Asparagus

In 2019, Five Crowns expanded our asparagus supply beyond Caborca, Mexico to include Washington and several regions in both Mexico and Peru. We offer green, white, and purple varieties, each having their own unique flavors and nutritional benefits.

Our team is also focused on building our supply of organic asparagus that complies with ethical and sustainable farming practices. We have invested in the latest bagging and tray machine technologies to meet our customers’ specific sizing preferences. With multiple loading locations throughout the United States, including Washington; Texas; Florida; Tracy, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and Brawley, CA; we have positioned ourselves to meet the demand of our domestic and international customers. Five Crowns has a dedicated sales staff devoted to providing the best quality asparagus year-round.

Crisp Asparagus

SELECTION & STORAGE

Choose spears that are bright green and firm. Trim the bottoms and stand the spears up in a glass or jar with about an inch of water. Cover with a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for up to four days.

PREP & USE

Remove woody stem ends (approximately 2-2.5″ from base of stem) before cooking.

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CHOLESTERAL
FREE

LOW
CALORIE

FAT
FREE

RICH IN
FIBER

3 WAYS TO COOK ASPARGUS
Roasted asparagus spears.

Roast

Preheat oven to 425°. Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.

food bbq grilled asparagus

Grill

Heat grill to high heat. Toss asparagus in olive oil and seasonings. Grill for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender.

steaming green asparagus

Bring water to boil, drop asparagus in the steamer and steam until crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season to taste.

Steam

Growing Regions

Crisp Asparagus
Peru
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Washington
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M
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J
J
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D
Mexico
J
F
M
A
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J
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