Syrian Armenians are taking revolutionary steps in horticulture sector in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), Tigran Abrahamyan, an adviser to the Artsakh President, said in a Facebook post, adding they are growing olives, pomelos, tangerines and kiwi in the country.

As Artsakhtimes reports, plants are cultivated in the territory of Berkadzor by Syrian Armenian Asmaryan brothers, that “must not only edit the standards of gardening, but also our understanding of the possibilities Artsakh has in that field.”

Olives and pomelos, tangerines and kiwi feel like permanent residents of the Artsakhian land.

“I toured all the regions across Armenia, however, to tell the truth, I did not spot a proper place. My friends encouraged me to visit Artsakh, but I did not image I could find my dream here,” noted one of the Asmaryan brothers.

The brothers also plan to grow cactus in Artsakh for therapeutic and cosmetic applications.