O cultivo e a produção de bactris gasipaes (pupunheira) na região do zé açú e colônia toledo pizza, no município de Parintins-AM

Abstract

The cultivation of peach palm has aroused interests for many farmers in the Amazon region, mainly for the production of its fruits. It is a palm tree that does not require high production costs, given its great adaptability in the region. The objective of this work was to report the cultivation and production of Bactris gasipaes in the region of Zé Açu and Toledo Pizza, in the municipality of Parintins-AM. A visit was carried out in three plantations for observation and data collection, which was done through semi-structured interviews related to the type of crop and production developed by the farmers. The results show that the plantations were carried out randomly, without technical orientation from seedlings and seeds, with the races known as fat (yellow and red fruit) and dry (yellow and green fruit). Care includes removal of tillers for better production and weeding in the harvest period. Do not make use of chemicals.