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	Podcast:		Nine To Noon
	Episode:		The thrill of fresh asparagus
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:08:44
	Publish Date:		2022-11-27 22:30:00
	Description:		Seeing the first fresh asparagus of the season land in the supermarket is a treat for most of us. Alongside strawberries it's the taste of summer on the way. Asparagus is versatile, goes with any meal, and can be cooked and ready to serve in minutes. During the height of the season, the spears can literally grow right before your eyes - up to 15 centimetres a day. Waikato asparagus grower Andrew Keaney says while asparagus is easy to grow, harvesting is done by hand making it not only back-breaking but incredibly labour intensive. At the height of the season, one million spears are handpicked each day in Waikato alone. He shares his favourite ways to eat asparagus and tips on how to choose the tastiest, most tender bunch.
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