German Asparagus Season Expected to Begin Mid-to-Late March

Cold winter and limited recent sunshine delay the start of the harvest, with regional variations anticipated across Germany.

The first German asparagus harvest of 2025 is projected to start around mid-to-late March, depending on weather conditions and regional differences.
Regions with favorable conditions, such as Baden, the Palatinate, and Southern Hesse, may see earlier harvests, while areas like Bavaria and Northern Germany are expected to follow a week or two later.
Cold winter temperatures provided beneficial conditions for asparagus growth, but recent cloudy weather has slowed soil warming under protective foil tunnels.
Approximately 1,300 asparagus farms operate in Germany, with the majority producing white asparagus, which remains a popular but labor-intensive crop.
Producers emphasize the importance of buying locally grown asparagus to support regional economies and sustainability, as concerns persist about the environmental and ethical impacts of imported asparagus.