Enterprise with a passion for asparagus

Teboza is a family business that has been well versed in growing and marketing asparagus for generations. The foundations for the current business were laid by Lodewijk Teeuwen in the years after the World War II. He started growing asparagus on the Zandberg in Helden; the poor sandy soils in this location were perfect for this purpose. Incidentally, Teeuwen was not the only one: due to the suitability of the soil and the high demand for exclusive products in the 1950s, at the time many family businesses in the north of Limburg applied themselves to growing the white gold. In that period, most businesses had about 1 hectare of asparagus. The variety range was dominated by 'Roem van Brunswijk' and 'Mary Washington', and later by 'Limburgia'. Around 1970 new F1 mixed hybrid varieties appeared, thanks to breeder Piet Boonen. This increased yields by at least 30 percent.

In 1969, the asparagus business of the Teeuwen family passed to the next generation: son Math took over the business from his father. In addition to asparagus growing, asparagus plant raising was started in 1976. The production volume was steadily increased. In 1995, asparagus production abroad was first started. Five years later, in 2000, Teboza started with research and breeding: from this moment on, Teboza has had control of the complete asparagus chain.

Currently the third generation is at the helm of the business, in the shape of Will Teeuwen. The focus for the future is the introduction of new varieties and the development of new growing techniques and methods, which contribute to higher yields. This will also benefit Teboza's clients. Everything we do is driven by passion and love for asparagus; a principle that is and will always be what motivates and inspires us!

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