Our Newsletter
They hum, a sign that we cultivate
Raquel's artisan honey, from the mountain flowers of León: we tell you why bees are essential for pollinating fruit and vegetables.
Today I'm telling you a story in red
María Jesús's Sanguinelli oranges: the story of a farmer who went back to the land for the orange of her childhood. And Raquel's honey has arrived.
Something smells fishy, want a hint?
Why an orange can taste a bit off: how it soaks up smells from its surroundings and how storage affects its flavour. Tips to keep it at its best.
Now this is what we like
Strawberries and damp weather: what botrytis and powdery mildew are, how they hit strawberries after weeks of rain, and what Adrián does in the field to keep them at bay.
They don't want you to know
Orange and avocado season: learn which varieties are in season at each time of year, like Navelina or Navel Powell, so you can pick truly seasonal fruit.
Again...
A week of rain in Valencia: how it affects the mandarin harvest and the blossom, plus Vicent's field spinach, freshly harvested.
This is how you plant them
When I planted my Rojo Brillante persimmons: the story of some tiny trees that hardly anyone wanted, and that grew just as well as all the others.
Orange love
How to tell if an orange is good: a citrus grower's tips on colour, aroma and texture to pick the right one. Plus, Pepe's Mini Raf tomato is here.
Is she Roman?
Romaine lettuce: how the Poniente wind saved it, plus fun facts about how it's grown, its history and why it's also called Spanish lettuce.
The Sadness Problem
Citrus Tristeza: a family story about the disease that struck our orange trees, and why the grafting rootstock matters so much.
Juice vs table
Juicing orange or eating orange: we'll show you how to tell them apart by the navel and the size, with examples of varieties like Salustiana. Plus Hass and Pinkerton avocados.
A persimmon theme
Ripe, delicate persimmons: why some suffer in transit, what astringency is, how it goes away and what we do to make sure they reach you in great shape.

