date:Nov 29, 2022
many leeks. However, due to the recent rain, the supply presently coming off the fields is much improved, says Pol.
Pol explains that growers opting for the Krypton variety is one reason for the thrip issue. This variety generally has higher yields per hectare. But, Krypton is far more susceptible to thrips than other varieties. Their prices reflects that. Then, even though the 'better' varieties yield perhaps ten tons less, in the end, the growers get as much or even more per hectare as they'r