Season Watch
The season is upon us! You'll start to see some British asparagus spears in your local supermarket, greengrocers and farm shops from now. Be patient! Some places get spears earlier than others and if you've got a jumper on, it's likely the asparagus has too!
Recipes
British asparagus is so versatile you could eat it a different way every day of the 8 week season!
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Asparagus, Mozzarella
& Bacon SlidersMini buns filled with smoky bacon, sweet asparagus and creamy mozzarella.
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-http://britishasparagus.com/recipe.php/2016/01/01/british-asparagus-with-soft-egg-anchovy-dressing/Asparagus & Egg with
Anchovy DressingA winning combination of sweet asparagus, soft egg and anchovy.
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-http://britishasparagus.com/recipe.php/2016/01/01/fiery-british-asparagus-and-chicken-pasta/Asparagus, Chicken
& Chilli PastaThis is a recipe all of the family will love. You can reduce the chilli altogether if your taste buds can’t handle the heat. Either way this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favourite.
Where to Buy
You can pick up British asparagus in all major supermarkets when the season is in full swing.
You can also find it in greengrocers, farm shops, markets and from lots of our growers. See where you can buy a bundle in your local area.
Growing British Asparagus
Growing British asparagus is a labour of love. Each spear is harvested by hand when it reaches just the right height.
A cool, crisp spring, not too wet, not too dry means that we should be on course for a great crop.
Our fantastic asparagus growers are behind the delicious spears we’ve come to expect.
Healthy Facts
British asparagus is packed full of goodness, so not only are you getting a delicious vegetable but a healthy one too:
- Eating asparagus promotes healthy bacteria in the large intestine and can help reduce bloating
- Asparagus contains vitamin K, essential for healthy blood clotting
- It is a rich source of vitamin C, which boosts your immune system
- Asparagus is a mild diuretic and is believed to help detoxify the body
Did You Know?
Dubbed the Usain Bolt of the vegetable world, British asparagus can grow up to 10 cm in one day!
Asparagus can help to cure hangovers and protect the liver against toxins
Asparagus can improve your libido. Research by International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Drug Research, showed that when rats consumed asparagus their “mount rate” increased dramatically!
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