My wife loves white asparagus, so during spargel season in Western Europe, she can hardly wait to enjoy a dinner of the spears garnished with an egg, a lettuce sprig and a slice of tomato and cucumber. This asparagus is the same as the green variety but it is denied sunlight which prevents photosynthesis. Some sandy soils of Germany are big producers and they host spargel tourist routes, festivals and even have a spargel queen.