Gulf & South Florida calendar
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis · asparagus family · the young shoot, cut as it breaks the soil
At its best in Louisiana from late February to late March. It’s out of season right now. It usually arrives in early February.
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 Louisiana
Season dates for the Gulf & South Florida calendar, checked locally.