Crudaiola-style artichokes with stem Gr.520 - I Contadini

They are of the type called "violet", native to the area. They are not reproduced in nurseries, but are cultivated by taking plants from already existing plantations. Cultivation takes place starting from October, harvesting begins in March. The former are harvested with the whole stem. The processing, which takes place within eight hours of freshness, consists of an initial defoliation and manual cleaning with a small knife and a paring knife. The artichoke is then immediately potted in extra virgin olive oil.