Production

How to prepare the cultivation of asparagus

In Europe, the 2023 asparagus season begins with the arrival of spring. Gradually, the production areas will begin the harvest [...]

Fri 10/03/2023 by Guy Dubon (videos : Christian Befve)

6 ways to counter climate change

Here are six suggested approaches to dealing with the major challenges of climate change.

Mon 17/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

White asparagus – A hot water treatment to limit postharvest pink discolouration ?

A quick hot water treatment of asparagus by dipping or spraying after harvest is efficient in preserving the white colour. [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by CTIFL

Night-harvesting asparagus in Spain

San José and his wife Pilar Chaqui, produce 25 hectares of organic white asparagus in Tudela de Duero, near Valladolid, [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Green asparagus needs transparency

More than precocity, plastic films used for green asparagus have a protective role against bad weather and pests.

Thu 13/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Sustainable soil management for asparagus stand longevity

Field operations associated with UK asparagus production (e.g. re-ridging, sub-soiling, spray operations, harvest traffic) can result in progressive and severe [...]

Thu 13/10/2022 by Lucie Maskova / Dr. Rob Simmons / Dr. Lynda Deeks

Asparagus to conquer Africa

Africa discovers asparagus production, with investors establishing the new culture there. Plantations in Namibia, Ethiopia and Madagascar are mainly for [...]

Fri 14/10/2022 by Christian Befve

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

SDD Solar

SDD SOLAR a pour activités le développement des projets solaires, le financement, l’exploitation et la maintenance de centrales de production [...]

Thu 13/10/2022

Recyclability of plastics used to grow asparagus.

White, purple or green, asparagus is grown all over the world and, in the right season, is highly prized by [...]

Thu 13/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Plastic films boost asparagus

Plastic films form the basis for very important gains in precocity and profitability. The multiplication of films offers many combinations [...]

Thu 13/10/2022 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