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EDITOR IN CHIEF- ABDULLAH BIN SALIM AL SHUEILI

Come to Al Waqbah to taste delicious grapes

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Yanqul: Al Waqbah Town in the Wilayat of Yanqul in the Governorate of Al Dhahirah is famous for its farms and green orchards rich in fruits, citrus and other crops.


The town is about 40 km away from the wilaya centre.


It is junction between the Governorates of Al Dhahirah, North Al Batinah and Al Buraimi.


It is spread over the mountainsides of the western Al Hajar Mountains range.


Al Waqbah Town is characterised by tourist sites and many natural sites, such as high peaks, caves, natural valleys, farms and pure water sources.


It is also famous for its Aflaj or water channels that rely on rainwater.


Al Waqbah Town is also famous for its orchards and crops.


Many agricultural crops are grown in this town in the summer and winter where all types of date palm trees and vegetables such as carrot, onion, garlic, eggplant, tomato, radish, lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, parsley, pepper, pumpkin, wheat and barley are grown along with lemon, bananas, mangoes, oranges, olives, pomegranates and figs.


Strawberry, cherry and hibiscus were recently grown due to their favourable weather.


Ibrahim bin Salim al Alawi, a farmer in Al Waqbah Town, says “one of the most important agricultural crops planted in the town is grapes of all known kinds and colours.


Villagers are keen on growing grapes from the beginning of the season”.


As soon as summer begins, farmers begin harvesting grapes and fruits.


He added that the town has been growing this crop for a long time and that his family was also growing it.


He explained that there are several other varieties of grapes which are successfully grown in the town such as Al Taifi, white in colour and which are usually imported.


As the month of June begins, farmers start to prepare for the harvest.


They gather at homes where they give to relatives, friends and neighbours.


Khamis bin Mohammed al Issaee said that the grapes harvest needs attention since the beginning, with the plowing of the soil.


Farmers take care of the trees, trim them, and use organic fertilizers to get the best harvest of the delicious grapes. — ONA


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