Feijoa harvesting is currently underway in Azerbaijan, with farmers expecting to collect no less than 160,000 tonnes of the vitamin-rich fruit this season. The southern Lankaran region remains the country's main production area, where the crop has ripened across roughly 500 hectares.
The fruits are supplied to local markets and exported to CIS countries, according to the MIR 24 correspondent.
Growers in Lankaran call feijoa "the green berry with a vitamin charge." This year's weather conditions have been favorable, and yields are encouraging. Farmer Takhmina Gadzhieva, who manages a team of female pickers, explains that harvesting is done manually and with care. "The harvest is good this year. The trees are well-maintained, and the weather has helped. A 10-year-old tree can yield between 15 and 20 kilograms of fruit," she said.
Feijoa is sorted directly in the orchard. Softer fruits are sold locally, while firmer ones are stored in cold chambers and prepared for export.
Rich in iodine and vitamin C, feijoa is valued both as a seasonal fruit and for its health benefits. "It's not just a fruit for us, it's part of our family traditions," said picker Solmaz Zamanova. "We usually grind it with oranges and lemons; it becomes a real vitamin bomb."
In Baku's markets, demand for feijoa is strong. The average retail price is about 3 manats per kilogram (approx. €1.50).
Source: mir24.tv
