How is greenhouse vegetable cultivation progressing in Andalusia

According to a report from the Agricultural and Fisheries Information Service of the Junta de Andalucía, a phenological analysis of greenhouse crops in the region was conducted during the first week of November.

In Almería, advanced pepper crops are in the harvesting stage, while in later plantings, the fruits are still in the setting and swelling phase. Plants show good vegetative development with low incidence of pests and diseases.

Tomato crops that began in July are in full production, benefiting from favorable weather conditions for fruit development and setting. However, a slight increase in pests such as whitefly, tuta absoluta, and thrips has been observed.

Most greenhouses are in full harvesting for zucchini, although there are also plantations in various stages of development. Some plots have experienced problems with virosis.

Cucumber crops are in full yield, although in some newer greenhouses, plants are in flower and fruit swelling. Meanwhile, early eggplant plantings are already being harvested.

In the Granada region of La Costa, the production of Dutch cucumber has begun in some areas. However, infestations of aphids and whiteflies have been detected in both zucchini and cucumber crops.

The cherry tomato production season is beginning, with an average yield of 10 kg/m².

In Huelva, red fruit crops face some challenges. This year, the availability of strawberry plants has been lower due to adverse weather conditions in the production areas of Castile and León. The planting, which began at the end of September, ended last week.

In raspberry crops, the first varieties are being harvested in the Condado Campiña and Condado Litoral districts, highlighting varieties such as Adelita and Noelia. Heavy rains have caused waterlogging in some greenhouses, in addition to the appearance of red spider mites.

Finally, in Lepe, the harvesting of extra-early blueberry varieties has begun.

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