It's the stalk before it goes to seed.
The edible part of the asparagus plant is the tender, young shoot or spear. As it continues to grow and leaf out, it gets woody.
New Jersey grows most of the asparagus plants that are sold each year. The Jersey series of asparagus is widely considered to be the best asparagus available.
Asparagus is a vegetable, and the spears are shoots that arise from the base of the plant.
white asparagus
The scientific name of asparagus is Asparagus officinalis
The correct spelling of the food and plant is "asparagus".
That is the very end of the asparagus spear, the tenderest part.
No, asparagus berries are not typically consumed as they can be toxic to humans. It is best to stick to eating the tender shoots of the asparagus plant.
No, asparagus is not a root vegetable. Asparagus is a flowering perennial plant that is prized for its young shoots that are harvested and consumed as a vegetable. The edible portion of asparagus is the young shoots that grow above the ground, not the roots.
Asparagus is planted deep to encourage the development of a strong, healthy root system. By planting the crowns (the part of the asparagus plant that produces shoots) deep in the soil, it helps protect the plant during harsh weather conditions and promotes better anchoring, resulting in increased yields and longevity of the asparagus bed.
Kingdom: Plantae(unranked): Angiosperms(unranked): MonocotsOrder: AsparagalesFamily: Asparagaceae Genus: AsparagusSpecies: A. officinalis
On average, a single asparagus plant can yield around 25 to 30 spears per growing season.