By Regulation (EC) No. 547/2000, of March 14, registered in the Mercantile Register of Huétor-Tájar with the insignia of GEOGRAPHIC INDICATION PROTECTED (I.G.P)
CHARACTERISTICS
At organoleptic level differs from green asparagus, in which more of the thin and have a higher straight, the color of the stem has more dark tones (green, purple and bronzes) has an intense sweet bitter taste, a deep aroma and A firm and fleshy texture. You can not find a green with a wheat, just as you can not find between a wave and a clam.
CULTIVATION AREA
Asparagus of Huétor Tájar is cultivated in the fertile and millennial vega of Granada, a pioneer area of ??asparagus cultivation that includes the municipalities of Huétor Tájar, Illora, Loja, Moraleda de Zafayona, Salar and Villanueva Mesia, with most of the production In Huétor Tájar.
Huétor's asparagus Through cultivation techniques, the appropriate laboratory, pest and disease control and the well-being and knowledge of its farmers provide the environment in this area.