Discover the exceptional world of asparagus with Acqua Garden. Our curated collection of asparagus plants including popular varieties 'Guelph Millennium', 'Ariane' and more! Find top-quality, high-yielding options perfect for fresh eating, cooking, and gourmet dishes.
Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, Acqua Garden offers easy-to-grow asparagus varieties that thrive in diverse climates, ensuring delicious and reliable harvests year-round. Explore our range and elevate your garden with asparagus plants that promise great flavour, high yields, and robust growth. View all Vegetable Plants.
Commonly Asked Questions
What is the benefit of eating asparagus?
Asparagus is rich in antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin E, which help the body fight off free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells and lead to various health problems, including cancer and heart disease.
How is asparagus supposed to be cooked?
To cook asparagus, heat a skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil or butter, then cook cleaned and trimmed asparagus spears for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green, seasoning with salt and pepper.
Is asparagus healthier cooked or raw?
Both cooked and raw asparagus offer health benefits. Cooking can boost antioxidant activity but may lead to nutrient loss of heat-sensitive vitamins. Incorporating both forms into your diet is ideal.
Does asparagus clean your gut?
Yes, the insoluble fiber in asparagus aids in regular bowel movements, while the soluble fiber promotes a healthy gut microbiome by nurturing good bacteria.
Is it OK to eat a lot of asparagus?
Generally, it's safe to eat a lot of asparagus. However, it may cause gas and a noticeable smell in urine. Those with an asparagus allergy should avoid it.
Asparagus offers a bountiful and flavourful return each spring, ideal for gardens or allotments. This low-maintenance perennial thrives for up to 20 years, making it an essential for home growers.
Long-lasting vegetable plant
Generates fresh spears annually
Requires minimal upkeep
Suitable for home gardens
Produces for up to 20 years
Experience the joy of growing your own gourmet Asparagus, perfect for sustainable and delicious home harvests.
Asparagus 'Ariane' - Asparagus officinalis F1 Plant
Grow a delicious bounty with Asparagus 'Ariane' F1 seeds. These asparagus crowns are simple to cultivate and offer a sweet yield.
Ideal for novice gardeners
Sweet and robust flavor
Easy to cultivate asparagus crowns
Produces tall, hearty spears
Suitable for small spaces
Elevate your home gardening experience with Asparagus 'Ariane'—perfect for both urban dwellers and garden enthusiasts aiming for a sustainable kitchen garden.
High Yields
Trending
Easy to Grow
Great Flavour
Asparagus 'Ariane' - Asparagus officinalis F1 Plant
Asparagus 'Burgundine' features vibrant purple spears with a sweet, tender flavour. Perfect for gardens or allotments, it adds a gourmet twist to the classic green asparagus.
Vibrant purple asparagus spears
Sweet and tender flavour profile
Ideal for gardens or allotments
Excellent for fresh eating and dishes
Unique twist on green asparagus
Perfect for home gardening enthusiasts seeking distinctive and delicious asparagus for both fresh eating and culinary adventures.
Asparagus 'Erasmus' is a robust, perennial plant known for its tender spears and rich flavour. Perfect for gardens or allotments, it delivers reliable yields with little maintenance. Explore our Asparagus Plants collection for more options.
High-yielding perennial variety
Tender, flavourful asparagus spears
Ideal for garden beds or allotments
Minimal maintenance required
Consistent yearly production
Great for gardeners seeking effortless and sustainable home-grown produce with dependable quality and convenience.
Trending
High Yields
Great Flavour
Easy to Grow
Asparagus 'Erasmus'
A vigorous perennial variety known for its tender and flavourful spears.
Asparagus 'Gijnlim' is perfect for enthusiasts craving an early, high-yield harvest. This variety offers tender, sweet spears ideal for any culinary delight. Explore our range of Asparagus Plants.
Early and prolific producer
Sweet, tender asparagus spears
Suitable for gardens and allotments
Perfect for fresh eating or freezing
High-quality, abundant harvest
A fantastic choice for gardeners aiming to enjoy fresh, home-grown asparagus with minimal effort. Discover more from our Culinary Classics - Vegetable Plants.
Asparagus 'Guelph Millennium' is a high-yielding variety known for its tender, sweet spears. Perfect for any garden, it's ideal for fresh eating or freezing. Explore more options in our Culinary Classics - Vegetable Plants collection.
High yield asparagus variety
Sweet, tender spears
Excellent for fresh use or freezing
Ideal for vegetable gardens or allotments
Robust, easy to grow
Grow your own delicious asparagus with ease, transforming your garden into a haven for fresh, home-grown produce. Check out other high-quality choices in our Asparagus Plants category.
Asparagus 'Pacific Challenger' is a robust and reliable variety, offering uniform, thick spears with excellent disease resistance. Perfect for gardens or allotments, it thrives in diverse climates, delivering delicious harvests consistently.
Uniform thick spears
Excellent disease resistance
Thrives in diverse climates
Ideal for gardens or allotments
Consistent, delicious harvests
A great choice for any gardener seeking quality asparagus with minimal fuss and maximum yield, year after year. Explore more options in our Asparagus Plants collection.
Asparagus 'Vittorio' is a high-yielding, early-maturing variety with tender, white spears. Ideal for gardens or allotments, it offers a bountiful spring harvest annually. Explore more in our Asparagus Plants collection.
