Gardening for the Abdukakharov family began in 2003. The idea was initiated by Zubayir's father, who was the first to bring seedlings of blue spruce from the Issyk-Kul region. Initially, he engaged in resale, but soon mastered the cultivation of trees from seeds. Over the past ten years, interest in ornamental coniferous plants has significantly increased. The main clients have become wholesale buyers, but three years ago the family built a greenhouse to expand their assortment. “I continue my father's work. We have been planting seedlings since childhood. Over time, other species have been added to the blue spruces. Our region has good soil, and three years ago we built a greenhouse covering an area of 3 hectares. Fertilizers and compost are of great importance,” Zubayir shares.
Currently, the greenhouse farm features about 80 species of ornamental plants. The geography of the seedlings' origin is diverse:
- roses – 4–5 varieties from Italy and Uzbekistan;
- lilacs – several varieties of Japanese lilac;
- exotic species – 5–6 varieties of hydrangea, 2 varieties of magnolia from Mongolia, peonies, and even palms.
Zubayir mentioned that they do not just import plants but also adapt them to local conditions. “We nurture the seedlings ourselves and monitor their condition. Only after complete adaptation to the climate do we put the plants up for sale. Our goal is to satisfy the customer and ensure the survival of the tree,” he noted.
However, not all foreign plants can successfully grow in the climate of Kyrgyzstan. For example, thuja from Poland and some species of spruce from China have not taken root in the local soil. Zubayir shared his observations:
- if the leaves are drying but not falling off, it may indicate damage to the root system or improper watering;
- yellowing and shedding of leaves is a natural process;
- timely watering and feeding with vitamins contribute to the good development of seedlings.
The prices for ornamental plants depend on their rarity and age. The minimum cost of flowers starts from 150 soms, while elite varieties of Japanese lilac can cost up to 70,000 soms. Seedlings of traditional Tien Shan spruces and various types of thuja are also available.
Previously, the main customers were municipalities purchasing plants for greening parks. However, there is now a growing interest from private homeowners looking to create beautiful landscapes on their plots.
