Standard asparagus only differs from other asparagus varieties in its size, as it is specifically grown and marketed to be 9 inches in length and 16 millimeters in diameter. it’s deep pistachio-green stalks are tender at the tip and slightly woody and thick towards the end, and a slight purple blush often occurs around the stalk and throughout the conical tip.
Standard Asparagus’ mildly grassy and sweet flavor matches that of it’s larger and smaller counterparts.
Prep: Asparagus should be refrigerated.
This will help it stay fresh longer.
In a pinch, keep it wrapped in a breathable plastic bag (like this one) or loosely wrapped in the plastic produce bag from the grocery store and put it in the high-humidity crisper drawer in your refrigerator.
