Are asparagus good for you?

Asparagus is a good source of folate, vitamin K and fibre, and is very low in calories.

How do asparagus grow?

Asparagus grows as spears pushing up from an underground crown. A bed can crop for many years, with spears cut fresh each spring.

Where do asparagus grow?

Asparagus needs free-draining soil, full sun and a temperate climate with a cool winter rest. It is grown across Europe and North America.

Pick Your Own Asparagus in Illinois

9 farms in Illinois where you can pick your own asparagus. See opening hours, what is in season and a verified sustainability rating for each one.

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Every asparagus farm · Every farm shop in Illinois

Pick your own asparagus and the farms that grow them. Check every Asparagus farm shop for which farms grow asparagus, pick your own asparagus near you, what else is grown on site, the address, phone number and directions and the Google rating. Use the free seasonal and savings tools to plan your visit to any Asparagus farm shop.