There are plenty, yet apricots are getting more expensive in Hungary
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No significant frost damage. As in 2021, 26 thousand tonnes of apricots are expected to be harvested domestically this year. This is not a record harvest, but it is a reasonable quantity. Even though there is enough fruit, prices are rising.
Good harvest
Hungary is the northernmost apricot producer in the European Union. A total of 5,300 hectares of this popular fruit are under cultivation in Hungary. However, it is not only the size of the area under cultivation that influences the yield, but also the spring weather, especially frost.
In 2022 there was no significant frost damage, so 26,000 tonnes of apricots are expected. According to Balázs Győrffy, President of the National Chamber of Agriculture (NAK), this is not a record quantity, but it is not bad either.
Hungarian varieties
There are several varieties of Hungarian origin. The best known are Gönci, Mandulakajszi and Ceglédi Giant. In Hungary, apricot breeding has a history of more than 70 years, napi.hu reports.