The average yield per HA increased from about 5,7 tons to about 6,5 tons. Looking at Germany in general the harvest remained just about constant at 4,9 tons/HA. But prices were low despite the good harvest in 2011. Favourable weather conditions in spring made the supply increase greatly and prices dropped. The growers had to accept a decrease in price of about 40% for white asparagus, which in quantity is the most important variety.
A good opportunity for specialists to prepare for the coming asparagus season is the international specialized fair Interaspa, which will be held in Hannover on 11 and 12 January - 250 exhibitors will inform visitors about cultivation, storage and sale of asparagus, but also about other vegetables and berry fruit varieties. More information about the fair is available on www.interaspa.de.