Harvesting
Compact plant habit, lateral bud development and easy fruit detachment, even at low temperatures.
TECHNICAL SHEET SUMMARY
VICA Abril
Earliness and ease of harvesting.
An extra-early primocane raspberry offering flexibility in planning the production window and a highly concentrated crop.
105 daysStart of autumn harvestFrom planting
1.8 kg/plantAverage yieldPer plant
70–80 daysStart of second harvestAfter pruning
<10%Class II fruitAs stated in the technical sheet
Reference data from the technical sheet. Ask our team about suitability for your region and growing system.
FRUIT QUALITY
Fruit profile
Fruit with good postharvest life, a light red colour and small drupelets. The technical sheet highlights the absence of juice leakage and suitability for export markets.
- Average weight
- 5.5 g/fruit
- Size
- 27 × 23 mm
- Flavour
- 10 °Brix
- Colour
- Light red
- Shape
- Conical
- Drupelets
- Small
AGRONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS
Crop management and production
Planting density
Early planting: 12,000 plants per hectare (4 plants per metre). Late planting: 13,500 to 15,000 plants per hectare.
Shading
The technical sheet recommends a 40–50% shade net from the start of cultivation, depending on the planting date.
OPEN FRUIT MARKETING
Freedom to market your fruit.
According to the technical sheet, fruit marketing is not subject to clubs or restrictions.
Read the full technical sheet
Summary of the Viveros California technical sheet published on this website, October 2024 edition. The PDF includes the charts and production calendar.
Full technical sheet · PDF (Spanish)