Green Asparagus

Commodity Overview

Green is the standard color of asparagus, a unique, rich tasting vegetable. In the times of the Greeks and Romans, it was considered the food of kings for its flavor and medicinal properties. The tips of the spears are generally preferred but the whole spear is edible.

Characteristics

Commodity: Asparagus
Category: Cooking Vegetables
Characteristics: Asparagus should be firm and blemish free with deeper color at the tips turning light green to white at the bottom.
Appearance: Long, thin and spear-like.
Flesh: Green outside and lighter on the inside.
Flavor: Unique and rich with slight bitterness
Size: About 6-12 inches long with width ranging from pencil to marker thickness
Color: Green with darker color toward the tip
Shape: Long, thin
Suggested Preparations / Tips: They may be steamed, sauteed, grilled or blanched.
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Availability: Year-round with peak supplies in the spring

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Pacific Sun Farms LLC

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Business Type:

Exporter, Shipper

Location HQ:

Irving, 4096 California

Berries:

Blackberries

Tropical Fruit:

Hass Avocados, Tommy Atkins Mangoes, Kent Mangoes, Keitt Mangoes

Cooking Vegetables:

Green Asparagus

Rutti LLC

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Shenandoah, 77385 Texas

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Green Asparagus, White Asparagus, Purple Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Green Brussels Sprouts, Purple Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, White Cauliflower, Green Cauliflower

Victoria's Choice LLC

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Business Type:

Exporter, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Pharr, 78577 Texas

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Green Asparagus, White Asparagus, Purple Asparagus, Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Red Cabbage, Green Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Pointy/Sweetheart Cabbage