April 28, 2024

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Greece in the ranking of countries where the best fruits grow


The Greek soil is very fertile, and the agricultural products it produces are presentable and, above all, excellent in taste.

The choice of a fruit grown in a certain region of our country as the most popular in the world is not surprising. In particular Naoussa peaches took first place by preference in the list provided by World Statistics, and Chios mandarins took 7th place.

However, in Greece every season has its favorites. And, according to experts, it is best to eat fruits and vegetables called seasonal. Seasonal products are those that grew in the natural growth area and ripened on beds or trees. In the modern world, the concept of seasonality often loses its boundaries. Today, every day in supermarkets there is a large assortment of fruits and vegetables; there is no shortage of even exotic products. In winter you can buy strawberries and watermelon, and in summer – tangerines and persimmons.

Winter

  • December: avocados, tangerines, oranges, lemons, grapefruits, potatoes, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, beets, carrots, leeks, onions and shallots.
  • January: cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, carrots, leeks, shallots, onions, avocados, tangerines, oranges, grapefruits, lemons.
  • February: bananas, kiwi, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, leeks, shallots, onions, oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits.

Spring

  • March: potatoes, onions and leeks, carrots, garlic, avocados, citrus fruits, apples.
  • April: mango, citrus fruits, avocado, carrots, potatoes, cabbage.
  • May: mango, strawberries, arugula, spinach, parsley, sorrel, asparagus, potatoes, carrots, lettuce.
Summer
  • June: tomatoes, cucumbers, cherries, strawberries, celery, all types of cabbage, potatoes, sweet peppers, zucchini, lettuce, apricots, currants, blueberries, sorrel.
  • July: tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, raspberries, gooseberries, all types of cabbage, lettuce, strawberries, cherries, zucchini, eggplant, sweet peppers, sorrel, apples.
  • August: apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, all types of cabbage, lettuce, peas, zucchini, celery, eggplant, peppers, grapes, plums, apricots, pears, watermelons, melons, corn.
Autumn
  • September: apples, tomatoes, corn, cabbage, potatoes, beets, carrots, pumpkin, peppers, turnips, beans, grapes, pears, watermelon, melon.
  • October: apples, persimmons, beans, pumpkin, cabbage, grapes, corn, potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, carrots.
  • November: persimmons, pumpkin, apples, cabbage, turnips, potatoes, squash, peppers, beets, carrots, quince, figs.
Lifehacks
In the summer, it is worth spending energy on freezing or drying vegetables, fruits and berries. These preparations will save you in the cold and give the body more nutrients than imported products from the supermarket. Transportation from places of growth takes from 3 to 30 days, so some of the fruits are collected before natural ripening; they contain 75% less microelements than frozen or dried summer fruits. Don’t forget about greens: parsley or dill prepared in the summer is convenient to add to soups in autumn and winter.





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