Michigan is the leading producer of asparagus in the United States, harvesting an average of 20 million pounds per season. Annual harvest for this commodity begins in early to mid-May and lasts through the end of June.

Unlike crops like corn that can be picked, combined, or chopped just once, all asparagus in Michigan is hand-harvested. Throughout the season, asparagus will continue generating new growth, which means harvesters could make 25-to-35 trips across each field to harvest the complete crop.

Industry Expertise

The recommended conditions for commercial storage of asparagus are 32-to-36 °F with 95-to-99% relative humidity (RH), yielding 14-to-21 days of storage life. Maintaining a low storage temperature is critical to delay senescence, tissue toughening, and flavor loss.

This is critical for the agriculture industry across the state, which sees a very short season, with labor-intensive harvesting to yield a valuable crop. Reliable partnerships that provide the optimal storage space and refrigeration expertise ensure that harvested asparagus from across the state stays fresh.

Produce Storage and Cooling Solutions

• Hydrocoolers
• Controlled Atmospheres
• Walk-in Coolers
• Commercial Freezers

Partnering with RMS

MS specializes in agriculture and produce storage systems designed to maximize space and efficiency. We have the experience and knowledge to customize a storage system that perfectly meets your needs through our comprehensive range of agricultural storage solutions.