Tesco New Forest Fruit purple asparagus

Tesco secures 60 per cent more UK asparagus

2026-03-05T11:06:00+00:00By

Warmer temperatures and new production techniques have enabled one grower to bring forward start of season by six weeks

  • Tesco secures 60 per cent more UK asparagus

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