In a fenced area of 80 acres, cut off from other crops, in close proximity to the famous vineyards of Amyntaio, our pepper farm is located at the foot of Mount Vorra at an altitude of 610 meters.
The particularly dry microclimate of the area combined with the composition of the soil and the rich ecosystem make the conditions ideal for pepper cultivation.
The climate of the pepper farm is semi-continental. Lake Vegoritida and Lake Petra on either side contribute decisively to the mildness of the climate which favors the growth of pepper. The soil is calcareous, rich in nutrients and achieves the required water drainage. The bio-community in our pepper farm consists of wild flowers, herbs and pepper plants as well as coleopterous insects, with a strong presence of ladybugs, butterflies and bees. The cooperation between them is excellent and creates excellent conditions for organic farming.
Planting, harvesting the pepper and weeding are done by hand. The use of pesticides is prohibited and for this reason we have chosen the estate to remain detached and unaffected by other crops. For fertilization we only use manure from free range animals.
Harvesting begins at the end of August, is done gradually according to the level of ripeness of the pepper required for the preparation of each product, and is completed in mid-November.