Overview

• The 2025 season closes on Johannistag, June 24, after harvests kicked off in late March across regions from Baden-Württemberg to Schleswig-Holstein.
• Growers report a calm campaign with high-quality yields despite slightly reduced volumes caused by cooler spring nights.
• Average wholesale prices rose to 10.45 euros per kilogram last week, about 1.50 euros above 2024 levels, supporting farm revenues.
• Cultivation areas continue to shrink under rising labor costs and import competition, prompting many producers to favor direct sales.
• Following the final harvest, beds will rest through summer to rebuild nutrients and set the stage for the 2026 crop.