The Island of Capri off the Amalfi Coast of ItalyJust off the coast of Napoli, Italy is a small island where the rich and famous of Europe go to vacation. Them, and the average American gardner with a ton of Marriott points to cash-in.
But the true riches of Capri aren't found in the pockets of Armani designer jeans or Luis Vuitton wallets. It doesn't take but five minutes to see that succulent produce is overly abundant on the island.
The colors are rich and plentiful. But no fruit is more prevalent than the lemon. Everywhere you turn, a lemon tree stares back at you. The lemon is without question the staple crop of Capri. Why? Well, the climate is certainly conducive to growing citrus. The average temperature in the winter doesn't dip below 50 F degrees. And, when you are the world's main producer of limoncello, it's probably a safe bet that you need to be growing a lot of lemons.
Aside from the lemons, Capri locals are devoted to growing a lot of other amazing veggies and fruits. Just from what I saw in a couple days, artichokes, tomatoes, oranges, olives, and asparagus are just a few of the Capri cash crops. These home farmers are meticulous in maintaining their beautiful gardens. And they do it without the help of a garden center or Home Depot. Everything is planted in perfect rows and supported by fences and posts built from limbs and vines of the local trees.
I could only dream of having the land, rich soil, climate, and knowledge these Italians have for growing bountiful and delicious vegetables.
But the true riches of Capri aren't found in the pockets of Armani designer jeans or Luis Vuitton wallets. It doesn't take but five minutes to see that succulent produce is overly abundant on the island.
The colors are rich and plentiful. But no fruit is more prevalent than the lemon. Everywhere you turn, a lemon tree stares back at you. The lemon is without question the staple crop of Capri. Why? Well, the climate is certainly conducive to growing citrus. The average temperature in the winter doesn't dip below 50 F degrees. And, when you are the world's main producer of limoncello, it's probably a safe bet that you need to be growing a lot of lemons.
Aside from the lemons, Capri locals are devoted to growing a lot of other amazing veggies and fruits. Just from what I saw in a couple days, artichokes, tomatoes, oranges, olives, and asparagus are just a few of the Capri cash crops. These home farmers are meticulous in maintaining their beautiful gardens. And they do it without the help of a garden center or Home Depot. Everything is planted in perfect rows and supported by fences and posts built from limbs and vines of the local trees.
I could only dream of having the land, rich soil, climate, and knowledge these Italians have for growing bountiful and delicious vegetables.
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