Global warming transforms agricultural conditions into Switzerland, opening the way to the establishment or extension of so -called exotic crops – fruits and vegetables formerly impossible to grow in the open air in our latitudes. Overview of some of these new “Made in Switzerland”.
Le Kiwi
This fruit of Chinese origin is already successfully cultivated in the south of the Alps. Ticino is a pioneer in this area, but kiwis plantations have recently emerged in Valais or in the canton of Vaud.
>> Review the local color report on the Swiss Kiwis:
and kaki
Asian origin, the Kakis tree, plates it, likes more and more in Switzerland. Already present for a long time, it was rather acting as an ornamental tree. But today, Kakis “Made in Switzerland” are starting to appear, in quantities still rather limited, in direct sale or in certain local markets, especially in Ticino, pioneer in the field, or in Valais.
>> Khaki long and wide, in the show Mr. Jardinier:
Rice
Coming from Asia, mainly from China which is the world’s leading producer, rice is growing more and more in Switzerland. Rice fields have existed in Ticino for thirty years, mainly in the Piano Di Magadino, between Bellinzone and Locarno. But for more recently, rice fields have emerged in the Vully region, on the banks of the Broye Canal, or in the Valais Chablais.
>> Review Léandre Guillod’s video, market gardener and rice producer:
Almond
The almond trees timidly begin to set up in Switzerland, especially in the context of still experimental projects. For four years, Agroscope – The Agronomic Research Center of the Confederation – Test 27 varieties in its Wintersingen pilot orchard, in the canton of Basel -Campagne.
Some producers have also embarked on the adventure, especially in Haut-Valais, in the canton of Vaud, or on the banks of the Neuchâtel lake in Areuse where the organic farmer Quentin Ducmun has planted sixty almonds.
>> The report of local colors in the middle of the almond trees of Quentin Ducommun at Areuse:
>> Read also on this: As a result of climate change, Switzerland is embarking on almond cultivation
The watermelon
Swiss watermelons and melons have been present on the markets for fifteen years. But today, no need for a greenhouse: these smaller varieties have been selected to adapt to the local climate. A stone’s throw from Geneva Airport, in Meyrin, Christophe Stalder has been cultivating for example for fifteen years.
>> Review the reporting of a good hearing in the cultures of Geneva mini-pastels:
Swiss watermelons or rice, a surprising consequence of global warming
Sweet potato
The sweet potato, a tuber that comes from Central America, is very popular on the markets. To meet the demand of a booming market, farmers have embarked for ten years in the cultivation of a 100% Swiss sweet potato.
>> Review the report of A good Enter on the sweet potato “Made in Switzerland”:
The chickpea
Since 2017, several trials have been carried out in Switzerland on the cultivation of chickpea: varietal tests, density or even seed treatments. Objective: acquire experience and assess your performance potential. The results indicate that culture is generally possible, certain varieties adapting better than others.
Long associated with Lebanon, this legume, which is not very demanding in water and maintenance, earns land in Switzerland, especially in the Geneva region, where producers are interested in it.
The quino
Coming mainly from Latin America, quinoa has also been cultivated in the Swiss fields for ten years, mainly in the canton of Vaud, Friborg, Argovie or Zurich.
>> Report of local colors to farmers who have tried the experience of quinoa:
Saffron
Limited, Swiss red production of red gold will never compete that of Morocco, Spain, Italy or Kashmir. But we meet more and more Swiss cultivators who try the experience, often in addition to another activity, encouraged by climate change – from Valais to Graubünden, via Vaud, Friborg, Jura, Berne, Argovie or Ticino.
>> The report of A good Enreheur after adventurers of the Swiss saffron:
