Fresh asparagus is popping up in many gardens to welcome spring! This perennial vegetable is a treat at any meal.
If you have an abundance of asparagus, what is your plan to preserve it? Asparagus can be canned, pickled or frozen. For instructions for all three methods see Preserving Vegetables MF1181.
Store freshly harvested asparagus in the refrigerator to keep it tender and naturally sweet. It is best to eat or preserve it the day it is harvested. Wrap spears in a damp paper cloth, then place in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator. An option is to place spears in a tall container of water in the refrigerator.
Harvest asparagus when it is between four and 10 inches long.
