Huelva is known as a berry-growing region, but few are aware of the opportunities for Goji berry cultivation. The province's exceptional weather conditions and the growing demand for superfoods are providing a great opportunity to growers and entrepreneurs.
"At our nursery in the heart of Huelva, we are optimistic about the present and future of Goji berry cultivation in Spain. As the global superfood market continues to grow, Spain, and specifically Andalusia, is proving to be a perfect place to grow this crop. We see this trend every day with the production of plants leaving our facilities to destinations all over the world," says GojiVital.
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According to company officials, "Huelva is an ideal location for Goji cultivation because of its weather. The many hours of sunshine, the mild winters, and the benign temperatures also help berries act as a natural accelerator for the fruit. Our plants, acclimatized generation after generation to those conditions, develop exceptional resistance and vigor, which guarantees high productivity and top-quality fruit.
In recent years, for growers and investors alike, Goji berries represent a high-value strategic opportunity for diversification. The managers explain that "once established, the crop is remarkably resistant to drought, which falls in line with the need for increasingly water-efficient agriculture." And they say: "We strive to provide not just the plant, but a whole integral project. We offer support with the planting, irrigation, and pruning, thus providing guarantees to whoever's willing to trust our advice."
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GojiVital stresses that Goji berries "are not limited to fresh consumption, as the market demands also dehydrated products, powders, capsules, and juices. Huelva, with its logistical infrastructure and exporting tradition, is in an unbeatable position to become Europe's Goji hub. We are working with growers who, after starting with just a few hectares, are expanding their acreage, as they have become aware of the actual demand and profit margins offered by this red gold."
Regardless of the figures, those devoted to growing Goji in Huelva claim that "it is a commitment to a sustainable model of life and agriculture. It's a crop that allows us to escape from the commodity market and specialize in a premium product. It is less labor-intensive than other fruit trees, which translates into better time and resource management for the grower."
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"We are a nursery that is committed to an alternative business model. Our commitment is to provide not only plants, but also the key to sustainable and healthy growth in Huelva. This fruit may be the crop that many growers are looking for," says Goji Vital.
For more information:
GojiVital
Tel.: +34 608 679 435
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www.gojivital.com