Vegetable and fruit harvest, find out all the information for July-August.

Northern vegetables

At present, we have harvested between 30 and 35% of our peas. Unfortunately, progress has fallen short of our expectations, and we remain vigilant as to the rest of the harvest.

All the cauliflowers have been planted, and the good weather has enabled us to make good progress. We’re well on track with the first crop, 50% of which will be harvested by the end of the week. The second crop is scheduled for October.

Zucchini harvesting began last week and will continue until September 15. It’s still too early to judge the results, but we’ve had episodes of heavy rain and winds that have damaged some plants.

Green beans sowing is behind schedule. Normally carried out at the beginning of August, they will not start until mid-August. We hope this delay will not affect harvest quality too much.

We’re getting ready to start harvesting baby carrots, Parisian carrots and spring onions. Conditions look favorable, and we’re expecting good yields.

Fruits

Berry harvests in Eastern Europe are significantly down on the previous year. In Poland, the country hardest hit by numerous frosts during the season, this has led to significant price rises. Raspberries, in particular, suffered an estimated loss of around 50% on the previous year in all Eastern European countries. Serbia is down by 50% and Poland by 40%.

For rhubarb, the situation is critical and no improvement is expected. The second-cut harvest looks just as bad as the first, with many plots affected by mildew. Stem yields are low and very thin. The second cut will start next week, and a third cut is planned for September. In Poland, the situation is particularly bad, with a 90% drop.

As for strawberries, in Poland, Senga volumes are down 60%, leading to higher prices.

Morello cherry prices have risen sharply. In Poland, the Lutovska variety had a poor harvest, while in Serbia, the Oblascinka variety suffered a 50% loss.

For figs, the harvest is good in Turkey and a good crop is expected in Morocco, with prices set to remain stable this year. Harvesting and packing have begun, and the first prices should be available early next week. Purple figs will be the first available, followed by green figs in a few weeks’ time.

In Serbia, the apricot harvest has not yet begun, and is scheduled for September. In Morocco, the harvest is in line with expectations.

Europe is expecting the smallest apples since 2017. In Poland, we are forecasting a 30% drop on last year. Germany and France are also anticipating a reduced harvest, while only Italy is expecting a normal crop.

All pear varieties, with the exception of Williams, are experiencing a loss of volume this year. Official forecasts for the apple and pear harvests will be presented next week.

Information on the plum harvest will be available in September.

Champignons

The 2024 cep campaign in China is early and well underway, but all volumes are destined for the fresh market due to high prices. With favorable weather conditions, a good harvest is expected. In Eastern Europe, stocks of ceps are low. It is still too early to make any predictions for the coming season, although the weather is very dry and warm. A satisfactory harvest is expected. Winter has been rainy, ensuring good soil humidification for the mycelium. The greatest fear is the appearance of strong winds, drying out the soil and bringing mushroom growth to a screeching halt.

The chanterelle crop got off to an early start in Romania this year. Quantities are good at the moment, but the rise in temperature at the end of June stopped growth for a few weeks. For the time being, growth has not resumed.