The green asparagus harvest is going very well in Granada. “This year, we are doing much better than in recent years. We are coming out of two bad weather years, 2023 and 2024, marked by extreme drought that prevented asparagus spears from developing properly. Now we’re finally facing a normal harvest,” says Nicolás Chica from Agroláchar.
“Fortunately, in 2024 we had a rainy autumn and a cold winter, which were very beneficial. Although we started a bit late due to the rains in March, we are now at the optimal point for harvesting,” he adds.
Although climate is often the green asparagus’ worst enemy, it’s currently working in its favor. “Here in Granada, minimum temperatures are around 10–11°C and maximums reach 22°C, which is very good for asparagus because it allows us to harvest spears of extraordinary quality just as volumes are increasing,” Nicolás explains.
“We are maintaining excellent production, which is recognized by all the markets where we export our asparagus,” he emphasizes. “In fact, 72% of the green asparagus grown in Granada is consumed by clients in Central Europe and Nordic countries, who eagerly await the start of our campaign each year.”
“However, even though this season is better in terms of production, one thing is missing, and it applies to all agricultural sectors: labor,” Nicolás notes. “There’s a lack of workers for agricultural tasks and harvesting. During the three-month campaign from March to June, we need staff every day to carry out harvesting and post-harvest handling for marketing. This labor shortage is growing, and I know companies are trying to find ways to mechanize the harvest to reduce reliance on labor.”
“Still, the good news is that prices have been favorable so far. For us, Easter and the days leading up to it are a great time because demand for green asparagus is very high, and we are already in a strong price period. By the end of the season, prices will drop, but we hope the weather conditions remain good enough to extend the season as long as possible, maintain excellent product quality, and sell as much as we can.”
For more information:
Agroláchar S.C.A.
Adresse Av. Andalucía, s/n
18327, Láchar, Grenade (Espagne)
Tél. : +34 692 043 375
comercial@agrolachar.com
https://agrolachar.com/
