Sweet Aryana harvested on 25th April 2017
The company manages to commercialise cherries from early May until late July.
"We supply retailers and discount chains directly. We have equipped ourselves with hydrocoolers, graders and packagers to sort the produce according to client needs. Over the past three years, we have invested in greenhouse cultivation to be able to start commercialisation earlier. The main advantages have been: earlier production, higher sales prices, no damage caused by cracking or bad weather, no insect damage, no bird damage and fewer treatments," explains manager Roberto Bolla.
Sweet Lorenz and Sweet Aryana's 2018 blossoming
Bolla cultivates around 6 hectares of cherry orchards through its family business Orti Veneti. It commercialises 1500 tons of cherries on average.
Early Bigi in a greenhouse. Blossoming occured on Match 15th, 2018
"The varieties grown in greenhouses are Early Lory, Sweet Early, Early Bigi, Sweet Aryana, Sweet Lorenz. Thanks to forced cultivation, we manage to obtain produce that is healthy and perfect, generally harvested in late April. This year, the season is slightly delayed and we think harvesting will start around May 2nd in greenhouses and May 12th in open fields."
Kordia and Regina, open field blossoming
"We currently count on over 400 associates and, over the next few years, we are looking to invest in a covered orchard to guarantee high-quality fruit and bring commercialisation forward."
Contacts
Bolla Ferdinando s.r.l.
Via Perazzolo 13/b
37032 Monteforte d'Alpone
Verona - Italia
Tel.: +39 (0)45 7612025
Fax: +39 (0)45 6102005
Email: info@bollaferdinando.it
Web: www.bollaferdinando.it