Vegetable Stem Spring

Asparagus

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

A spring stalk high in folate.

Key nutrients

  • Folate
  • Vitamin K
  • Fibre

Benefits

  • Diuretic
  • folate for cell health

Storage

Fridge upright in water, few days

Sources & references

  1. USDA FoodData Central
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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