Tending to a 6-decade-old apple farm takes dedication by a local homeowner
Nestled in the heart of St. Petersburg lies a 10-hectare apple orchard, managed by Valerian Grigoryev, a 26-year-old resident of Almaty. For Valerian, this apple orchard is more than just a job and a business; it's a second home where he grew up, and a labour of love passed down by his parents.
The apple orchard boasts a variety of apple types, including Aport, Zailiyskoe, Rumanika, Limonka, and Pestruška. These apples, requiring hard work and careful attention due to their finicky nature and the influence of environmental diseases like bacterial fire blight, are a testament to Valerian's dedication.
This year, the apple orchard has had a successful harvest, not just due to favourable weather, but also meticulous care by Valerian. The workers in the apple orchard are currently busy with the harvest, ensuring each apple is picked at its peak of ripeness.
Valerian cherishes the apple orchard as a precious gem and believes future generations should taste eco-friendly produce from it. He emphasises the importance of buying homegrown apples, considering their taste and presentation. The apples from the apple orchard are of high quality, clean, and juicy, melting in the mouth.
Valerian finds joy in growing apples, viewing it as a harmonious relationship with nature, providing a healthy product to humanity, and preserving the environment. He encourages people to plant trees, grow their own fruits, and contribute to the ecosystem.
Some of the harvested apples are sold in the market, while the rest are stored in cold storage. Valerian cherishes the apple orchard as a legacy to be passed down to future generations. He believes in the importance of growing eco-friendly produce and cherishes the apple orchard as a legacy to be passed down to future generations.
As the harvest continues, Valerian's apple orchard stands as a testament to the power of dedication, love, and a harmonious relationship with nature.
