When are artichokes in season in Australia?
No Australian state is harvesting artichokes in October. The next local crop starts in May, in Victoria and New South Wales.
Almost all of the country's artichokes come from Victoria, and the crop runs through winter into early spring.
Are artichokes in season in October?
Not from Australian growers. Anything on a shelf in October is imported or has come out of storage.
Globe artichoke season by state
2 states grow artichokes commercially, and their seasons differ by weeks or months.
| Name | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | Victoria in January: not in season | Victoria in February: not in season | Victoria in March: not in season | Victoria in April: not in season | Victoria in May: in season | Victoria in June: at its peak | Victoria in July: at its peak | Victoria in August: in season | Victoria in September: in season | Victoria in October: not in season | Victoria in November: not in season | Victoria in December: not in season |
| New South Wales | New South Wales in January: not in season | New South Wales in February: not in season | New South Wales in March: not in season | New South Wales in April: not in season | New South Wales in May: in season | New South Wales in June: in season | New South Wales in July: in season | New South Wales in August: in season | New South Wales in September: not in season | New South Wales in October: not in season | New South Wales in November: not in season | New South Wales in December: not in season |
Victoria has the longest picking season, May to September. New South Wales has the shortest, May to August. Taking every growing state together, the crop is at its best in June to July.
Where artichokes are grown in Australia
- Victoria79%
- New South Wales3%
Share of national production by state.
Where to buy artichokes
Out of season locally, so a farmers market will not have it. Worth checking what is in season instead.
In season instead in October
What growers in New South Wales and Victoria are bringing to market while artichokes are out of season.
★ Asian greens
★ Asparagus
★ Blueberry
★ Leek
★ Peas
★ Potato
Avocado
Banana
Beetroot
BroccoliFrequently Asked Questions
- When is globe artichoke season in Australia?
- Victoria grows the most, about 79% of the national crop, and picks from May to September. Elsewhere: New South Wales from May to August.
- Are artichokes in season in October?
- Not locally. No Australian state harvests artichokes in October, and the next local crop starts in May in Victoria and New South Wales. Anything on a shelf now is imported or from storage.
- Where are artichokes grown in Australia?
- Victoria (79%) and New South Wales (3%) grow the largest share of Australian artichokes.
Harvest months from our own research across Australian growing regions and national production figures.