There is a great demand for Hungarian horseradish abroad, there is plenty of it

Hungary is the largest horseradish producer in the European Union. A significant part of Hungarian horseradish is exported, where, due to its unique flavor, it is typically used by processing plants to improve the taste and texture of their own horseradish preparations. However, the size of the horseradish area in Hungary allows it to be available fresh and processed at home all year round. The National Chamber of Agriculture wrote that horseradish was produced on nearly 1,267 hectares in Hungary in 2021, and the harvesting works will last from October until the beginning of the next planting season, ie in March. According to the latest data, more than 12,000 tonnes of horseradish were produced in Hungary last season, accounting for almost half of the European Union's total annual production. Horseradish is a plant with significant water requirements. Due to last year's drought, the harvested commodity rhizomes were on average smaller in size than expected, but they still ...