"Last summer, we were asked to try out a new strawberry variety - Limvalnera. We have always been open to research and innovation so we accepted, also because we were curious to understand how this cultivar would behave if grown using the vertical aeroponic technique. Transplants of our 5 thousand plants started in October," reports Anna Cirigliano from FruitHydroSinni, an Italian company that produces and sells hydroponic and aeroponic-grown fruits and vegetables.
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"Three months later, the experimental crop located in Policoro is looking excellent. Plants are well-developed and blossoming seems extraordinary. The variety is rustic and very resistant to various diseases, with a production calendar that goes from early January to June. We have completed the first two harvests of 2022, but quantities will soon become larger thanks to the sun and temperatures expected for the next few days. Fruits have a conic shape, with high Brix levels and bright red color. The pulp is red too, with a good firmness when fruits are completely ripe. The shelf-life is good as well."
"Our clients appreciated the first Limvalnera strawberries a lot, also because the cultivation technique has a low environmental impact and fruits are free from nickel, histamine, and other heavy metals such as aluminum and lead. This means they are great also for consumers with allergies or food intolerances who would not normally be able to eat them."
"In addition to selling fresh produce, a few months ago we decided to also provide training, consultancy, and assistance to producers and companies wishing to set up aeroponic or hydroponic crops. We make our experience and dedication available to obtain effective results in the short-medium period. So far, many companies and quasi-governmental bodies have decided to collaborate with us. And there's more to come."
For further information:
FruitHydroSinni
Via Zara, 1
75025 Policoro (MT) - Italy
(+39) 351 8403546
info@fruithydrosinni.it
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