Small fruits of the Upper Torre Valley: an online course on their cultivation and nutraceutical properties

Practical workshop on sowing, cultivation, and nutraceutical processing of small fruits in the Upper Torre Valley.

The experience includes:

• Sowing and cultivation: variety selection, direct sowing or nursery techniques, soil preparation, sustainable irrigation, biological protection, and growth monitoring
• Harvesting fruits: recognizing optimal ripeness, manual picking, storage (refrigeration, drying, preservation)
• Nutraceutical processing: cold extraction, fermentation, gentle freeze-drying, preparation of juices, powders, jams, and natural supplements, sensory and nutritional analysis
• Consumption education: reading labels, comparing industrial vs. artisanal products, health and microbiota impacts, functional recipes, and guided tasting
• Additional in-depth insights upon request.

Led by a young, experienced entrepreneur with a hands-on focus on practical techniques and the properties of the fruits.

Language: Italian
Participants: 1 - 25 people

BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE

Residents of Benečija (Natisone, Torre and Resia Valleys), people with differing abilities, or those arriving by public transport or CO₂‑free means may purchase a discounted ticket.

This experience is part of the “Menu of Experiences” promoted by DMO Turismo Benečija in partnership with businesses associated with Associazione "Invito", Slow Food Travel Valli del Natisone e Torre, and Pro Loco Nediške Doline – Valli del Natisone APS.