Aubergine crops are subject to attacks by soil parasites: wilt fungi and nematodes often cause mortality during the growing cycle, especially when the crop follows another aubergine or solanacea crop.
"La Perla del Sud" found a solution to the problem using the Salutamu rootstock, which is its own Solanum torvum selection.
Aubergine roots grafted on Salutamu
Company managers explain that "it's a selection suitable for Mediterranean environments. It's part of the Registro Nazionale dei portinnesti and a registered trademark."
"Thanks to the rootstock, aubergines proved tolerant/resistant to nematodes and wilt fungi. No plants are lost and the average production is far superior than the ordinary productions of different varieties. Salutamu does not alter the organoleptic qualities of the fruits, it actually improves them."
Aubergine roots
"Salutamu is the perfect choice for sustainable agriculture, as it uses a natural resource to defend itself against parasites while creating jobs for grafting."
Aubergine grafted on Salutamu
Salutamu seeds with high germinability and germination energy, traditional or primed are available at the company. Samples will be supplied upon request. Prices and conditions depend on quantities ordered.
Written by La Perla del Sud agronomist Guglielmo Donzella.
Contacts:
La Perla del Sud
di Giombattista Campoccia
via IV Novembre 5/g
97019 Vittoria (RG)
Cell.: 335 7465062
Email: info@laperladelsud.it
Web: www.laperladelsud.it