Crops

At Fattoria Valle Magica we are keen to focus on the varieties of plant species that are well adapted to our climate. We have purposely avoided any attempts on intensive farming especially where excessive quantities of water need to be pumped into the growing process. Our local land has been farmed for thousands of years with vines, fruit, nut and olive trees all being excellent choices for the arid and rocky terrain we have.

​Although we have some established almond trees and are planting further nut and fruit trees, we have elected to focus  predominantly on Olive trees, Fig Trees, Grape Vines and Truffle Farming. Truffles historically were abundant in this area but over harvesting and the introduction of high numbers of wild boar have depleted the natural occurrence of these amazing tubers dramatically.

Olives

A Mediterranean farm would not be a farm without olive trees. We were lucky to have some beautiful well established trees on our land but we are planting more. Come along and find out more and taste our oil ...
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Figs

With over 800 known species of fig, a previous hobby has become a serious effort to establish a supply of some of these wonderfully sweet fruits. Find out about what we are already growing and what we produce from them...
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Vines

Montepuliciano D'Abruzzo is one of the best known products from this region.  Our farm was once covered in grape vines that produced this variety and we have decided to replant some now.
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Other Produce and Foraged food...

In addition to the three main items we cultivate, we also have a vegetable patch where we grow all sorts of traditional produce from tomatoes and chillis through to herbs and legumes. We have planted and continue to plant diverse fruit trees of heirloom varieties and in addition to all of our cultivated produce we also benefit from many natural foods including truffles, asparagus, nuts and herbs around the farm which we use to make drinks, preserves or tasty pasta dishes for the family.

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