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1. Asparagus acutifolius
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3. Chicken Consomme with Lemon Thyme and Asparagus
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- * Exported from MasterCook * Chicken Consomme With Lemon Thyme And Asparagus Recipe By : Caprial's Cafe--on PBS TV Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 Pound ground chicken = white meat only 1 onion -- finely diced 2 leeks -- finely diced 2 celery stalks -- finely diced 1 carrot -- finely diced 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh lemon thyme 1/2 Teaspoon cracked black pepper Zest of 1 lemon 6 egg whites -- beaten until frothy 6 Cups Chicken Stock 16 asparagus stalks -- trimmed blanched for 2 or 3 minutes =(depending on size) Salt black pepper to taste Consomme is a clear soup that is fortified with meat and vegetables, which add flavor. ... Place 4 spears of asparagus in each serving bowl. Pour hot soup over asparagus and serve immediately. ...
4. MITCHELL PARK DOMES CULTURE SHEET ASPARAGUS FERN
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- Asparagus Fern.
- The various Asparagus "ferns" are not true ferns, but are members of the lily family, Liliaceae. ... Asparagus plumosus by florists for the foliage. Asparagus densiflorus "Sprengeri" is probably the most popular form. ... Asparagus densiflorus "Meyeri" the foxtail asparagus is gaining fast popularity. At present it is the most expensive of the Foxtail Asparagus.
- Light: Asparagus ferns need good light for proper development. ...
- Water: The Asparagus should be kept moderately moist for proper development. ...
- Soil: The Asparagus is not particularly fussy over the soil as long as it is a well-drained mix. ...
- Fertilizing: The Asparagus should be fed sparingly. ...
- Other Growing Tips: Never pot Asparagus in fancy or expensive containers. ... The Asparagus can be afflicted with several pests. ...
5. Discovery Online, The Skinny On... Asparagus Pee
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- " When I admit that I have actually timed the arrival of the distinctive odor in my pee after eating asparagus (about 15 minutes), the good doctor suggests, facetiously, that my groundbreaking research might lead to a tenure-track position at a fine university. ...
- In 1891 a scientist named "Nencki" had so very little to do that he convinced four guys to eat seven kilograms of asparagus (that's about three and a half pounds each). ...
- Nencki claimed that as your body metabolizes asparagus, it produces this smelly chemical, which your discriminating kidneys see fit to dump into the bladder. ...
- " Another asparagus scholar favors "six sulfur-containing compounds. ...
- Convincing, no? Merck also notes the asparagus connection and, most intriguing, warns that methanethiol may be a narcotic in high concentrations. ...
- Now if you're scowling at your screen and muttering, "My pee doesn't smell like asparagus," first ask yourself if you eat asparagus. ...
- , 1994), says just 22 percent of survey respondents experience asparagus pee. ...
- Or eat three and a half pounds of asparagus for lunch. ...
- Vocabulary Asparagus fleet, n. Roman emperors were so fond of asparagus, which probably originated near the Mediterranean, that they kept special boats for the purpose of fetching it. ...
6. PepperFool.com Soup Recipes... Asparagus Soup
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- Asparagus Soup.
-   Asparagus Soup.
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces .
- Put stock on to boil, and turn to simmer, add all of the asparagus, and the other veggies, bring back to simmer and let this go for at least 40-45 minutes, until the asparagus is tender to a fork. ... This is a very asparagus-ie soup, with the heat coming through, but not overpowering the asparagus flavour. ...
7. Links4Recipes.Com: Fruits_and_Vegetables/Asparagus
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- The optimum season for fresh asparagus lasts from February through June, although hothouse asparagus is available year-round in some locales. ...
- Asparagus - "From The National Asparagus Festival, a collection of recipes. ...
- Asparagus Alley - A collection recipes.
- Asparagus Recipes from Board Members - Recipes from the 1999 National Asparagus Festival.
- Asparagus Recipes from Recipezaar - "A wide variety of uses for asparagus, includes full nutritional information. ...
- Asparagus: Seasonal Food Calendar - "Women. com food tips about asparagus, including dozens of recipes from soup to casserole. ...
- Ontario Asparagus Growers - A collection of assorted recipes.
- Stockton Asparagus Festival - Recipes from the festival.
8. asparagus. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
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- asparagus bean .
- asparagus.
- The tender young shoots of a Eurasian plant (Asparagus officinalis), eaten as a vegetable. ... Any of various perennial plants of the Old World genus Asparagus having leaflike stems, scalelike leaves, and small flowers. ...
- Late Middle English sperage, sparage, from Medieval Latin sparagus, from Latin asparagus, from Greek aspharagos, asparagos. ...
- The history of the word asparagus is a good illustration of one of the peculiarities of English etymologyone found in few other languages. ... For example, Medieval Latin had a word sparagus, from Classical Latin asparagus, that was borrowed into Middle English and rendered as sparage or, more commonly, sperage. Botanists were familiar with the proper Latin version asparagus, and their use of that term together with the efforts of the etymologists caused the Latin form to become more widespread, eventually supplanting sperage. Thus, it is difficult to say whether the Modern English word asparagus is a direct continuation of Middle English sperage or a borrowing directly from Latin, a difficulty one encounters with hundreds of other words whose spellings and even pronunciations were Latinized during this time. The Latin form asparagus lives on in another guise as well; in the 1600s it was shortened in popular speech to sparagus, which became sparagrass, sparrowgrass by folk etymology. ...
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9. Home Garden Asparagus Production
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- Home Garden Asparagus Production .
- Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. ... Asparagus is a perennial. ... Since this crop will occupy the land for many years you should start the asparagus bed properly -- location, soil type, soil fertility, size and age of crowns and correct planting are important.
- They produce no seed, thus, no seedling asparagus, considered weedy, will be produced. ... Atlas is a very large diameter spear and is available from California Asparagus Transplants and Seed, Davis, CA.
- To produce enough asparagus for fresh table use, plant 10 crowns for each family member. If you are especially fond of asparagus or want a surplus to can or freeze, plant at least 25 plants for each family member. ...
- Any well-drained soil will produce good asparagus. ... 7 because asparagus grows poorly in acid soils. ...
- During the harvest period, asparagus can withstand shallow cultivation. ...
- Do not harvest asparagus the first growing season after planting crowns. ... After the second year after planting crowns, harvest asparagus from 6 to 8 weeks each year. ...
- Asparagus loses edible qualities rapidly after harvest. ... To maintain asparagus quality, wash and cool asparagus soon after harvest. If the asparagus wilts, it can be made turgid by soaking in cool water.
10. Optimum Soil Temperature for Germination: 60-85 F
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- Asparagus.
- Asparagus officinalis.
11. Royal Horticultural Society - Gardening Advice: Asparagus Beetle
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- Asparagus beetle (Crioceris asparagi).
- Vegetable asparagus. ...
- Both the adult beetles and their grubs feed on asparagus foliage and bark. ...
- The beetles emerge from the soil in late spring (May and June) and lay black eggs on the asparagus spears and foliage. ...
12. Watch Your Garden Grow - Asparagus
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- Asparagus.
- Asparagus is a hardy perennial. ... Although establishing a good asparagus bed requires considerable work, your efforts will be rewarded. ... For this reason, asparagus should be planted at the side or end of the garden, where it will not be disturbed by normal garden cultivation. Asparagus is one of the first vegetables ready to harvest in the spring. Asparagus is native to the Mediterranean and was eaten by the ancient Greeks.
- Asparagus plants are naturally either male or female. ... It is advisable to plant the best variety available, as an asparagus bed should remain productive for at least 15 to 20 years. ...
- Asparagus should be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. ...
- Asparagus has a tendency to "rise" as the plants mature, the crowns gradually growing closer to the soil surface. ...
- As asparagus plants grow, they produce a mat of roots that spreads horizontally rather than vertically. ...
- As noted, asparagus plants are dioecious (either solely male or solely female). ... These then fall to the ground, sprouting plants that essentially become perennial weeds in the asparagus bed. ...
- Following freezing weather in the fall, the asparagus tops should be removed to decrease the chances of rust disease overwintering on the foliage. ...
- Because asparagus remain in place for years, advance soil preparation helps future production greatly. ... Asparagus should be fertilized in the same way as the rest of the garden the first 3 years. ...
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