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Asparagus season varies based on the climate in which it is grown, though it typically matures in early summer. This is the start of the month of June in northern latitudes such as the US state of Iowa in hardiness zones of 4 to 5, and even earlier in southern US states like Texas with a hardiness zone range of 6 to 9.
Asparagus is harvested when the spears emerge in early spring. Typically the harvest season lasts only 60 to 90 days. Most beds produce up to 30 years, with the largest output between the fifth and twelfth year, followed by a decline after that. When buying a bunch of asparagus, its weight might vary from three-fourths of a pound to over two pounds. Generally, 1 pound of fresh asparagus will provide 2 cups, cut up. A 10-ounce can (if one dares to use the canned variety), amounts to about 1 1/2 cups, cut up. Spears of asparagus are graded based on the diameter of the spear, which is measured 9 down from the tip.