5th International Asparagus Cultivar Trial (IACT V) 
Trial Duration
The trial cycle is synchronized with the International Asparagus Symposium (IAS) and spans five calendar years, from Year 0 to Year 4, matching the four-year interval between symposia. For the present cycle:
| Year | Calendar year | Main activity |
|---|---|---|
| Year 0 | 2026 | Launch of IACT V: registration, matching of seed supply and demand, seed shipment |
| Year 1 | 2027 | Sowing and transplanting (establishment year) |
| Year 2 | 2028 | First harvest year |
| Year 3 | 2029 | Full production |
| Year 4 | 2030 | Data compilation and final reporting; results presented at the 17th IAS |
The actual first harvest year may differ between sites according to local climatic conditions and must be recorded accurately (see Section 5).