Mrgashat

Mrgashat Almond Orchards

A modern, high-efficiency almond orchard is located in the village of Mrgashat and belongs to 1SQ Agro. Established in 2024, the orchard spans approximately 63 hectares and includes more than 18,000 Spanish almond trees.

The project was created to ensure long-term agricultural investment and stable profitability by applying modern agrotechnologies and international expertise. The orchard is based on high-quality Spanish varieties selected according to Armenia’s climatic conditions and global market demand for almonds.

It is designed using an intensive farming model, ensuring high yields, efficient water usage, and long-term productivity.

Key Project Indicators

• Area — 63 hectares
• Location — Armavir Province, Mrgashat community
• Company — 1SQ Agro
• Crop — Almond
• Agrotechnology — Intensive horticulture
• Irrigation system — Drip irrigation
• Project goal — Creation of long-term agricultural assets

Modern Agriculture

The orchard has been established using advanced agricultural technologies:

• Intensive planting scheme
• Drip irrigation system
• Continuous agrochemical soil monitoring
• Modern agronomic management

This approach ensures healthy tree development, high productivity, and long-term operational efficiency.

Sustainable and Transparent Investment Model

The Mrgashat almond orchards are an important part of an agricultural asset investment program. Investors have the opportunity to participate in a real agricultural project based on actual trees and real production.

Out of the total 18,000 trees planted across 63 hectares, 1,000 trees have been included in the investment program and are available for purchase on the GreenInvest.ai platform.

Climate and Natural Conditions

The Mrgashat community is located in Armavir Province, within the Ararat Valley, one of the most favorable agricultural regions in Armenia.

The area is known for its high number of sunny days, fertile soils, and mild climate, creating ideal conditions for almond orchard development.

The region is characterized by:

• A high number of sunny days annually
• Long, warm summers that support full fruit ripening
• Mild winters that allow natural dormancy of trees
• Fertile alluvial soils suitable for orchards
• Access to irrigation from Ararat Valley water resources

These natural conditions enable the development of high-productivity orchards and ensure consistent crop quality.

Mrgashat – Soil Characteristics

Land Overview

• Elevation — approximately 830–870 meters above sea level
• Topography — flat valley land
• Land use — high-intensity agriculture
• Infrastructure — strong irrigation coverage

Soil Composition

• Soil type — meadow-chernozem and cultivated alluvial soils
• Structure — medium to heavy clay
• Organic matter — medium to high
• Drainage — very good
• Soil depth — deep and uniform
• pH — slightly alkaline (≈7.3–8.2)

Water and Irrigation

• Centralized irrigation canals
• Water supply during the growing season
• Suitable for precision irrigation systems

Agricultural Suitability

Suitable crops include:

• Almond
• Walnut
• Grape
• Apple
• Plum

Climate Conditions

• Climate — continental
• Sunny days — 280–300 per year
• Summer temperatures — +30°C to +40°C
• Winter temperatures — –2°C to –10°C
• Annual precipitation — ~250–300 mm
• Frost risk — low to moderate (manageable)