Purpose of the project

research and innovation

Sustainable courgette production

The aim of the project is to meet some particular technical needs of the cultivation of courgette in Sicily, which can only be met through the introduction of process and product innovations. The proposed innovations will affect everyone the phases of the supply chain, from the field to the shelf, from the transformation of the product to reuse of waste and residues and they will give great added value, while at the same time reducing their environmental impact.

Among the innovations is the development of agronomic protocols that include the rationalization of the fertilization technique.

Zucchini is a species with ha high water requirements, however, the need for save water requires the adoption of techniques that maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of irrigation.