Asparagus is the first local crop that makes it onto spring menus, signalling the start of Ontario’s local food season.Asparagus has a narrow seasonal window lasting about six to eights weeks, from early May to late June. This year, it’s been a rocky start to the season for producers. Hot weather in April combined with overnight frosts in mid-May caused significant losses across Ontario’s fields. Asparagus thrives in sunny locations and the best…