Sunflower seeds: Bulgaria and Moldova provide similar offers

August 1, 2019 at 10:34 AM , Der AUDITOR
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SOFIA/CHIȘINĂU. The new season is currently drawing all attention in Eastern Europe. In Bulgaria, harvesting is to start in about two weeks.

Sunflowers hang their heads

In parts of Bulgaria, harvesting is due to start in two weeks. Last week's average temperatures and occasional rain showers are expected to prove favourable for production. Warm and dry weather is, however, required over the next few days for a smooth start to the harvest.

The sunflowers are reported to be in different stages of development depending on region. In the north of Bulgaria, some flowers are still rather green, others have reached a more mature state. Early planted flowers have turned yellow and the flower heads are ti

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