Garden of his dreams
31.10.2016
Garden of his dreams
Radio engineer and economist by profession, in 2008 Nikolai Sapozhnikov dramatically changed classes and took up gardening .... Together with friend and partner John streak laid Garden - 52 thousand seedlings of dwarf fruit trees on abandoned once collective lands in Kirovograd region. For Ukraine horticulture intensive model - it was strange and new thing.
It all started with an apple ...
"We thought: the tree, and then they grow themselves. But it turned out to have a good crop, you need to know the status of every tree in the garden. We approach each apple two or three times a week. Italians do it more often, the Dutch - every day. Therefore, the yield collect relevant, "- said Nikolai.
Now he - co-owner of "Petrovsky positions." Gardening originally started as a hobby and then it became a business. Its garden gives varieties of apples such as Glory winner, champion, Jonagold Vilmuta, Jonagold Dakota, Golden Delicious, rennet Semerenko and others. Seedlings were purchased from Ukrainian nursery. The stock was domestic, vaccine - Polish varieties.
"Techies" Sapozhnikov attended specialized seminars for gardeners in Uman, Vinnytsia, Kyiv. The idea of ??the garden came to mind also that have Nikolai Vladimirovich - Hope Omelyanivna - at one time worked as an agronomist in the Odessa region and caring for a garden of 30 hectares. Since then in future founder agribusinesses left unforgettable memories of how her mother went along with the garden - cut trees, collecting apples, cherries, pears and more.
Gradually appear and their experience: how to protect fruit trees as feed when collecting which technique better handle garden. Speaking Nikolai Sapozhnikov often draws parallels with the practice of Dutch, Polish, Italian farmers. Matters potential variety, timely treatment remedies and puff feeding. And yet - the willingness to resist weather disasters. For example, Polish farmers use the cannon to break the castle, but it is not a cheap pleasure - to 40 thousand euros.
"For the treatments we use only high-quality products. Our customers tested the product on nitrates, even amazed laboratory: a maximum allowable 60 mg / kg wet weight in our apples found only 4 mg / kg, ie 15 times less than normal "- not hiding the source of pride.
Secrets and Lessons
Natural conditions Petrovo village, where there are ahrofirmu, were extremely favorable for fruit adds Nikolai. For example, the first entrepreneurs used irrigation water from wells and well, but it was too tough because of the high salt content. Now take water from the river, at the entrance - filter water softener tank and fertilizers. The areas irrigated drip irrigation. And another secret which prompted invited Polish expert: the rows do not leave black earth and grass - this improves the color of apples. Moreover, after rain on the grass easier to go to the garden and the people and technology.
"Planted in the country near Odessa varieties Golden Gala, Symyrenko. And watered, and fueled, and the taste is not the same as in Peter. Perhaps other soils. There is a special world map, which indicated where it is best to grow ", - says Nikolai Sapozhnikov.
During the year, seven garden care workers. One of the most important tasks of intensive care garden - correct circumcision, which inhibits the growth of branches and provides an annual yield at a certain level. From the form of the crown harvest turns out, depends almost half. To master this science, invited experts from winery that trained staff "Peter's position" correctly trim a tree.
At the time harvest attract additional manpower. By the way, the fruit off the trees by hand and very carefully: first - to the buckets, then - in special containers. The average yield depends on the variety. "Most of all I like the yield varieties Champion - 43 tonnes per hectare - and Gala - 48 tons per hectare. On the aesthetic side of the most attractive apple - Eliza variety: big dark red from the barrel. And to disease and pest resistant Eliza ", - says Nikolay Vladimirovich.
Today the company has 10 hectares of apple orchards. Territory plan to increase: according to Sapozhnikov, the expected yield for these gardens up to 60 tons per hectare. Today Apple store in a rented refrigerator at +2 ° C. The plans - construction of its own refrigerator with controlled gas environment and establishing fruit processing. Perhaps apples on recycled juice, jam and more.
We asked the interlocutor, who is a consumer-oriented company. For now, after the closure of the Russian market for Ukrainian agrarians increased competition domestically. "I do not think promising for Ukrainian apples European market, which is already occupied Polish, German and Dutch manufacturers. Markets in China, Asia, Africa and even Latin America may be more attractive, "- said Sapozhnikov.
One promising avenue founders "Petrovsky post" consider planting berries, today is a busy one hectare bushes, raspberry and blackberry. If culture is well zarekomenduyut themselves in local conditions, perhaps this trend will be a priority. Ozhynnyk wintered well in its first year seedlings gave a good harvest. According to Nikolai Sapozhnikov, blackberries lightweight chemical protection, to monitor the protection of soil pests which have pidhryzayut. Tie bushes on poles like grapes on a wire in three tiers.
Another dream of the founders of the company - the acquisition of own weather station. Using special equipment over the Internet can monitor changes in the weather. Smart appliances, even the sending of SMS alerts and schedule is the size and activity of pests and diseases. Thus, it is possible to determine as accurately as possible correct implementation of protective operations.
"Wealth" for tired city
The picturesque corner in the heart of Ukraine, which is located "Petrovsky positions" is known not only for its apple orchards. This is a complex of park-hotel "Estate", seating area and relaxation. It is the European approach, where agritourism is gaining popularity. A growing number of townspeople seeking a vacation or a weekend in nature, immerse yourself in village life, taste organic food and get acquainted with the production process.
Guests at Petrov - comfort mini-hotel, a cozy restaurant with a fireplace and generous hospitality of the hosts. Special pride Ivan veins - a wine cellar in country style. Hundred brick, oak tables, medieval amphorae, petrified wood, jugs of wine from bog oak create a unique atmosphere for guests. You can taste wines of Ukrainian, French, Italian, Spanish producers.
Ivan Pavlovich recalled how his time went to Peter's mother, went to the pasture, chest perepovnyv-tart heady scent of wormwood. At the sight of an abandoned building eight schools zaschemylo heart. "I am the creator, builder. Many traveled the world and seen many great projects, landscaping solutions, so decided to build something good for the villagers, "- said the source.
The architect of Macedonia proposed a restoration and restructuring of schools, construction of which is dated 1905. Much time was spent on land clearing, restoration foundation and brickwork. So there was a mini-hotel "Wealth". By the way, the restaurant on the shelves and walls you can see many rare and old photographs that illustrate the history of these places.
And more recently, the estate was salt room: the walls, ceiling and floor of the grotto fully lined blocks of salt. The healing properties of air enhances the special ion emitter.
"We promote a healthy lifestyle, so in the basement equipped with a salt room. Also bought bikes and offer their guests who can ride the routes laid in the gardens. For the convenience of visitors opened the pool area around fully lined Abkhazian hazel, known for its antibacterial properties, "- says Ivan veins.
In the little guests "Petrovsky post" now have an interesting entertainment - a mini-zoo. Among its inhabitants - Scottish ponies, peacocks, wild ducks. Sych Motria together with the local veteran, Theodore cat with prey on mice.
And for adults hosts offer fishing trips and tours to the Holy Cross church and holy springs in the nearby village. The estate has become a favorite place for celebrations, weddings and corporate events. Enhance the attractiveness interesting events - handicraft products fair "City of Masters" competition "Petrivschyna has talent" and the traditional feast of autumn flowers, cheese, wine and honey.
L. Kushch, correspondent of the newspaper "Migration"
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