Asparagus (Asparagus)
A delicious vegetable with nutritional quality that is not widely consumed in Sri Lanka but quite expensive in foreign countries. Asparagus is known as a nutritious vegetable with a history of about 2000 years, which looks similar to Sri Lankan kohilas (thornless) and is used for Ayurvedic medicine in South Asian countries. By eating asparagus full of many vitamins, it increases the antioxidant capacity of the body and works against cancer. It also controls blood pressure. It is said that it has the ability to delay aging. A delicious vegetable rich in fiber.
Asparagus is grown in sunny soil with a mild climate and sandy soil. At present, it is grown in a small amount in the Vanathavilluva area of Sri Lanka. Asparagus grows from the roots left in the ground after the trees grown from seeds grow well for about a year or two. It can be harvested for several years from then. Asparagus, a plant of the lily family, comes in three colors. Green, white, purple. Of these, the green type has more taste and use. Asparagus can be seen in different sizes. It is said that Greece and ancient Rome are the homelands. The history of this goes back to the days of King Augustus. China is currently the largest producer of asparagus in the world. Asparagus is harvested every year from February to May, so it's common and cheap in Europe these days.
