# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/255 of 13 February 2015 approving minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Marchfeldspargel (PGI)), Division 5.3: Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The climatic conditions, combined with the specific soil types, are ideal for asparagus cultivation. The high average temperatures together with sufficient moisture mean that conditions are very well-suited to cultivation. The wild form of asparagus is thus native to the Marchfeld region. The long experience of the Marchfeld asparagus farmers helps to ensure that only varieties best-suited to the production conditions are cultivated. Given that the asparagus varieties used are well-suited to the specific soil conditions in the Marchfeld region, Marchfeld asparagus contains very few bitter substances. Moreover, Marchfeld asparagus shoots are harvested shorter than comparable products, so they are less woody.
Marchfeld asparagus also enjoys a good reputation; the ‘Marchfeld asparagus season’ is opened by leading political, business and cultural figures, and as part of this event, the ‘Marchfeld asparagus queen’ is crowned.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2015/255/annex/II/division/CONSOLIDATED/division/5/division/5.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-255/annex-II/division-CONSOLIDATED/division-5/division-5.3
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