Mild autumn in the UK messes up crops

Published 2022년 11월 7일

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Unusually warm temperatures in the South West of England have led to an abundance of cabbages, including Savoy, red cabbage, green cabbage, and collard greens, in Britain. This is a relief for growers who suffered crop losses over the summer. However, there are concerns that consumers may not be able to keep up with the large supply of cabbages, as well as cauliflower, kale, and leeks, which are also expected to be larger than usual in the next four to five weeks.

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All cabbages, including Savoy, red cabbage, green cabbage and collard greens, are abundant in the South West of England, where temperatures have been unusually warm. This comes as a welcome relief after growers suffered massive crop losses over the summer, both for existing crops and for the next season's seedlings. However, there are now fears that consumers will not be able to keep up with the huge range of cabbages grown in Britain. Cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and leeks will likely all be much larger than usual and in abundance over the next four to five weeks. David Camp, a regenerative organic grower at Daynes Farm in south Devon, says he's seeing "an abundance of top quality large brassicas" as a result of the mild autumn. "Growing conditions are ...

Source: AGF