The villages of Wadi Mistal in the Wilayat of Nakhl are famous for the cultivation of a number of seasonal crops, the most important of which are grapes, mountain pomegranates and apricots. During these days, the farmers of Wadi began marketing their agricultural products in the Wilayat market with the beginning of harvesting grape, pomegranate and mango crops in the agricultural fields in the villages of Al Qura, Wakan and Al Hajar.
The cultivation of grapes requires special effort and attention. farmers are keen to take care of these fruit trees by carrying out regular irrigation, fertilizing, pruning and cutting the branches of the nurseries from time to time.
During these days, the crop is offered at auction in the market of Nakhal and Rustaq, and it is also sold in the neighboring markets and to the tourists who come to the villages. However, its quantities in recent years have decreased than in previous years.
The grape harvest season is a commercial phenomenon that contributes to revitalizing the commercial movement in the market, as the farmers and buyers benefit from it.
It is worth noting that Wadi Mistal, which is located within the groove of the Western Hajar Mountains overlooking the Wilayat of Nakhal, is an important tourist attraction in the Wilayat and frequented by visitors on a daily basis. it is characterized by its seasonal crops, the most important of which are black grapes, whose season began during this period. it is one of the products that abounds in the mountainous villages of Wadi Mistel due to the cold weather.
Photos by Sami al Hinaei
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