MANDARIN VALLEY GOLD: FIELD VISIT WITH CITRICOM
The video documents a technical field visit to a farm in the province of Taranto, focused on the hybrid mandarin Valley Gold, a late-season variety developed and promoted by Citricom. In the orchard, agronomist Vito Vitelli, the owner of the Capurso farm, nursery professionals, and JP Barnard, Operations Manager of Citricom IP (PTY) LTD, analyze the production and quality performance of the orchard at the end of November 2025. video The fruit observed in the field shows large size, excellent uniformity, and very high tree productivity, confirming the strong agronomic and commercial potential of this variety in Ionian growing areas. JP Barnard clearly emphasizes that these results are strictly linked to the correct application of Citricom cultivation protocols, without shortcuts or improvisation. From a quality perspective, Valley Gold stands out for its high sugar content, reaching 15–16 °Brix, and for a balanced sugar/acid ratio that clearly differentiates it from traditiona...