Weather conditions in Moldova will speed up the ripening process of walnuts and improve their quality

The precipitation that fell in Moldova this week, in some areas – very heavy, will accelerate the process of walnut ripening and bring the harvesting of this crop closer, EastFruit reports. Oleg Tyrsina, Chairman of the Association of Walnut Growers of Moldova ANRM, claims that precipitation in early September is a very good option for the development of the situation with the quality of the 2024 harvest for the walnut industry. Precipitation or at least increased air humidity is necessary for the timely cracking of the green pericarp and easy falling of the fruits, writes AgroExpert. Read also: Walnut exports from Moldova to EU countries almost doubled In previous years, when dry and hot weather prevailed in Moldova in late August – early September, the green peel did not crack, did not separate and dried on the fruits. Because of which the nut needed careful post-harvest processing. The risk of mold in the nut ...