How to Buy Asparagus

Ideally, you'll buy fresh asparagus and prepare it the same day, but you can find frozen spears all year round.

1. In Season Fresh asparagus is in season from late February through June.

2. Off Season You can buy asparagus canned or frozen, or find fresh asparagus grown in a hothouse or imported from warmer climates.

3. How Much The general rule is 1.5 pounds of asparagus for 4 people.

4. Thick or Thin The size of the asparagus you buy has more to do with personal preference than taste. Martha Stewart says the thick stalks are often just as tender and delicious as the thin ones.

5. Tips Whichever size stalk you choose, the tips should be closed.

6. Eat Fresh Although you can store asparagus for 3-5 days in the refrigerator, you should cook it as soon as possible to take full advantage of its great flavor!

7. Storage According to Martha Stewart, asparagus will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator.
You can stand the bunch upright in a wide, tall drinking glass with an inch or two of water at the bottom of the glass. Cover the tips loosely with a baggie to protect them from contamination.
Another option is to wrap the bottoms of the stalks in a wet paper towel and put the whole bunch in a paper bag or an airtight plastic container. The idea is to keep the asparagus moist, and separate it from other refrigerated produce.

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