Germany: Cherry harvest 2024 started in Baden-Württemberg

Published 2024년 6월 24일

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The State Statistical Office of Baden-Württemberg reports a positive initial estimate for the cherry harvest for the year, with both sweet and sour cherry yields expected to surpass both the previous year and the six-year average. Despite challenges like frost and heavy rainfall, the sweet cherry yield is projected to increase by 56% from last year, and sour cherry yield is expected to double the six-year average. However, the final assessment is pending as the crop faces issues like burst cherries, rot, and fungal pressure due to changing weather conditions.

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06/24/2024 | 3:19 p.m. | ID: 39578 | Department: Agriculture | Animal Stuttgart (agrar-PR) - Initial estimates so far positiveAccording to the first estimates by the harvest reporters of the State Statistical Office, both the sweet and sour cherry harvest in Baden-Württemberg this year is expected to be higher than in the previous year and the 6-year average. Although there was frost during the flowering period and heavy rainfall later on, the initial estimates are largely positive. However, it remains to be seen whether this assessment will remain so. There are already many problems with the early varieties due to burst cherries, and there is currently a very high level of rot and fungal pressure due to the changeable weather.On average, an area yield of just under 8.3 tons (t) per hectare (ha) is currently expected for sweet cherries. That is around 56% more than last year and around a fifth more than the 6-year average. With a cultivation area of 2600 ha of sweet cherries, the ...

Source: Agrar