Unusually warm weather in October and heavy rains in November made carrot harvesting difficult in Germany, leading to a high amount of carrots left in the fields when temperatures dropped below freezing in December. Carrots can handle some days of sub-zero temperatures, but a longer period is detrimental, causing numerous fields to be covered in snow. This winter weather also affected carrot suppliers in the Netherlands and Denmark, leading to potential price increases for vegetables in the coming months.