Vitamins and minerals
Green asparagus is known to be rich in folic acid, vitamins A, B, and C, phosphorus, potassium, and fiber.
Organic fresh asparagus
Organic fresh asparagus grown by women farmers in Yeşilçam Village, Ula, Muğla. The harvest takes place every spring—in March, April, and May—and is done by hand at the first light of dawn; it is packaged the same day and shipped out. It arrives at your doorstep the very next day. Shipping is free for 2 kg and 5 kg packages.
The next harvest is in March. There are 4 months left.
- Harvested in the morning, shipped the same day.
- Free shipping on 2 kg and 5 kg packages
- Certified organic
- Fresh Product Guarantee If there is any damage or spoilage, please report it with a photo
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Organic asparagus: the plant and its native region
Asparagus is the shoot that the Asparagus officinalis shrub extends above the soil surface in the spring. It is known as a harbinger of spring. Its native region is considered to be the Eastern Mediterranean and Anatolia. In ancient times, the Greeks gathered wild asparagus, while the Romans cultivated it in fields.
The roots are cultivated for two years; they begin to produce a crop starting in the third spring. The shoots emerge as the soil warms. There are green and purple varieties. Shoots that do not see light are harvested as white asparagus.
Elibelinde’s field is located in the village of Yeşilçam, Ula, Muğla. Female farmers hand-harvest the organic asparagus at the first light of dawn; it is packaged the same day.
Facts About Fresh Asparagus
A light dish
100 grams are listed as containing approximately 23 kcal. It is said to be nutritious yet light.
Fiber
It is known to be a high-fiber vegetable, and regular consumption of it aids digestion.
Folic Acid
It is known for its folate content. It is often mentioned in the diets of expectant mothers; this is not a treatment recommendation.
These are properties attributed to asparagus in nutritional literature; they are not a promise of therapeutic benefits. People with kidney or gout problems should consult their doctor regarding purine-rich foods.
How to Store It
The tip of a fresh shoot is tight and closed, and its stem is straight and firm.
- In the refrigerator, place them upright in a container with a little water at the bottom, like a bouquet: 3–4 cm of water, with the ends dry. This way, you can keep them fresh for about ten days.
- To freeze, blanch in boiling water for 1.5–2 minutes, immediately transfer to ice water, pat dry, and freeze.
How to Clean It
A quick cleanup is all it takes before any cooking method.
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Wash
Wash the asparagus thoroughly under running water.
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Cut off the bottom part
Cut off the woody part at the bottom, about 2–4 cm. If you bend the shoot slightly, it will break off at the natural breaking point.
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If it's thick, peel it
If it’s thick and fibrous, use a peeler to peel the lower part from the tip downward. For thin, fresh shoots, simply trim the ends. Do not peel the tiny leaves at the tip; do not cut off the spear-shaped tips.
Ways to Cook Asparagus
A little water, a short time, a high fever.
Boil
Cook in boiling salted water for no more than four minutes. Serve with olive oil and lemon, or a pat of butter while still warm.
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Sauté with Olive Oil and Salt
In hot olive oil, with garlic and salt, over high heat for five or six minutes.
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Sauté with Butter
After a quick boil, add butter. Served with an egg—the Aegean’s trusted companion.
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Barbecue
Grill them on a barbecue or in a cast-iron skillet, turning them as they cook. If you like, blanch them briefly and wrap them in ham.
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Oven or Air Fryer
At 200 degrees, with a little oil and salt. It goes well with grilled salmon.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
When is the harvest?
In Yeşilçam, the harvest takes place every spring between March and May. The shoots are cut by hand at the first light of dawn, packaged the same day, and shipped out. They’ll be at your doorstep the next day.
How do you clean asparagus?
A quick wash is enough. Cut off the woody base by 2–4 cm; if you bend the shoot slightly, it will break off at the natural break point. If it’s thick and fibrous, peel the lower part with a peeler. For thin shoots, simply cutting off the bases is enough. Do not peel the tiny leaves at the tips, and do not cut off the spear-shaped tips.
Is there a shipping fee?
Shipping for a 1 kg package is 275 ₺, including VAT. Shipping is free for 2 kg and 5 kg packages.
How do you store asparagus?
Place them upright in a container with a small amount of water at the bottom of the refrigerator, as if they were a bouquet: 3–4 cm of water, with the ends dry. This way, you can keep them fresh for about ten days. To freeze them, blanch them in boiling water for 1.5–2 minutes, immediately transfer them to ice water, pat them dry, and freeze them.
What are packages?
The only product we offer is fresh organic asparagus. Bundles weigh 500 grams: 1 kg is two bundles, 2 kg is four bundles, and 5 kg is ten bundles. The price per kilogram decreases as the package size increases.
Is it organic?
Yes. Guided by our respect for people, nature, and the environment, and our belief in sustainability and the greater good, we began the transition to organic farming on all our fields in 2019. Today, every one of our fields that has completed the three-year transition to organic farming has been certified as organic. Certification and analysis