Raspberry productions have failed in Peru

Published 2022년 8월 31일

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Peru's experience with raspberry cultivation over the past decade has been marked by challenges, despite the success seen with blueberries and strawberries. The initial choice of the Heritage variety, known for its high productivity, resistance, and sweetness, suffered from handling issues and low caliber, prompting growers to explore new varieties. Recent experiments with Santas, Adelita, Kwanza, and Kweli varieties have shown promise in producing more fruit throughout the year. However, issues like phytosanitary problems, including fungal diseases, and pest pressures, especially from Drosophila, have been obstacles. Akey to overcoming these challenges is proper agronomic management, including the use of healthy plant material from specialized nurseries, good soil management, and integrated pest management practices. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of understanding the nutrient requirements for raspberry cultivation and testing different fertilization strategies to optimize yields.

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Raspberries in Peru have failed to follow the path of their berry cousins. While blueberry and strawberry have managed to increase production and exports, raspberry is still an experimental crop in Peru, despite having been present in the country for nearly 10 years. This is partly due to the varieties chosen. According to Dr. Marina Gambardella, researcher and lecturer at the Faculty of Agronomy of the Catholic University of Chile and consultant for the production of raspberries in Peru, the country started with the Heritage variety. It is the most traditional of raspberries, with high productivity, resistance and sweetness. But its low caliber and the handling problems it generated have prompted growers to seek out new varieties. Advantages of the new varieties The consultant emphasizes that the focus has been on new varieties which in temperate climate conditions, as in the case of the coastal area of Peru, have the ability to produce more fruit during the year. Some companies ...

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