In Season For May – Asparagus
Asparagus 👩🌾
It’s the season for wonderful British asparagus! The season only lasts for 8 weeks finishing at the end of June, so we need to make the most of this versatile and delicious vegetable.
It is packed full of goodness:
Asparagus promotes healthy bacteria in the large intestine and can help reduce bloating.
It contains vitamin K, essential for healthy blood clotting and is also a rich source of vitamin C to help boost your immune system. Asparagus is a mild diuretic and is believed to help detoxify the body.
It is so easy to cook but keep cooking times short for maximum tastiness. Dress it simply with butter or a frothy Hollandaise. Griddle it, roast it, barbecue it or just steam it 👩🍳
Growing British asparagus is a labour of love. Each spear is harvested by hand when it reaches just the right height. A cool, crisp spring, not too wet, not too dry will help to ensure a great crop.
Our fantastic British asparagus growers are behind the delicious spears we’ve come to expect. Find fresh bundles of them at your local farm shop.
