Details on the Cost of Seedlings and Flowers in Yakutsk - Breakdown of Pricing for Planting Materials in the City
Perusing the Bounty at Yakutsk's Rural Market and Komsomolskaya Square
Hop on over to Yakutsk's bustling Rural Market and Komsomolskaya Square, where a vibrant spectacle of verdant seedlings awaits! Let's explore the pricing landscape for the diverse array of vegetables, berries, flowers, shrubs, and fruit trees on sale.
Veggies and Greens
Put on your horticultural hat and prepare to spot a multitude of veggie and green delights. Cucumber seedlings will set you back between 80 and 150 rubles, while tomatoes, bearing different varieties, share a similar price range—although some can be found for as little as 40 rubles!
Cabbage will cost you 60 rubles, while zucchini and sweet peppers are slightly more expensive at 80 rubles. Pumpkin seedlings demand 100 rubles, and beetroot's pricing varies, ranging from 100 to 500 rubles, depending on the quantity and container size. Lettuce will set you back 50 rubles, while celery costs 70 rubles.
Éand Jeu d'Arbres, Arbustes, et Berry Bush
Immerse yourself in the decadent cornucopia of fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and berry bushes on offer at the Rural Market. Cherry, pear, apple, apricot, nectarine, gooseberry, plum, acacia, oak, Jerusalem artichoke, red and black currants, elderberry, raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, and rhododendron—the "Yakutsk cherry blossom"—are all available. Sourced from Yakutian selectors and adapted to the challenging northern climatic conditions, these plants bear fruit ranging from petite to supermarket-size, depending on the type and age of the plant. Prices for seedlings that will ripen this year range from 4500 to 8000 rubles, while small trees and shrubs can be yours for between 1000 and 4000 rubles.
Flower Power
Step into a floral wonderland, with colors and fragrances flowering exotically in every corner. Petunia, the most budget-friendly choice, varies in price from 50 to 80 rubles per piece. Double petunias are a delightful splurge at 150 rubles.
Vegetative petunias and chrysanthemums, when grown into lush clumps, will cost you 400 rubles. Flowers in hanging pots range in price from 700 to 3500 rubles, depending on the intricacy of the bouquet. Pansies, marigolds, and alyssum can be yours for 70-80 rubles, while verbena, fragrant tobacco, aster, lion's jaw, mattiola, and celosia go for 100 rubles. Saffron is slightly more, priced at 120 rubles, and chamomile, sunflower, and gazania are available for 150 rubles.
Zinnia, the priciest bloom at the market, will set you back 250 rubles. Multi-stemmed rose bushes, up to half a meter tall, cost between 300 and 500 rubles, while two-meter tall flowering shrubs will set you back a whopping 8000 rubles.
Lilies (sardana) are offered at prices ranging from 750 to 1500 rubles. High-priced sardana can last over a month and withstand the harsh Yakutsk winters. Various potted indoor plants can be yours for 500 rubles, and a half-meter tall phlox costs 2000 rubles.
That's the gist of what's on offer at Yakutsk's Rural Market and Komsomolskaya Square! Prices are subject to change, so it's best to call ahead or visit the market to get up-to-the-minute pricing information. Keep in mind that Yakutsk's unique climate and geographical location might play a role in the availability and pricing of the products on display, due to its remote location in far northeastern Russia.
Transition your attention to the home-and-garden section for a rich selection of seedlings, tools, and gardening accessories. You'll find a variety of vegetable and flower seedlings, including lettuce (50 rubles), zucchini (80 rubles), cherry trees (4500-8000 rubles), and even the Yakutsk cherry blossom (rhododendron). For those interested in gardening, there are home-grown strawberries (150 rubles), rose bushes (300-500 rubles), and even the exotic zinnia (250 rubles), offering a diverse lifestyle choice in Yakutsk's market.
