Garden Asparagus Collection

Checkered lily, alpine squill, field garlic, dutch hyacinth, garden asparagus
An original plate from the book "Pflanzen-Atlas Linneschen System" - Carl Hofman 1883

Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis
Illustration of a Asparagus, or garden asparagus, folk name sparrow grass, scientific name Asparagus officinalis

Fresh unpeeled white asparagus

Asparagus on the market

Asparagus field covered with plastic sheets, polytunnel, Rhine-Main area, Germany, Europe

Fried salmon with asparagus, butter and boiled potatoes

Fresh unpeeled green asparagus

Asparagus -Asparagus officinalis-, Europe

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Discover the delightful charm of Europe's beloved spring vegetable, Asparagus officinalis, or garden asparagus. Known by various folk names such as sparrow grass, this edible treasure emerges from the earth alongside checkered lilies, alpine squill, field garlic, and Dutch hyacinths. Witness the mesmerizing sight of an asparagus field blanketed with plastic sheets in Meschenich, Cologne, or the Rhine-Main area, as the spears grow beneath, ready to be harvested. Savor the fresh, unpeeled white asparagus, wrapped in a green ribbon, or enjoy the vibrant green variety. Indulge in the classic German dish of fried salmon with asparagus, butter, and boiled potatoes, or simply appreciate the beauty of this botanical wonder, as depicted in this 1883 botanical illustration.