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Updated: Thu 10 Sep 2026 15:05 CET
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How well do you know some of Germany's favourite fruit and vegetables? Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Jens Büttner
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From white asparagus festivals to wild garlic leaves gathered in forests, Germany has a surprising collection of fruits and vegetables that many newcomers have never encountered before. Here are nine worth getting to know.
Tom Pugh - tom.pugh@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 10 Sep 2026 15:05 CET
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How well do you know some of Germany's favourite fruit and vegetables? Photo: picture alliance/dpa | Jens Büttner
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