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Top 4 Asparagus Producing States In The United States

by aditya abhishek

Asparagus

Asparagus is a vegetable that is cultivated for its young shoots. It is a popular vegetable in many cuisines around the world. That's why it is grown in many parts of the world. 

United States

The United States of America is the seventh largest asparagus producing country in the world. Here is the list of top asparagus producing states in the United States. 

4. New Jersey

New Jersey is the fourth largest asparagus producing state in the United States of America. Around 5,760,000 pounds of asparagus (9.49%) were produced in New Jersey.

3. California

California is the third largest asparagus producing state in the United States of America. Around 13,160,000 pounds of asparagus (21.69%) were produced in California.

2. Washington

Washington is the second largest asparagus producing state in the United States of America. Around 16,000,000  pounds of asparagus (26.37%) were produced in Washington.

1. Michigan

Michigan is the largest asparagus producing state in the United States of America. Around 25,760,000 pounds of asparagus (42.45%) were produced in Michigan.

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