Review article

Production systems in southern Europe: huelva (Spain

J. LÓPEZ-MEDINA ; University of Huelva, Dpto. CC. Agroforestales. E.P.S. “La Rábida”. Palos de la Frontera (Huelva), (Spain),
C. BLANCO ; Centro IFAPA Las Torres. Junta de Andalucía. Sevilla, Spain

Abstract

The strawberry is one of the most important crops in the Province of Huelva, south western Spain. More than 90% of the national production is harvested in this area, which means over 35% of the total production of the EU. During the 2007-2008 season, the acreage used for that crop was estimated at over 6.000 ha, and the production of 240.000 tons. The most widely used strawberry cultivar was ‘Camarosa’ (70%) followed by ‘Candonga’ (12%), with lower yields but better fruit quality, ‘Festival’ (12%), ‘Ventana’ (2%) and other minor varieties like ‘Chiflón’, ‘Aguedilla’ and ‘Coral’. The raspberry crop acreage for the 2007-2008 season has been estimated at around 1.330ha, increasing over 2.5% compared to the previous season. Most plants used to set the crop are multiplied in low elevation nurseries within the same area of the production fields, and only a small amount of plants come from high elevation nurseries in the north of Spain. The most common cultivar used is ‘Glen-Lyon’, with more than 90% of the acreage under the crop. The development of the blueberry crop in Huelva has also been important for the area during the last five years. Currently, more than 750 ha are used for the crop, but only 26 ha are in ecological production, and 90% of this acreage, is located in the village Almonte. 95% of the blueberry production is exported to Germany, United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Early-season yield cultivars like ‘Misty’, ‘Sharpblue’ and ‘O`neal’ are widely used (70%) but also mid-season yield cultivars, like ‘Star’, can be found in the area. The export marketing season starts in February and lasts until June, but market picks are usually found in April, May and June. Each cultivar presents a different harvest season which period can take more than 45 days.

Keywords

Strawberry; Raspberry; Blueberry; Huelva (Spain)

Hrčak ID:

37597

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/37597

Publication date:

15.4.2009.

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