Asparagus

As we approach the end of April, the month known for the Easter holiday, which falls on this weekend, we are in the midst of a transitional phase where spring and summer themes gradually replace the winter ones. This is an opportunity to capture the trends in photography. read more

Easter sometimes seems to surpass even Christmas in importance for many wholesalers. The return of local products to the market in large volumes means that the run-up to the holiday is always a time to pull out all the stops. "Still, it does depend on the weather. If it's bad, sales always dip a read more

In line with the Easter festival, the asparagus harvest has started off well: Aldi Süd reaffirms its commitment to regional and seasonal produce by offering only white, purple, and green asparagus from Germany throughout the entire German asparagus season this year. read more

After receiving the protected geographical indication in the EU in 2024, this will be the first season in which the green asparagus from the Spanish province of Guadalajara will be marketed under this quality seal that confirms the product's origin, authenticity, and superior quality. read more

Swiss vegetable growers have significantly increased the cultivation of asparagus in recent years, leading to a higher supply of Swiss asparagus. In the last two decades, the area dedicated to growing white asparagus has quadrupled, while green asparagus has tripled. Asparagus is cultivated by approximately 180 local producers, most of whom ... read more

Despite economic challenges and decreasing cultivation areas, Minister of Agriculture Dr. Till Backhaus remains optimistic and calls on consumers to specifically choose regional asparagus. In Gülzow-Prüzen (Rostock district), he personally harvested asparagus alongside County Executive Sebastian. read more

The rain has been a determining factor in the start of this year's white asparagus season on the banks of the Ebro in Spain, causing it to be slightly delayed compared to previous years. "In our case, we started the season with the first harvests around 20 days ago, but we have been lucky, because read more

The open-field season for Belgian asparagus has started much earlier than last year. While many growers struggled to harvest the 'white gold' from open ground before Easter last season, this year, the timing appears to be far more favorable. "We've been busy for over a week now, and things are." read more

The quantities of German asparagus available are increasing weekly. However, there are significant regional price differences. For example, in Munich, a kilogram of white asparagus costs EUR 31.80, while in Berlin and Cologne, fans of the healthy spears can find them at a lower price. read more

But now, with the sun and mild temperatures, a good harvest is being done on the highly premature asparagus fields, and the asparagus fields covered with black-and-white foil are also ready to go, so there will be plenty of asparagus for Easter. read more

Health Minister Judith Gerlach emphasized: "As soon as spring arrives, many people in Bavaria also feel the desire for asparagus. This is more than understandable, as with asparagus, pleasure and health come together. It not only tastes very good, but it also contains many read more

The growth of asparagus is strongly temperature-dependent. As long as the temperatures are below 8°C, the shoots do not sprout. Growth begins slowly at around 10°C. At 13°C, asparagus grows 2 to 3 cm per day, and at 17°C, it can grow up to 5 cm per day. In some regions, read more

A new health concern has been highlighted by Anses, the French National Health and Safety Agency, which is warning of poisoning cases following the ingestion of what is known as "wood asparagus," also known as wild asparagus. Over 10 years, poison control centers have recorded 48 cases of poisoning after consuming this plant. read more

The new campaign for netted melons has started, with Sicilian products already available, while the asparagus campaign is picking up. With the Easter holidays approaching, the demand for artichokes and broad beans is increasing. Italian green beans have had a good start, as the commercial season continues. read more

This year's committee meeting of the Federal Association of Producer Organizations for Fruit and Vegetables (BVEO), which took place in Konstanz from March 23 to 25, was dominated by the challenges of the market and political environment in Germany. Particularly, the topics of minimum wage, read more

Michigan is anticipating a forthcoming asparagus crop that is expected to be similar to its past crops. However, the anticipated change is the start time for this year. "We've had a normal winter and it's still cold, so production is expected to begin in May," says Trish Taylor, marketing manager for Riveridge. read more

The zielona uprawa szparagów rośnie bardzo dobrze w hiszpańskiej prowincji Granada. "Jesteśmy w znacznie lepszej sytuacji niż w ostatnich latach. 2023 i 2024 były złymi latami, z poważną suszą, która spowodowała, że pędy szparagów nie miały wystarczającej ilości wilgoci do rozwoju i uniemożliwiła... read more

In 2024, the lowest harvest quantity since 2016 was recorded (back then: 18,174 tons). By calculation, one kilogram of asparagus was harvested per inhabitant in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2024 (population as of December 31, 2023). At the beginning of the survey in 2012, the harvest quantity was 17,035 tons. read more

This year, the warm weather has accelerated the harvest by about two weeks. Prices for fresh asparagus are currently high. For a kilogram of white asparagus from Polish cultivation, prices range between 40 PLN and 50 PLN (approximately 9 to 11 Euros), while imported green asparagus costs 32 PLN. read more

The imported potato season has started at Greydanus potato wholesalers. This Dutch company has been offering imported potatoes for many years. In 1950, Klaas Greydanus Senior started importing potatoes from Malta, which were delivered to the port city of Harlingen by boat. Recently, in addition to the new Maltese potatoes, the company has also introduced a variety of other imported potato options. read more