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Produce OASIS Tip of the DayMay 1 - Asparagus Historical Trivia:Today's asparagus has been bred from wild plants that were native to western and central Asia and central Europe. Asparagus has always been considered a luxury vegetable, highly prized in ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece. In Europe, its popularity flourished under the reign of Louis XIV of France, a devotee who encouraged its production.OASIS has much more information on asparagus.  Tip/Trivia of the Day Archive.
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