Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Green Asparagus
January — June
Spain – a leading producer of Green Asparagus
Green asparagus is one of Spain’s highest-value fresh vegetable exports. Spain is among Europe’s leading producers and exporters, supplying premium asparagus mainly to Germany, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Scandinavia. Production is concentrated in Granada, Málaga, Seville, Córdoba, Jaén, Navarra, and Castilla-La Mancha. The season starts in January and ends in June.
Varieties
( Jan — Jun)
Spanish growers use modern hybrids selected for high yields, uniform spear size, good tip closure, straight spears and good shelf life. Main varieties are Grande F1, Avalim F1, Gijnlim, Guelph Millennium, Cumulus F1 and Erasmus F1.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Green Asparagus
Sizes and packaging
- Green asparagus is classified mainly by spear diameter and length. Medium and thick grades account for most exports.
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Packaging formats
- Loose
- Bunch of 250 g or 500 g.
| Size | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| XS | <8 mm |
| S | 8-12 mm |
| M | 12-16 mm |
| L | 16-22 mm |
| XL | >22 mm |