Higher yields of thermophilic vegetables and onions, less cabbage and carrots in Poland

The total production of field vegetables (early and late varieties) in 2022 was estimated at 3.9 million tonnes, i.e. about 3% higher than the production in the previous year. An increase in crops was recorded in the case of thermophilic species (cucumbers and tomatoes) and onions, according to the Central Statistical Office. In 2022, the cucumber harvest was estimated at approx. 140,000. t, i.e. 10% higher than in the previous year. Tomato production was about 3% higher and amounted to 166 thousand. t, and the onion harvest increased by 4% to 643 thousand. tone. Due to soil drought, the harvest of root and brassica vegetables decreased during the growing season. Carrot production in 2022 was estimated at 590 thousand. t, i.e. about 8% less compared to the previous year. The harvest of cabbage decreased by over 5% and amounted to 650 thousand. t, production of beetroot decreased by 3% to 233 thousand. t, while the cauliflower harvest was 2% lower and amounted to 135 thousand. t. ...