date:Nov 02, 2018
This season, 10% fewer leeks were planted. Partly because of this, there is 30% less production this year, says Stefaan Dobbels of the Belgian wholesaler, Gerdo. Prices were at around EUR0,90 earlier this week. Last year, at the same time, the price was about EUR0,23.
The dry weather throughout Europe has caused these high prices. The past summer's dry conditions has had a lot of influence on production. It has also affected sizes. Many of this year's leeks are far thinner than those of previou