Traditional Asparagus New Year's Eve
24. June is traditionally Midsummer's day. This is often celebrated with a Midsummer fire. On this day, also asparagus but it is new year's eve.
- 24. June marked from a biblical perspective, the birth of John the Baptist. He is thus the namesake for this day. On the night of may 23. 24. June lit Midsummer fire to the popular belief diseases keep away, protect the livestock and cast out demons. Similarly, this day is turning in conjunction with the annual summer sun - the longest day of the year for 21. June.
- For the agriculture of the 24. June, a so-called Lostag. Its special meaning is the people of faith in the weather forecast for the coming weeks and the impact on the seasons of the year. Because planting and harvesting are bound.
- And to this day, the official end of the asparagus harvest. The "big Sting" is over, and the asparagus plants have from this day to the time to prepare for the next season. Some farmers believe that a later harvest influences the plant a lasting negative impact, and the harvest in the coming year. That is why on 24. June asparagus new year's eve is celebrated.
Asparagus New Year's Eve (Image: Pixabay)
In the next article, we will explain the difference between white and green asparagus.
