Saxony is Germany's largest pea producer

Saxony is the largest producer of peas in Germany. This is according to statistics on vegetable cultivation published by the State Statistical Office in Kamenz. According to the statistics, 7,960 tons were harvested in the state last year, compared to 16,484 tons in Germany as a whole. Saxony accounts for 53 percent of Germany's pea cultivation area.

Most vegetables are grown outdoors

Vegetables are mainly grown outdoors in Saxony. In 2025, a total of 31,721 tons of vegetables were harvested on just under 2,700 hectares, according to the statistics office. Compared to the previous year, the area under cultivation increased by seven percent. At 1,302 hectares, the largest area of open field cultivation was in the district of Meißen.

Greenhouses are dominated by cucumbers and tomatoes

The largest harvest in Saxony was of onions at 11,893 tons, followed by peas. In addition to outdoor cultivation, another 1,443 tons of vegetables were harvested under protective covers, including greenhouses. Cucumbers accounted for the largest share with 838 tons, followed by tomatoes (421 tons).

Organic vegetable cultivation is growing

"The organic cultivation of vegetables remains an important part of Saxony's production. Compared to the previous year, the area increased by 40 percent to 828 hectares," it said. This shows a development in Saxony that can also be observed at a national level.

The statistics contain data from farms that produce vegetables on at least 0.5 hectares in the open and on at least 0.1 hectares in protected cultivation.