Peru will introduce six new pomegranate varieties
date:Sep 06, 2013
roduction varieties, with a bright red color and tolerance of nematodes. They need less water and adapt to salty, sandy soil.

Plantings for these new varieties are planned for Lima and Ica, although other zones are under consideration.

I think we can increase national production volume by 30%. We are going to prioritize export to Spain and Canada, among others. Well be able to produce 100 to 200 hectares more, he said.
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