Asparagus: References & Edit History
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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Oct 31, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Georgia Extension - CAES Field Report - Home Garden Asparagus. | May 29, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Connecticut - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources - Home and Garden Education Center - Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis). | Apr 24, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Oklahoma State University Extension - Asparagus Production (PDF). | Mar 13, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of California - Agriculture and Natural Resources - Asparagus--Asparagus officinalis (PDF). | Jan 30, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Frontiers - Frontiers in Microbiology - Asparagus breeding: Future research needs for sustainable production. | Dec 18, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Hawai'i - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources - Asparagus (PDF). | Nov 10, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Hamilton College - Academics - Asparagus (PDF). | Sep 20, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Chemical constituents of Asparagus. | Aug 09, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - Asparagus: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare It. | May 25, 2025 | ||
| Added cross-references. | Jun 23, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Unijversity of Minnesota Extension - Growing asparagus in home gardens. | Dec 15, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: Pennsylvania State University - PlantVillage - Asparagus. | Oct 11, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Spruce Eats - What is Asparagus? | Sep 12, 2021 | ||
| Add new Web site: Healthline - 7 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Asparagus. | Sep 12, 2021 | ||
| Removed media. | Aug 12, 2021 | ||
| Added images of ornamental and garden asparagus. | Dec 03, 2019 | ||
| Revised species count and mentioned additional endangered species. | May 24, 2019 | ||
| Media added. | Mar 23, 2016 | ||
| Added video. | Jan 23, 2015 | ||
| Add new Web site: Royal Horticultural Society - Grow Your Own - Asparagus. | Jun 09, 2014 | ||
| Updated taxonomy and added information on endangered species. | Aug 07, 2013 | ||
| Add new Web site: Centers for Disease Control - Vegetable of the Month: Asparagus. | Apr 30, 2012 | ||
| Added a photo of asparagus. | Jul 27, 2011 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - Asparagus. | Feb 05, 2009 | ||
| Added new Web site: University of Illinois Extension - Asparagus. | Jun 08, 2006 | ||
| Added new Web site: University of Illinois Extension - Asparagus. | Jun 08, 2006 | ||
| Article revised. | May 27, 1999 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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