Cobrey Farms

Naturally Grown

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Through the application of intelligent growing techniques the Chinn family produces the best tasting and healthiest naturally grown asparagus whilst minimising the impact to the environment.

 The asparagus plant is native to the UK and loves to grow in the sandy sheltered fields found in our old River Wye meander valley near Ross-on-Wye. We plant the southern facing slopes for some of the earliest, and the north facing slopes for some of the latest English asparagus available. Spears are harvested every morning and immediately cooled, packed and delivered to maintain sweetness and flavour.

 

We use a combination of traditional methods and good fundamental technology to minimise the impact on the environment in this area of outstanding natural beauty. We aim to produce residue free asparagus, only using herbicides and pesticides when absolutely necessary. To back this up we package our naturally grown asparagus in 100% starch based non-GM compostable MaterBi bags. (http://www.materbi.com).

Where to buy

From the farm office (www.cobrey.co.uk)

Local shops and restaurants (http://www.millrace.info/)

Wholesale markets from Newcastle to Southampton serving hundreds of shops and restaurants around the country (www.tapin.co.uk/wholesal.htm)

Any M&S food store. (www.marksandspencer.com)

How to cook

For cooking ideas and recipes please follow the link (www.british-asparagus.co.uk/recipe_index0.php)

Why eat British asparagus

Super-food health benefits - folic acid and vitamin C (www.british-asparagus.co.uk/superfood.php)

Natures Aphrodisiac - ‘Come on Guys’ (www.british-asparagus.co.uk/comeonguys.php)

 

Visit the beautiful Wye Valley

(www.visitwyevalley.com)

Recommendations and other Links

The Chinn family supplies the first UK Asparagus: (http://www.independent.co.uk/living/food_and_drink/news/article828.ece)

The winner of the ‘best vegan restaurant in Bristol uses ‘Wye Valley’ asparagus supplied through Bristol Fruit Sales: (http://www.veganbristol.makessense.co.uk/news/880.html, http://www.bristolfruit.co.uk/)

The Chinn family introduces the new super-food: (www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=450796&in_page_id=1766&ito=1490)

Campaign for the protection of Rural England supports UK asparagus: (http://www.cpre.org.uk/news/view/384)

Other Chinn family asparagus brands

The Premium UK Asparagus

www.wyevalleyasparagus.co.uk

The Premium Organic UK Asparagus

www.wyevalleyorganic.co.uk

 

 

Site Updated 10th October 2008

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