Season Almanac

Vegetable in March

Is asparagus in season in March?

YesIn season until the end of June.

March is the first month of a 4-month season, so the first asparagus of the year is arriving. The peak comes in April and May.

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

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  12. Dec

Buying asparagus in March

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.
Try this
Roast at high heat for 10 minutes with oil and salt.

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Asparagus in other months

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

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