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Asparagus Facts



Availability: May through June

Approximate Yield/10 feet of row: 3 lbs Per Person Requirements: Fresh: 10-15 plants Preservation: 10-15 plants

Weights: 1 pound snapped = 2 cups cut up 10 pound box = 7-10 pints frozen = 6-9 quarts canned bushel = 45 pounds = 30-45 pints frozen = 11-18 quarts canned. 1-1 1/2 pounds fresh = 1 pint frozen 2 1/2 - 4 pounds fresh = 1 quart canned

Source: Michigan State University Extension Home Page