Washington Asparagus Commission

Washington Asparagus Commission The Washington Asparagus Commission’s mission is to support the economic and environmental sustain That assessment became effective April 1, 1991.

Creation of the Washington Asparagus Commission was approved by referendum vote of growers in March 1991. Commission activities are funded by an assessment of one percent of the gross receipt at the first point of sale of asparagus. The Board of the Washington Asparagus Commission consists of nine members. Six members are asparagus producers who are elected from designated districts. One member re

presents fresh handlers of asparagus and one member represents processors who are each elected by their respective groups. One board member represents the Washington Department of Agriculture. Board meetings are held quarterly – January, April, July and October. (*Note – April meetings are re-scheduled to late March when necessary.)

06/03/2026

We can’t let a season go by without mentioning all of the nutrients packed into a stalk of asparagus!

✅Contains no fat and no cholesterol.
✅Very high in fiber.
✅In a half-cup serving, asparagus has the highest folate content of all vegetables. Folate helps in the formation of blood cells and prevents birth defects.
✅Contains glutathione, a potent anti-carcinogen and antioxidant. The National Cancer Institute states that Asparagus has one of the highest concentrations of glutathione, one of our most potent antioxidant defenses. Better yet, glutathione levels in cooked asparagus do not diminish (vs. fresh).
✅A good source of vitamin A, which helps to form and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucus membranes, and skin. It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye.
✅Lots of Vitamin C, which is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body (healing wounds, and for repairing and maintaining bones and teeth).

How about those benefits in a delicious, easy to cook vegetable! Win-Win! 🙌

dishes on three local places to enjoy Washington asparagus! From roasted purple asparagus in ramp butter from to aspar...
05/29/2026

dishes on three local places to enjoy Washington asparagus! From roasted purple asparagus in ramp butter from to asparagus with green romesco at and perfectly prepared tempura asparagus from ! They also advise to “make bunches of asparagus at home” it’s “spring’s greatest thing.” We agree!

Thank you, chefs, for supporting local! 🌿🧑‍🍳🗞️

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We love when local restaurants support our growers! Thanks to Chef Kevin at for cooking Washington asparagus in such a ...
05/28/2026

We love when local restaurants support our growers! Thanks to Chef Kevin at for cooking Washington asparagus in such a delicious, beautiful preparation with herbed ricotta, lemon almond gremolata and crispy prosciutto! You make it look so easy! Thanks to for helping spread the word that local asparagus is now in season!

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Whether your long weekend is fun of rain or sun, add Washington Asparagus to your menu! Get the best of the grill by add...
05/25/2026

Whether your long weekend is fun of rain or sun, add Washington Asparagus to your menu! Get the best of the grill by adding fat stalks of Washington asparagus, or roast, blanche, or get creative! It’s an easy add to your table. 🍽️☀️🌦️🌱

Quick history lesson of fun facts for you!1) In ancient and medieval times, asparagus tips were crushed and used to trea...
05/19/2026

Quick history lesson of fun facts for you!

1) In ancient and medieval times, asparagus tips were crushed and used to treat swelling and alleviate pains from bee stings, wounds, and infections. 🐝

2) First Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus (27 BC to AD 14) used the Latin expression “Velocius quam asparagi conquantur!” or “Faster than cooking asparagus.” Augustus was a connoisseur and used his military fleet to fetch fresh asparagus from the Alps. ⛰️

3) Asparagus came to America with the early colonists. 👨‍🌾

4) Sea salt was the ancient asparagus farmer’s original herbicide, namely in the Mediterranean basin. The salt also forms a hydrophobic crust on the soil, leaving the asparagus thirsty and threatening the growth of neighboring plants.🧂

Fun asparagus facts! Be honest – did you know any of these? 🧐

Beyond green asparagus, there is also purple asparagus that is an entirely different variety, and you also have white as...
05/12/2026

Beyond green asparagus, there is also purple asparagus that is an entirely different variety, and you also have white asparagus, too! 💚💜🤍☀️

Green still dominates, while white and purple make up a tiny fraction of the U.S. market. We aren’t aware of any white asparagus growers in Washington, but we do have purple, which is purple on the outside, but once cooked, it all turns green. As for white, it comes from the same kind of plant as green. Exposure to sunlight turns the stalks green, so white is grown “underground” – essentially dirt is piled on top of the plant, photosynthesis is inhibited, and the stalks remain white.

Whatever your pleasure, Washington growers are proud to grow popular green and purple asparagus varieties, now available at your local grocery store!

Beyond green asparagus, there is also purple asparagus that is an entirely different variety, and you also have white as...
05/12/2026

Beyond green asparagus, there is also purple asparagus that is an entirely different variety, and you also have white asparagus, too! Green still dominates, while white and purple make up a tiny fraction of the U.S. market. 💚💜🤍☀️

We aren’t aware of any white asparagus growers in Washington, but we do have purple, which is purple on the outside, but once cooked, it all turns green.

As for white, it comes from the same kind of plant as green. Exposure to sunlight turns the stalks green, so white is grown “underground” – essentially dirt is piled on top of the plant, photosynthesis is inhibited, and the stalks remain white.

Whatever your pleasure, Washington growers are proud to grow popular green and purple asparagus varieties, now available at your local grocery store!

05/10/2026

Cooking for mom? So many ways to prepare Washington asparagus, from simply grilling to tossed in pasta, enhanced with accoutrements, and even sweetened for dessert! Happy Mother’s Day! 💚🩷🪻🌸🌻

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05/08/2026

The Washington Asparagus season is relatively short compared to other crops. It runs from part of April to June, and the industry relies on your support at the market. When you buy just one extra bundle of local asparagus in season, you exponentially help our family farms and packers, from those that cut each stalk to those that work the land they own! 💚🙏🏼

05/07/2026

Did you know that Washington asparagus comes in 5 sizes? The diameter isn’t based on how long it grows. That said, the difference in spear diameter has no bearing on fresh asparagus flavor, texture, color, or tenderness. Other factors can of course affect those items, but here you go – 5 sizes of Washington asparagus. 🤔💚

Washington Asparagus classified into five sizes:
1) Jumbo: Stalks at least 13/16 inch in diameter.
2) Extra large: Stalks at least 10/16 inch in diameter.
3) Large: Stalks at least 7/16 inch in diameter.
4) Standard: Stalks at least 5/16 inch in diameter
5) Small: Stalks at least 3/16 inch in diameter

Why pick just one when specific diameters are better for cooking one way, while others are best for others!

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