Project Name: Berry Cluster “Fruit and Berry Land”
Location: Novoborivska Hromada, Zhytomyr Region
Project Initiator: Private Entrepreneur
Project Overview:
The project aims to establish a private plant micropropagation laboratory based on developments from Polissia National University. The acidic soil in the community supports the cultivation of blueberries, viburnum, blackberries, and currants, with opportunities for further processing and distribution through the project’s own retail network, “Fruit and Berry Land.”
Investment Type: Full investment
Investment Amount: $300,000
General advantages of growing these crops
Demand for products: all these berries are in high demand on the fresh market, in processing (jams, juices, extracts) and for export.
Minimal costs: the plants are perennial, requiring initial investments, but then only regular care.
Resistance to climatic conditions: adapted to the Ukrainian climate, they give a stable harvest even in adverse weather conditions.
Tips for getting started in the project: “Berry Cluster “Fruit and Berry Land”
- Before planting, analyze the soil to adjust its acidity or fertility.
- Organize drip irrigation for even watering.
- Choose varieties adapted to your region for higher yields.
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For additional information, please contact the Zhytomyr Regional Development Agency at its registered office: 10003, Ukraine, Zhytomyr, S.P. Korolyova Square, 1, office 401
or by phone +38 098 579 32 39, +38 093 43 79 613.