Aspargó: The quality and
taste of Lake Lesina

Industrial
tomatoes

Thanks to its mild climate, our region is perfect for passionate farmers of tomatoes of the long-peeled, round, date and cherry varieties. Flavoursome and sweet, these tomatoes are the result of the dedicated care of our farmers combined with the ideal growing conditions of our territory. Their chromatic diversity adds a unique visual and gustatory character, offering a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The freshness and taste authenticity of each fruit results from our commitment to quality combined with the unique characteristics of our region

TRANSPLANTATION: FROM APRIL TO JUNE
HARVESTING: FROM JULY TO OCTOBER

Fennel

Fennel, a plant that embodies the harmonious balance between the local “terroir” and the Mediterranean climate, is a traditionally cultivated crop in Apulia. Carefully chosen parcels of land with just the right soil, combined with ideal climatic conditions and innovative agricultural practices, ensure that the fennel grown here is of the highest quality. The growing season varies from autumn to spring, which allows for continuous harvesting. The diversity of the genetic material and the care taken by farmers to deploy sustainable practices have enabled Apulia to remain a major centre of fennel production.

TRANSPLANTATION: FROM SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER
HARVESTING: FROM DECEMBER TO MAY

Cauliflower and
broccoli

The beloved cold-season vegetables cauliflower and broccoli are renowned for their abundant ease of cultivation in the winter months. These vegetables, popular ingredients in various European cuisines, thrive in cold weather. The best time to transplant broccoli is in the autumn (from August to mid-January). August-September is the best time to transplant cauliflower. Proper scheduling not only maximizes yield, but also ensures a supply of fresh, flavourful cauliflower and broccoli throughout the winter.

TRANSPLANTATION: CAULIFLOWERS FROM AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER;
BROCCOLI FROM AUGUST TO MID-JANUARY
HARVESTING: CAULIFLOWER FROM NOVEMBER TO MAY;
BROCCOLI FROM OCTOBER TO MAY

Grain collection
centre

Members of the Cooperative also grow wheat, and send their yields to a collection centre that sees to its national distribution through a controlled and certified supply chain. This is a good example of a short supply chain, by which agricultural products pass directly from producers to the food-processing industry. Every phase of the process is carefully controlled, starting with the initial investment planning, followed by the selection of the right cultivar, the application of agronomic techniques, the harvesting of the produce, and the management of distribution logistics. This approach guarantees the quality and traceability of the wheat we produce across the production chain. Each phase is managed with consistency and all phases comply with the relevant commercial standards.

SOWING: NOVEMBER TO JANUARY
HARVESTING: JUNE