Greenhouse crops at the beginning of April

(You can also follow us on our WhatsApp channel) The Service of Studies and Statistics of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía has published its weekly report on the phenological state of greenhouse crops in the Andalusian territory during the week from March 30 to April 5, 2026. In Almería, in the Campo de las Dalias region, peppers of the types Italiano, Lamuyo, and California are being harvested. Biological control with auxiliary insects such as Orius and Nesidiocoris is usually employed. There are some problems with thrips and spider mites. The irrigation supply is being increased due to the rise in temperatures. As for the watermelon greenhouses, they are being fertilized with potassium nitrate of the type 13-0-46 and calcium nitrate, as well as fertilizers rich in phosphorus. The phenology is that of flowering, setting, and fruit fattening. The hives are on the farms, with a density of 5 hives/hectare. In the fruit ...