Asparagus

The beginning of the asparagus season is always eagerly anticipated. Restaurants, in particular, enjoy featuring the first asparagus on their menus. This results in a busy period for catering wholesalers like Flemish Square Melon. "Volumes are still limited, but we're now delivering every." read more

Due to the prolonged cold temperatures in the soil during January and February, as well as the limited hours of sunshine, the asparagus spears did not have the conditions to sprout until the end of February. This period of dormancy, known as winter rest, is beneficial for the asparagus plants as it allows them to conserve energy to sprout vigorously. read more

This so-called winter rest is good for the asparagus vegetation, as it saves energy to sprout vigorously with the sunny days. The first week of March was sunny, and the vegetation was able to catch up. However, according to the weather forecast, there will be few hours of sunshine and lower read more

The arrival of the first Lower Rhine asparagus in calendar week 10 officially kicked off this year's season. The first local seasonal delicacies were also well received at the Frischezentrum Frankfurt, thanks in part to the spring-like weather. "We are starting the season about ten days earlier." read more

W land. The most common vegetables grown were carrots, onions, and lettuce. read more

The new campaign for fresh peas is underway, with increasing volumes of asparagus and especially broad beans. There is a growing demand for strawberries, with the entry of Inspire di Matera. Full production and abundant quantities for cabbage, a good moment for the. read more

In Spain, the green asparagus season is about to kick off, and the forecasts for 2025 are more than positive, as reported by valenciafruits.com. An estimated harvest of 60 thousand tons is expected, representing a 15% increase compared to last year. However, there are also some challenges ahead. read more

This week retailers focused on all things related to spring. Popular Lenten favorites such as cactus pads, mushrooms, and chayote were in demand, and lemons and limes were advertised alongside fish and seafood. Artichokes, leeks, strawberries, Swiss chard, asparagus, and green beans were also featured. read more

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Representatives of the organizations belonging to the interprofessional association that attended the meeting included: Granada Cooperatives Association, Andalusia-Granada Agri-food Cooperatives, UPA, COAG, and ASAJA, Guadalajara Green Asparagus Association, APROA, ASOCIAFRUIT, ES. read more

The yield per hectare of asparagus is starting to increase in Kavala, the leading cultivation region for this vegetable in Greece. "The season had a slow start due to several days of cloudy weather and low temperatures, which hindered the growth of the plants. However, from the end of the first read more

The 2025 asparagus season has officially begun. Due to low night temperatures, this year's harvest was delayed. The soil temperature took longer than usual to reach the optimal level, causing the first asparagus to become available later. Meanwhile, the first asparagus from the cold greenhouse is also starting to be harvested. read more

The green asparagus season has started this week in Granada with the first sales. Volumes are currently limited in a market dominated mainly by Mexico, although a larger Spanish supply is expected in the coming weeks compared to the same period last year. "We have already started selling the read more

The first German asparagus will be available in many growing areas by the end of March. This is according to current reports from the respective regional associations. Thus, this year's season starts a little later than last year nationwide. Baden-Württemberg: 'Not a super-early start to the... read more

During the Pfälzer Spargeltag (Palatinate Asparagus Day), companies such as Prefiro from Germany, AVL Motion, and Lommers Tuinbouwmachines from the Netherlands showcased their asparagus harvesting robots. These robots are meant to assist asparagus farms facing increasing labor costs. read more

The asparagus at New Forest Fruit was cut a week later than last year, on 24th February. "If the sun stays out it could help us make up for the later start," said Sandy Booth, Director and owner of New Forest Fruit, based in The New Forest, Hampshire. "We hope to cut 100 tons of early asparagus." read more

While the greenhouse asparagus season is currently in full swing, we are still waiting for open-field production to begin. Over the next few weeks, more greenhouse growers will start harvesting, leading to a gradual increase in volumes. Leo Henckens, who grows asparagus outdoors with his wife Carine Snijkers at Hoeve 't... read more

The beginning of March signals the start of the 2025 asparagus season for Maïsadour. The campaign has kicked off well, despite the rainy weather that caused challenges in accessing the plots. "Our growers are spread from the southern Gironde to the south of the Landes. read more

The sale of green asparagus from Campania has started, and the campaign for agretti is in full swing. Strawberry production is going at a high pace, with demand for mandarins at good levels. The new potatoes from Siracusa are on their way. Demand for fennel is still stagnant. read more

The Mexican Caborca season, which takes place annually from late January to mid-April, plays a vital role in connecting the Peruvian and European asparagus seasons. This year, the transition has been smooth, with a brief period of high volumes available at competitive prices. However, there are some challenges facing the Mexican industry. read more