Fig in Greenhouses: Growth Prospects for Ukrainian Farmers

Growing figs in greenhouse conditions is seen as a promising niche for Ukrainian agrarians and can become a profitable addition to traditional crops.

This is reported by AgroReview

Features of Growing Figs in Greenhouses

Co-founder of the company “Yulina Vineyard” Olga Yulina notes that the farm has already implemented the cultivation of fig, raspberry, and pomegranate seedlings and plans to further develop these areas. According to her, figs in the greenhouse are shaped similarly to grapes: the plant remains compact and does not take up much space, but requires mandatory winter protection.

Unlike grapes, which no longer require winter protection even in northern regions, figs are sensitive to low temperatures. Therefore, to protect them, agro-fabric is used or they are grown directly in greenhouse complexes.

Economic Potential and Market Prospects

Last year, figs grown at “Yulina Vineyard” were sold at a price of 250 UAH per kilogram. Demand significantly exceeded supply, and competition in the market remained minimal, indicating the promising nature of this direction for business.

“There is almost no competition in the market, so this direction is considered promising. The best-performing varieties are Dalmatian, Crimean Pink, Black, Goliath, and about two dozen new ones.”

Raspberries on the farm are represented by the Maravilla and Pshekhiba varieties, while pomegranate is represented by the Gulosha variety, which also requires careful winter protection. At the same time, Olga Yulina believes that currently, pomegranate does not have industrial prospects in Ukraine, while figs are a crop whose potential Ukrainian farmers are just beginning to discover.