Overview

• The 2025 asparagus season has officially started in Baden-Württemberg, with early harvests reported in Heidelberg, Karlsruhe, Bruchsal, and Freiburg.
• Prices for early asparagus remain high, ranging from 8 to 20 euros per kilogram, with broader availability expected by Easter.
• Farmers anticipate a high-quality harvest this year, with favorable conditions leading to more aromatic and sweeter asparagus compared to 2024.
• Rising labor costs, driven by proposed minimum wage increases to 15 euros, threaten the economic viability of domestic asparagus farming.
• The number of asparagus farms in Baden-Württemberg continues to decline, with a 21.4% drop in farms since 2015, raising concerns about the future of the crop.