https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/harvesting/Recent content in harvesting on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 03 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/countryfiles-adam-henson-faces-farming-pressure-during-asparagus-harvest-in-vale-of-evesham/Sun, 03 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/countryfiles-adam-henson-faces-farming-pressure-during-asparagus-harvest-in-vale-of-evesham/On a recent episode of Countryfile, presenter Adam Henson traveled to the Vale of Evesham to explore the intricacies of asparagus farming, a region celebrated for this distinctive crop. Accompanied by farm manager John Sampson, Adam delved into the careful methods required to harvest and plant asparagus successfully. John introduced Adam to the reality of asparagus cultivation: “You only plant it once, and it’s there then for ten years plus, so the pressure to get that right at the start, to choose the right variety, to choose the right site and to get everything right in maybe a tricky spring, there’s a lot of pressure there.https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/countryfiles-adam-henson-faces-pressure-and-challenges-harvesting-and-planting-asparagus-in-vale-of-evesham/Sun, 03 May 2026 05:05:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/countryfiles-adam-henson-faces-pressure-and-challenges-harvesting-and-planting-asparagus-in-vale-of-evesham/In a recent episode of Countryfile, presenter Adam Henson visited the Vale of Evesham, a region celebrated for its exceptional asparagus production, to learn about the intricacies of this unique crop. Guided by farm manager John Sampson, Adam explored the meticulous methods involved in harvesting asparagus. John emphasized the long-term commitment required, explaining, “You only plant it once, and it’s there then for ten years plus, so the pressure to get that right at the start, to choose the right variety, to choose the right site and to get everything right in maybe a tricky spring, there’s a lot of pressure there.