Good food starts with good relationships, like the one we have with Foster’s. This family-run operation has been growing some of the best asparagus for almost 40 years. Nestled in the fertile soil of the Columbia Basin, Foster’s is all about quality, sustainability, and the kind of hands-on care that only comes from doing something you love.
Like us, the Foster family values doing business the right way: caring for the land, supporting the community, and a hands-on approach you just can’t replicate on a larger scale. These farmers know exactly when to harvest—timing it just right for that signature “snap.” It’s this shared dedication to craft that makes them such a natural partner for T&C.
During peak season, their asparagus gets from the field to our stores in just a day or two—so you’re getting the freshest bunches possible. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or shaving it into a salad, you’ll taste the difference in every bite.
And when fresh season winds down, the flavor fun keeps going, thanks to Foster’s pickled asparagus and other veggies like carrots, jalapenos, and onions. They’re tangy, crunchy and perfect for charcuterie boards, burgers, or straight from the jar.
This harbinger of spring is one of the many ways Foster’s helps us celebrate seasonal, local food—and the people behind it.
Fun facts:
Asparagus can grow up to 7 inches a day
It’s a long-haul crop, taking a few years for the plant to establish
It's one of the season’s earliest crops; sometimes bursting its way while there’s still frost on the ground