Michigan Asparagus Season Kicks Off

Consumers have been eagerly awaiting the 2021 crop of Michigan asparagus and will now be rewarded with the seasonal favorite now at their local stores. Given unexpected cooler temperatures at the traditional start of the season, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) announces that the main production area of West-central Michigan started harvesting and packing this week.

Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board Announces New Executive Director

The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) has named Jamie Clover Adams as its new executive director, effective May 10.

Applewood Fresh Michigan Asparagus Season Underway

The Michigan Asparagus season saw a slight delay with cooler temperatures, but growers at Applewood Fresh are set to start shipping the week of May 25 until the end of June. This is a tight window for the harvesting season, but overall the company is looking at quality product for the season, weather dependent.

Michigan Asparagus Season Kicks Off

As consumers eagerly await the arrival of this season’s crop of Michigan asparagus, the weather decided to make them wait just a little longer. Cooler temperatures in late April and early May – and even a late season snowfall – delayed the harvest by about a week but did not harm the excitement of those awaiting its’ arrival.