It's not just their colorful presentation that sets them apart. Green, white and purple asparagus also offer a range of tastes and textures. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, and one of the ...

"When buying asparagus, look for stalks that are plump, firm, and vibrantly green (unless a purple or white variety) with tips that have tightly closed buds," says Ceri Jones, food educator and ...

While there are very few vegetables which are perennial plants, asparagus is one which a gardener may wish to consider if they are a fan of the tasty green, white or even purple spears.

Sprinkle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the purple asparagus in a bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice and salt to cure and soften. For the dressing, whisk together the ...