How to Store Asparagus Crowns

Grow your own asparagus from crowns.

Asparagus is a healthy and tasty early-spring vegetable that is high in vitamins A and C, riboflavin, thiamin, niacin and various minerals, according to Cornell University's Department of Plant Pathology. Asparagus crowns, or roots, do best when planted in fertile and well-drained soil. Store-bought asparagus can be pricey, so save money by growing your own vegetables using high-quality crowns. If you don't plan on planting the asparagus crowns right away, store them properly to keep them in good condition.

Things You'll Need

• Asparagus crowns
• Resealable perforated plastic bag

Instructions

1. Place the asparagus crowns in a resealable perforated plastic bag to encourage air circulation. Seal the top of the bag.

2. Store the packaged crowns in a refrigerator set between 30 and 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not store the crowns at a temperature below 28 degrees, which could cause injury to the roots.

3. Avoid storing the crowns in a refrigerator with apples; the fruit gives off ethylene gas which can cause asparagus roots to stay dormant.

References

• Cornell University Department of Plant Pathology: Asparagus Information Bulletin
• Ohio State University Extension: Asparagus Production Management and Marketing