The
video documents a technical visit to a nursery carried out by agronomist Vito
Vitelli together with Citricom representatives, focusing on Valley Gold
mandarin plants ready for field transplanting. The discussion takes place with
Giuseppe, nursery specialist at Vivai Filippo Di Natale in Policoro (Matera,
Italy), highlighting the importance of high-quality plant material for modern
citrus orchards.
Special
attention is given to plant certification and traceability through the
phytosanitary passport system, identified by yellow labels, which ensures plant
origin, health status and compliance with the protocols required for a patented
variety such as Valley Gold.
From
an agronomic perspective, the focus is on the quality of the root system, which
must be well-balanced, properly structured and not forced. The importance of
careful nursery nutrition is emphasized to ensure rapid establishment after
transplanting.
The
video also provides practical technical guidelines on field transplanting,
early-stage irrigation management, and appropriate planting densities. A
density of 700–1000 trees per hectare is indicated as a balanced solution to
maximize production efficiency while preserving orchard longevity.
Finally,
the discussion addresses the economic aspects of Valley Gold cultivation,
including market potential, product pricing and royalties related to the
varietal patent. Choosing certified, high-quality plants clearly emerges as a
strategic investment for modern, productive and sustainable citrus orchards.
Keywords:
#MandarinoValleyGold #Citricom #ModernCitrusFarming
#CertifiedPlants #PhytosanitaryPassport #LateSeasonMandarin #CitrusInnovation
#AgronomoVitoVitelli
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