Decent pumpkin harvest despite wet summer in Latvia

LSM English26 October 2026, 05:48 UTCLatvia

Excessive dampness has also caused difficulties for Latvian pumpkin growers this year – harvesting has been challenging in the waterlogged fields, but growers consider the harvest to be a good one, Latvian Radio reported on October 26.

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