{"id":13135,"date":"2024-04-22T10:07:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/b88ep6bjdmh.preview.infomaniak.website\/news\/tero-farm-story-the-seasonal-winter-products\/"},"modified":"2024-04-22T10:25:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T10:25:39","slug":"tero-farm-story-the-seasonal-winter-products","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/tero2.test.lumisys.eu\/en\/news\/tero-farm-story-the-seasonal-winter-products\/","title":{"rendered":"TERO FARM STORY : The Seasonal Winter Products"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What are the seasonal products in winter?<\/strong> During this period, it\u2019s relatively quiet<\/strong>on the farm<\/strong> even though there\u2019s no shortage of work. When some fruits and vegetables have decided to enjoy a bit more of their open fire during this cold period, eating<\/strong> seasonally becomes a real challenge<\/strong>. However, it\u2019s a priority<\/strong> attero<\/strong>. We have frequently emphasized the importance of prioritizing a diet based on seasonal<\/strong> and local<\/strong> products.<\/p>\n

But why is it essential?<\/strong> In reality, each season corresponds to a need<\/strong> of our organism<\/strong>. In winter, marked by cold weather and a lack of exposure to sunlight, the body shows an increased need for nutrients<\/strong> and vitamin C<\/strong>. Fortunately, it\u2019s the season for foods rich<\/strong> in minerals<\/strong>, and tero<\/strong> doesn\u2019t lack creativity<\/strong> in growing them. Don\u2019t leave just yet; we\u2019re about to reveal our little secrets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Winter crops<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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At tero, we have two star foods in winter: chicory<\/strong> and mushrooms<\/strong>. But how do we cultivate them? It\u2019s quite simple: the cold room we use in summer to keep vegetables fresh transforms into a mushroom farm<\/strong>. As for chicory, it\u2019s cultivated in a room<\/strong> in the barn<\/strong>. These two crops share a common need: darkness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Growing like mushrooms:<\/strong><\/p>\n

We find two categories<\/strong> of mushrooms in our crops: shiitake<\/strong> and oyster mushrooms.<\/strong> To cultivate<\/strong> them, we receive bales<\/strong> (composed of straw and cereal) that we store on shelves, and with a wave of the wand (and a few weeks, of course): mushrooms<\/strong> emerge. Mushrooms, especially shiitake<\/strong>, require a lot of constant<\/strong> humidity<\/strong> (90%<\/strong> to be precise). Therefore, we need to lightly spray them with water every day, check the mycelium<\/strong>, and harvest<\/strong> what is ready. Yes, being a farmer is hard work!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To learn more about mycelium<\/p>\n

Indeed, mycelium<\/strong> is a fundamental<\/strong> element in the mushroom life cycle. It\u2019s a real underground network<\/strong> that can extend for kilometers<\/strong>. Some mushroom networks are among the largest living organisms known on Earth.<\/strong> Perhaps we\u2019ll experience a tragic end like in \u201cThe Last of Us?\u201d<\/p>\n

Chicory or endive ?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In winter, in addition to being as white as a chicory, if there is too much light, it becomes bitter, the core rises, and it produces a flower. That\u2019s why complete darkness<\/strong> is essential!<\/p>\n

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How do we proceed? We receive the roots<\/strong>, which are planted in April-May<\/strong> and harvested<\/strong> in October<\/strong> before they are sent to us*. We receive one batch per month. Then, we prepare the roots by sorting the different leaves. We fill the crates with well-soaked soil<\/strong>, which we place in a dark room, simply!<\/p>\n

*At the moment, we don\u2019t produce our own roots on the farm because we are not well-equipped yet.<\/em><\/p>\n

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These two crops, which complement those of other seasons, are a significant source of income to ensure the farm\u2019s<\/strong> viability<\/strong>. And, on top of that, everyone loves these delicious products in winter, don\u2019t they? I\u2019ll let you discover the recipes<\/strong> we\u2019ve concocted with these ingredients for our new menu, and furthermore, as a sneak peek!<\/p>\n

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To learn more, feel free to take a look at the article on our farm in winter -><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.rtl.be\/actu\/belgique\/societe\/toujours-voulu-rendre-cette-cuisine-plus-accessible-dans-ce-restaurant-le\/2023-02-02\/article\/521433<\/a><\/p>\n

A little reminder: It is crucial to support<\/strong> local jobs<\/strong>, especially those of farmers<\/strong>. The concept of a short supply chain<\/strong>, aiming to bring producers<\/strong> and consumers closer,<\/strong> takes into account not only geographical<\/strong> criteria but also the strengthening<\/strong> of social ties<\/strong> and employment support. By opting for direct purchases from producers, we contribute to the local economy<\/strong>, preserve the quality<\/strong> of products, and promote social exchanges<\/strong>. Supporting<\/strong> local jobs thus means reconnecting<\/strong> with those who nourish us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for reading until the end, and now you are (almost) ready to step into the shoes of a small farmer<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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