This Semana Santa 2019 has been very prominent in the abundant rainfall by most regions of Spain, especially in the area of Get the Funds! peninsular. Thanks to the fact that there were constant and not torrential rains, the campaign of the artichoke will be one of the beneficiaries. The Artichoke Association of Spain confirms the extension until the end of May of the harvest, with a product of higher quality and also greater kilos. Great news for farmers.
Lots of water prior to artichoke season
«Due to the rains, we will have in the area of Levante -Murcia and Vega Baja del Segura- a longer season with better quality ”, assures the president of the Artichoke Association of Spain, Antonio Galindo, in the middle Origin Online. Thus, there is no doubt that, in the harvest of this vegetable, that abundant falling water has ended up being very positive. In many areas the 100 liters per square meter and that the cultivation noticed. Because it was not a torrential or adverse precipitation, but smooth and constant.
«This helps to give longevity to the campaign, which it will take about 15 or 20 days, something that has not happened for five years, at least, due to the drought that we have suffered, "he recalls Galindo. Therefore, as regards this second cut of artichoke which will take place in May, the forecasts are very favorable. It is enough to know that in previous years the season was almost over by now, while in this 2019 it has been 70% completed approximately. So there is still a remarkable amount to be collected from the Spanish fields. «Total estimated production is 220.000 tons of artichokes ”, advances the president of the non-profit association.
Quality superior to other years
From Yellow (Granada) to Tudela (Navarra), many are the regions of the peninsular east that begin the harvest of the vegetable from spring. Nail 15.000 hectares totals have been cultivated this course within the association, in the same vein as previous years. What will change is the superior quality of artichoke due to those rains and the good weather of the I raised. Even it cold that did not finish reaching their usual levels in the north of Spain it also helps that "unbeatable valuation." Now, what farmers want is that they do not arrive violent precipitation and hail that can spoil an excellent crop.
