Optimal use of Limgroup range
In addition to choosing the right plot and preparing the soil, deciding which variety of asparagus to grow is a crucial decision that should be taken before the new plot is planted.
Limgroup has categorised asparagus growing according to the cultivation method and product specific characteristics. Not all varieties can be grown in all conditions. According to Limgroup, the best results are obtained when growers use varieties that they have trialled specifically for their particular region.
Many factors influence the choice of a specific variety, such as the potential market, specific grower requirements, soil properties etc. This article provides information about white asparagus varieties shown to be best for production in warmer climates.
Green asparagus varieties for production in warm climates:
All the varieties are 100% male hybrids with a long and profitable productive life, uniform production and no risk of seedlings.
Starlim is an early variety with quick initial production. The variety combines high production levels with a high average spear weight. Starlim is an early variety that gives good quality and firm tips. It produces a high percentage of class 1 asparagus. More than 75% of its uniform production is in the diameter class above 12mm. Starlim gives a visually attractive product with beautiful, smooth spears.
Sunlim combines early initial production with extremely high yields and excellent quality. Sunlim is also ideally suited to forced early cultivation. Sunlim has a very high production potential combined with exceptional quality. More than 70% of its uniform production is in the diameter class above 12 mm. Even in warm or hot conditions, the tip of Sunlim remains firmly closed. Sunlim produces attractive, cylindrical, smooth spears.
Vegalim was introduced in 2009 and is the first hybrid from Limgroup in this segment. Vegalim has already become a market standard in many production regions. Vegalim combines medium early production with high yields. Vegalim gives uniform spears of perfect quality and a very good thickness. Even in warm or hot conditions, the tip of Vegalim remains firmly closed. Vegalim produces attractive, cylindrical, smooth spears.
