Jumbo Asparagus
Estimated Inventory, 11 lbs : 33.50
This item was last sold on : 11/19/24
Description/Taste
Jumbo asparagus are specific varieties of asparagus that are cultivated for their ability to maintain a succulent and firm texture when harvested at maximum maturity. They display many of the same flavor characteristics of pencil and medium asparagus, however they may be quite richer in grassiness. Ideal spears are firm and have the quintessential pistachio green knobby scales and Christmas tree-like tips in tact. When cooked they have a meaty density and an equally lean-rich ratio of grass and butter.
Seasons/Availability
Asparagus is available year-round with a peak season of spring.
Current Facts
Asparagus, botanical name Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the Liliaceae family. It is a perennial plant, which produces edible crops year after year. Jumbo asparagus are the young edible leafless stems of the plant, which emerge from the soil in spring and summer. Jumbo asparagus is sold in uniform sizes according to the diameter of the spears. The thickness varies minimally, marketed at 25 to 30 mm (roughly one inch).
Nutritional Value
Asparagus is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It also contains a substantial amount of the antioxidants glutathione and rutin, precursors to Vitamin A.
Applications
Asparagus spears should be snapped at their natural breaking or bending point. Discard the lower parts as they are more fibrous and woody. Jumbo 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 poached and soft boiled eggs, aged nutty cheeses such as pecorino and alpine cheeses, bacon, sausage, red meat, proscuitto, cream, eggs, butter, shallots, herbs such as thyme, basil and chervil, yeasty breads like sourdough and wheat and grains such as aborio rice, quinoa and farro.
Geography/History
Asparagus is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. Though widely found growing wild it is has been cultivated as a vegetable crop for centuries. As it was historically found growing in maritime regions, it prefers sandy weedless soils. The cultivation of asparagus is a long term commitment. Not only does it take two to three years of cultivation to yield a crop, the plants, which grow from a cluster of underground rhizomes, can potentially continue to produce from fifteen to thirty years of harvests. Asparagus plants are prolific growers, creating ten inch spears within 24 hours under ideal growing conditions. You may witness asparagus "growing" once picked. This is because asparagus spears absorb moisture from the air which creates a swelling in size. Plants are insect pollinated and seeds are spread by birds, allowing for domesticated crops to easily escape into wild domain, creating future unpredictable populations. Jumbo asparagus thrives in temperate regions of North America and Western Europe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-902-4646 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| L Orangerie | Coronado CA | 619-571-3367 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Costa Brava | San Diego CA | 858-273-1218 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 858-774-3062 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Sushi Ota 2021 | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
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