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Qatif Almond Event Draws Locals to Explore Cultivation Techniques, Purchase Fresh Produce

The Qatif Almond Event, launched by the Eastern Province branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, attracted locals and residents to purchase it. The event, which involves the participation of several farmers, fruit and vegetable vendors, and local families, will last for three days in the city of Saihat in the Qatif Governorate. Its aim is to introduce visitors to this fruit, its cultivation methods, and how to care for it.

The farms in the Eastern Province, located along the Arabian Gulf coast, provide a fertile environment for the cultivation and production of almond trees, which rely on the hot and humid climate to yield a large almond crop. Many fruit and vegetable vendors rush to reserve the harvested almonds a year before the season begins.

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A number of Qatif almond farmers explained that the almond tree requires great attention and care throughout the year. The soil needs fertilization, the tree requires grafting, and it must be protected from insects by using pesticides and setting traps to catch and contain flies. This is necessary to obtain almond fruits that are distinguished by the desired size, attractive color, and pleasant fragrance.

The farmers also affirmed that the land of Qatif is fertile and capable of attracting and cultivating many types of fruits, foremost among them being almond trees, including the yellow and green Emirati almond, which requires two months from the time its fruits emerge until they are harvested.

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Some Qatif almond traders said that almond prices range between 30 and 50 riyals per kilogram, depending on the size, colour, location of cultivation and irrigation method used.

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