Production

”Spore traps to the rescue”

Dealing with foliar diseases is the routine for every asparagus grower. However, some new methods can now help to prevent [...]

Thu 13/10/2022 by Amélie Lachapelle

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

Planting asparagus at height

Ridge cropping makes more land available to the root system and promotes a high yield potential.

Thu 13/10/2022 by Guy Dubon

Asparagus is becoming denser

More asparagus on the row means less distance to cover. Planting densification and "new designs" increase profitability.

Mon 26/09/2022 by Guy Dubon

Establishing an asparagus plantation

The establishment of an asparagus plantation is carried out over several years. Multiple technical choices must be considered: variety, spread, [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by Guy Dubon

Importance and interaction of nutrients in asparagus roots

Availability of nutrients has a significant influence on plants. It does not only affect the growth of plants but also [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by : Dr. Ludger Aldenhoff, BDSE e.V. Germany

Bud and spear development of asparagus under constant temperature

Apical dominance and number of bud clusters are relevant for yield formation. The most important differences between ‘Backlim’ and ‘Gijnlim’ [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by Carmen Feller Leibniz-Institut für Gemüse- und Zierpflanzenbau (IGZ) e.V.

Winterhardiness in Asparagus

Asparagus cultivars bred in different climatic zones may not be broadly adapted. For example, UC157, developed in the mild winters [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by David Wolyn, University of Guelph

5 possibilities to manage late Spring Frost in Ontario

Southern Ontario is home to a small but rapidly expanding and relatively successful asparagus industry. Spears typically emerge in the [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by Amélie Lachapelle , asparagus consultant

Don’t freeze in the face of late frosts!

Since ancient times, the appearance of asparagus has symbolised the arrival of spring. But asparagus growers in more northern regions [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by Amélie Lachapelle , asparagus consultant

Taking risks with organic asparagus

As the organic market develops, so does demand for organic asparagus. However, organic production imposes more constraints and is riskier [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by Didier Duprat, asparagus consultant

Anticipare la raccolta dell’asparago grazie all’energia elettrica

Per soddisfare i consumatori ci si è dovuti affidare ad asparagiaie che sono riscaldate o con acque geotermiche o con [...]

Mon 26/09/2022 by Luciano Trentini