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You may be an asparagus lover but did you know this veggie has several types? Check out our list of all the excellent asparagus you should put on your menu.

To establish a strong, healthy asparagus patch, refrain from harvesting any spears until the plants are at least three years old.

Green, purple, or white — all are delicious and fresh from the ground and cannot be beaten. It’s nearly a year since I created my new bed of four different varieties and I am very much looking forward to sneaking a few spears into the pot — although I know I shouldn’t because the two-year-old crowns will not yet have built up to their peak performance. It is recommended not to harvest for at least a couple of years after planting, to allow them to generate full vigour, which shoul...