According to Tim Boring, director of Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board, Michigan is the largest asparagus grower in the nation. Jamie Clover Adams, executive director of the same organization, stated: “When you are out shopping for asparagus, be sure to look for the ‘Product of Michigan’ or ‘Product of the U.S.’ on the purple band. If you don’t see those labels, be sure to ask your local retailer. Michigan asparagus is a high-quality, nutritious homegrown vegetable with a longer shelf life that can be used in a variety of ways to add a taste of Michigan agriculture to any meal.”
While the asparagus season in Michigan typically runs from May 1 to June 15, it’s a tad late this year. Only warm weather will bring the delicate shoots from the fields. If Mother Nature permits, the first batch will be ready to harvest this week.
Source: themorningsun.com