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Asparagus Season Opens in Germany With Clear North–South Split

Fresh delivery data point to a stark regional split in orders.

Overview

  • German supermarkets, including Aldi and Lidl, have stocked asparagus as the new season begins.
  • Flink says early 2026 orders mirror 2025, with white asparagus leading in northern and central cities such as Bremen, Münster, Kassel and Bochum.
  • The same data show stronger demand for green asparagus in southern and Rhein-Main hubs like Stuttgart, Freiburg, Mannheim and Wiesbaden.
  • Many buyers add ready-made Hollandaise to delivery baskets, with Munich, Nuremberg, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg and Darmstadt topping that pairing.
  • Social posts argue over taste and high prices, and WELT has published a clearly labeled satire about supposed “flavored” white asparagus that is not factual.