This document provides information about asparagus. It discusses the different varieties of green and white asparagus and mentions that some grow wild. It notes that asparagus grows well in temperate climates in sandy, well-drained soil. When the soil temperature rises to 10-12 degrees Celsius, the shoots begin to grow and are then cut at heights between 8 to 25 cm from the ground. It also states that asparagus can be productive for over 10 years.