Russia: The Crimean melon grower is engaged in the transformation of pumpkin roots into sweet watermelons

Published 2023년 7월 26일

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Farmers in Crimea have begun harvesting gourds and watermelons, with over 500 hectares of land dedicated to melon and gourd cultivation. One farmer, Sorokin, is growing watermelons on a pumpkin rootstock and plans to take advantage of state support to build a greenhouse for growing seedlings. As of July 25, approximately 700 tons of melons have already been harvested, exceeding last year's yields by 30 tons.
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Harvesting of gourds has begun at Crimean agricultural enterprises, and farmer Sorokin, who grows varietal watermelons on a pumpkin rootstock, is also satisfied with the harvest. In Crimea, the area of melons and gourds this year occupies over 500 hectares, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Crimea Andrei Savchuk said. “Now our farmers are harvesting watermelons. About two dozen large and small agricultural enterprises are engaged in growing melons in Crimea, most of which are located in four districts: Krasnogvardeisky, Krasnoperekopsky, Dzhankoysky and Razdolnensky. For example, cleaning is also carried out at Sorokin Sorokin. On 35 hectares, the farmer grows varieties: Style, Orange King, Kartstan. In the spring, he planted seedlings, which he acquired in one of the breeding centers on the mainland. A drop was applied to each plant. Culture on the bottom. A watermelon sprout is baited to the root system of the pumpkin group. Thus, the plant becomes stronger, has a ...
Source: Agroxxi

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