Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas L.) is a species of wild flowering plant in the dogwood family (Cornaceae).It is a medium to large deciduous shrub or small tree, with dark brown branches and greenish twigs. It grows well on limestone and poor soil , on sunny slopes. The fruits, drupes, are edible and they are very high in vitamin C. They ripen in early autumn. So far, there has been no intensive plantation of Carnelian Cherry in Slovenia and it offers a great potential. The plantation would be placed in Velika Stara vas near Grosuplje, on sunny slopes with adequate soil characteristics. Necessary wind protection and sufficient insolation are guaranteed. The climate is appropriate for the cultivation. The plantation would be situated in the region with moderate continental climate with temperatures, annual precipitation and moisture adequate for the cultivation. Natural methods would assure ecologic production which would result in high quality harvest. As people are more and more ecologically aware and concerned about healthy nourishment, economic safety of the investment is ensured. At the same time, it would be a large contribution to preserving a healthy environment and promoting healthy nourishment.The estimated costs of the cultivation deploy and production are relatively low. The annual yield is estimated to be 7500 kg / 1,5 ha due to all beneficent factors.Thus our investment would be economically justified
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