Asparagus
While green is most common, you can also find white asparagus (grown in the dark to prevent photosynthesis) and purple asparagus . Nutritional and Health Benefits
Asparagus is a nutrient-dense "superfood," offering high fiber and vitamins with very few calories. How Do I Grow Asparagus? | Planting & Harvesting Guide asparagus
It typically takes about three seasons after planting for a crown to reach full maturity for a complete harvest. While green is most common, you can also
Asparagus is dioecious, with separate male and female plants. Male plants are generally preferred by growers because they live longer, emerge earlier, and don't expend energy producing the small, red (and toxic) berries found on female plants. While green is most common
The plant grows from an underground root system known as a "crown".