Discover the exceptional world of asparagus with Acqua Garden. Our curated collection of asparagus plants including popular varieties 'Guelph Millennium', 'Ariane' and more! Find top-quality, high-yielding options perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and gourmet dishes.
Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, Acqua Garden offers easy-to-grow asparagus varieties that thrive in diverse climates, ensuring delicious and reliable harvests year-round. Explore our range and elevate your garden with asparagus plants that promise great flavour, high yields, and robust growth. View all Vegetable Plants.
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the benefit of eating asparagus?
Asparagus is rich in antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin E, which help the body fight off free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells and lead to various health problems, including cancer and heart disease.
How is asparagus supposed to be cooked?
To cook asparagus, heat a skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil or butter, then cook cleaned and trimmed asparagus spears for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Is asparagus healthier cooked or raw?
Both cooked and raw asparagus offer health benefits. Cooking can boost antioxidant activity but may lead to nutrient loss of heat-sensitive vitamins. Incorporating both forms into your diet is ideal.
Does asparagus clean your gut?
Yes, the insoluble fiber in asparagus aids in regular bowel movements, while the soluble fiber promotes a healthy gut microbiome by nurturing good bacteria.
Is it OK to eat a lot of asparagus?
Generally, it's safe to eat a lot of asparagus. However, it may cause gas and a noticeable smell in urine. Those with an asparagus allergy should avoid it.
Asparagus 'Ariane' produces tender, sweet spears. Perfect for fresh eating, grilling, and steaming. Easy to grow and suitable for all levels of gardeners.
Asparagus 'Burgundine' is a distinctive variety known for its vibrant purple spears with a sweet and tender flavour. Perfect for growing in gardens or allotments, this eye-catching asparagus is a favourite for both fresh eating and gourmet dishes, offering a unique twist on the classic green asparagus.
Asparagus 'Gijnlim' is an early and high-yielding variety known for its tender, sweet spears. Ideal for growing in vegetable gardens or allotments, it produces an abundant harvest of top-quality asparagus that is perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing.
Asparagus 'Gijnlim' is an early and high-yielding variety known for its tender, sweet spears. Ideal for growing in vegetable gardens or allotments, it produces an abundant harvest of top-quality asparagus that is perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or freezing.
Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is a robust and productive variety known for its uniform, thick spears and excellent disease resistance. Ideal for growing in gardens or allotments, this variety thrives in a range of climates, providing delicious and reliable harvests year after year.
