We currently have 250 net hectares of walnut trees, which were planted in 2017 (231.62 hectares) and 2019 (17.88 hectares). The variety planted is Chandler is 90% and 10% Cisco (used as pollinator):
Chandler: It is a variety developed by the breeding program of the University of Davis in USA, and is characterized by a tree of average vigor and fruit of extraordinary quality, which made it the most planted variety in the world. It flowers in October and its harvest in the Melipilla area occurs in April. The fruit is large, with a peel ratio of over 50% and a flesh colour of 90 to 100% of the light and extra light category.
Estimated outputs (Ton/Year): Our estimated total production of walnuts per year is the following:
VARIETY
Chandler
AREAS
250 Ha
| YEAR | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TON | 146 | 470 | 1.000 | 1.400 | 1.750 | 1.850 | 1.850 | 1.850 |
We currently have 30 net hectares of pistachios, which were planted in 2019 (17.81 ha) and 2020 (11.66 ha). The principal variety is Sirora, which represents 83%, and Red Alepo, 17%.
Sirora: Created in Australia, a vigorous, high production tree. It has medium-large fruit, elongated-round, which makes it a very attractive fruit. It has a high quantity of open fruit. In the Melipilla zone it flowers in October and is harvested in March.
Red Aleppo: A very attractive fruit variety for its intense green seed color and a particular red tone on the tree’s fruit. It is harvested earlier than Sirora with a somewhat smaller fruit, with very good shell opening and is very productive.
Golden Hill: It is late blooming, the tree has an erect growth habit and the color of its bark is very similar to that of Kerman. Golden Hills has a good fruit yield and a high percentage of open fruit. This variety provides a large, rounded pistachio with a very white shell
Estimated outputs (Ton/Year): Our estimated total production of walnuts per year is the following:
VARIETY
Sirora, Red Alepo,
Golden Hill
AREAS
30 Ha
| YEAR | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TON | 1 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 26 | 39 | 59 | 80 | 97 | 121 | 133 |
In 2020 37 net hectares of cherries were planted, for which were used only Santina variety, grafted onto Colt and Maxma 14.
Santina: A self-pollinating variety from the Summerland experimental station in Canada. It was chosen because of the great quality of its fruit in calibre, color, sugar/acidity ratio, very good condition and firmness that permits long-distance travel such as Asia without losing quality; furthermore it is a variety that in the Melipilla zone is harvested in November. It is considered to have medium flowering and early maturation.
Estimated outputs (Ton/Year): Our estimated total production of walnuts per year is the following:
VARIETY
Santina
AREAS
37 Ha
| YEAR | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TON | 10 | 30 | 190 | 400 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
In September of 2022 we will plant 25 net hectares of oranges, for which we will use only Caracara variety, grafted onto C-35 rootstock.
Caracara: A variety of navel oranges characterized by reddish pulp and extra-sweet flavor, of great interest to the Asian market. The characteristic of red pulp makes them completely recognizable by consumers, which is a large advantage in the orange market where consumers normally do not manage to differentiate varieties with clarity, which creates insecurity when selecting.
Estimated outputs (Ton/Year): Our estimated total orange production per year is the following:
VARIETY
Caracara
AREAS
25 Ha
| YEAR | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TON | 76 | 250 | 625 | 1.000 | 1.250 | 1.250 | 1.250 | 1.250 | 1.250 |
In September, 2021 we will plant 75 hectares of Clementines in the following ratio:Oronules (12.5 ha); Orogrande (50 ha); Clemenules (12.5 ha in development).
Oronules: This is the earliest variety of clementines, of medium caliber, and a good sugar/acidity ratio. To supply the national market, in a period of citrus scarcity. The rootstock selected for this variety are 50% Macrophylla and 50% C-35.
Orogrande: A variety of caliber with great size, early, but later than Oronules and earlier than Clemenules, and a good sugar/acidity ratio. Planned for the export market. The rootstock selected for this variety is 100% C-35.
Clemenules: This is the latest variety, good caliber, very good color, and very good postharvest. Planned for the export market. The rootstock selected for this variety is 100% C-35.
Estimated outputs (Ton/Year): Our estimated total production of walnuts per year is the following:
VARIETY
Orogrande,
Clemenules, Oronules
AREAS
75 Ha
| YEAR | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TON | 230 | 750 | 1.850 | 3.000 | 3.400 | 3.400 | 3.400 |