2025 German Asparagus Season Kicks Off with High Prices and Economic Concerns

Early harvests in Baden-Württemberg mark the start of the season, but rising labor costs and farm closures cast uncertainty over the future of domestic asparagus production.

The 2025 German asparagus season has officially begun, with early harvests reported in Baden-Württemberg, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, and Freiburg.
Early-season asparagus is priced between 16 and 20 euros per kilogram, reflecting limited supply and high demand for the first harvests.
Producers highlight improved quality and taste this year, citing favorable growing conditions and early season preparation.
Rising labor costs due to minimum wage increases are threatening the economic viability of asparagus farming, with farm numbers steadily declining in recent years.
Sustainability and environmental concerns are influencing consumer preferences, with locally grown, unheated asparagus seen as more eco-friendly than imported or heated varieties.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung