Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 5-7 days
Stems in Water
- Trim woody ends
- Stand upright in jar with 1-2 inches of water
- Cover loosely with plastic bag
- Store in refrigerator
- Change water every few days
Alternative another good method that's just different 3-5 days
Damp Paper Towel
- Trim woody ends
- Wrap in damp paper towel
- Place in plastic bag or container
- Store in refrigerator
Freezing freezing method 10-12 months
Frozen
- Trim woody ends and cut to desired length
- Blanch in boiling water 2-3 minutes
- Cool in ice bath, drain well
- Freeze in single layer on baking sheet
- Transfer to freezer bags once frozen
- Best for cooked dishes
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
If limp, trim ends and soak in ice water for 30 minutes.
Fun Facts
- Asparagus spears are the young shoots of the plant; they grow so fast you can almost watch them.
- Standing asparagus in water keeps the stems hydrated from the cut end upward.