Blueberry harvest is now starting in northern Germany - freshness directly from the field!
Blueberry harvest is now starting in northern Germany - freshness directly from the field!
Norddeutschland, Deutschland - The waiting has an end: from now on blueberry fans in northern Germany can look forward to fresh, domestic fruits! The harvest time for the coveted berries has started today after they were already available in the southern realms of Germany. On the outdoor and self-picking fields in Lower Saxony, the harvest is in full swing, as Gabot reports.
Felix Koschnick, the head of the test station for berry fruit in Langförden, emphasizes that the northern German lowlands with its heath and bog locations offer optimal growing conditions. However, the weather plays a crucial role in this: the main quantities of the harvest are expected between mid -July and early August, depending on the weather.
high quality and good earnings expected
Interestingly, the Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture (LWK) draws a positive record of the crop prospects this year. One expects the good quality of the fruits and sufficient amounts of blueberries that are offered for sale in the food retail trade, for direct marketers and on self -woodchildren. The domestic blueberries are not only fresh, they also do better in the ecological balance: shorter transport routes lead to a better CO2 balance and lower water consumption compared to imported fruits.The blueberry season in Germany extends until September, since different ripening times of the varieties mean slowly ending the harvest. The main variety of 'Duke' will be harvested in the coming week. Last year, 156 companies in Lower Saxony on 2249 hectares of almost 10,000 tons of cultural heighters, such as again LWK Niedersachsen reported. Lower Saxony thus remains the main extension area of Germany, with 65% of the total acreage.
blueberries for every taste
blueberries are not only delicious, but also healthy. They are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which may even be able to contribute to reducing the risk of cancer. In Germany, the cultural heights (Vaccinium Corymbosum), which have been cultivated in this country for about 100 years, are particularly popular with consumers. In contrast, there are the aromatic forest hedberries (Vaccinium myrtillus), which are thrived in light moor forests and harvested by hand with berry trims. The latter are less sweet, but they score with a more intense taste, such as the Iva magazin nicely summarized.
summarizing can be said that the blueberry demand is strong in Germany. In 2017, an increase in consumption by 43% was determined compared to the previous year, and the small blue berries are very popular in 2025. The combination of good quality, local availability and diverse uses makes the blueberry a real summer fruit for all generations.
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