Bangladesh: Urban gardening: 55 grape varieties flourish on 1,500 sq-ft rooftop vineyard
On his 1,500-square-foot rooftop, Imad cultivates 55 varieties of grapes, both local and foreign, yielding around 200kg of grapes from 60 plants per season
By Mizanur Rahman Yousuf
TBC News
05 July, 2024
Excerpt:
Imad initially obtained 7-8 grape saplings from an American expatriate relative and later procured more from Ukraine, Russia, and Japan through an importer in Dhaka.
Gradually, he expanded his collection to include various Indian and local varieties from different farmers and nurseries. His garden now houses 55 grape varieties in 60 geo bags, with each sapling costing between Tk800 and Tk2,000. The American varieties, in particular, were more expensive.
Some notable grape varieties in his collection include Flame, Dixon, Crimson, Manikchaman, Palace, Lorus, Dubiski Pink, Flamingo, Dashunya, Himrod, Thomcord, Concord, and Koshu. Despite differences in size, colour, and taste, all the grapes are sweet.
Including the saplings and an automatic watering system for his orchard, Imad has spent about Tk1 lakh in the last few years.
During a visit to Imad’s rooftop orchard, rows of geo bags housing various grape plants were seen. Bunches of grapes hung from vines spread over the trellises above, with varieties like small Japanese Koshu and large American Flame and Flamingo prominently displayed.
Imad explained that grape cultivation is surprisingly manageable. After the initial effort in the first month or two, the vines require minimal care and produce fruit twice a year for 60-70 years.
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Source: https://cityfarmer.info/bangladesh-urban-gardening-55-grape-varieties-flourish-on-1500-sq-ft-rooftop-vineyard/
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