It’s asparagus season! Fun asparagus facts:
- It takes 3 years from seed to harvest – however once they get going, the plants can be harvested for up to 15 years!
- China out does the world in asparagus production – The United States come in 5th place with California being the main contributing state.
- Oceana County in Michigan is the self proclaimed asparagus capital of the world.
- White Asparagus is one of the most labor intensive vegetables to grow.
- Asparagus is a very low calorie vegetable – 100g fresh spears are about 20 calories