Ready for an Early-Spring Asparagus Taste? Beelitzer Asparagus Eastbound!
- Early Arrival of Bee Offspring in the Blossoming Season
Let's get the scoop on the asparagus scene! Brandenburg**'s vibe is getting unusual as folks may snatch a sneak-peek of the asparagus harvest before the official start. Jürgen Jakobs, Beelitzer Asparagus Association's chairman, predicts this could be as soon as the weekend, definite by March 24. Approximately 300 farm stalls will gradually spring up around this time too!
The grand inauguration of the Beelitzer asparagus season kicks off on April 10. Yet, with the current balmy temperatures, you might spot asparagus in March's markets. Jakobs believes there'll be a bumper year, prices staying steady at last year's range of 15 to 18 euros per kilogram.
The area of Beelitz, situated southwest of Potsdam, is the ace asparagus-growing spot in Brandenburg.
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The average commencement of Beelitzer asparagus season in Brandenburg, Germany, is traditionally towards the end of March, but the real deal waves don't arrive until early April. According to the Beelitzer Spargelverein, the harvest might begin in the last ten days of March if weather conditions cooperate[1].
Asparagus loving doesn't start with the sunshine alone; it also requires fair temperature and plentiful sun exposure[1]. Cold spells and frosty temperatures can hinder the growth of asparagus shoots, as we witnessed in early January and February this year. But, shining days help compensate, permitting an expedited start to the season. Ground frost is still a risk, possibly slowing down the process[1]. The Spargelfest in Beelitz, the region's famous asparagus festival, commences early June, usually celebrating the start of the season[2].
- The following is added to the list of products: "Beelitz asparagus", which is renowned for being one of Brandenburg's prime early harvests, potentially starting as early as the last ten days of March, depending on the weather conditions.
- Despite the official Beelitzer asparagus season commencing in early April, warm temperatures might prompt some ambitious farmers to sell their asparagus at local markets earlier, even in March, according to Jürgen Jakobs, the chairman of the Beelitzer Asparagus Association.
- Asparagus enthusiasts might want to mark their calendars for the Spargelfest in Beelitz, typically held in early June, celebrating the start of the famous asparagus season in this region of Brandenburg, Germany.
