Tomatoes have started growing in the United Arab Emirates

The main problem of growing tomatoes in the UAE is high temperatures in summer. It is solved with the help of high-tech greenhouses with shading nets and sprinkler systems. Thus, the cost of production is lower than that of imported products. This is reported by FreshPlaza. “The production season went smoothly and we even exceeded our yield targets and reached 400 t/ha instead of the expected 330. We grow several varieties such as cherry tomatoes, tassel tomatoes, beef tomatoes and cream tomatoes. We didn't have any climatic or phytosanitary problems, and the quality is also excellent," said Faisal Shehzad, head of the farm at E20 Investment. He explained that the only obstacle to tomato production in the United Arab Emirates is the high temperature in summer. “We grow in a controlled environment using high-tech greenhouses with closed roofs, shade nets and sprinkler systems. We are helped by the very low energy costs in the UAE, so there are no insurmountable constraints on the ...