| − | Asparagus refers either to the culinary vegetable, or to the perennial plant origination from [[Europe]] which produces it. The early-spring stalks are harvested, at about eight inches in height.<ref>Ogden, Shepherd. The New American Kitchen Garden. Minneapolis, MN: National Home Gardening Club, 1997. Print.</ref> | + | '''Asparagus''' refers either to the culinary vegetable, or to the perennial plant origination from [[Europe]] which produces it. The early-spring stalks are harvested, at about eight inches in height.<ref>Ogden, Shepherd. The New American Kitchen Garden. Minneapolis, MN: National Home Gardening Club, 1997. Print.</ref> |
| − | Asparagus is very low in fat and carbohydrates and contains many nutrients including iron, magnesium, zinc and many essential vitamins. It is ideal for those looking to lose weight<ref>http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2316/2</ref>. | + | Asparagus is very low in fat and carbohydrates and contains many nutrients including iron, [[magnesium]], [[zinc]] and many essential [[vitamins]]. It is ideal for those looking to lose weight<ref>http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2316/2</ref>. |