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Strawberry season starts late: big fruits are waiting for connoisseurs!
The strawberry harvest is starting late this year in Upper Austria, but we are expecting aromatic fruits. Weather favors harvest.
Strawberry season starts late: big fruits are waiting for connoisseurs!
The strawberry harvest in Upper Austria starts later this year than usual. Loud oe24.at The harvest begins around two weeks later and the first fields only open sporadically. Despite the late start, the Upper Austria Chamber of Agriculture expects a very good strawberry year, as the cool temperatures and rain in May contribute to the development of large, aromatic fruits.
Upper Austria plays a significant role in Austrian strawberry production, contributing around 30 percent of the national harvest. This year the strawberries are particularly large with firm flesh and optimal weather conditions contributed to this until May. The strawberry harvest in the polytunnel began in April with small quantities, while outdoor cultivation also started in early locations.
Start of the season in different regions
The full start of the season is expected in one to two weeks. In Upper Austria, around 70 farming families cultivate strawberries on an area of 320 hectares. The individual season starts vary depending on the region. While the harvest has already begun in lower-lying areas, the latest start to the season in higher altitudes, such as the Upper Mühlviertel and the foothills of the Alps, may not take place until the first week of June orf.at reported.
The weather conditions were crucial in May. After a dry April with high temperatures, cooler temperatures and precipitation occurred. Strawberries require moderate temperatures and sufficient water from flowering to fruit ripening to achieve optimal quality lko.at.
It is recommended to pay attention to the regional advice from the media and strawberry companies so as not to miss any news about the harvest. The anticipation for the strawberry season is growing, and the first fruits promise an enjoyable strawberry year in Upper Austria.