Landgard: After Easter, outdoor asparagus replaces produce from heated cultivation in the West
Since the second week of March, the first fresh asparagus from heated regional cultivation has already been on sale in western Germany. Due to the high production costs and limited quantities available, the prices for these first asparagus spears traditionally tend to be higher in the trade. "This year we have seen the generally stronger price sensitivity of consumers
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