Germany: The walnut harvest in North Rhine-Westphalia is in full swing

Oct 5, 2023 | 16:39:00 | ID: 37599 | Department: Agriculture | plant Münster (agrar-PR) - This year's walnut harvest in North Rhine-Westphalia is in full swing. Both farmers and private individuals are happy about a good season, which is characterized by more favorable weather conditions than in recent years, says the NRW Chamber of Agriculture. In contrast to previous years, in which late frost in spring threatened plant development, the temperatures remained the same stable this year. In addition, much of the region benefited from abundant rainfall, which encouraged plant growth. However, in some areas, too much or heavy rainfall led to waterlogging, which was harmful to plants. In previous years, severe drought meant that young plants in particular required additional irrigation. All in all, however, this year's yields are evidence of the good weather conditions, which are important for successful walnut cultivation. In North Rhine-Westphalia, professional walnut cultivation is ...