Italian Pumpkin Is of Excellent Quality in October Despite the Early Harvest

In July, the predictions for the new pumpkin campaign in Italy were not as promising due to the summer heat and prolonged drought that had producers worried during the past 2 months. The pumpkins concluded the cultivation cycle weeks earlier than ever before. Despite initial concerns, the harvest in October was lower by only 8% YoY. Regardless of the small size due to adverse weather conditions, quality is excellent, and the price for W41 remains competitive at USD 0.80 to 1.00/kg. Alongside international varieties such as Americana, Butternut, and Asterix, several farms are committed to conserving traditional varieties such as Violina, Trombetta, and Delica.