Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem Artichoke This wonderfully weird-looking root vegetable isn’t truly an artichoke but a variety of sunflower with a lumpy, brown-skinned tuber that often resembles root ginger. Despite its name, the Jerusalem artichoke has nothing to do with Jerusalem but comes from the Italian word for sunflower, Girasole. Jerusalem artichokes also known as sunchokes, have white…

Crop report 11 November

Crop report – week 46 (11 November) The recent DANA storm in Spain has significantly impacted agricultural infrastructure and fields. While growers are working hard to minimise crop loss, open fields and some covered structures have suffered considerable damage. As a result, reduced yields in certain crops may become evident as the season progresses. This…

Diabetes day

World Diabetes day – 14 November Good nutrition plays a crucial role in effectively managing diabetes. It is important to focus on incorporating a variety of non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, spinach, and bell peppers, into your diet. These vegetables are low in carbohydrates and high in essential vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent…

Spanish Flooding

Spanish flooding The recent flooding in Spain has been devastating with over 200 people being confirmed dead so far, and many more are still missing.  These types of storms, known locally as a Dana, frequently affect eastern Spain in autumn, and Valencia has faced them before. However, this season’s event has been the most severe…