Hello, hello, good morning!
๐พNews from the fields!๐พ
It's been two weeks since we resumed shipments, and although we've had little time to rest, we can't help but be grateful.
If we add to what we achieve in the field with our work, that moment when the products you chose are already in their box ready to be shipped, the truth is that the satisfaction is double ๐ฅฐ.
Not only have we returned, but with some products that are... At least at home, what can I tell you! We're obsessed with Paco's Malaga mangoes.
Paco joined the Campos del Abuelo family of farmers to help his crops thrive, and the truth is he brought an organic product of supreme quality.
Of course, remember that our productions are limited, so if you want to try these organic mangoes, go right now to our website to get them ๐.
Speaking of tropical fruits. I don't know if I've told you yet, but we've planted avocado trees in our fields ๐ฅ.
We planted them in May and they are growing little by little. Being inside the protectors, we have managed to prevent the heat from affecting them too much, although they don't grow in the same way as they would outside.
That mesh you see there is to protect the small tree when working around it, to filter the sun, and to keep it safe from rodents.
Even with the protector and everything, some haven't made it ๐, but the vast majority have sprouted and are doing well. Imagine, as I was telling you, they are from tropical climates, so they need water and humidity. And here, as you know, we have less humidity.
Now, of course, we don't have the same humidity as in a tropical climate, but it's true that in times that aren't so dry, like this year, it rains enough for them to have good water resources.
And speaking of water, you've probably heard that growing avocados uses too much water...
๐ค Have you heard anything about it?
I'm going to tell you a bit about this topic because, honestly, ever since we planted these little trees, I've been thinking a lot about avocado irrigation.
Look, this is what the avocado trees looked like when we planted them. That day we had the help of Salvador, my fellow farmer:
As you know, my family has been citrus growers for several generations. That's why it's easy for me to compare how much water avocado trees ๐ฅ need and how much water orange trees ๐ need.
In summer, avocado trees are irrigated approximately the same as an orange tree; there isn't much difference.
The only possible difference is that during the orange tree's dormant period, irrigation isn't necessary if there's a normal rain cycle, whereas the avocado may always need some irrigation, but not much more.
It all depends on the climate, whether it's more or less humid, whether it rains more or less. As I always say, nature is incredible, but it moves at its own pace ๐ฑ.
Back to water. Avocados might consume a little more, but it's around 15% or 20% more.
๐งAnyway, it's a comparison regarding irrigation.
But the truth is that we also have to consider that they don't have the same nutritional potential.
We were just talking about this the other day with Salvador. Wait, I know it can be confusing because we have two farmers named Salvador ๐. Our Salvador, the persimmon grower, and our Salvador, the avocado grower:
When I was at his avocado farm, he told me that a kilo of avocado, for example, versus a kilo of oranges, doesn't have the same calories, much less the same properties.
And it's true, avocado is much more nutritious, it has more fat, a higher caloric value and... this has nothing to do with nutritional value but it's also a delight:
Returning to what Salvador was telling me, he said that if you compare water consumption versus nutritional potential, it's certain that avocado also wins in this aspect.
However, avocado production is lower than orange production. More kilos of oranges are always produced...
But, well, eating a kilo of oranges in a day is certainly possible, but... eating a kilo of avocados in a day, oh my! That would be a lot ๐.
Returning... As you know, the countryside fascinates me! That's why I always take this time of day to tell you some things ๐.
Surely another time we will return to the topic of irrigation, which is essential for us to be able to cultivate. But for today, that's all.
Remember to visit our website to see the products we have available. This season's striped eggplants are also spectacular ๐.
Until next week,
A big hug!
