Agricultural Calendar

What is done in Drinas throughout the year?

The main agricultural tasks by month and season in Dukagjin, including the most important activities for soil preparation: planting, cultivation, and maintenance.

10/02/2022 6 min read
01 Winter

January

  • Pruning fruit trees
  • Checking greenhouses
  • Protecting crops from frost
  • Maintaining tools and equipment
02 Winter

February

  • Preparing seedlings
  • Pruning vineyards
  • Organic fertilization
  • Monitoring humidity in greenhouses
03 Spring

March

  • Preparing the soil for planting
  • Planting potatoes
  • Planting early vegetables
  • First treatments in orchards
04 Spring

April

  • Planting corn
  • Transplanting tomatoes and peppers
  • Weed control
  • Caring for flowering trees
05 Spring

May

  • Planting beans
  • Regular watering of crops
  • Protection from pests
  • Tying and supporting plants
06 Summer

June

  • Harvesting early grains
  • Intensive watering
  • Harvesting the first vegetables
  • Monitoring plant diseases
07 Summer

July

  • Harvesting wheat
  • Harvesting tomatoes and vegetables
  • Managing irrigation during hot weather
  • Clearing plots after harvest
08 Summer

August

  • Harvesting tomatoes, peppers, and melons
  • Watering during the cooler hours
  • Preparing the soil for autumn planting
  • Checking trees and vineyards before harvest
09 Autumn

September

  • Harvesting grapes
  • Collecting autumn fruits
  • Preparing the soil
  • Planting early winter crops
10 Autumn

October

  • Planting wheat
  • Beginning the olive harvest
  • Planting new trees
  • Basic soil fertilization
11 Autumn

November

  • Intensive olive harvesting
  • Planting grains
  • Organic fertilization
  • Preparing for low temperatures
12 Winter

December

  • Protection from frost
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Checking greenhouses and storage facilities
  • Planning the next season
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