Development of walnut cultivation in Ukraine

Abstract

In recent years, production of walnut in Ukraine due to favorable soil and climatic conditions for its cultivation takes a leading position in the world and Europe. 50 % of fields are suitable for walnut growing. The promising zones for commercial culture of walnut are the Transnistrian-Carpathian region and Transcarpathia. The beginning of the development of the walnut business in all regions of the country: more plantations are being planted with the renewed assortment of walnut and hazelnut nut, new technologies are being used in industrial nurseries and gardens. The problems that prevent the walnut business from fully developing in Ukraine are also shown.

The review article presents the state of walnut and the development of walnut business in Ukraine, as well as the results of the work of the Ukrainian Walnut Association.