Most consumers think of two varieties when they think of asparagus: white or bleached asparagus and green asparagus. There are a large number of varieties, some of which are well suited for cultivation in the home garden.

White, green or violet - which color would you like?

White asparagus varieties are still the most commonly cultivated in Germany. But green asparagus is also becoming more and more popular, because it is easier to pull, does not need to be peeled and tastes more aromatic.

Growing white asparagus in the home garden is only worthwhile if there is enough space. Green asparagus varieties can be cultivated in a smaller space and are less demanding.

The best asparagus varieties for the home garden

Pale asparagus varieties:

  • Ramires
  • Gijnlim
  • Baklim
  • Cumulus
  • Ravel
  • Huchel's Alpha

Green asparagus varieties

  • xenolim
  • Huchel's Snow White

Purple variety of asparagus

  • burgundy

Advantages of the individual asparagus varieties

There are also white asparagus and green asparagus varieties that ripen earlier and others that are harvested later.

Some varieties are characterized by a particularly thick and straight stalk formation. Others form a compact tip, much appreciated by connoisseurs.

Green asparagus varieties contain a lot of vitamin C because they come into direct contact with the sun. Anyone who wants to grow asparagus for health reasons therefore chooses green varieties.

Early harvest, thick stalks or a lot of yield?

Early varieties include the white asparagus varieties Ramires, Ravel, Huchels Alpha and Gijnlim. They sprout early and therefore guarantee high yields. This also applies to the green asparagus varieties Huchels Schneewittchen and the new breed Xenolim, which you can also prick early.

If you value thick asparagus tips, plant the Baklim variety, which ripens later, or the new Cumulus variety.

The purple variety Burgundine is still relatively unknown. Like green asparagus, it grows above ground and develops purple spears. The sticks are best served raw, as the color changes when heated.

tips and tricks

You can eat asparagus raw or cooked. Cultivate colored varieties if you would like to visually enhance your salads with purple or green pieces of asparagus during the asparagus season. Purple varieties in particular are very rarely available in stores.

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Vegetable garden