When is asparagus in season in Australia?
Asparagus is being harvested right now, in New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia.
One of the shortest and most clearly seasonal vegetables in the country, and close to the only reliable sign that spring has arrived at a market.
Season by region
- the temperate south eastSeptember to December
- the cool southOctober to December
- the mediterranean south westSeptember to November
These are harvest months, not supermarket availability. Cold storage and imports stretch what is on a shelf; they do not stretch what a grower can bring to a market stall.
Where to buy asparagus
Farmers markets in New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia are the closest you get to buying it from the person who grew it.
Seasonality sourced from refresh-eco.com Australian produce calendar.