Ukrainian farmers suspended asparagus harvesting due to cold weather

Published 2024년 5월 5일

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The article highlights the commencement of Ukraine's asparagus season, which started earlier this year due to abnormal heat, only to be halted by cold weather, causing a two-week delay in harvesting. Igor Okolovich, a farmer from the Ternopil region, discusses the delicate nature of asparagus harvesting, which requires daily collection due to its rapid growth and the necessity for timely harvesting to maintain quality. The success of the season is largely dependent on the weather conditions throughout, with the harvest expected to conclude on June 22.

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The current asparagus season in Ukraine began earlier than last year. However, cold weather suspended the harvest, AgroPortal reports. Igor Okolovich, a farmer from the Ternopil region, told Suspilny about this. “Last year the season began on April 28, and this year the abnormal heat occurred in early April and gave impetus to the growth of asparagus. We were already delighted that it began to grow, and then the cold came and stopped our work for 2 weeks,” he explained. The farmer noted that the harvest had recently resumed. “We think that it will be warm now, so there will be a harvest. The asparagus harvest ends on June 22,” said Igor Okolovich. Read also: Three new varieties of asparagus registered in Ukraine According to the farmer, the harvest depends on the weather. Asparagus loves warmth and moisture. “It needs to be collected daily, because it grows 15 cm per day... If we don’t collect it to 28-30 cm, it will open up and become ...

Source: Eastfruit