Choose Carefully When Buying Fresh Asparagus. Look For Bright Green Stalks With Tightly Closed, Compact Tips. Stalks Should Be Straight, Firm And About 6 To 11 Inches In Length. Try To Avoid Asparagus With White Butts Because The White Portion Is Unusable. One Pound Of Fresh Asparagus Will Make 4 Servings. more... See more text