Asparagus Season
Asparagus in season in Australia. Month-by-month availability by state, peak supply windows, growing regions and varieties.
Are Asparagus in Season in May?
Australian asparagus season runs from late winter to early summer, peaking in spring around October. Outside that window, most asparagus on shelves is imported from Mexico.
When is Asparagus Season in Australia?
Asparagus is primarily a spring crop in Australia, with peak supply from September to March.
Asparagus is planted mostly in winter to support root development before spring shoots emerge. Most varieties take at least two years from planting to first harvest. Crowns kept longer before cutting develop stronger root systems and remain productive for a decade or more.
Asparagus Availability by Season
Where do Asparagus Come From in Australia?
Asparagus originates in the Mediterranean, where typical growing areas are coastal with sandy, well-drained soils. The same conditions (temperate climate, slight salt tolerance) suit the sandy plains south-east of Melbourne where almost all of Australia's domestic crop is grown.
Asparagus Production in Australia
Around 98% of Australian asparagus comes from Victoria, primarily around Koo Wee Rup. Spring typically produces an oversupply, so around 16% of the total harvest in 2022 went overseas. Outside the local season, most asparagus on shelves is imported from Mexico.