Broccoli cabbage of the Sannicandro Garganico (FG) zone.
It' s the traditional production zone of the broccoli, the interested area from the Lesina lake to the Gargano, here the climatic conditions are particularly favorable to the cultivation thanks to the mitigatory action of the sea and the Lesina and Varano lakes.
The broccoli is a scientifically recommended product for its prevention action of the tumors, besides it's a by the consumer more and more appreciated product for its pleasant taste that suits well to many dishes inclusive pasta.
In Italy there is no more a seasonal consumption of this product and the consumer asks for it about all over the year.
Prickly lettuce endive of Campofilone in the Valdaso zone (FM).
Traditional production area of the endives, in this area the cultivation goes up again to different decades ago and it's from this area that many growers have brought the crop to other areas of the peninsula where it was nearly unknown.
The harvest begins in October and finishes in April, in the coldest period a traditional variety of prickly lettuce, called "Ascolana" is used. This kind of product is very soughted after for the quality of the tuft and for its taste.
The endives are binded some days before the harvest with an elastic to favor the natural whitening that is given on natural way.
