The municipality of Mogán is spearheading a new agricultural initiative aimed at diversifying existing crops. The campaign involves the distribution of 100 atemoya seedlings, a hybrid fruit well-suited to warm climates and known for its resistance to heat and drought.
This initiative, driven by the Department of Agriculture, seeks to provide local farmers with a productive alternative to the area's dominant crops, such as mango, avocado, and orange. In previous efforts, the municipality has already promoted the introduction of other tropical fruits.
The Red Israel variety is recognized for its productivity and adaptation to warm climates, as well as its drought resistance.
The atemoya is a hybrid of the cherimoya and the sugar apple, featuring a white, sweet, and creamy pulp with a flavor profile reminiscent of pineapple and vanilla. The specific variety being distributed, Red Israel, is noted for its high productivity and its ability to thrive in conditions of heat and water scarcity, factors crucial for agriculture in Mogán.
The application period for local agricultural producers to request these seedlings will remain open until Wednesday, July 15th.
