Humidity levels remain high, particularly during the early part of the day. In Mexico City in the Mexican highlands it is very dry in December, with very agreeable temperatures ranging from 21Â°C (69.8Â°F) maximum during the day to 6Â°C (42.8Â°F) at night.
The common name asparagus derives from the Greek asparagos (and originally the Persian asparag) meaning sprout or shoot, referring to the succulent shoot tips (spears) that emerge in spring. The specific epithet officinalis means âof the dispensaryâ in Latin, alluding to the medicinal properties of the plant.ultivation. Asparagus is a perennial plant and can live for up to twenty years; it benefits from good soil preparation before planting. Removal of all weeds is essential as this will be extremely difficult once the crop has been planted.
Asparagus is a perennial plant that is native to the eastern Mediterranean and Asia Minor areas. The name âasparagusâ comes from the Greek language meaning âsproutâ or âshootâ and it is a member of the lily family as are onions, garlic, leeks, turnips and gladioli.n the 16th Century, asparagus gained popularity in France and England. From there, the early colonists brought it to America. Asparagus is often called the âFood of Kings.â King Louis XIV of France was so fond of this delicacy that he ordered special greenhouses built so he could enjoy asparagus all year-round.