Thanks to mild weather

Asparagus farmers open season: “Earlier than ever”

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19.03.2024 18:11

In Austria's asparagus stronghold, Marchfeld in Lower Austria, the season is already open. The first freshly harvested spears can already be purchased from farm stores and direct marketers. 

The Edlingers company from Raasdorf, for example, announced that they had started selling fresh asparagus "earlier than ever before". The Mazzucato family (Theuringer) have also opened their farm store: "Thanks to the warm temperatures, the asparagus season is starting much earlier than expected this year."

Warm soil makes asparagus sprout
Green asparagus is actually at its seasonal peak in Austria from mid-April to mid-June. Its white counterpart, which is particularly popular in Austrian spring and summer cuisine, is a little later.

Popular spring and summer dish: asparagus
Popular spring and summer dish: asparagus(Bild: APA/BARBARA GINDL)

The fact that the first freshly harvested spears are already available to buy in March is due to the mild weather and relatively moderate rainfall. The plants need warm soil temperatures and the sunny March naturally suited them very well.

Over 750 hectares of growing area
Even though the Marchfeld is considered a stronghold for asparagus, the 750 hectares of growing area throughout Austria now extend as far as Vorarlberg. In Austria, 127 farms produce green or purple asparagus, while 82 farms will soon be harvesting white asparagus.

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