As a member of the Lily family, Asparagus is a spring vegetable that grows from a crown that is planted about a foot deep in sandy soils. Under ideal conditions, an Asparagus spear can grow 10 inches in a 24-hour period and reach up to 59 inches high. Asparagus is a nutrientdense food high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C and thiamin. With no fat, no cholesterol and low amounts of sodium, Asparagus truly is one of Kingston’s favorite vegetables.

Asparagus has a long history that dates back to the first century. Records exist of the tall green plant growing in ancient Greece and Rome. Ancient Egyptians cultivated asparagus for medicinal reasons and legend has it that it was so revered, they offered it to gods in their rituals.

The Ancient Greeks and Romans used a Persian word “asparag” which meant shoot. The term sperage became popular for many years and in the 16th century we find the term “sparagus” used in English speaking countries. Peasants would call it “ sparrow grass”. During the 19th century, Asparagus gained popularity as mass cultivation started in the United States.

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