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New Zealand grows the finest asparagus in the world.
The season is short, at its best between Sept and Dec. Because of the cooler climate in the South Island, the asparagus spear takes longer to grow and therefore the flavour is enhanced.
Buying Asparagus:
Don't buy asparagus with dry butts, look for asparagus displayed standing up....
Eating Asparagus: Hints and Recipes
How to prepare, eat and recipes which we know work in Canterbury...
Canterbury Asparagus Growers to buy from
These growers are members of the South Island Asparagus Growers Association (SIAGA), QA/QC approved, meet stringent export standards and are willing to sell direct to New Zealander's some of their best export qualtiy...just so you know how good we South Island Asparagus growers really are...
About our NZ Asparagus Association
Begun in 1980 with have been growing asparagus for over 26 years. With 70% of the Canterbury growers as members...
We recommend these Asparagus related Links
Here are some links to technical info, educational info, asparagus festivals....
Getting in Contact
The normal contact details, membership joining info, phone and mailing address...
Last updated 10th Oct 2006