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Varieties of California Asparagus
California Asparagus is available in a variety of sizes which are harvested at the same time. It is important to know that the difference in size has no bearing on the flavor, texture, color or tenderness; you can select the size you need to plan and prepare your meals.
Small • Standard • Large • Jumbo |
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COMMON SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR FRESH GREEN ASPARGUS
30 lb. minimum pyramid carton/crates, bunched
30 lb. minimum pyramid carton/crates, loose
28 lb. cartons/crates, bunched
24-25 lb. cartons 16 1 ½ packages
21 lb. lugs/cartons, loose
20 lb. ½-pyramid cartons
20 lb. cartons, bunched
15-17 lb. ½-pyramid cartons/crates, bunched
15-17 lb. ½-pyramid cartons/crates, loose
15 lb. cartons, loose
15 lb. carton, bunched
14 lb. cartons
12 lb. ½ cartons
12-13 ½ lb. 1/3 cartons/crates, bunched
11 lb. cartons/crates
| FRESH ASPARAGUS PLUs AND UPCs |
| 4080 |
ASPARAGUS, Green, Small + |
(standard and large size) |
| 4521 |
ASPARAGUS, Green, Large + |
(x-large and jumbo size) |
| 4522 |
ASPARAGUS, White, Small + |
(standard and large size) |
| 4523 |
ASPARAGUS , White, Large + |
(x-large and jumbo size) |
| 4524 |
ASPARAGUS, Tips |
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| 3079 |
ASPARAGUS, Purple |
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| 4525-26 |
ASPARAGUS, Retailer Assigned |
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