“Bad weather affected cherry production in 2023, which is 10% lower this year than 2022. On the other hand, thanks to investments in technology and tree care, agronomists estimate harvesting 500 tons of Ostrov cherries in 2023,” said Marius Comșa, agronomist and manager with Domeniile Ostrov.
The orchards, spread over 250 hectares, are located in the Domeniile Ostrov – Terasele Dunarii wine and fruit-growing area, and the company’s portfolio includes cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, walnuts, quinces and kiwis.
“With the climatic changes that are being felt worldwide and that have affected Romania, the Ostrov area now benefits from an almost Mediterranean climate similar to northern Greece and Italy, which is why kiwifruit also grows without problems in this area,” company representatives explained.
The largest area, over 110 hectares, is covered with peach and nectarine trees, followed by about 70 hectares of cherry trees, over 25 hectares of plum trees, about 25 hectares of apricot trees, 20 hectares of walnut trees, 5 hectares of quince trees and 2 hectares of kiwi plants.
Domeniile Ostrov estimates a production per hectare of 18 tons of apricots, 7.5 tons of cherries, 25-30 tons of peaches, 27-30 tons of nectarines, 20 tons of plums, about 12 tons of quinces and 6 tons of walnuts.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)