Asparagus

The very warm May with heavy rain and a persistent low-pressure weather system with high amounts of precipitation resulted in very wet and partially flooded soils. In Bavaria, the floods partially abruptly ended the asparagus harvest. Most asparagus fields in non-flooded areas. read more

Wagner from Germany suggests that by implementing new cultivation techniques and technologies, the asparagus industry could see a revival. Wagner believes that with the use of modern methods such as hydroponics and vertical farming, asparagus production could become more efficient and sustainable. This could potentially lead to increased yields, lower prices for consumers, and a resurgence in the popularity of asparagus. Wagner's research and recommendations offer hope for the future of the asparagus industry. read more

W odpowiedzi na obawy zgłoszone przez mieszkańca Norfolku dotyczące sprzedaży meksykańskiego szparaga w sklepie Tesco w Downham Market, sprzedawca wyjaśnił swoje stanowisko. Krytyka pojawiła się po tym, gdy osoba zauważyła dostępność szparagów z Meksyku pomimo obecności lokalnie uprawianych. read more

The 2024 asparagus season in Northern Europe has experienced fluctuating conditions. Climatic factors, such as record rainfall in autumn, winter, and early spring, have heightened the risk of soil-borne diseases in asparagus crops. High temperatures at the end of March led to early harvests in some areas. read more

Tegoroczny sezon szparagów został znacząco dotknięty nadmiernymi opadami deszczu. "W tym sezonie nie mieliśmy problemu z popytem, ale pozyskanie szparagów, zwłaszcza pod koniec sezonu, okazało się poważnym wyzwaniem" - mówi Marcel Goumans, który zadebiutował jako kierownik produktu w firmie ZON. read more

Maroko is przedstawicielem przewyższenia własnego rekordu w eksporcie świeżego szparaga na czwartym sezonie z rzędu, według EastFruit. Niesamowicie, kraj ten już wyeksportował większą ilość szparagów w początkowych miesiącach obecnego sezonu (do marca 2024 roku) niż w porównywalnych okresach. read more

W zeszłym roku Stany Zjednoczone importowały około 580 milionów funtów szparagów, głównymi dostawcami były Meksyk i Peru, a następnie Kanada. Podczas gdy Peru odnotowało wzrost wartości importu o pięć procent w porównaniu rok do roku, całkowita objętość pokazała spadek o 24 procent w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem. "The weather." read more

Already at the beginning of March, the first stalks of the royal vegetable could be harvested for on-farm sales. Due to the extended season, Pfalzmarkt for Fruit and Vegetables eG is already drawing a first conclusion before the traditional finale of the German asparagus season on June 24. read more

Global Plant Genetics (GPG) has provided an update on this year's European asparagus crop, describing it as a season marked by "changing fortunes". read more

The flooding disaster in the southern German region is also worrying fruit wholesalers at the Munich wholesale market. The unpredictable weather has already affected the markets, especially the asparagus market, according to vegetable wholesaler Hermann Felber. "Due to the storm and heavy rains,..." read more

"Light and not too warm weather is optimal for asparagus sales," says Fred Eickhorst, managing director of the Association of Asparagus and Berry Growers. When it gets warmer, people are more likely to crave bratwurst and steak from the grill rather than an asparagus menu with schnitzel and sauce. read more

It's time for Futuragri's Puglia asparagus season balance sheet, a leading company in the production and commercialization of fruit and vegetable products. After following its debut in March with the first updates (click here to learn more), the campaign is coming to an end. read more

"Technically, the asparagus season is not over yet," explains Olivier Thomas from La Ferme du Pont d'Achelles, "but the harvest will finish earlier than anticipated. We still have 3 weeks of production left, but consumer interest has declined significantly." Over the years, the asparagus season has... read more

Dwenty years ago, Peruvian agro-exports mainly consisted of coffee beans, cocoa beans, and asparagus and were worth around $1 billion; last year, however, the agricultural export sector managed to surpass the $10 billion threshold after diversifying its range with fruits like avocados, mandarins. read more

The period from Easter to the end of June is usually focused on white asparagus, but it is also the peak season for green asparagus. Green asparagus, a Belgian product that may not receive as much attention as its white counterpart, is becoming more and more popular during this time. read more

For this reason, there were and are no phases of rapid growth spurts and large harvest amounts in the asparagus fields. The asparagus spears grew more slowly in cool temperatures, and the asparagus plants thus used their energy more slowly. read more

Will Teeuwen from Teboza is not someone who complains, but it is evident that this asparagus season is posing significant challenges. "It's not the most pleasant season, to be honest. We have been struggling with waterlogging for seven months, and it seems like that situation won't improve in the upcoming weeks. Naturally, read more

The early Glorietta is characterized by its elongated shape, firm, deep yellow flesh, and smooth, thin skin. "With Glorietta, we offer a top-class early potato," says Ulf Hofferbert, advisory manager at EUROPLANT Plant Breeding GmbH. read more

The availability of asparagus continued to increase without interruption, especially with a significant surge in domestic deliveries. The summer weather not only hastened the growth of the asparagus spears in the fields but also provided better storage possibilities. However, according to the BLE, demand did not always match the increase in availability. read more

Seasonal favorites such as asparagus and Jersey Royals are part of a series of offers and promotions as Morrisons starts its latest price campaign. read more