Marchfeldspargel

Settled just east of Vienna, between the Danube river and its left tributary Morava, Marchfeld is the largest valley in Lower Austria and offers ideal conditions for growing the prized Marchfeldasparagus. Cultivated since the 1800s and distinguished by a particularly delicate flavor, the Marchfeldspargel is not very bitter and has a reputation of an exceptional delicacy.

Apart from the fertile sandy soils, what gives the Marchfeld asparagus its incomparable flavor is an annual average of more than 2,200 hours of sunshine. Such mild climate is suitable for growing a number of different asparagus varieties, including Ruhm von Braunschweig, Aneto, Carlim, Desto, Venlim and Mary Washington.

Since Marchfeld asparagus are intended for fresh consumption, they need to be carefully harvested by hand, immediately refrigerated and distributed throughout the country within the next 24 hours.