Geofur started harvesting its almost 60 hectares of watermelons located between the Ostiglia (Mantua) and Melara (Rovigo) municipalities. The market is very receptive at the moment, also because quantities are not high.
Geofur production. Fruit are grown both in open fields and under covers
"Although yields are 30% lower than during a normal year, we still managed to obtain a good gross saleable production at satisfactory prices. Organoleptic quality is very high, supported by a high Brix level confirming a high concentration of sugars and dry matter," explains Cristiana Furiani from Geofur.
Cristiana Furiani
In Melara, Geofur owns a facility for the brushing, grading and labelling of watermelons. "Everything is carried out just a few hours after harvesting and fast shipping ensures high quality."
Geofur's watermelons are destined to the big retail chain in Italy (80%) and abroad (20%). The most receptive nations are Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Poland. Watermelon production is a company tradition, although generally the business is mostly known for radicchio.
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The white patina (right) is kaolinite, a natural product distributed to prevent scalding and favor a slow ripening
"Thanks to the varietal choices and cultivation techniques, we obtain fruits weighing between 8 and 16 kg, demanded also to be sold slice in supermarkets. We grow the Crimson, Sentinel and Dumara varieties."
For further information
OP Geofur
Via Gallese, 17
37045 Legnago (VR)
+39 0442 641344
info@geofur.it
www.geofur.it