In the Stavropol region of Russia, on an industrial scale began the production of blueberries

In the Stavropol Territory, the production of blueberries has begun on an industrial scale, the regional Ministry of Agriculture reports. "This berry is adapted to the conditions of the northern hemisphere with a temperate and cold climate. But, at the same time, subject to certain agrotechnological measures, its cultivation is also possible in the south of Russia," the department notes. According to the ministry, 2 hectares of blueberries have been planted in the agricultural enterprise of the Kochubeevsky district of the Stavropol Territory this year. In total, 5.5 hectares are occupied by the cultivation of northern berries in the Stavropol Territory. "The varieties used for planting are well tolerated by adverse weather, they give a stable and large harvest. The berries are very fragrant and sweet," said agronomist Sergei Pinchuk, quoted by the Ministry of Agriculture. According to farmers' forecasts, the harvest will be in the middle of summer, and blueberries ...