Lemon shortage expected in February

“Due to the extremely hot and dry summer the supply of the right sizes is very low,” explains the expert. “The blossoms on the outer parts of the trees have been affected and partially burned. The expected yield of the varieties Primofiori and Verna will be lower.”

Uli Pacheco expects the supplies in the relevant sizes for Germany to be limited at the start of the season. However the supply will increase and return to normal mid-season. “At the moment the supplies are manageable while the season has just started,” states the fruitexpert. “With regard to the fruit size the situation isn’t how we want it. That this years’ harvest is smaller will be clear in the coming year. In February the low supply will be noticed. However as always the assessment of the situation can change, the weather is unpredictable. For instance if the rainfall increases then the situation will be completely different.” 

The Llombart trade company has been active in the fruit and vegetable sector for about 50 years. Their products are sold under the brand names "Sonnenkinder“, "Klein aber Fein“ and "Bici“ which translate as, “Children of the sun”, “Small but nice” and “Bikes”.