Good pumpkin harvest expected in Austria

More than 100 farmers took the opportunity to gather information. Breeders and representatives of the LK Lower Austria and the LK Steiermark informed about the characteristics of the different varieties. Furthermore, the market situation under the current circumstances was discussed. A good pumpkin harvest is expected throughout Austria this year. The oil pumpkin survived the drought and heat in July and August better than other crops. The harvest volume is therefore estimated to be stable despite the smaller area under cultivation than in the previous year. Since fewer pumpkins were grown in Eastern Europe and poor yields are also ...