Planting flexibility
The short cycle allows planting dates to be adapted to double-cropping or continuous production programmes.
TECHNICAL SHEET SUMMARY
VICA Alegría
Fruit size, flavour and production flexibility.
A primocane raspberry with a very short cycle and low chilling requirements. A flexible variety for double-cropping or continuous production programmes.
115 daysStart of autumn harvestFrom planting
2 kg/plantAverage yieldUnder double cropping
70–80 daysStart of spring harvestAfter pruning
94%Class I 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
Noted for its large fruit, balanced flavour and postharvest life. The technical sheet reports no juice leakage.
- Average weight
- 6.5 g/fruit
- Size
- 29 × 27 mm
- Flavour
- 10 °Brix; balanced sweetness and acidity
- Colour
- Medium red, without darkening
- Shape
- Conical and uniform
- Drupelets
- Medium to small
AGRONOMIC HIGHLIGHTS
Crop management and production
Reference planting density
For double cropping: 4 plants per metre and 12,000 plants per hectare.
Harvesting
The medium plant habit and large fruit size help keep harvesting costs low.
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)