Production

The art of covering crops

The recent practice of using vegetation covers provides agronomic, thermal, ecological and environmental benefits. But it also requires making the [...]

Fri 09/06/2023 by Guy Dubon

Long harvests, extensive daylight and high yields in China

In this subtropical monsoon climate, Chinese asparagus is created through a mode of production that involves a lengthy harvest period [...]

Wed 07/06/2023 by Xujuan Zhang, Xiaoxia Fu, Jianjun Shi, Nian Pan

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

Regenerative Landwirtschaft – erste Erfahrungen im Spargelanbau

Robert Courth berichtete am Spargeltag Karlsruhe 2021 von seinen Bemühungen den Spargelanbau auf dem Rafzer Spargelhof (Produktionsstandort der Juckerfarm AG), [...]

Sun 14/05/2023 by Isabelle Kokula

Innovation and experimentation define Japan’s asparagus sector

Innovative growing techniques and sustainability practices are spreading across Japan’s production areas, as consumers seek novelty and environmental responsibility.

Tue 02/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

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

Understanding asparagus tip breakdown

Tip breakdown is a major cause of postharvest waste of asparagus in the UK. Researchers there are investigating the factors [...]

Sun 07/05/2023 by Julie Butler