The very first berries, ripe under the shelter, began to be picked on 16 June. Last year, that day was June 9th. There used to be an even earlier season – it was that trading began in late May.
Farmer V. Guzel says it is bulky strawberry price on his farm is similar to the previous year – 2–2.5 Eur per kilogram.
As much as traders ask in the market or elsewhere is up to them. Berries are more expensive in trade outlets near the road – a kilogram of the first costs 5 Eur. In the market – the euro is cheaper.
Those who want to save V. Guzel’s strawberry in Obeliai can come to the berries themselves. A kilogram of the berries themselves will cost about 1.5 Eur. Of course, no one checks how many strawberries go to the stomach in a hurry, so people are happy to take advantage of this opportunity and even come from other areas.
V.Guzelis is the largest strawberry grower in Ukmergė and one of the largest in the country. This crop has planted an area of 10 hectares. The man has been engaged in such activities for almost three decades.
A farmer with extensive experience in berry growing said that nature shakes new surprises every year, one year – cold spring, the second – huge frosts, hail or plant-destroying drought, the third – rain and cold or – and this and that … So experience skills are certainly not always adaptable.
For example, this year’s harvest is not only delayed, but spring rains have leached nitrogen from the soil. As a result, the berries need additional fertilization. The onset of scorching heat is proof that this business is not possible without an irrigation system.
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