. The deciduous fruit canning industry of Spain. Fruit Spain Preservation. Commercial fertilizer--when used--is The recommended composition is as follows: applied at the rate of 500-600 pounds per acre. Superphosphate Ammonium compounds Potassium sulfate Percent 50-55 35-40 10-15 Main Producing Areas The Levante region produces most of Spain's deciduous fruits used for canning. Production in the northern area can be--and often is--used to supplement production of the Levante region. In the Levante region, two areas are the big producers: Murcia, comprised of the three Provinces, Murcia, Albace
. The deciduous fruit canning industry of Spain. Fruit Spain Preservation. Commercial fertilizer--when used--is The recommended composition is as follows: applied at the rate of 500-600 pounds per acre. Superphosphate Ammonium compounds Potassium sulfate Percent 50-55 35-40 10-15 Main Producing Areas The Levante region produces most of Spain's deciduous fruits used for canning. Production in the northern area can be--and often is--used to supplement production of the Levante region. In the Levante region, two areas are the big producers: Murcia, comprised of the three Provinces, Murcia, Albacete, and Alicante; and Valencia, composed of the two Provinces, Valencia and Castellon. The so-called Murcia area is located in southeast Spain along the 38th parallel. The main deciduous areas are confined to the Segura and Sangonera Valleys, as is most of other agri- culture. This area is noted for the excellent quality of its apricots and peaches. Murcia's climate and growing conditions are similar to those of California. Average monthly temperature in August and January is 79° F. and 54°, respectively, and agriculture is dependent on irrigation, as the average annual rainfall is only 11 inches. The Segura River and shallow wells provide water for irrigation. Mixed orchard of citrus and apricot trees, Murcia area. In this area, where agriculture depends on irriga- tion, intercropping and mixed plant- ings are common The irrigated cropland is used intensively. Intercropping of vegetables with the orchards and mixed plantings within the orchard are the rule. Expansion of irrigated cropland has been limited by the water supply from the Segura River. Recently, however, new land has been leveled and wells drilled (about 300 feet in depth). This is expensive and has not been carried out on a large scale, except by some of the canners who want to expand and insure a continuous supply of fresh fruit. The Valencia area, composed of the Provinces of Valencia and Castellon
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