Place asparagus upright in water (like flowers)
Stand asparagus upright in a jar of water (an inch or so is all you need) to keep it fresh for longer. Cover the tips with a plastic bag so they don’t pick up any strange fridgy odors. In lieu of a jar of water, you can also simply wrap the bundle of asparagus in a lightly damp paper towel, which will also help the spears maintain their freshness.