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In season from the end of April until June!

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. 

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How To Cook



British asparagus is delicious served simply. Click for top tips on how to:

Boil
Steam
Grill
Roast
BBQ




How to cook

Recipes


British asparagus is so versatile you could eat it a different way every day of the 8 week season!



  • Asparagus with Gremolata

    British asparagus and
    lamb chop tray bake
     

    Recipe 

  • Asparagus Tartlets

    British asparagus
    spring pasta
     

    A super quick and easy dish for those mid-week meals that requires little preparation time.

  • Asparagus and Smoked Salmon Salad

    British asparagus and
    prawn tacos with a
    tomato salsa

    For a quick 30-minute meal, load these tacos with pan fried garlicky prawns, asparagus, fiery tomato salsa and fresh coriander and radish.



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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.

Where to Buy

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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Contact


For media enquiries please contact fresh@pamlloyd.com or 0117 924 7220

For all other enquiries contact: Asparagus Growers’ Association 01507 353789  
 

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