Market Farming

[Alex McGregor <waldenfarm AT sprintmail.com>]

Andy,

I have been looking at expanding our asparagus production. I contacted ATTRA 
and received
a very thorough packet of information on culture, marketing and market 
assessment.

The only thing I can't find anything on is FLAVOR. This is one of the most 
important
things since we market direct. Our niche is freshness, flavor and unique 
varieties. Our
Martha Washington is a good producer and has great flavor. I can't seem to 
get any flavor
information on the new, high producing cultivars. Since you indicate that you 
would
direct market your asparagus, I would encourage you to take flavor into 
account.

Alex

Andy wrote:

> I'm thinking of starting an asparagus bed this spring and am curious as to
> experiences marketing asparagus - which varieties seem to do best at
> Farmers Markets or on-farm sales.