When it comes to asparagus, most consumers think of two types: white or white asparagus and green asparagus. There are a variety of varieties, some of which are well suited for growing in the home garden.
Which types of asparagus are suitable for the home garden?
Popular asparagus varieties for the home garden are white asparagus such as Ramires, Gijnlim, Baklim, Cumulus, Ravel, Huchels Alpha and green asparagus such as Xenolim and Huchels Schneewittchen. The purple Burgundine variety is also suitable and offers a variety of colors.
White, green or violet – which color should it be?
White asparagus is still the most commonly grown variety in Germany. But green asparagus is also becoming increasingly 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
White asparagus varieties:
- Ramires
- Gijnlim
- Baklim
- Cumulus
- Ravel
- Huchels Alpha
Green asparagus varieties
- Xenolim
- Huchel's Snow White
Purple asparagus variety
Burgundy
Advantages of the individual asparagus varieties
Even among the white asparagus and green asparagus varieties, there are those that ripen earlier and others whose harvest time begins later.
Some varieties are characterized by particularly thick and straight stem 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. If you want to grow asparagus for he alth reasons, choose green varieties.
Early harvest, thick stalks or a lot of yield?
The 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 variety Xenolim, which you can also plant early.
If you value thick asparagus tips, plant the later-maturing variety Baklim or the new variety Cumulus.
The purple Burgundine variety is still relatively unknown. Like green asparagus, it grows above ground and forms purple stalks. The sticks are best served raw as the color changes when heated.
Tips & Tricks
Asparagus can be eaten raw or cooked. Grow 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 rarely available in stores.
