success with blueberry
success with blueberry
Nasz Dziennik, 2007-11-13
Wilczewskim With George, the owner of a blueberry plantation Białousach (Podlasie), one of the largest in Europe, talking to Adam Białous How did you create such a large and thriving farm? - Let me start from the beginning. I was born in the village Białousy here, where is the center of our farm. I graduated from the Warsaw Agricultural University. My parents had a 7.5-hectare farm, which I inherited in 1976. He immediately wanted to enlarge it and deal with large-scale production. But in the communist period it was impossible to conduct a large, private cultivation. I urged the farmers of our village and so we have created. team of farmers, specialty crops in greenhouses. At that time, standing upside-down economics was a very profitable because fuel such as coal or wood, were very cheap, and greenhouse products - vegetables, flowers - very expensive. In the 80s Polish were pioneers when it comes to the use of biomass as fuel. Hardwood themselves napraszały, to take for free chips and sawdust, because they have no where to store. So we took it and ogrzewaliśmy our greenhouses. For growing flowers and vegetables we have also added grapes. Equally good deal turned out to be an assumption on neighbors 36-acre plantation of black currant. In the early 90s Danes pay us a 1.5 dollar per kilogram of currants. I started to grow their own farm in the reform of Leszek Balcerowicz, which led to the collapse of nearly all state farms in Poland. First, he leased land holdings after these failed, then bought it. Thanks to the present farm, which lead two sons, has about 2.5 thousand. hectares. These are mostly located in the so-called land. Upland Sokolski. 350 hectares is also near Goldap. When are you interested in growing blueberries? - At one time, greenhouses began to be unprofitable due to high fuel price increases, and the cultivation of currants or ceased to be a good deal, I started to look for something new. I worked with a number of scientific institutions dealing with agriculture and gardening. During this collaboration drew my attention, then the law in Poland cultivation, blueberries. The first of its bush planted on our farm in 1994. Today, our area has 330 acres. Is not too fertile soil of areas where your farm is not an obstacle to the cultivation of blueberries? - When I started growing blueberries, there was a general belief that in Poland, this can not be done on hundreds of hectares, as it is practiced in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, even, indeed, the soil of my farm is not the best class. It was for me a challenge that I made. Problem solved arid soils, building a fertigation system, or irrigation and fertilization of blueberries over a thousand kilometers of pipes. For each bush brought two tubes, which drips water and fertilizer. It must have cost a lot ... - It's true. To this must be added the costs associated with the purchase of approximately 3.5 thousand. plants per hectare. Blueberries bear fruit after three or four years after planting. So in total, to keep hectare of blueberries for the first harvest, you have to spend about 100 thousand. respectively. So it's not growing cheap. Who wants to take it, has much to invest, be very diligent and patient and have a lot of knowledge about the cultivation of cranberries. Who is the largest recipient blueberries? - The domestic market is not nearly produce, meet him little Polish producers. However, 90 percent. blueberries produced in our going to England. Mainly to a reputable retail chain Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury. They have very high demands. They must be top class, which is why we collect them manually. Picking blueberries by machines precludes their high quality. Same fruit must be completely clean from harmful substances. The British surrender our blueberry research on the content of some 600 substances. From time to time we visit, inspectors from the Marks & Spencer and other networks. They care not only about good fruit quality, but also verify that treat employees well, whether we care about the environment, and maintain order on the farm. Everything has to be appended. Even check whether we have properly trimmed lawns, whether they are homes to birds and mice if we are on the farm. Why England is the largest recipient of blueberries? - It is essential, of course, the highest in Europe, the price we pay for her British customers. In addition, the country's consumption of fruit, especially blueberries, are very popular. Some time ago the British government ran a media campaign that was to convince the public to consume as much fruit because of their health-giving properties. The campaign was effective, as evidenced by the steady increase in consumption by the British, among others blueberries. This year the export to England was already about a thousand tons. Little blueberries sent to Scandinavian countries and Holland. Part zamroziliśmy. Do cranberries really have the health-giving properties? - Blueberry fruit is good for health in natural form. Regulate digestion, contain a lot of calcium, phosphorus, folic acid and many vitamins. Their extraordinary properties fitoestrogenom owes blueberries, which destroy the bad cholesterol (LDL), as well as antioxidants wyłapującym free radicals. Eating blueberries to prevent lifestyle diseases, cancer and arteriosclerosis. Anthocyanins are responsible for the color of blueberries improve microcirculation in the eyes, multiplying the blood flow in the retina and improve vision. Grown on the farm, there are other plants? - In addition to blueberries, we have about 150 hectares of chokeberry, about 200 ha, currant, elderberry 120 ha, sea buckthorn grow to 20 acres and some other soft fruit and berry. In addition, approximately 550 acres of our farm spent the cultivation of willow. About 150 ha are forests and about 1,000 ha of meadows and pastures. At 4 ha blocks of plastic roses are grown. On the farm I saw a deer, whether it apart from ostriches, wild boars and horses, one with a small zoo of animals, which the Lord founded here, or part of a larger culture? - The farm is large, so we were looking for sons, and yet they could be filled. Finally, in 1995, focused on raising deer. At the moment we have 1,050 mothers, 50 bulls. In total herd numbers about 1,800 pieces. For now, we can not count them exactly, because the last ocieliło Many mothers. This farm has three courses. The first is the breeding material for further breeding, because I hope that soon the Russians will begin to establish themselves in large deer farms and breeding material will be needed. The second direction is a beautiful porożami bulls for sale to wealthy hunters, and the third is a piece of meat, the UK market. Ultimately, we want to number about 5,000 mothers. What advice would you have granted to young hosts who want to build a large, modern farm? - Currently, it is very difficult. Once there was easier access to credit, and today the same obstacle, for a young farmer who could prove insurmountable, it is very extensive documentation required by banks. Although it is possible to create a prosperous farm. This requires, however, is hard work and patience. I run the farm since 1976, it is already 31 years - so something about it I know. The farm is no wholesaler or store that buys goods and immediately you can profitably sell. Here to achieve something, you need years of hard work. American Blueberry
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blueberry plants: In order to receive large, healthy and mature blueberry fruit, should be paid special care so that the plantation of seedlings gave a heavy yield: blueberry seedlings POSITION: This should be a quiet, sunny or semi-shaded, moist soil is permeable, acidic, PH 3,5-4,8, sandy beach with plenty of humus. On each plot, you can properly prepare the soil. Should dig a hole with a diameter of 80 cm. and a depth of 40cm. Prepared hole fill acidic peat (approximately 50 l), mixed with sand or earth forest, you can add the bark of conifers or composted sawdust. That position will be prepared suitable for seedlings borówki.PIELĘGNACJA: Blueberry The U.S. is an example of a shrub to grow green, which can be successfully grown without the use of chemical plant protection. However, in the event of an aphid can be applied generally available chemicals or mechanically destroy the insects. Very important role for the growth and yield of water plays, so you need to consider watering especially during drought, 10 - 20 liters of water once a week under a bush. Blueberry requires time and cierpliwości.NAWOŻENIE: The easiest way is spreading manure fertilizer for blueberries, which are available at garden shops such as Florowit. You can also apply fertilizers slow-acting Plantacote eg, Osmocote. If the poor blueberry growing, the leaves are small, poorly colored watering can apply a solution of ammonium sulfate at a dose of 1 level tablespoon of fertilizer per 6-8 liters of water every 10 days from early May to late June. Watering with a solution of ammonium sulfate in doses as described above is also recommended for young plants. Blueberry cuttings placed in appropriate conditions, will give an abundant harvest. Mark's School
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