Cucumbers

Moroccan cucumbers are among the cheapest in Europe. According to a report by Hort Info, citing data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the period from 2014 to 2023, Moroccan cucumber prices were around €0.24 per kilogram in 2014, increasing to €0.29 per kilogram by 2023. Meanwhile, Spanish cucumbers... read more

The new season is starting with the harvesting of the first peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and radishes in LGV's greenhouses and polytunnels. This year, the harvest is a bit delayed due to insufficient sunlight received by the vegetables, especially in recent months. Energy costs read more

The modern horticultural business Höfler Gemüse GbR. in the heart of the Knoblauchland region harvests mini cucumbers all year round, in the low-light phases until well into March from lighted cultivation. "Since 2021, we have had lighting systems for our mini cucumbers (1.7 ha). Although the" read more

Zespół EastFruit przedstawia kolejne aktualizacje rynkowe oparte na trendach obserwowanych na platformie handlowej EastFruit pod koniec lutego 2025 roku. read more

The controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector in the United States is expanding beyond leafy greens and herbs, with increasing interest in crops such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries – but there are challenges that need to be addressed, says Suzanne Pruitt, event director. read more

Ceny szklarniowych ogórków na ukraińskim rynku zaczęły stopniowo spadać, według analityków z projektu EastFruit.

The prices for greenhouse cucumbers on the Ukrainian market have started to gradually decrease, according to analysts from the EastFruit project. read more

The new screens consist of a blackout screen (lower wire bed) and an energy screen (upper wire bed). Already in the first weeks of cultivation, it became apparent that droplets were forming on the energy screen due to condensation and the dense structure of the screen. read more

Spanish cucumber deliveries surpassed Dutch ones. Belgian deliveries were also added, and in Munich, a few Greek deliveries were available as well. Overall availability was limited, with a notable decrease in the presence of Spanish loads due to them being allocated for retail promotions. read more

This report offers a trend analysis of the volume and prices of Seasonal Perishable commodities. The volume data pertains to the current week, while the prices reflect open market sales by first handlers of products that are generally of good quality and condition unless specified otherwise. This analysis may encompass read more

Thanks to the cooperation with the retail chain Edeka, selected sales points from Munich to Schleswig will be informed on digital displays. Anyone who puts fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchinis, and eggplants in their shopping cart in February will learn some of the read more

For over three years, the family business Ruff-Häring GbR has focused on year-round cultivation of garden radishes. The vegetables are sold to food retail customers and through their own stand at the wholesale market throughout the year. read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more