Why Kustix's first plantations are in Kabardino-Balkaria

When choosing where to plant our first crops we looked at several regions, comparing climate, water, soil and logistics. The choice landed on the foothills of Kabardino-Balkaria.

Here is why this republic is the ideal launchpad for agro-sharing.

☀️ Plenty of sun

For raspberries, sun is one of the key drivers of fruit quality. Kabardino-Balkaria gets over 300 sunny days a year, which makes the berry sweet, dense and resilient enough to ship well.

💧 Access to the cleanest water

Mountain rivers and glacial meltwater give the plantations an ideal resource for automated drip irrigation.

The soft, natural water lets us dose the bushes' nutrition precisely without risking damage to the soil.

🚚 Convenient logistics

Fresh raspberries demand fast delivery. From Kabardino-Balkaria the produce can be shipped quickly to distribution centres and wholesale markets across southern and central Russia.

🌱 A strong agricultural tradition

Horticulture and berry farming have been developing here for a long time. The region has the specialists, the equipment and real experience with intensive growing techniques.

A pragmatic decision

For us, picking Kabardino-Balkaria was a rather pragmatic call. We were looking for a place where natural conditions help us grow a quality crop, rather than fight the climate.

While our seedlings settle into this ideal ground, we keep improving the IT infrastructure that will let you manage your future green assets. Stay tuned!