In Cyprus, potatoes can be harvested almost year-round, due to its mild climate and topography.
Four crops are distinguished:
Source: Cyprus Potato Marketing Board
Four crops are distinguished:
- The WINTER crop
The winter crop is planted in August/September and harvested in November until February. This crop is destined for about 50% for local consumption market and 50% is exported.
- The SPRING crop
The spring crop is planted in November/February and harvested in March/June This is the ‘Main Potato Crop’ on Cyprus and is primarily destined for the export market.
- The INTERMEDIATE crop
The intermediate crop is planted in October and harvested in late February, beginning of March. This is a small crop mainly produced for export.
- The SUMMER crop
The summer crop is planted in April/June at altitude in the Troodos mountains. Only very small quantities are produced, mainly for the local market.
Source: Cyprus Potato Marketing Board
Agricultural Statistics Cyprus
Potato Yield in 2017 : | 256909.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2017 : | 135083.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2017 : | 5258.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2016 : | 214403.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2016 : | 74312.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2016 : | 3466.00 | ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2015 : | 202579.00 | hg/ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Cyprus
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011: | 23.76 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2011: | 0.03 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010: | 30.62 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2010: | 0.05 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009: | 30.36 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2009: | 0.04 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 2008: | 32.10 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |