Alaska · Garden vegetables
Sweet Potato season in Alaska
The season is far too short and cool — Alaska stores sell California and North Carolina roots.
Where sweet potatoes really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the sweet potato harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Alaska does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are sweet potatoes grown commercially in Alaska?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. The season is far too short and cool — Alaska stores sell California and North Carolina roots.
Where do the sweet potatoes in Alaska stores come from?
The season is far too short and cool — Alaska stores sell California and North Carolina roots. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Alaska markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Alaska calendar always has something honest on the board.