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.