Named a profitable spice grown in Ukraine

Published 2021년 11월 15일

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Ukraine presents a potential opportunity for small and medium farmers to cultivate spices, despite the country's climate limitations. One of the more profitable spices, saffron, is relatively easy to grow, as demonstrated by farmer Andriy Mazyuta in Transcarpathia, who planted a 70-acre plot near Mukachevo, the largest saffron cultivation in the region. Saffron's value lies in its stamens, which are used both in cosmetics and culinary applications. The cost of saffron is significant, with one gram priced at 200 hryvnias, highlighting the profit potential for farmers who can efficiently harvest this high-value crop.

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One of the interesting niches for small and medium farmers can be the production of spices. However, it is necessary to be meticulous in the choice of culture, because the climate of Ukraine is not suitable for all plants from which spices are made. This was reported by SEEDS, writes agronews.ua. But one of the most expensive spices, saffron, is quite unpretentious. Two years ago, a plantation of an exotic plant appeared in Transcarpathia. Farmer Andriy Mazyuta planted a 70-acre plot of land near Mukachevo with saffron. This is the largest area of spice crops in the region, writes "Details". The crop should be sown in late summer and harvested in late October in early November. The most valuable in saffron - stamens, they are used as a spice. To collect one gram of stamens, you need more than 200 flowers ...

Source: AgronewsUA