How much are asparagus this week?
Supermarket flyers across the U.S., week of October 23, 2026, from USDA
Asparagus are not on sale in this week’s supermarket flyers. Stores last put them on sale the week of October 16 at $3.95/lb. Asparagus are out of season now; they’re in season in spring. They’re usually cheapest in February, March and April.
When to buy
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Price | $3.88 | $3.00 | $2.65 | $3.05 | $3.21 | $3.29 | $3.39 | $3.66 | $3.75 | $3.44 | $3.19 | $3.34 |
- Quality nowGood. Imported from Peru and Mexico.
- Best qualityMarch, April and May
- Usually cheapestFebruary, March and April
- Most often on saleFebruary, March and June
The past year
Average sale price/lbUsual range for the time of year
Questions shoppers ask
How much do asparagus cost at the grocery store?
Asparagus are not on sale in this week’s supermarket flyers. Stores last put them on sale the week of October 16 at $3.95/lb.
Are asparagus in season right now?
Asparagus are out of season now; they’re in season in spring.
When are asparagus cheapest?
In past years, supermarket sale prices for asparagus were lowest in February, March and April, and they were most often on sale in February, March and June.