Creating an optimal climate for growing peppers in Almería

In the southeast of Spain, where the Mediterranean climate provides ideal conditions for agriculture, lies Almería, one of Europe's leading vegetable producers and exporters. Known as the "Sea of Plastic", this name refers to the endless hectares of greenhouses that dominate the region's landscape. Almería is also characterized by its summers with high temperatures and cold winters with very low temperatures, conditions that can negatively affect the growth of greenhouse crops.

The challenges of growing peppers in the "Sea of Plastic"

The extreme conditions of Almería, mainly the high summer temperatures, make it a constant challenge for growers in the region to create optimal growing conditions for crops such as peppers, which require careful management to ensure good yield and quality. The optimal temperature for peppers should be between 20°C and 30°C during the day and between 16°C and 20°C at night. Temperatures above these values can negatively impact growth and production. Additionally, humidity should ideally be maintained between 60% and 70%.

The grower Enrique Peña knew that the decision to start this year with a new crop of peppers, which would not only be competitive in the market, but also meet the highest quality standards, would come with the challenges that this crop presents. Aware of the importance of implementing new technologies and looking to improve the efficiency and productivity of his crops, Enrique turned to Svensson's Climate Solutions to optimize the conditions of his greenhouses, relying on the advice and experience of Nelson Pérez, Climate Consultant and Svensson's representative in Spain.

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