Sparrow Grass a.k.a. Asparagus is Springing Into Season!

If you're wondering what sparrow grass is, that makes two of us! Actually, sparrow grass is the folk name for Asparagus! The name probably came from its particular shape and appearance. Also, if you say sparrow grass really fast, it does sound like asparagus! 
It’s not quite clear where the asparagus originates from since it’s been around forever. Now, it’s mostly produced in Peru (and more recently China) and exportsa it to the rest of the world. However, there’s still some production in Texas because the climate in the cooler areas of North and West Texas is suited to it.