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Freshen up your diet with a spring favorite, asparagus! This veggie is packed with nutrition. Enjoy these fun facts and helpful tips for planting and selecting a superior bunch of asparagus.
- When selecting asparagus at the grocery store, look for stalks with smooth skin, uniform color and a dry, compact tip. Shriveled stalks are a sign of age, and you’ll want to avoid wilted or limp stalks.
- To store asparagus, wrap the stem ends in damp paper towels. To extend the life, refrigerate stalks, tips up, in a cup holding an inch or so of water.
- Peak asparagus season takes place from April to June.
Sources: Purdue University, Farm Flavor
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