Alaska · Garden vegetables
Asparagus season in Alaska
The season is too short for productive asparagus; spring spears in Alaska stores come from Washington and California.
Where asparagus really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the asparagus harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Alaska does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are asparagus grown commercially in Alaska?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. The season is too short for productive asparagus; spring spears in Alaska stores come from Washington and California.
Where do the asparagus in Alaska stores come from?
The season is too short for productive asparagus; spring spears in Alaska stores come from Washington and California. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Alaska markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Alaska calendar always has something honest on the board.