Asparagus New Year: what is it? Easily explained

If you've never heard of asparagus New Year's, we will tell you in this article what it is and who is celebrating this day.

Traditional New Year's Asparagus

On June 24th is traditionally St. John's Day. This is often celebrated with bonfire. This day is also Asparagus New Year.

• Biblically, June 24 marks the birth of John the Baptist. He is thus the namesake for this day. The locust fires lit in the night of June 23-24 are said to keep people from believing in diseases, protect cattle and drive away demons. This day is also linked to the annual summer solstice - the longest day of the year - on June 21.
• For agriculture, June 24th is a so-called Lost Day. According to popular belief, its special importance lies in the weather forecast for the coming weeks or the influence on the seasons. This is linked to sowing and harvesting.
• And on this very day, the official end of the asparagus harvest. The "big sting" is over and the asparagus plants have time from this day to prepare for the next season. Some farmers believe that a later harvest has a lasting negative impact on the plants and thus reduces the harvest in the coming year. That's why Asparagus New Year is celebrated on June 24th.