Asparagus
the White Gold from Limburg
Limburg and the love of asparagus
Asparagus is a real regional product for which Limburg has been known for many years. This special vegetable was eaten thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, asparagus have been grown in abundance since the 1950s, especially in Limburg. They are known by names like ‘the White Gold’, ‘the Queen of Vegetables’ and ‘the Pearl of the Land’. Not only do they taste delicious, they are also low in calories and rich in healthy nutrients. A true pride of Limburg, therefore, that fits perfectly within a healthy lifestyle.
Points d'amour
Asparagus are packed with vitamins and minerals. But did you know that they are also known as an aphrodisiac? In France, the white stalks even used to be nicknamed Points d'amour because of their uplifting properties. So a vegetable with a touch of romance.
Asparagus weekend or midweek
The asparagus season is the time to discover Limburg. Book a special asparagus package and experience a few days full of taste and relaxation. Everywhere you look you see the characteristic asparagus beds, interspersed with flowering fruit trees and charming villages. Stay overnight in an attractive vacation home, B&B or hotel, and enjoy a sumptuous dinner with fresh Limburg asparagus. Whether you choose a relaxing midweek or a culinary weekend getaway - the asparagus takes center stage.
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Asparagus the Limburg way
In Limburg, the asparagus season is celebrated with relish. From the beginning of April until 24 June (St John's name day), these special stalks are on the menu. In restaurants throughout the region, you will find surprising and classic dishes starring asparagus. Each dish is given its own Limburg twist, from refined to homely. At home, too, you can get started with this seasonal vegetable. With these asparagus recipes, you can prepare something tasty in no time.
Fresh asparagus from the farmer
During the asparagus season - from April to the end of June - you can buy fresh asparagus in many places in Limburg. Along the routes, you regularly see them at roadside stalls, but they are also widely available in farm shops. A handy tip: do you hear a squeaking sound when you rub two stalks together? Then they are fresh!
Cycle along the White Gold
In Limburg, you will find plenty of beautiful cycle routes past asparagus fields, especially in the Peel area where the supply is greatest. The long rows of raised beds betray where the asparagus is cut early in the morning. Along the way, you will come across cosy stalls where you can buy fresh asparagus, straight from the land.
