Everywhere in Hungary, horseradish is grown and Hungarians still pays for it

Published 2021년 10월 4일

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Horseradish is cultivated in Hungary, with the majority of the crop grown in Hajdú-Bihar county and to a smaller extent in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and Szolnok counties. The annual yield is 15-18 thousand tons, which is used both domestically and exported to Western Europe. The plant is easy to grow but difficult to eradicate. Horseradish is rich in vitamins and nutrients, and is used for its antibacterial properties and to improve kidney function. It is also used in food and as a remedy for various health issues. The plant has a long history of use in medicine and as a seasoning, with the majority of production located in Hajdú-Bihar county.
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According to domestic data, horseradish is grown in industrial quantities only on 1200-1500 hectares in Hajdú-Bihar county, and on 300-400 hectares in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and Szolnok counties. 15-18 thousand tons are collected from these areas every year, which satisfies both domestic and export needs. 20-25 percent of the domestic quantity is sold domestically, and 12-15 thousand tons are shipped to Western European countries as raw materials. The annual manual labor requirement for horseradish production is 120-150 working days per hectare. Earlier, the Agricultural Sector learned from István Hunyadi that the consumption of horseradish in Hungary can be mostly associated with the celebration of Easter, and it is only then that Hungarians eat almost, although due to its physiological effects, its more regular use is recommended. After all, it is full of vitamins and useful nutrients. Today, horseradish is bought in the most processed form because making it at home is less ...
Source: Agrarszektor

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