Rape a cime viola

History There has been a long history of purple top turnips, also known as ‘Purple Top White Globe turnips’, dating back to ancient times. Turnips with purple tops were likely cultivated in Europe hundreds of years ago. The Purple Top White Globe turnip was introduced in the United States in the 19th century, and it […]

Carciofi Paestum

Storia La coltivazione del carciofo risale all'epoca borbonica, con l'ufficio statistico che ne registra la presenza a Capaccio ed Eboli nel 1811. Nonostante le vaste bonifiche e la trasformazione agricola operate dalla riforma agraria del 1929-30, fu proprio nel biennio 1929-30 che la coltivazione del carciofo si diffuse, grazie all'impegno di diversi agricoltori napoletani […]

The importance of leccino olive in tuscany

Farmers in Tuscany, Italy have been cultivating the Leccino olive for centuries, turning it into a cherished treasure found in the region’s rolling hills. Its delicate flavor and aroma have made it a prized ingredient in Tuscan cuisine and a symbol of the region’s rich cultural heritage. From the gnarled trunks of the olive trees […]