Poland stands with strawberries
Statistics show that Poland belongs to the leading global strawberry producers (7-8 place with an annual production of approx. 180,000 tons). We export a significant part of them, but A lot goes to the domestic market. Every year in May and June, hundreds of thousands of customers buy them at stands for kilograms or lubbles to admire the fresh taste of these delicious fruits. And as every year, everyone expects that prices They will not be too high. This season, this expectation may not work.
Prices up through frost and more
Spring frosts led to large crops. The collections were worse, and the result is higher prices. However, this is also influenced by Still growing fertilizer costsplant protection products or labor. Additionally Transport costs are also increasing. All this is reflected in price of strawberries.
What prices of strawberries need to be expected?
Prices will not be rather lower than PLN 15 per kilo. The Rumba and Asia varieties available from mid-May cost about PLN 30-35 for Łubianka (about 2 kg of fruit). Much depends on the variety, but also the cultivation system (tunnel or ground), availability or region. If the weather is more favorable in the following weeks, the supply will increase and prices may fall, although there will be no significant fluctuations from the aforementioned PLN 15/kg.
Polish or non -Polish? What to look for?
Many people prefer domestic strawberries. Shorter transport and time from meeting to consumption make them not only tastier but also healthier. Imported often must be subjected to processes extending their durability. As a rule, they are also more expensive. The fruit collected in the country can be distinguished from not only imported After a more intense smell and color, but also fresh, light green and peduncles protruding from the fruit. This is the simplest method of verification and purchase of strawberries from local producers.
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Sources: Superbiz.se.pl, Sadogrody1, Sadyogrody2