How to Store Asparagus to Help it Last Longer Story

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[{"selector":"#anim-c8503935-7337-4e27-88f9-95d0942ec96b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(4)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"fill":"forwards"}] Asparagus is most widely available from February to June, with April being the peak.

[{"selector":"#anim-1db4c1f2-5750-42fa-b9da-62ae83982c66 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.263256414560601e-14%, 0%) scale(4)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"fill":"forwards"}] Did you know? Size isn’t an indicator of quality or flavor; thick asparagus is just more mature than the thin variety. Instead, look for firm, straight, and plump stalks of asparagus vibrant in color.

[{"selector":"#anim-264b5c68-50bd-4b42-999c-31a45330ba51 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-4.263256414560601e-14%, 0%) scale(4)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"fill":"forwards"}] Look for asparagus tips that a tight and firm with a hint of dark green and purple color to them.

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[{"selector":"#anim-1b7862e7-6b71-43b1-ad97-6f8510734a38 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(4)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"fill":"forwards"}] Right when you bring home asparagus from the grocery store or farmer’s market, trim about an inch off the ends of the asparagus.

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