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.

Giant fennel (Ferula communis)

7. April 2026

Tall flowering giant fennel plants are currently in full bloom at Mavronero, creating bright yellow accents across the Mediterranean landscape. Their umbrella-shaped flower clusters rise above seasonal grasses and shrubs, marking a distinctive phase of spring vegetation. Giant fennel is...

Broad Beans harvest begins at Mavronero

1. April 2026

Early spring harvest of broad beans after winter growth cycle. (Vicia faba) The broad beans at Mavronero have now entered their harvest phase. After growing steadily through the winter months, the plants are producing well-developed green pods ready to be...

Radishes ready for harvest at Mavronero

25. March 2026

Freshly harvested radishes collected from the field after early spring rainfall. (Raphanus sativus) At Mavronero, the radishes planted approximately six to seven weeks ago have reached harvest stage. Seasonal rainfall provided favourable soil moisture, supporting rapid development and allowing the...

Pink Potatoes Harvest at Mavronero

24. March 2026

Freshly harvested pink potatoes collected from a raised bed at Mavronero. (Solanum tuberosum) This week at Mavronero, we harvested our pink potatoes after the plants naturally reached the end of their growing cycle. The foliage gradually turned yellow and dry...

Peach Tree Blossom at Mavronero

13. March 2026

(Prunus persica) This season, a young peach tree (Prunus persica) has come into bloom behind the pumphouse at Mavronero, offering an unexpected display of soft pink blossoms. Peach trees are among the earliest flowering fruit trees in Mediterranean climates. Their...

Common Grape Hyacinth (Muscari neglectum)

13. March 2026

After rainy days, these tiny flowers begin to appear across the landscape. They are very small and easy to miss — so watch your step. This season, Common Grape Hyacinth (Muscari neglectum) is emerging naturally at Mavronero. These small seasonal...

Broccoli ( Brassica oleracea var. italica)

5. March 2026

Broccoli is a well-known vegetable from the cabbage family and one of the most nutritious crops commonly grown in gardens and small farms. At Mavronero Farm, one of our broccoli plants from last year recently produced a new head again...

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...