Interreg VERA project

31/01/2025

🌱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁?

Do you remember that between November and December, our partners I giardini di Pomona and Udruga Permakultura Dalmacija carried out the cross-border fig exchange activity?

🌎 𝟱 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮, while 𝟱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗮, Italy. This initiative aims to introduce new biodiversity into both regions, fostering long-term collaboration and sustainable agricultural practices.

𝗡𝗼𝘄 that the fig trees have been planted, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀: 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 in these geographical diverse environments. But how will this be done?
The 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, detailed in the newly published Joint assessment report, will track key parameters, including:
✅ Growth and development (height, trunk diameter, canopy expansion)
✅ Health indicators (leaf color, stress signs, disease presence)
✅ Environmental conditions (soil quality, temperature, humidity, biodiversity interactions)

📊 The collected data will help understand the impact of different environmental factors on the saplings, supporting future sustainable agricultural strategies. The monitoring will continue even beyond the project's end to ensure long-term insights and benefits.

📣 Want to know more? 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 here, in the Library section on the VERA official website: https://www.italy-croatia.eu/it/web/vera/library

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

15/01/2025

We are thrilled to share with our community that 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 Ispra - Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 "𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮̀ 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲" 🌱

In an exclusive interview, 𝘗𝘢𝘰𝘭𝘰 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘪, founder of the Botanical Conservatory of I giardini di Pomona, one of the project partners, shared insights about VERA, including its main objectives, completed activities, ongoing ones, and the remarkable successes achieved so far 👏🏻

The spotlight on project partners offers readers a closer look at the dedicated VERA team and the incredible commitment each partner has invested to bring this ambitious European project to life 🤝

📖 To learn more, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 👉🏻https://bogelso.sinanet.isprambiente.it/files/innovazioni_4_2024.pdf or visit our project website here 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/zx4p0Q

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

03/01/2025

🌿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Udruga Permakultura Dalmacija 🌱

As part of the VERA Project, Udruga Permakultura Dalmacija has been actively engaging with the Dalmatian community through 𝟭𝟮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀, 𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀. These events focused on preserving local agricultural biodiversity, exploring ancient varieties of fruit trees, and promoting sustainable practices like agroforestry and permaculture.

🧑🏻‍🏫 Thanks to the dedication of 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, these activities have brought valuable knowledge and inspiration to participants, strengthening the connection between the community and their natural heritage.

📄 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 to see how we’re making an impact together! 👇🏻

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

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30/12/2024

🌱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 I giardini di Pomona 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Udruga Permakultura Dalmacija 🌱

The five Italian fig varieties selected by I Giardini di Pomona for the exchange and transplant activity have arrived safely and in perfect condition in Dalmatia, where Permakultura Dalmacija has initiated the transplant phase in Croatian soil 🪵

Meanwhile, the five Croatian fig varieties chosen by Permakultura Dalmacjia for transplanting in Puglia have successfully reached their destination at I Giardini di Pomona 🪚

✨ Important days are ahead as the involved partners will closely monitor the behavior of the transplanted varieties, analyzing and evaluating their response to a new climate and soil different from their native environment.

👉 This milestone marks another step forward in our cross-border collaboration for biodiversity preservation and sustainable agriculture! 🌍

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

27/12/2024

With its distinctive elliptical shape and known by various nicknames such as 𝘓𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘵, 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘢, 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘳, and 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘗𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘰, the fig variety that concludes our adventure at I giardini di Pomona is 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮 🌱

This is one of the most prized ancient fig varieties from Northern Italy 🇮🇹, carefully cultivated at I giardini di Pomona and primarily found in the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige, Veneto, and Lombardy 📍

🌱 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Verdolino di Riva del Garda
🌱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🌱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🌱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

Suitable for both fresh consumption and drying, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗶 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮 is a rain-resistant fig variety that fruits twice a year, producing 𝘧𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪 followed by main crop figs (𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪). This variety is among the sweetest 🍬, making it ideal for drying, compotes, or jams, as well as being featured in many traditional recipes from Northern Italy.

Rich in vitamins A and B, sugars, proteins, potassium, iron, and calcium, Verdolino di Riva del Garda stands out among the fig varieties preserved at I Giardini di Pomona, making this collection truly unique and invaluable 🌟

For more information about Verdolino di Riva del Garda, click here 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/-Smy52 (Information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

📷 Ph. Cossio Ferdinando

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

24/12/2024

Also known as the “Striped fig” or by its local name “𝘈𝘭𝘭’𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭’𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵,” the 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 fig variety is undoubtedly one of the rarest and most beautiful figs still found in the natural landscape of Salento, Puglia 📍

🔅 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Rigato del Salento
🔅 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🔅 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🔅 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

The coloring of its fruits, both forniti and fioroni, highlights the unique beauty of the 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 variety, a bifera fig. The fruits display a striking yellow-green variegation, likely the result of a genetic chimera, similar to another variety found in France and certain Italian regions like Liguria, known as 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲́.
😋 The Rigato del Salento is highly versatile, excelling in both fresh consumption and drying, making this fig variety not only visually stunning but also incredibly appealing in the culinary realm.

To discover more about the Rigato del Salento, check this link 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/mgcXUI (Information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

Stay connected to continue exploring the countless fig varieties preserved at I giardini di Pomona - each one with its own unique story and flavor to discover! 🌿

📷 Ph. Cossio Ferdinando

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

21/12/2024

One of the hardiest and most cold-resistant varieties of Ficus carica, 𝗗𝗮𝘂𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲, also known as 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘂𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲, is among the 600 fig varieties carefully preserved at I giardini di Pomona in their natural gardens 🌱. As a 𝘣𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢 variety, it produces two harvests: the first in July-August and a second in September-October. Its fruits feature a violet-colored skin, pink interior, and are juicy and sweet.

🪴 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Dauphine
🪴 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🪴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🪴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

Originally from France, the Dauphine fig is highly valued for its versatility in the kitchen 🍽️. It is excellent when enjoyed fresh and pairs perfectly with cheeses and cured meats for appetizers. It also shines in desserts like tarts and jams. Its sweet pulp makes it ideal for drying, gourmet sauces, and salads. This fig is a refined ingredient that elevates both sweet and savory dishes!

For more information about Dauphine, click here 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/OHrbp2 (Information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

Do you see 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝘀? We hope that through this digital journey in the I giardini di Pomona, we’re helping you discover a few of them! 🌿

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 to discover even more!

📷 Ph. Cossio Ferdinando

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

19/12/2024

📍 𝗣𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗮 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮

I giardini di Pomona are advancing the 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, selected from the over 600 preserved and protected varieties in their collection. The goal is to provide detailed scientific information for each variety, making them more accessible and supporting their conservation 🌱

But what does this work look like in practice? As shown in the photos, each plant is being equipped with a waterproof tag featuring a QR code that links directly to its corresponding profile on the website of I giardini di Pomona. While strolling through the gardens, visitors can scan the QR codes and instantly access detailed information about the plants 📲

🤝 This initiative bridges technological innovation with the preservation of agricultural heritage, ensuring that tradition meets modernity in the service of biodiversity conservation 🌱

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

18/12/2024

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘁 📍

A few weeks ago, 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝘁𝗵, the final conference of the VERA project took place in Split. This significant event, organized by Udruga za prirodu, okoliš i održivi razvoj Sunce, was conceived as an opportunity to showcase the achieved results, share experiences, and foster new collaborations for the protection of agricultural biodiversity. The conference emphasized the importance of sustainable agricultural practices and raising awareness through joint educational activities.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁: I giardini di Pomona presented their initiative to digitize Puglia’s fig collection, a crucial step in preserving the genetic heritage of this essential fruit; Città di Larino shared insights from the Croatian partners' study visit to Italy, while Udruga za prirodu, okoliš i održivi razvoj Sunce presented the outcomes of the Italian partners' study visit to Croatia, highlighting the importance of cross-border exchange of best practices. Additionally, workshops and lectures organized by Udruga Permakultura Dalmacija and educational programs for elementary schools developed by Sunce were showcased.

The conference also featured a 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗽 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿, where participants exchanged gardening tools, seeds, plants, and books.

The event concluded with 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, and a visit to Croatia’s only school botanical garden, located at Ostrog Elementary School in Kaštel Lukšić.

To learn more about the conference, read the article on the project’s website 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/vy_8pz

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

Special thanks to Sergej Sarchevski for the photos 📷

17/12/2024

Let’s continue to preserve local biodiversity, one fig at a time. Today, it's the turn of the fig variety known as 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼 😋

𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼 is a renowned 𝘣𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘢 variety of Ficus carica, prized for its high-quality fruits and rich flavor. It is well-suited to warm Mediterranean climates, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its hardiness and productive nature make it a popular choice for fig enthusiasts and growers.

👉🏻 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Nero del Portogallo
👉🏻 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
👉🏻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
👉🏻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

🔍 This variety is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways: 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵, perfect when picked straight from the tree; 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱, thanks to its thick skin and sweet pulp, which make it ideal for this purpose; 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗮𝗺𝘀, where its rich flavor becomes even more intense; or 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 with cheeses, nuts, and cured meats for a delicious culinary experience.

To learn more about the Nero del Portogallo variety, click here 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/cHHeOX (Information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

📍 I giardini di Pomona 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟲𝟬𝟬 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲, recognizing their importance in preserving traditions and heritage. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 one step at a time!

📷 Ph. Cossio Ferdinando

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme I giardini di Pomona

13/12/2024

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 I giardini di Pomona ✨

Originally from Western Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean, the 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼 is a remarkable and ancient variety of Ficus carica, widely regarded as one of the finest medium-to-late ripening figs. Historical accounts suggest it may date back to the time of Carthage's destruction, emphasizing its deep-rooted heritage.

🌱 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Brogiotto nero
🌱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🌱 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🌱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

As a 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮 variety, it rarely produces 𝘧𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪: it yields main crop figs (𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪) around
mid-September, with the harvest potentially extending throughout October. The fruits are high-sized, with an almost absent stalk. Its skin is a deep black-violet color, featuring light cracks when fully ripe. The pulp is juicy and extremely sweet, making it highly appealing.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼? 🍽️ The Brogiotto nero fig is a delight to enjoy
fresh, straight from the tree, or paired with soft cheeses like goat cheese or ricotta for a creamy contrast. Its sweet and juicy pulp adds a unique touch to gourmet salads and desserts alike. Brogiotto nero figs are also perfect for making jams or preserves. Thanks to their thick skin and intense flavor, they are particularly well-suited for drying, making them ideal for various culinary uses. This versatility makes them a favorite for both sweet and savory recipes!

Want to learn more about this fig variety? 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 at the following link 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/JKQDlf (Information available in Italian 🇮🇹 )

📷 Ph. Cossio Ferdinando

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme I giardini di Pomona

10/12/2024

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🤗

Today our walk takes us to uncover another precious fig variety carefully preserved at I giardini di Pomona: 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗔 ✨

🍃 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Verdesca
🍃 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🍃 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🍃 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

Originally from Puglia and widely cultivated in the Brindisi and Taranto areas, 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮 is a beloved fig variety not only among locals but also across other parts of southern Italy. This 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮 variety produces its fruits, the 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶, which ripen in early September—just in time to be enjoyed!

🍽️ With its tangy yet aromatic flavor, Verdesca offers a 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Its red, firm pulp is encased in a particularly thick skin, delivering an intense flavor and high juiciness with natural sweetness, making it an excellent choice for drying.

Check out the detailed profile of Verdesca at this link 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/h8aUiZ to deepen your knowledge about this fig variety ☝🏻 (Information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

Ph. Cossio Ferdinando 📷

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

06/12/2024

𝗛𝗘𝗬 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆! 📣

So far, we've introduced you to 4 varieties of Ficus carica from the Demonstrative Farm I giardini di Pomona, each with unique characteristics that make them stand out 🌟

🌱 𝗗𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 (𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗮)
🌱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮
🌱 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶
🌱 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗼

Now, it's your turn! 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁?

We know it’s a tough choice, especially when it comes to the culinary possibilities offered by their fruits, but we’re asking you to pick your favorite!

And most importantly, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘀? Freshly picked from the tree, or transformed into delicious jams to spread on warm bread? 🤗

Let us your thoughts! 👉🏻

In the meantime, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 I giardini di Pomona 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 🌿

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme I giardini di Pomona

03/12/2024

The social media campaign continues, and this time it's 𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗢's turn! 👈🏻

🌟 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Tauro
🌟 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🌟 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🌟 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

The 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗼 is a highly productive 𝗯𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮 variety, offering a double opportunity to enjoy its delicious fruits: 𝑓𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑖, harvested in late June, and 𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒊, ripening in early September.
🌿 Renowned for its abundant and premium-quality production, as well as its vigor and significant height, robust and adaptable to various climatic conditions, the Tauro fig tree is a long-living plant capable of producing plentiful fruits year after year, making it an ideal choice for fig lovers.

🧑🏻‍🍳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀: Tauro figs are celebrated for their 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿, delighting even the most discerning palates. The fruits are juicy, sweet, and aromatic, with a soft, creamy texture that makes them perfect to enjoy fresh or as part of both savory and sweet recipes.

Find more details on Tauro 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/0jCaa5 (Information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

We are thrilled to take you all on this journey to discover the many fig varieties preserved at I giardini di Pomona, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! 👏🏻

📷 Ph. Cossio Ferdinando

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

02/12/2024

🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🤝

We're excited to mark the conclusion of the VERA project in the beautiful city of Split! 🌍 Over 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀, on 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, the VERA team will showcase the project achievements in promoting sustainable agriculture and preserving biodiversity across Italy and Croatia.

Hosted by Udruga za prirodu, okoliš i održivi razvoj Sunce and joined by all project partners, this event will highlight the work we've done and the initiatives that lie ahead 👣

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 for highlights from this milestone event! 👏🏻

🇪🇺 Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme I giardini di Pomona Città di Larino Udruga za prirodu, okoliš i održivi razvoj Sunce Udruga Permakultura Dalmacija

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29/11/2024

Today, our walk through the botanical conservatory of I giardini di Pomona leads us to discover another fascinating variety of Ficus carica: 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶 🌱

🌿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Petrelli
🌿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🌿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🌿 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

This variety, originating from the Bari region, is 𝗯𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮, meaning it produces both 𝗳𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶 and 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶. Known primarily for its early fruits (fioroni), Petrelli delivers large-sized fioroni very early in the season, ripening as early as mid-June. Petrelli’s fioroni are among the most prized, quickly conquering markets, including those in northern Italy, as they are the first to hit the shelves each year.

🍴 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀: A true Apulian classic, Petrelli’s fioroni are best enjoyed on warm bread, paired with walnuts, or served alongside capocollo (a traditional Apulian cured meat) and almonds for a delightful treat.

☝🏼 There are still many more varieties waiting to be discovered together, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! Stay tuned!

Find more details on Petrelli 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/hlJJO7 (information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

📷 Ph. Cossio Ferdinando

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

26/11/2024

While exploring the treasures of biodiversity preserved at I giardini di Pomona, we came across the Ficus carica variety known as 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 🌱

The Marangiana fig variety, native to and widely spread in the southeastern Salento, is one of the most precious custiodians of tradition and flavor 😋

🪴 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Marangiana
🪴 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🪴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🪴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus carica

Unlike the Dottato di Elia variety, Marangiana is a 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗴, producing only one harvest per year: the 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼 (main crop). This fig stands out for its dark and light, sweet, and delicate flesh, making it perfect for fresh consumption.

🍽️ Thanks to its versatility, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, from traditional recipes to more innovative creations. A fruit that embodies the authentic flavors of Salento 🇮🇹

To learn more about Marangiana, click the following link 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/7LcWHy (information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 in discovering the diverse natural heritage of I giardini di Pomona, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! 🌟

Ph. Cossio Ferdinando 📷

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme

22/11/2024

🔍 Spotlight on 𝗗𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗟 𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢 (𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗔) 🌱

Our journey into the natural heritage of the I giardini di Pomona begins with the 𝗗𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼 (𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗮), a prized fig variety from Puglia 📍, now widely cultivated across the Italian country.

🍃 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: Dottato del Cilento (Elia)
🍃 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: Moraceae
🍃 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘂𝘀: Ficus
🍃 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀: Ficus Carica

This traditional fig variety is known for its 𝗯𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, producing two harvests a year. In late June and again in late August, the plant bears 𝗳𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶 (early fruits) and 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶 (main crop). Fioroni are large fruits that swell dramatically as they ripen, softening within days - perfect for picking between late June and mid-July. Forniti are typically smaller and ripening from mid-August to late September.

☝🏼 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀: Renowned for its sweet and creamy flesh, the Dottato del Cilento is cherished for fresh consumption and highly sought after for making dried figs, jams, and preserves.

𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆, click the following link 👉🏻 https://lc.cx/xHZ9sq (information available in Italian 🇮🇹)

Ph Cossio Ferdinando 📸

Don't miss the upcoming bites of knowledge on 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! 💡

🇪🇺 I giardini di Pomona Interreg Italy-Croatia Programme