What is an Asparagus?
Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis, is a perennial flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus.
Its young shoots are used as a spring vegetable.
Where Can I Buy Asparagus In South Africa
Joburg Market
Address: 4 Fortune St, City Deep, Johannesburg, 2049, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 5 am Fri
Phone: +27 11 992 8000
Woolworths Food, Langenhoven Park
Address: Dirk Opperman & Bankovs Boulevard, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 7 pm
Phone: +27 51 411 8000
Woolworths Fleurdal Mall
Address: Vereeniging Dr, Fauna, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 6 pm
Phone: +27 51 502 6500
Shoprite
Address: Kuruman Mall, Livingstone St, Kuruman, 8460, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 6 pm
Phone: +27 71 673 6206
What are the types of asparagus?
Green Asparagus.
White Asparagus.
Purple Asparagus.
Wild Asparagus.
Apollo Asparagus.
Atlas Asparagus.
Jersey Series Asparagus.
Precoce D’Argenteuil Asparagus.
What is asparagus used for?
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a plant widely grown as a vegetable. The spears are commonly eaten.
The roots and seeds are used to make medicine. Asparagus can increase urine production and is also a good source of dietary fiber, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, and several minerals.
What is the best way to use asparagus?
Asparagus is amazingly versatile: it can be steamed, simmered, roasted, battered, grilled, sautéed or wok-fried.
Thinly sliced, it’s even wonderful raw in a salad. The cooked spears can sport a variety of guises, from simple salt and pepper seasoning with butter or olive oil to more complex sauces like beurre blanc.