Harvest activities and observations about crop development at Mavronero Farm.
Every harvest tells a story that begins months before the crops are ready to leave the soil. At Mavronero, observing and documenting each stage of cultivation helps us understand how plants respond to local conditions and how seasonal changes influence their growth. This season, we harvested sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) from slips planted on our … Read more
The olive harvest marks one of the most significant moments of the farming year. After months of observation and care, the season arrives when the fruit is ready to be collected, bringing together the work invested throughout the year. At Mavronero, harvesting has now begun. Nets have been carefully spread beneath the olive trees as … Read more
Parsley is one of the world’s most familiar culinary herbs, yet its complete life cycle is rarely observed. During the summer of 2026, we documented the harvesting of mature parsley (Petroselinum crispum) seeds at Mavronero Farm. After flowering in spring, the plants gradually produced dry seed heads that are now providing the next generation of … Read more
The arrival of the first ripe melons is one of the highlights of summer at Mavronero Farm. After months of growth under the Mediterranean sun, our first sweet melons (Cucumis melo) were finally ready to harvest. Growing melons requires patience, healthy soil and careful observation throughout the season. Harvesting at the right moment allows the … Read more
From summer flowers to aromatic seeds Throughout spring and early summer, the wild fennel growing around the farmhouse at Mavronero filled the landscape with bright yellow flower umbels, attracting bees, hoverflies, butterflies and many other beneficial insects. As summer progresses, those flowers gradually complete their life cycle. The vibrant blooms dry naturally, and the characteristic … Read more
Following the journey from seedlings to ripe tomatoes Earlier this spring, we shared how our cherry tomatoes were planted on the river terrace at Mavronero using soil block propagation, deep planting techniques and organic compost to encourage healthy root development. Read our previous article about planting cherry tomatoes here. A few months later, those same … Read more
The end of one flowering season, the beginning of another The colourful blooms of calendula may be fading, but the plant is entering one of the most important stages of its life cycle: seed production. Across the farmhouse garden at Mavronero, the bright orange and yellow flowers that attracted bees and butterflies throughout spring and … Read more
Peas (Pisum sativum) have been cultivated throughout Mediterranean agricultural systems for centuries, providing food, animal feed, soil improvement, and a reliable source of seeds for future planting seasons. At Mavronero, part of this agricultural cycle includes preserving seeds from mature plants using traditional harvesting methods that have been passed down through generations of farmers. Recently, … Read more
At Mavronero, cultivation extends beyond plant growth in the field. Harvesting, selection, preservation, and post-harvest handling are approached as interconnected stages within the agricultural system, influencing both the quality of the harvested material and the long-term sustainability of cultivation practices. This approach is particularly relevant in the management of aromatic and medicinal plants, where post-harvest … Read more
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