Pomegranate Hernandorena, tree nursery producer and seller of fruit trees in pot and bare root
Pomegranate General aspects 1. Meeting the needs of the agricultural sector, following market trends. 2. Expanding the company s production from the study, development and implantation of minority species, seeking the maximum specialization in fruit trees. 3. Improving the production system of pomegranate plant, both conventional cuttings and in vitro laboratory cultivation, thus gaining quality, homogeneity and health in our products. 4. Field of mother plant, maximum varietal and sanitary control of the trees where the plant material is cut for the production of the plants. 5. Search for new varieties. 6. Experimental plot: during the campaign, we carry out periodical visits there to check the results of the technical trials studied and the adaptation of the varieties to our mediterranean climatic zone.
Production system After years of study and improvement of the tasks carried out on our plants during the nursery period, we have clearly opted for the production of plants in a staking format. These are some of the most important differences according to the production process and plant formation Plants with stike guided growing (our sistem) From the moment that the cuttings start to grow, a stick is placed and tender buds are periodically removed, excepting the most straight and vigorous one. The main sprout is guided by the stick until the end of the crop. A more straight and homogeneous plant is obtained, both in size and height, achieving a remarkable differentiation in the plant quality. By doing the cutting when the shoots are not yet lignified, it has been found that the trees do not emit as many shoots at a later stage in the agricultural plantation, and that they do not produce as many shoots or as vigorously, considerably reducing the costs of cultivation for the farmer. At the time of planting, the formation cuts are barely visible and already well healed. Cleaning plants Growing with 1 stake tutor Mature plant after one-year cultivation Plants with free formation, without stick (sistem in disuse): Starting from the cuttings, no pruning is carried out from planting to the pulling of the tree, and only after it has been started up in the warehouse, the straightest bud is selected as the plant and the rest of the shrub branches are eliminated. Advantges: we only point out the lowest cost of production. Disadvantges: an undefined formation of the seedlings, crooked plants and heterogeneity in size is observed. In addition, the realization of large unhealed cuts at the base of the trunk may become a way of entry of pests and diseases. It also generates a greater appearance of sprouts later. Non-pruned trunk Growing of new shoots Mature plant after one-year cultivation
Sales formats Pot C-14 Round pot of 1.5 litres, with internal grooves that avoids the coiling of the roots. Height of the plant: 80-100 cm. Plants with stick. Production time: 8-10 months. Possibility of supplying and planting all year round. Maximum quality coconut peat used as a growing media. 10x10 Pot Square pot of 0.6 litres. Height of the plant: 60-80 cm. Plants with stick. Production time: 6-8 months. Possibility of supplying and planting all year round. This intermediate format is an economical alternative to minimize costs. Suitable for large plantations in high density. Production only upon request. Maximum quality coconut peat used as a growing media. Bare root Plants produced in the field. Height of the plant: 120-140 cm. Plants with stick. Production time: 1 year. Possibility of suppling and planting only during winter months, dormant plant. Traditional format, it is the best known and commercialized. Product of the highest quality in size and plant height. Suitable for export.
Pomegranate Variety groups Red and sweet Red and acid Mollar type Acco and Er Wonderfull, Parfianca, Er1, Wg and Hicaz Mollar de Elche, Ivia Grana 49 and 55, G2, G4 and Valenciana Red varieties line ACCO ER PARFIANCA ER1 WG TREE VIGOUR HIGH HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH TREE ASPECT CLOSED SEMI-OPEN SEMI-OPEN OPEN SEMI-OPEN THORNS PRESENCE LOW LOW HIGH MEDIUM LOW-TO-MEDIUM HARVEST TIME END-AUGUST EARLY SEPTEMBER END-SEPTEMBER MID-OCTOBER END-OCTOBER EXTERNAL COLOUR ROSY PINK RED REDDISH-ORANGE BRIGHT RED BRIGHT RED SIZE (mm) 84 mm 98 mm 92 mm 100 mm 105 mm WEIGHT (gr) 280 gr 390 gr 360 gr 435 gr 475 gr CALYX SEMI-CLOSED SEMI-CLOSED SEMI-CLOSED SEMI-CLOSED SEMI-CLOSED TASTE SWEET SWEET BITTERSWEET BITTERSWEET BITTERSWEET SEED SEMI-SOFT SOFT SEMI-SOFT HARD SEMI-HARD Data obtained by the Technical Department of Viveros Hernandorena in Carlet (Valencia).
Viveros Hernandorena, sponsor of IV International Symposium on Pomegranate and Minor Mediterranean Fruits Camí les Coves, S/N 46291 Benimodo (Valencia) Post office box 178-46240 Carlet T +34 96 253 26 81 info@hernandorena.com www.hernandorena.com Follow us on