Hawaii · Garden vegetables

Potato season in Hawaii

Aside from newer Maui plantings, potato production is negligible — Hawaii spuds arrive by ship, mostly from the Northwest.

Where potatoes really grow

The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the potato harvest, in the order the peak arrives:

See the whole national sweep — or what Hawaii does best, which is the better trade anyway.

Frequently asked questions

Are potatoes grown commercially in Hawaii?

Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. Aside from newer Maui plantings, potato production is negligible — Hawaii spuds arrive by ship, mostly from the Northwest.

Where do the potatoes in Hawaii stores come from?

Aside from newer Maui plantings, potato production is negligible — Hawaii spuds arrive by ship, mostly from the Northwest. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.

What should I look for at Hawaii markets instead?

Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Hawaii calendar always has something honest on the board.