“Small fruits” need great care
The market for small fruits, also called “berries”, is constantly on the increase and growing this crop could represent an attractive opportunity for generating income,
providing the correct production techniques and strategies are adopted.
Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, black and red currants or blackberries and gooseberries are all types of small fruits. Although their origin, morphology and taste are different, these berries all prefer similar habitats.
In their wild state they are found in mountain forest environments. The fact that they have many possible uses, combined with their recognized nutritional properties, has resulted in these crops being grown in a protected environment and made available in many shops and stores.
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