Greenhouse vegetable production in the Almaty region, Kazakhstan, is moving to a more intensive technological level, enabling year-round cultivation of tomatoes, cucumbers and beetroot regardless of seasonal and weather conditions. The first ripe tomato harvest of the season is currently being collected in greenhouse facilities, despite the early spring period.
The production system is based on a controlled microclimate maintained throughout the year. This allows for stable yields and consistent product quality suitable for market supply. The greenhouse complex is equipped with heating, supplemental lighting, reverse osmosis water treatment, and horizontal shading systems. The facility includes separate zones for seedling propagation and main crop cultivation.
Tomato production follows an intensive vertical growing model. Plants develop upward, reaching heights of up to 15 meters. This approach increases yield per square meter compared to open-field production, where output growth typically depends on expanding cultivated area.
The production cycle from sowing to first harvest takes approximately 90 to 100 days. Fruit development begins once the plant forms multiple clusters, with harvesting starting when around the tenth cluster is in bloom. This intensive cultivation model supports continuous output growth. Total tomato production reached 4,000 tonnes in the previous year.
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