The New Year will also bring the start of the new Leanri mandarin campaign. "This year, we at Golden Citrus expect to produce about 3 million kilos of Leanri mandarins, which will start to be harvested between late December and early January. We expect fruit of very good quality, both externally and organoleptically, with very good Brix levels," says Manuel Jarén, general manager of the Huelva-based company.
The Leanri was one of Golden Citrus's big bets within the premium second season mandarin segment. "We were focused on seeking varieties that were good for the consumer, aiming to deliver a product with the right taste, color and organoleptic quality, which is something that the markets had forgotten about. And when we found the Leanri, we were instantly convinced."
"In fact, we are one of the largest producers of Leanri mandarins in Spain," says Manuel. "It is one of our group's flagship products."
"We already have about 130 hectares planted, and since some saplings are not yet fully productive, we expect that the harvest will continue to grow in the coming years, until the trees reach their maximum potential. The Leanri is a variety that requires good technical management, so the extreme drought conditions we are experiencing in Huelva have not facilitated its cultivation this season; however, the production will continue to increase year after year."
The Leanri harvest in the company's fields in Gibraleón will continue until February 15-20. Other premium mandarin varieties that the company produces in this second part of the citrus season will be harvested during the same period. "As we do every campaign, we are 100% committed to producing the best quality fruit."
For more information:
Golden Citrus
Carretera san Bartolome (km. 9,2)
21500 Gibraleon, Huelva, Spain
Tel.: +34 959 500 313
correo@golden-citrus.com
https://golden-citrus.com