Northeast Coastal calendar
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis · asparagus family · the young shoot, cut as it breaks the soil
At its best in Cape & Islands from early May to late May. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in early April.
The season
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Field notes
Choosing
Firm stalks, tight closed tips, not woody at the base.
Keeping
Stand in an inch of water in the fridge like flowers, 2–3 days.
Also in season in Cape & Islands
Apple
at its best now
Beets
at its best now
Brussels Sprouts
just arriving
Butternut Squash
just arriving
Cauliflower
just arriving
Celery
at its best now
Season dates for the Northeast Coastal calendar, checked locally.