Planting activities, techniques, and observations from Mavronero Farm.
Every successful harvest begins long before crops are planted in the field. At Mavronero, we document each stage of cultivation to better understand plant development and share practical regenerative farming techniques that can be applied in Mediterranean environments. This season, we propagated sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) from slips before transplanting 21 young plants onto our … Read more
Young trees require the right conditions to establish strong root systems and thrive in the years ahead. At Mavronero, every planting is an opportunity to improve biodiversity, experiment with new species and apply regenerative farming practices that support long-term resilience. Recently, several young papaya trees that had been growing in our farmhouse nursery were ready … Read more
Some harvests begin years before the first fruit appears. Last week, we planted five young papaya trees (Carica papaya) across two areas of Mavronero Farm: two at the Big Farm (River Terrace) and three at the Honey Moon Farm. These trees were grown from seed, sown in March and carefully nurtured for several months in … 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
At Mavronero, cultivation begins long before plants are introduced into the field environment. The earliest stages of seed handling, substrate preparation, watering strategy, and nursery management are understood as biologically significant phases that influence the entire developmental trajectory of the crop. As part of the current seasonal cycle, seeds of the climbing green bean variety … Read more
At Mavronero, plant propagation is understood as a foundational stage within the cultivation system rather than a preliminary step. The way seedlings are started has a direct influence on how they will grow, adapt, and perform once established in the field. As part of an ongoing process of refinement and experimentation, soil blocks have recently … Read more
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 in prepared rows following the natural contour of the land. Rather than reshaping the terrain, … Read more
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