In the Pskov region of Russia, the area under horseradish will grow 2 times

The Pskov region in the 2021 season will become one of the leaders in horseradish areas in Russia. According to the correspondent of "KazakhZerno.kz", the local farm "Agrofort" will give 360 hectares for this rare for the north-western territories of Russia. This is twice as much as it was in 2020. Last season, 850 tons of horseradish root were removed from 170 hectares. Accordingly, this year the harvest of useful root crops will surely exceed 1 million tons. In the Pskov economy, they are somewhat cautious with forecasts for the horseradish harvest: due to prolonged precipitation, the arable land is waterlogged, therefore, the agrarians start planting horseradish only when the soil dries out. Agroforte stressed that horseradish is not easy to grow. He needs good soils, and top dressing, and green manure, as well as protection from weeds. For this Pskov farm acquired a ...