Fresh Aussie Asparagus
Putting the Aussie in asparagus
At ALDI, we pride ourselves on sourcing the tastiest Aussie produce. So when you get your hands on our fresh Aus-paragus, you know you’re enjoying the best our local growers have to offer.
Meet our local asparagus experts.
Grown across 1000 acres of rich Victorian soil, Motta Produce has been supplying ALDI with fresh Aussie asparagus since 2018. A third-generation farm, they pride themselves on having the best quality asparagus around – and we’d have to agree! That’s why we buy about 150 tonnes of local asparagus from Motta each growing season.
Juicy asparagus facts and tips
How should I cook and prepare asparagus?
Our asparagus knows how to be the star of any show. Bake, blanch, fry or even serve asparagus raw in a salad.
How to keep asparagus fresh
Keep your asparagus stalks fresh by placing them upright in a jar and storing them in the fridge.
Speedy sprouters.
Sit back and watch asparagus grow in real time. Take a seat and watch a crop grow up to 2cm in one hour!
Squeaky stalks.
When rubbed together, fresh stalks should squeak.
What are some popular asparagus recipes that I should try?
Asparagus is often thought as a healthy way to include more greens and fibre to a plate, but they needn’t be reduced to a side dish. For some delicious and creative ways to use your stalky greens, check out our asparagus recipes below.
