The root of asparagus is high in fiber, hard, and because the root resides in the soil all year round, it is more troublesome to handle. In addition, the roots of asparagus are highly acidic, so if you want to eat them you need to boil them in water for a while longer. So it is generally not recommended for consumption.

2, the flowers on top of asparagus can be eaten.

The flowers on the head of the asparagus can be eaten, not only can be used to stir-fry vegetables, but also can be dried and brewed tea. The market even specializes in selling asparagus flowers, but because the shelf life is relatively short, so it is not common, the price is not low.

The flowers on the head of asparagus are rich in protein and are prone to decay, so if you see asparagus flowers, it is best to consume them right away and not leave them for too long.

3, asparagus should be peeled to eat? This is determined by the tenderness of the asparagus.

If the asparagus is tender, there is no need to peel, if the asparagus is older, it must be peeled, otherwise its harder skin will not only prolong the cooking time, but also affect the taste.

The market asparagus will generally wait until half of the shoot skin texture hard to sell, so, fried asparagus before the general will be peeled.