In Saudi Arabia, they started growing asparagus in greenhouses

Saudi Arabia's National Center for Research and Development of Sustainable Agriculture (Estidamah) has made significant progress in producing asparagus in greenhouses. This innovation aims to strengthen Saudi Arabia's food security initiatives and meet growing domestic demand for this vegetable. This was reported by the Saudi Press Agency. By developing greenhouse cultivation, Estidamah demonstrated the feasibility of year-round asparagus cultivation as opposed to the traditional one-season method of open ground. In addition, the cultivation of asparagus can be integrated into a system of joint cultivation of fruit trees, which maximizes the efficiency of land use, the agency noted. Recognizing asparagus' high nutritional value and salt tolerance, Estidamah prioritized its localization. Preliminary studies indicate an annual yield of approximately 700 grams per square meter, which is in line with the growing demand for this crop. As the annual import of asparagus currently amounts ...