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Food
2015
How Does It Grow

Asparagus

Telling the stories of our food from field to fork.

Asparagus

Season 2018 Episode 1 | 8m 11s | CC

Discover the real reason why asparagus is considered the "king of vegetables." We reveal all the fascinating secrets of this springtime treat as we follow it from seed to fruit (yep, fruit!) to harvest and packing.

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