Asparagus

Asparagus is an attractive and delicious perennial vegetable that can thrive for 25 years or more. The lacy, green foliage grows 6 to 8 feet high and can be used as an ornamental summer screen. Plant it along a fence, if there is plenty of sun, or on the north or east side of the site where it will not shade other vegetables or low-growing fruits.

Low in calories and high in flavor, a serving of four asparagus spears (60 grams) contains 10 calories, 1 gram of protein, 2 grams of carbohydrates, and only traces of fat. High in vitamin A and riboflavin and a very good source of thiamin, asparagus will produce its fine spears year after year once it is established.

For more information, please see this Penn State Factsheet.

Penn State Horticulture Department

For more information on this subject, Please visit the College of Agricultural Sciences Publications Web site.

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