1, maturity time and picking season is different. Winter asparagus is formed in the winter, usually harvested in November to February each year; spring asparagus is grown in the spring, usually picked in March to April each year.

2, different appearance. Winter asparagus is usually buried in the soil, the appearance of a golden yellow or dark brown, the shape of the short fat, larger; spring asparagus out of the ground after contact with the sun, the skin is tawny, the shape of the long and thin.

3, taste and consumption methods are different. Asparagus taste delicate, soft and tender, slightly sweet, suitable for stir-fry, stew and other cooking methods; spring asparagus taste crunchy, with a little bit of astringent flavor, suitable for stir-fry, cold and so on.

4, different nutritional value. Both are rich in nutrients, such as vitamins, protein, dietary fiber, etc., but the protein and calcium content of asparagus is relatively high.

5, the price is different. Winter bamboo shoots are usually priced higher than spring bamboo shoots due to lower production.

6, the applicable population is different. Both are suitable for most people to eat, but for the gastrointestinal insufficiency or specific diseases (such as gout) of the crowd, consumption should be careful.