A guide to methods of growing your own asparagus with links to further information on asparagus growing, asparagus seed etc. Asparagus plants are either male or female. The male plants are more ...

Asparagus is best when grown and picked fresh. Regardless of whether you’re buying thin 'sprue' asparagus or extra-large 'jumbo' spears, always choose stems that are firm and lush, rather than ...

Remove the tips of the asparagus and set aside. Finely chop the remaining stems. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the onion, garlic, thyme and chopped asparagus stems for ...

Delicious, juicy asparagus spears are relatively easy to grow, and although you won’t get a crop for the first couple of years, after that you’ll have reliable harvests every spring for up to 20 years ...

Asparagus officinalis is a rare delicacy, yielding delicious and uniquely flavoured spears for a short time each spring. It's surprisingly easy to grow, thriving in well-drained soil in full sun.

This risotto recipe is a real celebration of asparagus. We use the woody stems (which would ordinarily be thrown away) to make a stock, then create a silky purée which infuses flavour all the way ...

Asparagus beetle is one of about 250 species of leaf beetle (family Chrysomelidae) found in Britain, they range in size from 1 mm to 18 mm. The family contains many metallic and attractive species and ...

This asparagus recipe is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create a flavorful and nourishing dish. It comes from Nisha Vora’s new vegan cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor, and is a perfect ...

Asparagus is a crop that requires patience, taking at least two years from planting to being able to harvest any spears during its all-to-brief season in spring. Knowing how to grow asparagus means ...

Asparagus season, bringing with it both the white and green varieties in plentiful supply, heralds the beginning of spring in Italy. While asparagus can be grilled, stir fried or even eat raw the most ...