Asparagus

Many producers in France have been affected by storm Nils, violent gusts of wind, heavy rain, and flooding. While the extent of the damage varies from one sector and region to another, one thing is certain: the calendar has been disrupted for many crops. These include asparagus, which is read more

The Centro Sur cooperative has conducted an initial technical assessment of the impact of the recent storm on asparagus plantations in the region of Poniente Granadino, in Andalusia, Spain. Losses for the 2026 season are estimated to be around 35-40% in the most affected areas. read more

At Goertz Asperges in Maria Hoop, preparations for the asparagus season are in full swing. "We now have two-thirds of our acreage covered with black foil. We expect to harvest the first asparagus around 20th March. The remaining acreage will be harvested later in April," says. read more

Retail activity this week was centered around seasonal fruits, vegetables, and floral products, with a focus on Valentine's Day influencing the variety and display priorities. Raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, and grapes were prominently showcased. In the floral section, roses and tulips were the most popular choices. read more

"Since last week, the first shipments of Italian green asparagus from Campania have started arriving, as always among the first areas to enter production. And, as is customary in this initial phase, prices are high." This is according to Umberto Musso, the commercial manager. read more

A series of storms with heavy rains in Granada, Spain, has recently caused rivers to overflow, flooding a large part of the municipality of Huétor Tájar, where green asparagus is grown. Although the damage in this area is significant, the asparagus growing and marketing sector explains that read more

The Greek white asparagus cultivation season in Almopia, one of the key zones for this crop in Greece, is finally entering its final phase under favorable weather conditions, following initial challenges due to adverse weather that delayed the timely covering of the crops. Mr. Christos Tripkos, general manager read more

Ok, here is the translation: Approximately one-third of the green asparagus crops in Vega Baja del Genil, the primary production area in Granada and Spain, are still flooded due to recent storm Marta. The storm's passage caused the Vilano stream and the River Genil to overflow, resulting in extensive damage to fields. read more

Sezon sprzedaży białego szparaga oficjalnie rozpoczął się ponownie w Teboza, największym producencie szparagów w Holandii. "W zeszłym tygodniu zebraliśmy już niewielkie ilości, ale od dziś nasi klienci również mogą się nimi cieszyć," mówi Will Teeuwen. Popyt na ten wysokiej jakości produkt jest duży, według niego. read more

A local supplier from Herefordshire has delivered the first harvest of the British asparagus season to an M&S store in Hereford. The initial harvest was provided by the Chinn family from Cobrey Farms in Ross-on-Wye. The Hereford store is the first location in the UK to receive a limited volume of this fresh produce. read more

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The harvest of the first PGI Green Asparagus from Canino in forced cultivation has just started. "As every year, this product stands out for its exceptional early availability. This is thanks to the geothermal hot waters in our region and effective, well-tested agricultural practices." read more

Every January, Aspa2 marks the start of the French asparagus season. Based in Indre-et-Loire, the company is one of the very first to market asparagus in France, kicking off a campaign that is eagerly awaited by market operators. This year's harvest began on January 12th, under conditions that ... read more

Bejo is increasing its greenhouse area in the Netherlands due to growing demand for seed production. In Velden, located in the province of Limburg, the company has acquired a greenhouse complex that was previously used by a hydrangea grower. The greenhouse was purchased from Queens Flower. read more

Bejo is expanding its greenhouse area in the Netherlands in response to increasing demand for seed production. In Velden, in the province of Limburg, the company has acquired a greenhouse complex previously operated by a hydrangea grower. The greenhouse was purchased from Queens Flower. read more

Przejście w dostawach szparagów z Peru do Meksyku jest tuż przed nami. "Peru dostarczał duże ilości szparagów, gdy kończyliśmy ubiegły rok" - mówi Carlos Solf, wiceprezes ds. zaopatrzenia w firmie Southern Specialties, producenta, importer i przetwórcę świeżych szparagów. Zauważa, że read more

Peru's 2025 fresh green asparagus season is coming to an end. "We have successfully controlled the supply throughout most of the year, matching our production with the seasonal demands of our primary target markets," says Cristina Albuquerque, the commercial director for Danper's fresh and frozen categories. read more

The vast desert plains of the Ica region in southwestern Peru have undergone a radical transformation in just a few decades. Areas that were once mostly sand and wind now feature extensive cultivation of blueberries, grapes, asparagus, and mangoes. This phenomenon is occurring in many other areas as well. read more

Limgroup introduced its new asparagus variety Ruralim during the annual customer day on October 23 in Horst. The event was attended by German and Dutch asparagus plant growers and featured updates on market trends and advancements in seed technology. Dr. Ludger Aldenhoff also gave a lecture at the event. read more

The demand for niche vegetable crops in Ukraine is increasing, especially for sweet potatoes and asparagus, as reported in a market review published in "Gardening in Ukrainian" by Ksenia Guseva, a fruit and vegetable market analyst at APK-Inform IA. Guseva points out that sweet potatoes, which were previously only available in the market, are now gaining popularity. read more