Artichokes
Organic
France
Arrival of delivery: September
Order until: 04.08.2024
Fresh artichokes of the Camus de Bretagne variety from the Brittany coast. This variety produces large, round buds. However, the size of the artichoke depends on the weather conditions and can therefore vary from year to year.
How much is that?
7.8 kilos is equal to 12-23 artichokes.
Use & preparation
- Remove the stem and cut off the top third of the artichoke. Rub with a slice of lemon and then boil or steam for around 30 minutes until the leaves can be easily pulled off. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the artichoke.
- Use the artichokes to make a casserole. Artichoke hearts can also be used to make spreads and dips.
Storage & shelf life
Artichokes are best eaten fresh. Wrapped in a damp cloth, the artichokes will keep for up to five days in the refrigerator. Before freezing, remove the hard leaves and the choke, then blanch for 4 to 8 minutes.
YANN BOHIC
FARMER FROM CARANTEC, FRANCE
I am farmer by passion.
"I produce organically to combat pollution," explains Yann Bohic. This farmer from Brittany uses only a few organic crop treatments and largely foregoes commercially produced fertilisers or seedlings. "For the fertiliser in my fields, I make arrangements with local breeders." They provide him with organic fertiliser that they do not need themselves. As Bohic's family cannot help him with the work in the fields, he tries to mechanise as much as possible so that his labour costs do not get out of hand.
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