The avocado harvest at Salsa Agrícola: 2026 campaign in the Axarquía enters its final phase during April, following several months of intense fieldwork. The harvest of the Hass variety, the company’s main production, typically takes place between November and May, becoming one of the key moments of the year for the group’s agricultural activities.
This campaign, the production forecast is around 1,000 tons of avocado, a figure that reflects both the current productive capacity and the growth potential of the farms managed by Salsa Agrícola in the Axarquía region. This volume is achieved through a combination of experience, planning, and careful crop management.
The harvesting process is carried out manually, ensuring greater precision and care for the fruit. In traditional farms, where the trees are taller, poles are used to reach avocados that are out of direct reach, supported by two lifting machines that facilitate access to the higher areas. In intensive farms, the harvesting is done directly by hand and with poles for the higher fruit, without the need for lifts due to the shorter height of the trees. This mixed system optimizes work time without compromising fruit quality.
The harvesting crew consists of approximately 20 people, including both permanent and temporary staff, all from the Axarquía region. This reinforces Salsa Agrícola’s commitment to the local community, contributing to employment and the economic development of the area.
Once harvested, the avocados are placed directly into 20-kilo boxes—there is no subsequent packaging process, as each piece of fruit is placed into the boxes with this capacity directly from the tree—which are then palletized for transport. Using a support tractor, the pallets are moved to the loading area, where they are picked up by the driver of the company responsible for marketing the product. This logistical process ensures efficiency in the supply chain and guarantees that the fruit arrives in optimal condition.
Currently, Salsa Agrícola owns 10 productive avocado farms covering 124 hectares. In addition to the Hass variety, these farms include pollinator varieties such as Bacon, Zutano, and Fuerte, whose harvest takes place between October and January. This diversification helps improve productivity and stability in the operations.
The avocado harvest at Salsa Agrícola: 2026 campaign in the Axarquía also highlights the company’s growth potential. Some of the farms have not yet reached full production, which will allow for an increase in the total volume in the coming years. Thus, Salsa Agrícola continues to advance in its sustainable development strategy, solidifying its position as a leader in the cultivation of subtropical crops on the Costa del Sol Oriental.
