Figs in open ground were successfully grown in the climatic conditions of the Kharkiv region (Ukraine)

In the Izyum district of the Kharkiv region, Russia has successfully harvested figs for the first time after 15 years of research, as reported by EastFruit. Conducted by the Yuryev Institute of Plant Growing of the National Academy of Sciences of Russia, the project involved testing various fig varieties and cultivation techniques to adapt to the region's climatic conditions. The initial harvest included the varieties "Zolotysty," "Magarachsky," and "Hardy Chicago," with plans to further refine the selection for the Kharkiv region. This achievement signifies a significant breakthrough in agricultural adaptation, given figs' native origin in the Mediterranean and the challenges they face in Ukraine's colder climates. The process involved experimenting with numerous varieties and cultivation methods to ensure successful fig cultivation using special technologies and techniques necessary for Ukraine's climate, such as winter insulation and cultivation of frost-resistant varieties.