Asparagus is listed as a vegetable with high nutritional value, grown in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam. Ninh Thuan province’s climate and soil are adapted for green asparagus to grow well, yielding high yield and quality. Fresh asparagus shoots after being harvested here have quite high yields and the highest nutrient content among all asparagus growing regions in the country. A special feature is that after one night, bamboo shoots can grow up to 15 – 20cm long. They grow well at night, so people often harvest from 5am to keep the bamboo shoots fresh and crispy. After harvesting, bamboo shoots are transferred to the processing point. Bamboo shoot storage time is about 5-7 days under normal conditions, longer under cold conditions.
Asparagus has quite high nutritional value, becoming a premium vegetable with a variety of nutritional ingredients such as: rich in protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamins K, C, A, B6, B2, B1, Tryptophan, Folate…
Asparagus is a good medicine for the heart, intestines, and strengthens the immune system… Ingredients of green asparagus such as stems and roots are also used in medicinal herbs and as a cooling medicine for the body, helping to support the body. Digestive diseases, diabetes, kidneys…
In addition, asparagus can be processed into many different dishes such as salad, stir-fry, salad… Young shoots are often used as food, stems and roots are used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.