Overview

• The 2025 German asparagus season has officially begun, with early harvests reported in Baden-Württemberg, Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, and Freiburg.
• Early-season asparagus is priced between 16 and 20 euros per kilogram, reflecting limited supply and high demand for the first harvests.
• Producers highlight improved quality and taste this year, citing favorable growing conditions and early season preparation.
• Rising labor costs due to minimum wage increases are threatening the economic viability of asparagus farming, with farm numbers steadily declining in recent years.
• Sustainability and environmental concerns are influencing consumer preferences, with locally grown, unheated asparagus seen as more eco-friendly than imported or heated varieties.