Pecan-nut trees planted in Kotayk of Armenia
01.06.2015,
12:14
Armenia’s minister of agriculture Sergo Karapetyan took part in the planting of pecan-nut trees in Kotayk region of Armenia on Saturday, the press office of the ministry reported.
YEREVAN, June 1. /ARKA/. Armenia’s minister of agriculture Sergo Karapetyan took part in the planting of pecan-nut trees in Kotayk region of Armenia on Saturday, the press office of the ministry reported.
Gardenia Lebanese Farms L.L.C. said last year it intended to grow pecan trees in Armenia; the company bought a hundred of hectares in Yeghvard community and has already planted pecan-nut trees on some 22 hectares, the minister said. The orchard has a drip irrigation system, and anti-hail nets will be installed later.
The minister praised the implementation of the only pecan production program in Armenia.
General manager of Gardenia Lebanese Farms L.L.C. Nicolas Abou Fayssal, in turn, said Armenia would find its niche among pecan producing countries within some six years. He also said the profit from the production would remain in Armenia.
Gardenia Lebanese Farms L.L.C. is one of the biggest food producing companies in the region. Its products are exported to some 43 countries. Gardenia Grain D’Or brain is a leader in the Middle East.
Pecan nuts are the product of the hickory tree, also known as Carya illinoinensis. The trees are native to Central and Southern North America, and were utilized as a food source by Native Americans for centuries before the arrival of European colonists. The pecan tree is a large deciduous tree, growing to 20–40 m (66–131 ft) in height. The trees can live and produce nuts for hundreds of years, if they are in a favorably temperate climate and they are well cared for. –0--
Gardenia Lebanese Farms L.L.C. said last year it intended to grow pecan trees in Armenia; the company bought a hundred of hectares in Yeghvard community and has already planted pecan-nut trees on some 22 hectares, the minister said. The orchard has a drip irrigation system, and anti-hail nets will be installed later.
The minister praised the implementation of the only pecan production program in Armenia.
General manager of Gardenia Lebanese Farms L.L.C. Nicolas Abou Fayssal, in turn, said Armenia would find its niche among pecan producing countries within some six years. He also said the profit from the production would remain in Armenia.
Gardenia Lebanese Farms L.L.C. is one of the biggest food producing companies in the region. Its products are exported to some 43 countries. Gardenia Grain D’Or brain is a leader in the Middle East.
Pecan nuts are the product of the hickory tree, also known as Carya illinoinensis. The trees are native to Central and Southern North America, and were utilized as a food source by Native Americans for centuries before the arrival of European colonists. The pecan tree is a large deciduous tree, growing to 20–40 m (66–131 ft) in height. The trees can live and produce nuts for hundreds of years, if they are in a favorably temperate climate and they are well cared for. –0--
