How should asparagus be checked for bugs?
• ANSWER: Asparagus, Green Description: Asparagus is a spear-like vegetable approximately 6-8″ long with triangular scales along the sides, culminating with an arrangement of triangular tips. Infestation: Thrips are primarily found under the triangle scales and somewhat less frequently in the tips of the asparagus. Inspection: Asparagus could be used in the following manner: 1. Shave down the floret at the asparagus tips. 2. Remove the triangle parts along the side of the asparagus. (a potato peeler is recommended) 3. Wash thoroughly. Asparagus, White White asparagus: This hard to find and very expensive cousin to the green asparagus may be used without any preparation. However, it should be washed thoroughly before using.
