Production of greenhouse vegetables continues to grow in the Lipetsk region

Since the beginning of the year, 60.6 thousand tons of cucumbers, tomatoes and salads have been grown in four greenhouse complexes in the region. Last year, during the same period, 59.2 thousand tons were collected.
Cucumbers - 30 thousand tons in 4 months, tomatoes - 29.5 thousand tons. 1.1 thousand tons of salads were also grown.
The development of greenhouse vegetable growing in the region is facilitated by state support. Thus, in April of this year, Lipetsk producers of greenhouse vegetables received 139 million rubles. These funds will be used to purchase seeds, fertilizers, transport products, pay for electricity, energy, heat and gas supplies.
For several years in a row, the Lipetsk region has held 1st place in the country in the production of vegetables in greenhouses with a year-round growing cycle.