Most of the time, the asparagus you see has been shipped in from somewhere far. They hold firm so will look fresh in the fridge, even when weeks old. Unless you know where to find them seasonally, you’ve probably never had asparagus truly fresh. But now’s your chance.
Stop by Marilee’s Farmstand now while they're in season. It's your opportunity to eat asparagus the same day it’s been picked, and we can’t describe in words to you how good fresh asparagus is.
We'll be open every Saturday 9-3pm during May.
And if you miss the farmstand on the weekend, go to Almond Restaurant in Bridgehampton. They’re picking it up daily from the Farm and plating it the same day.
Our farmstand opens in the spring with asparagus — a pretty special crop. It’s our early-season anchor crop, and it only lasts about four to six weeks depending on how fast the weather heats up.
Asparagus is a perennial, which makes it a commitment. It takes about four years for the plants to really get into production. But when they do — they give for about 10 to 15 years, and it’s absolutely worth the wait.
This card was written by Marilee Foster, a sixth-generation farmer, artist, and author, deeply connected to the soil and the environs of Sagaponack, New York. She runs Marilee’s Farmstand and co-owns Foster Farm and the Sagaponack Farm Distillery with her brother Dean.
698 Sagg Main St, Sagaponack, NY 11962, USA