Michigan asparagus season kicks off
Consumers have waited for the 2021 crop of Michigan asparagus and will now be rewarded with the seasonal favorite at their local stores. Given unexpected cooler temperatures at the traditional start of the season, the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) announces the main production area of West-central Michigan started harvesting and packing this week.
Although the state was gearing up for a Mother’s Day “normal” season start, Mother Nature had her own plans. While days had been warm, temperatures dropped to near or below freezing many nights, delaying the start of harvest by a week. The “pre-season” had light volumes from the Southernmost part of the state that found their way into only the local markets.