A popular variety of asparagus shares its name with which First Lady?
Mary Todd Lincoln
Dolley Madison
Eleanor Roosevelt
Martha Washington
According to a recent survey conducted by Green Giant, asparagus is the fifth most popular vegetable in the United States. One of the most popular varieties of green asparagus is named in honor of Martha Washington, the wife of George Washington, the nation’s first President. Martha Washington asparagus is a classic variety of asparagus renowned for its thick, succulent spears and its exceptional flavor profile. This classic variety of green asparagus serves as a delectable testament to the enduring legacy of the nation’s inaugural First Lady.
The correct answer is Martha Washington.