Tomatoes, grapes, olives and figs.
The main organic fruit produced in Italy are citrus (mainly lemons and oranges), apples and peaches, while the main vegetables are tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, cauliflower, onions and fennel, though, again, no data on actual production exist. The highest share of supermarkets selling organic fruit and vegetables is in northern Italy, which is the richest area of the country (Tuttobio, 2001): 71 percent totalling to 1 005 outlets (491 in 1999). Olives. Olives are synonymous with Italy (especially southern Italy), particularly for olive oil production that dates back to 7th century B.C. Italy is the second largest olive producer in the entire world, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Figs. The fig tree is a common addition to any Italian garden because it is one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Figs are a fruit that resembles a light green plum on the tree, with a pink tender flesh on the inside. When dried out, figs become silver dollar-sized and soft, ranging in color from tan to purple. Citrus Fruits. Citrus fruits, particularly oranges, thrive in Italy's Mediterranean climate. Italy is in the top 10 worldwide for orange production, having grown about 2.2 million metric tons of the fruit in 2007, according to the FAO. Sicily in particular is known for its sweet, juicy varieties of blood oranges. Other fruits and vegetables that Italian farmers grow in significant quantities include peaches, nectarines, apples, lettuce, kiwis, artichokes, pears and potatoes. Native Vegetables. Olives, grapes, broccoli, wheat, parsnips, and carrots all originated from Italy, and this is one of the reasons food is among its main exports, according to the KidCyber website. Different types of lettuce grow well in Italy, and radicchio is native to this country. Garlic, fennel, and arugula are grown in the temperate climates of Italy and help to create salads with many different taste sensations. There are hundreds of native plants in Italy that thrive in this type of climate. If you are planning to visit Italy, you will enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the native plants and flowers that dot the countryside and in the botanic gardens. Tomatoes are a solid column in Italian cuisine, incorpoarted into almost every course and type of dish, such as tomato sauces and stuffed whole. Tomato plants are grown most often in southern Campagna, Sicily and northern Puglia. As the largest producer of tomato plants in the world, (according to the FAO). Tomato plants in Italy require partial sun and have no tolerance for frost. Figs flourish in the Italian landscape as one of the most simple plants to grow. Although they resemble a green plum, figs are usually dried out to a silver-dollar size and eaten as a sweet mild treat. When eaten fresh, the tender pink meat inside is juicy and tart. Total retail sales of organic food in Italy is estimated by the authors at Lit2 038 billion (little less than 1.1 million euros) in 2000. Italy mainly exports raw products (of which fruit and vegetables account for about 50 percent) and mainly imports processed organic foods. The highest share of supermarkets selling organic fruit and vegetables is in northern Italy, which is the richest area of the country (Tuttobio, 2001): 71 percent totalling to 1 005 outlets (491 in 1999). Gardening and fresh produce is an important part of the Italian lifestyle, particularly home gardens. From juicy tomatoes and grapes to meaty olives and figs, Italy has a handful of well-known fruits and vegetables that flourish in its rich soil. Figs. The fig tree is a common addition to any Italian garden because it is one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Figs are a fruit that resembles a light green plum on the tree, with a pink tender flesh on the inside. When dried out, figs become silver dollar-sized and soft, ranging in color from tan to purple. One of Italy's most widely grown vegetables is used not as a direct food product but as a sweetening source: the sugar beet. Italy in 2007 grew 4.7 million metric tons making it the 15th largest producer of the root vegetable worldwide, according to the FAO. Other fruits and vegetables that Italian farmers grow in significant quantities include peaches, nectarines, apples, lettuce, kiwis, artichokes, pears and potatoes. Tomatoes are grown mostly in southern Campagna and northern Puglia, as well as Sicily, and need partial sun and protection from frost. Tomatoes are incorporated into every type of dish, but are most popular for simmering in fresh tomato sauces, chopped raw for salads, grilled or stuffed. Figs. The fig tree is a common addition to any Italian garden because it is one of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Figs are a fruit that resembles a light green plum on the tree, with a pink tender flesh on the inside. When dried out, figs become silver dollar-sized and soft, ranging in color from tan to purple.
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