Feral Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis feral — Asparagaceae
Italiano: Asparago inselvatichito — Asparago selvatico
Description
Feral Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis feral) belongs to the Asparagaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Field margins, Roadsides, Gardens escaped environments across regions including All Europe, USA. Botanically, Feral Asparagus is escaped garden asparagus. Same tender spring shoots. Wild stands common in old gardens.. It is also known locally as Asparago selvatico. The edible parts include Shoots. With an edibility rating of 10/10, it ranks as an excellent wild food source. Harvesting is best done during April and May. Nutritionally, Feral Asparagus stands out for its Vitamin K (42.0mg, 35% DV), Vitamin C (15.0mg, 17% DV) and Folate (52.0mg, 13% DV). It also provides 2.4g protein and 2.6g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Feral Asparagus offers a Sweet grassy flavor profile. Raw boiled steamed roasted. Common culinary applications include raw, boiled, steamed, roasted, risotto. Popular preparations include Feral asparagus risotto, Feral asparagus raw, Sauteed greens with garlic, Wild green pesto. For storage, fresh 2d. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is no antinutrients. Safe lookalike species include Cultivated asparagus. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Feral asparagus risotto
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: raw, boiled, steamed, roasted, risotto Storage: Fresh 2d
Recipes
- Feral asparagus risotto
- Feral asparagus raw
- Sauteed greens with garlic
- Wild green pesto
- Leafy green soup
- Wild winter pesto made from Feral Asparagus
- Traditional Feral Asparagus soup
- Feral Asparagus and potato frittata
