Season Watch
That's the British asparagus season over for another year. What a season it was! Spears from Scotland to Cornwall were enjoyed across the UK. The asparagus crowns will now rest and gather energy from the sun before next year's season.
Recipes
British asparagus is so versatile you could eat it a different way every day of the 8 week season!
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British asparagus and
lamb chop tray bake
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British asparagus
spring pasta
A super quick and easy dish for those mid-week meals that requires little preparation time.
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British asparagus and
prawn tacos with a
tomato salsaFor a quick 30-minute meal, load these tacos with pan fried garlicky prawns, asparagus, fiery tomato salsa and fresh coriander and radish.
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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