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The U.S. Standards for asparagus provide two grades, U.S. No.1 and U.S. No. 2

U.S. No.1 consists of - Stalks of asparagus which are fresh, well trimmed, and fairly straight, which are free from decay and free from damage caused by spreading or broken tips, dirt, disease, insects, or other means.  Unless otherwise specified, diameter of each stalk should not be less than 1/2 in in diameter. The color should be green over not less than 2/3 of the stalk

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Fresh means the stalk is not limp or flabby

Well trimmed means that at least 2/3 of the butt of the stalk is smoothly trimmed in a plane in a plane parallel with the bottom of the container and the butt is not frayed or stringy.

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