OAR 603-051-0062: Oregon No. 2 Grade

“Oregon No. 2” consists of stalks of asparagus which are fresh and not badly misshapen; which are free from decay and free from serious damage caused by spreading or broken tips, dirt, disease, insects or other means: (1) Size. Unless otherwise specified, the diameter of each stalk is not less than 5/16 inch. (2) Color. Unless otherwise specified, not less than 1/2 of the stalk length is of a green color. (3) Tolerances. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances, by count, are provided as specified: (a) For defects. Ten percent for stalks in any lot which fail to meet the requirements of this grade, including therein not more than 1/10 of this tolerance, or one percent, shall be allowed for stalks affected by decay; (b) For off-size. Ten percent for stalks in any lot which fail to meet the specified diameter or length requirements.