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Selecting & Storing Asparagus Selecting Asparagus Fresh asparagus should have firm, bright, smooth spears with full, tightly formed heads. When you snap freshly harvested asparagus, it should be crisp, moist and juicy. Storing Asparagus Freshly harvested asparagus is very similar to cut flowers - it needs to be kept in cool, humid conditions. Some people stand the fresh spears upright in a container with 1cm cold water and store it in the refrigerator. Others wrap the spears in a paper towel, or a clean damp tea towel, then store in a plastic bag in the crisper section of their refrigerator for up to 4 - 5 days. Choose the method that suits you. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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