Georgia has experienced a significant increase in the import of cucumbers and tomatoes during the 2022-2023 off-season, with over 11,000 tons of cucumbers and 17,000 tons of tomatoes imported primarily from Turkey. This surge is attributed to both increased demand and issues with local high tunnel production. High tunnel farming has become more expensive due to increased costs for care and raw materials, driving some farmers out of business and resulting in higher thermal water costs for those who remain. Additionally, wind damage and shifts in farming preferences towards more profitable crops, such as blueberries, are impacting the production of tomatoes and cucumbers in the off-season.