NOVAGRIC Projects
Greenhouses for organic Pitaya
Jose Manuel, a farmer decided to transform his greenhouse of ornamental plants for the organic cultivation of this exotic fruit, becoming a pioneer in successfully introducing this crop in the Spanish Levant.
Many producers have been interested in diversifying their production with high-value crops or tropical and exotic fruit. The introduction of pitaya in the greenhouse is presented as a great investment alternative because it can increase the profitability of their farms due to its high yield:
- Fruit with low maintenance cost
- Plant´s life: from 25 to 30 years
- High productivity: between 50 and 60 kilos in season
- High prices on the market: around 20€ per kilo.
This greenhouse project has been carried out in the southern area of the Valencian Community, thanks to the Mediterranean climate and the low crop water demand it is possible to plant Dragon Fruit in any season.
There are many varieties and subvarieties of pitaya, José Manuel usually has the most common ones in his greenhouses; Hybridum, which has red flesh, and Undatus, which has white flesh. He also has other varieties such as Golden Yellow, with yellow skin and white pulp, or Marmel with red pulp.
Some pictures of our project in Comunidad Valenciana, España
Project details
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Type
Climate Control for greenhouses
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Location
Comunidad Valenciana, España
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Cultivation
Pitaya
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Surface
Without this information for this Project
- Facilities Design, Manufacture, and execution
- Logistic organization
- Installation control and start-up
- Technical support
- APR Greenhouses with 5.5 metres Gutter height
- New Perimeter Ventilation system with angular to prevent rainwater from entering the greenhouse and keep the tightness.
- Outer mesh and inner plastic configuration to extend the enclosure life and protect it from the action of the wind.
- Installation and operation in 10 days
- Total Client satisfaction
- Uniformity and homogeneity in fruits
- Great crop volume per square metre
- Crops in all seasons
- Good pest and disease control in organic farming
- Cost savings with clean energy
How to grow Pitaya in greenhouses 🌵
We reveal the secrets behind the success of this farmer from Spain who grows pitaya (pitahaya or dragon fruit) with high profitability in Spain, and we will show you his process of growing organically under greenhouse.
This greenhouse project has been carried out in the southern area of the Valencian Community, thanks to the Mediterranean climate and the low crop water demand it is possible to plant Dragon Fruit in any season.
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