1. Asparagus is native to Europe.
2. China is the world’s
largest producer of asparagus followed by Peru.
3. Asparagus is said to be a
useful companion plant for tomatoes.
4. Many German cities hold an
annual asparagus festival. The city of Schwetzingen also crowns an annual "Asparagus Queen!"
5. Emperor Augustus is
credited with having created the "Asparagus Fleet" for hauling the
vegetable in ancient times.
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