Season Almanac

Vegetable in February

Is asparagus in season in February?

NoThe season starts in March.

The season ended in June, 8 months before February, and starts again in March, 1 month later. Fresh asparagus sold in February is usually imported, greenhouse-grown or from storage.

Asparagus is in season March through June in the United States, and at its best in April and May.

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If you buy it anyway

Out of season
Out of season it is imported from Peru and Mexico, which is fine but costs more. Frozen works in soups and pastas.
How to pick
Tight, closed tips and firm stalks that snap. The cut ends should look moist, not woody.
How to store
Upright in a jar with an inch of water in the fridge. Use within 4 days.

Goes well with, in season in February

Asparagus in other months

Everything about asparagus, including nutrition. Everything in season in February.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.