The agronomist, who is also an expert in the introduction and evaluation of new varieties, spoke with Smartcherry about Santina’s attributes, whose firmness makes it suitable for entry into domestic markets in the Asian giant, unlike other early varieties.
He also recommended that producers focus on the post-harvest stage, which is not visible until the fruit reaches its destination. Therefore, these, along with firmness and sweetness, are key factors, as well as focusing on a volume of no less than 8.5 tons per hectare for cultivation.