Pacific Northwest calendar
Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis · asparagus family · the young shoot, cut as it breaks the soil
At its best in Western Washington from early April to early June. 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 Western Washington
Apple
at its best now
Beets
at its best now
Brussels Sprouts
just arriving
Celery
at its best now
Cherry Tomato
winding down
Collard Greens
just arriving
Season dates for the Pacific Northwest calendar, checked locally.