Asparagus Gets in on the Act

British asparagus spears are appearing on supermarket shelves 8 weeks before they normally arrive (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/25/mild-winter-brings-british-asparagus-to-shops-eight-weeks-early). The early asparagus appears to be a consequence of an exceptionally mild winter. It is, of course, premature to claim that this premature vegetable is a result of climate change. Eight weeks early is, however, represents a really big speeding up of the spears. If nothing else, this British asparagus might reduce the amount of the upmarket vegetable that is flown into the UK, from remote locations in North Africa and South America. A modest reduction in 'greenhouse gas' emissions could result?