The royal marrons of the Ardèche | Pomegranate & Chestnuts (Episode 4/4)

The Ardèche is marked by centuries-old, terraced chestnut forests. Roasted or cooked, the fruits of these trees, Ardèche chestnuts, are considered a delicacy as soup, ragout, puree, gratin or pudding. The chestnut harvesting season spans the months of October and November when they are gathered by hand in work that is both tedious and difficult to eke out an existence from. Many of the plantations are in a bad state; moreover, a destructive pest from Japan has infested the trees, destroying almost half of the harvest. Fortunately, an antidote has been available since last year.

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The "Pomegranate & Chestnuts" series introduces heirloom fruit and vegetable varieties with an interesting provenance and regional significance. Four episodes guide through the seasons in four very different growing regions of Europe.

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