A local relative of my wife imports it from Peru in containers. They know the grower very well. The deal is that you cannot certify organic there unless you are part of the ............ Must be something to do with getting the extra $ per pound. Just be rest assured, Peruvian asparagus from their sources is organic even though the certification process is .............The white variety does not have the shelf life of the green. But IMO it is the best.

Problem is when it is in season, you have it every nite and get tired of it, then just like every other produce, it costs $5/lb when you have a hankering for it out of season.