When is asparagus in season uk

Waitrose claimed it was the first UK supermarket to have British asparagus on its shelves this year. The limited-edition early season British asparagus will be held together with a simple card wrap rather than plastic trays. The retailer said it signified a return to more traditional packaging. Alongside a reduction in plastic packaging across all lines of asparagus, the move will save eight tonnes of plastic this year.

It is part of the push by Waitrose to reduce unnecessary plastic packaging, with a target for all its own-brand packaging to be widely recycled, reusable or home compostable by Grown specially for Waitrose in the south of England, Gijnlim is a very early variety of asparagus. And with the increased light levels and warmer temperatures naturally found in the south coast, the growing season starts earlier thanks to advanced farming techniques.

The asparagus are grown in French tunnels, with fleece tunnels over each bed to keep in the warmth. But British asparagus is regarded by chefs and food lovers to be the best in the world, as our unique climate and growing conditions make for full-flavoured and tender spears.

Turns out being temperamental does have its upsides. All our asparagus recipes. For more information on this wonderful British crop, visit www. Enter the email address associated with your account, and we'll send you a link to reset your password.

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