Germany in Spring: Savoring 'Spargelzeit' - The Asparagus Season

Spring is about to arrive, and when traveling to Germany during spring, it’s essential to know the word “Spargelzeit,” which means the asparagus season.

The asparagus season typically runs from mid-April to mid-June and is one of the most important culinary seasons in Germany. The Germans’ fondness for asparagus is evident, to the extent that there’s even a saying, “Without asparagus, there is no spring.”

Germans place a strong emphasis on seasonal eating and are less inclined to consume foods that are out of season. Asparagus holds a special place as one of the most important foods of spring in Germany, to the point of being extravagant, with even asparagus beverages being part of the culinary scene.

It is said that in ancient Europe, asparagus was a luxurious and high-end dish. In ancient Europe, asparagus was a highly expensive ingredient, enjoyed only by the nobility. With the development of cultivation techniques, the price of asparagus gradually decreased, and it has now become a common ingredient on German dining tables.

When in Germany during this time, it is a must to savor the local asparagus. There are various ways to prepare asparagus, such as steaming, frying, and stewing. The most common asparagus dishes in Germany include asparagus soup, asparagus salad, and asparagus platter. If you have the opportunity to travel to Germany, be sure to taste the local asparagus dishes and experience the flavor of German spring.

春天馬上要到了，春天到德國旅行一定要認識這個字-Spargelzeit，那就是蘆筍時節。

蘆筍時節一般從四月中旬到六月中旬，是德國一年中最重要的美食季節之一。德國人對蘆筍的喜愛程度可見一斑，甚至有「沒有蘆筍，就沒有春天」的說法。

德國人飲食非常强調時節，不太會吃非季節的食物，蘆筍就是春天最重要的食物之一，非常誇張，甚至有蘆筍飲料。

據説古代歐洲蘆筍是貴的的高級料理。蘆筍在古代歐洲曾是一種非常昂貴的食材，只有貴族才能享用。隨著種植技術的發展，蘆筍的價格逐漸降低，如今已經成為德國人餐桌上的常見食材。

這個時間到了德國一定要品嘗。蘆筍的吃法多種多樣，可以清蒸、油炸、燉煮等。德國人最常吃的蘆筍料理是蘆筍湯、蘆筍沙拉和蘆筍拼盤。如果有機會到德國旅行，一定要品嘗一下當地的蘆筍料理，體驗德國春天的味道。