Asparagus in season in Australia
Asparagus is in season in Australia from August to March, and at its peak from September to November. Starts a little earlier in Queensland, around August. This is the cooler south; the tropical north has its own calendar.
At its best
Spring. Australian asparagus peaks from late August to December, with a smaller late crop some growers harvest from January to March. Queensland starts a little earlier.
At the shop
Look for firm spears of similar size with tightly closed tips. Thickness does not decide tenderness, freshness does, so go for glossy, dark green spears.
Keeping it
Stand the spears upright in a glass of water, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to three days. Before cooking, snap off the tough base, or slice it off.
Three dinners
- Asparagus and eggs on toast Soft eggs, buttered toast and spears blanched for two to three minutes.
- Pasta with asparagus, lemon and parmesan Slice the spears and toss through at the end.
- Beef and asparagus stir-fry Add the spears late so they keep their crunch.
How we decide. Each item carries a score from 0 to 20 for every month of the year. We call 16 or more “at its peak” and 8 to 15 “around”. The scores were checked against Australian growers’ bodies, state government pages and the Sydney and Melbourne markets, and last reviewed on 9 October 2026. Seasons shift a few weeks with the weather and the state, so treat the edges as guides. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at [email protected].
General information only. These guides are not advice about how you should prepare, store or eat any food. Please follow the packaging and the official food-safety guidance from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and your state or territory food authority.