The first are became available in the supermarkets of the capital of Uzbekistan. So far, the novelty of the season is offered only in two stores of the Korzinka supermarket chain at 9 990 UZS per 100 grams, which corresponds to $9.2/kg, EastFruit experts report.

Recall that “dovcha” is a green apricot, which is a favorite snack in Central Asian countries and a very healthy fruit. In neighboring Tajikistan, it is called “gura”. This is the first fruit of the new harvest, the availability of which on the market marks the start of a new season.

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EastFruit specialists draw attention to the following two facts related to the appearance of dovcha in supermarkets: firstly, the fruits in 2022 appeared about 5-6 days earlier than in 2021. Secondly, the first dovcha in 2022 is offered 1.5-2 times cheaper than on the 10th of March 2021. As of March 11, 2021, retail prices for dovcha in the stores of the capital of Uzbekistan ranged from 15 000 to 22 000 UZS per 100 grams, which corresponded to $14-22/kg.

Just like at the beginning of March 2021, when the first dovcha became available in the supermarkets of Uzbekistan, EastFruit specialists again question its origin. An operational survey of farmers growing apricots in the southernmost regions of Uzbekistan showed that green apricots that could be offered to the market have not yet formed. Therefore, this time dovcha in the supermarkets of the capital of Uzbekistan is, most likely, imported, or grown indoors in the southern regions. However, nothing is known about greenhouse apricot projects in Uzbekistan either.

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EastFruit learned that all supermarkets in Uzbekistan are offering the first harvest of dovcha. This is despite the damage to early apricot varieties in central Uzbekistan caused by the late February frosts. Prices for dovcha are still “biting” from 15,000 to 22,000 soums per 100 gramm ($14-22/kg) of the first batch of this fruit delicacy.

Dovcha (also called dovuccha) are green apricots, which is a favourite snack in the countries of Central Asia and, in general, a very useful product. EastFruit published a video about it last year. In neighbouring Tajikistan, it is called “gura.” This is the first fruit of the new harvest whose appearance on the market marks the beginning of a new season. It is interesting to note that the origin of this fruit is a mystery to our specialists.

Read also: Dovcha and gura: mysterious yet well-known early fruit from Central Asia

A quick survey of apricot growers in the southernmost regions of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan by EastFruit experts showed that they do not yet have green apricots ready for the market. Dovcha in the supermarkets of Uzbekistan is most likely imported or grown indoors in the southern regions. Not much is known about any greenhouse projects for apricots in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan either but greenhouse projects were discussed last week during EastFruit’s national online conference “Apricot business in Tajikistan: efficiency of production, processing and marketing.”

In the coming days, another cold snap with frost is approaching Central Asia, this time accompanied by strong winds. This can cause significant damage to the harvest of stone fruits such as apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, and table grapes. The risk of crop loss is especially high in the southern and central regions of Uzbekistan. The weather forecast for the Fergana Valley is still the most favourable.

Сообщение Despite frost, dovcha appears in supermarkets of Uzbekistan! Where did they come from? появились сначала на EastFruit.