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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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At weekend markets in Moscow, farmers brought dill, parsley, cilantro, green onions, and early radishes—products that traditionally mark the start of the fresh vegetable season.
Farmers grow the first bunches of greens in greenhouses until mid-spring: protected soil allows the season to begin earlier, while the weather outside is still cool.
For example, on Marshal Zhukov Avenue, they sell herbs from the Lipetsk region. Oksana Kukushkina from Lebedyan is already bringing in dill, parsley, and cilantro. The first sowings are done in greenhouses at the end of winter, and with the arrival of warmer weather, they begin planting in the open ground.
"In the greenhouse, greens grow quickly: you sow them, and in about three weeks you can harvest them. Then we sow again, and in three to four weeks a new harvest appears. We start around the end of February. And when it gets warmer, we plant them outdoors—usually in late April or May, depending on the weather," said a fair participant.
At the end of March, one of the earliest vegetables—radishes—appears on store shelves. They are brought in from the southern regions and Central Russia. For example, at the Moscow fair on Natasha Kovshova Street, you can find a vegetable grown in the Pervomaysky District of the Tambov Region, at Galina Perepechina's farm.
"Radish grows quickly. We first pick it small and sell it in bunches, then after a week or two it becomes larger. At this point, it needs to be thinned out to allow the remaining roots to grow," Galina explained.
With the arrival of warmer weather, the selection at weekend markets will gradually expand. The first berries, followed by vegetables and fruits, will join the greens and radishes. According to farmers, lettuce will appear on shelves in the coming weeks, and strawberries will be ripe by the end of spring.
Products for the fairs are brought in from more than 40 regions of Russia. Each supplier guarantees the quality and freshness of their products, and specialists State Veterinary Service of the City of Moscow check the products before sending them to the shelves.
Fair participants are provided with free space. The pavilions are located near metro stations and other busy locations and are equipped with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and video surveillance systems, as well as commercial and refrigeration equipment, making them comfortable to visit year-round.
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