Onion is the bulb of a vegetable plant. It is a species of biennial herbaceous plants of the Amaryllidaceae family (the large Alliaceae family). The onion is made up of white or pink, fleshy and juicy leaves, layered on top of one another. There are several varieties, some of which are particularly rich in antioxidants. …
Known as the green gold, avocado is a tropical species that adapts perfectly to subtropical climates with mild winters such as the Moroccan climate. The cultivation of avocado in Morocco has recorded a remarkable growth in recent years, including different varieties.There are four dominant avocado cultivars in Morocco: Hass, Bacon, Fuerte, and Zutano. Zutano is …
In ancient times, grapes spread first in northern Africa where its cultivation extended along the Nile, on the shores of the Mediterranean, but also in northern Europe, namely Switzerland and Germany. It was not until around 600 B.C. that the Phocaeans, when creating Massila (Marseilles), brought the grapevine to Gaul. In Morocco, grapevine cultivation dates …
Green beans are a determined dwarf plant with an upright growth habit. The plant produces dark green pods 13 to 17 cm long. Moroccan production is characterised by extra-fine beans with a diameter of 4 to 6 mm. It is mainly produced in the province of Skhirat-Temara on an area of around 800 ha. The …
The Grapefruit is a citrus fruit from the grapefruit tree. This citrus fruit has a thick orange peel and a pulpy flesh with a bitter taste. The flesh is segmented and ranges in color from pale yellow to dark pink, depending on the variety. Low in calories, the grapefruit has significant antioxidant power and a …
The lemon tree is believed to have originated in Kashmir, a region located in northern India and Pakistan, and the far west of China. This fruit-bearing tree produces lemon, a citrus fruit that has therapeutic properties. It is widely known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties, as well as its ability to stimulate the immune …
Created thousands of years ago in Southeast Asia, the orange is one of the most consummed fruits in the world.This fruit did not gain its popularity in Europe untill the 15th century thanks to the great trading expeditions. To date, the orange is the 4th most cultivated fruit in the world. The passion for this …
Clementines are named after Father Clément, who accidentally discovered a cross between oranges and mandarins. In 1892, the French botanist Louis Charles Trabut noticed clementine plants and decided to name this newly discovered citrus “clementine” in memory of the religious man.Clementines were introduced in the Triffa region in the 1930s. their taste qualities are distinctive …
