Practical and economic implications of growing asparagus organically

Growing asparagus to fill the hungry gap 

Asparagus has a lot of potential in Wales due to it being a high-value commodity that sells well at the farm gate. It is also one of the few crops that can be harvested for consumption during ‘the hungry gap period’ from the end of April to June when few other crops are available in the UK.

Working with two organic farms in Monmouthshire, Chris Creed from the ADAS Horticulture team was able to monitor outputs and benchmark organic asparagus from establishment through to the first main harvest. Assessing the viability of organic asparagus by providing a thorough understanding of the practical and financial requirements of growing the crop would assist the wider sector and future asparagus growers in Wales.

Practical and economic implications of growing asparagus organically.pdf

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