White asparagus cultivation in Abensberg, Germany (© Leon Fischer/Westend61/plainpicture)

【June 29 2015】White asparagus enjoys a more prominent place at the table in Germany and other parts of northern Europe than it does in the United States. From a purely botanical perspective, there’s no difference between white asparagus and the green spears we’re more accustomed to. They both grow well in saline, sandy soil and can be prepared in the same ways. But to grow the plant known as “spargel” in Germany, and colloquially known as “white gold” or “edible ivory,” it must be kept from sunlight.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..