The pear harvest in Hungary lasted until the end of October

The domestic pear season lasted until the end of October. In Hungary, pears are grown on nearly 2,000 hectares, from which the farmers expect a better harvest this year than last year's drought, but not reaching the average level. The article is from Trade magazine 2023/11. can be read in its issue. One of our most varied colored fruits is the pear. Its delicate, sweet taste is unique, and it can be easily obtained and stored in autumn and winter. Today, we know more than 4,000 varieties in the world, and many autumn, winter and summer varieties are also grown in our country. At home, pears are grown on 1,865 hectares, most of the plantations are located in the county of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. Unfortunately, the cultivated area has been continuously decreasing in recent years. The average annual yield can be estimated at 20-25 thousand tons, which largely satisfies the domestic consumption demand. Farmers can count on higher yields this year than the previous year, but the amount ...