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Welcome to Norfolk County Asparagus, source of the freshest assured asparagus
in Norfolk.
Availability
Norfolk County Asparagus is cut daily by hand
during April to June. It is available freshly cut from Roudham
Farm, Norfolk or the London markets.
Grades
Norfolk County Asparagus is hand
graded to Asparagus Growers Association specifications:
Jumbo: 20mm or over
Extra Select: 16-20mm
Select: 10-16mm
Choice: 6-10mm
Sprue: Under 6mm diameter
Quality assured
The quality and safety of Norfolk County Asparagus is guaranteed by the
stringent standards of the British Assured Produce Scheme and Tescos Natures
Choice.
The growers, W O & P O Jolly, are full members of the Asparagus Growers
Association.
Natural History
Asparagus officinalis is an edible member of the Lily family (Liliaceae)
and originates from the East Mediterranean coast. It has a high degree of
salt tolerance and can survive extremes of temperature to produce tender
shoots each spring. Asparagus is a rich source of folic acid, pro-vitamin
A, vitamin C and iron. Norfolk County Asparagus is grown from the Gijnlim
variety to produce spears of a consistent high quality.
Asparagus is best enjoyed freshly cut, before its natural sugars turn to
starch. Freshness can be preserved however by wrapping bunches in a clean
wet cloth and keeping in a fridge.
The best recipe for asparagus is to boil or steam for seven minutes and serve
without any adulteration! For other recipes click
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