France

Good campaign for French asparagus

2023 was a great year for asparagus in France. Production was stable throughout the campaign, with higher prices but also [...]

Fri 01/03/2024 by Guy Dubon

Against asparagus dieback, unity is strength

A better understanding of the development of mycorrhizae and its impact on asparagus is the first step towards finding solutions [...]

Wed 06/12/2023 by Maurane Pagniez

Asparagus sectors pushes to extend standard lengths

A new European standard for the marketing length of asparagus is currently being discussed by German and French delegations.

Wed 06/12/2023 by Clara Bernaud

Produire des asperges et de l’électricité

Les haies solaires CAMELIA représentent une solution de protection des asperges face au vent tout en assurant une production photovoltaïque [...]

Fri 05/05/2023

Luxury white asparagus has a name: ASPA

In France, ASPA, led by Jacques Guironnet, produces a very early white asparagus thanks to the use of a hot-water [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

The French asparagus sector is increasingly dynamic

France is expanding its asparagus production, concentrating its offering, and increasing market share.

Tue 27/09/2022 by Guy Dubon

A model for predicting harvests

The Asperges de France organisation is working on a crop forecasting model to optimise the marketing of white asparagus throughout [...]

Mon 05/06/2023 by Guy Dubon

Harvesting asparagus at night

Night harvesting is as yet still undeveloped among asparagus growers. Yet it offers certain advantages, as evidenced by those who [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

France cultivates tradition

France grows its own asparagus. Once served at the table of the French kings, asparagus has now become a festive [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Asperge : quels sont les symptômes des carences minérales ?

Les carences en minéraux sont à l'origine de divers symptômes.

Thu 13/10/2022 by Carmen Fuller - Germany / Gilles L’Eveque - France

De nouvelle références pour les carences minérales de l’asperge

Les carences ont un impact majeur sur la réduction du volume et du poids des racines. Elles peuvent s’extérioriser de [...]

Thu 13/10/2022 by Carmen Fuller - Germany / Gilles L’Eveque - France

An “out-of-the-ordinary” bed height

The Lebourg family's asparagus is "out of the ordinary". Well spread-out beds, 70 cm high, in an arc around a [...]

Thu 13/10/2022 by Guy Dubon