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Watermelon production and acreage of cultivation in Serbia
Serbia
Thursday 10 May 2007
Watermelon as a vegetable crop is known to be grown and cultivated since the nineteen century in villages located in Eastern Serbia. Favorable climatic conditions with many sunny days during its growing season represent a good base for watermelon production in Serbia.
With more than 15.1 tons per hectare (in some regions it goes up to 90 tons per hectare) watermelon presents vegetable crop with the highest yield. Watermelons are used fresh for consumption for their tender, sweet and fresh taste. During the harvest season (July, August) watermelon is mostly sold on the local market thought markets, greengrocers and supermarkets. In 2006 only 10% of the total watermelon production (worth 2 million US dollars) has been exported.
Watermelon production is mostly located in the small scale farms but, in the last few years, has been increasing both in open fields and in greenhouses. Early production of watermelons is facilitated in plastic greenhouses, providing a protected environment in early spring. High plastic greenhouses yield more than 10% of watermelon production for fresh market. In 2006 more than 355 tons of watermelons were grown on area of 17.500 hectares.
With more than 15.1 tons per hectare (in some regions it goes up to 90 tons per hectare) watermelon presents vegetable crop with the highest yield. Watermelons are used fresh for consumption for their tender, sweet and fresh taste. During the harvest season (July, August) watermelon is mostly sold on the local market thought markets, greengrocers and supermarkets. In 2006 only 10% of the total watermelon production (worth 2 million US dollars) has been exported.
Watermelon production is mostly located in the small scale farms but, in the last few years, has been increasing both in open fields and in greenhouses. Early production of watermelons is facilitated in plastic greenhouses, providing a protected environment in early spring. High plastic greenhouses yield more than 10% of watermelon production for fresh market. In 2006 more than 355 tons of watermelons were grown on area of 17.500 hectares.
