Flora

Due to the ecological farming, there’s a rich biodiversity to find on Mavronero Farm. Here, we introduce you to the plants and their usage and specifications.

Tall Asphodel (Asphodelus ramosus)

25. February 2026

This season, Tall Asphodel (Asphodelus ramosus) is flowering at Mavronero. A native Mediterranean geophyte, it emerges in open, dry landscapes shaped by seasonal rainfall and prolonged summer drought. Its appearance is part of a long-established ecological rhythm rather than an...

Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio)

23. February 2026

This season, the Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio) has emerged by the old carob tree at Mavronero. A terrestrial Mediterranean orchid, this species develops in low-input grasslands and open slopes where soil structure and fungal networks remain intact. Its presence is...

Winter Herb Planting at Mavronero

18. February 2026

Establishing aromatic species on the hillside In January, a selection of aromatic and medicinal herbs was planted along a hillside section of the farm, integrated between existing olive trees. The planting was carried out manually, with young plants carefully positioned...

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

29. January 2026

This season at Mavronero, several varieties of lettuce are growing across different parts of the garden, each adapted to slightly different conditions and rhythms. From raised beds to open vegetable beds, lettuces are developing steadily through the cooler months, benefiting...

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum)

22. December 2025

This season at Mavronero, potatoes also found their place in the garden. Planted in October as part of the autumn–winter cycle, they are growing quietly through the cooler months, rooted in the soil and following a rhythm that feels both...

Garden peas (Pisum sativum)

19. December 2025

Our first sowing of garden peas this season — planted in mid-October near the farmhouse — is growing steadily, bringing fresh green growth to the winter garden. Garden peas (Pisum sativum) are a classic cool-season crop, well adapted to the...

Broad beans (Vicia faba)

10. December 2025

Our first sowing of broad beans this season — planted in October near the farmhouse — is growing steadily, bringing early signs of life to the winter fields. Broad beans (Vicia faba) are one of the traditional cool-season crops of...

Drumstick Tree (Moringa Oleifera)

14. October 2024

Moringa Oleifera, commonly known as the “miracle tree,” is gaining worldwide recognition for its amazing health benefits. Native to parts of Africa and Asia, this tree is revered for its nutritional value and medicinal properties. Moringa’s nickname stems from the...

Sponge Gourd (Luffa Aegyptica)

14. October 2024

Luffa aegyptiaca, commonly known as the sponge gourd or Egyptian cucumber, is a fascinating plant with a variety of uses that extend far beyond the garden. Not only is it famous for producing natural sponges, but it also has culinary,...

Tree Cotton (Gossypium Arboreum)

7. October 2024

Cotton is one of the most widely cultivated and economically important crops in the world, with its fibers being the cornerstone of the textile industry. While most are familiar with cotton species like Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense, the lesser-known...