSunnyside, WA About 593 days ago, 4/21/19 Sharer's comments : Filled with antioxidants and delish sauteed with some spring garlic ;) 
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 597 days ago, 4/18/19 Sharer's comments : Green asparagus šæ locally grown š¬š· Tip: add it to omelette with dill and white cheese š² 
Lalas S.A.
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 608 days ago, 4/07/19 Sharer's comments : Asparagus green ! 
Certified Farmer's Market
Raul & Family Farms
Near Palm Springs, California, United StatesRiverside CA 951-475-9189 About 616 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Palm Springs Farmers Market Pencil Size 
Leucadia Farmer's Market
Gaytan family farms
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 622 days ago, 3/24/19 kroger Truce pkwy Near Nesbit, Mississippi, United States About 666 days ago, 2/07/19 |
