‘Garden of Eden’: the Spanish farm growing citrus you’ve never heard of
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- Chef Matthew Slotover discovered the Todolí Citrus Foundation, the world's largest private organic citrus collection with over 500 rare varieties, during a trip to Spain, inspiring him to incorporate unique citrus fruits into his London restaurant Toklas.
- The foundation operates organically without pesticides or artificial irrigation, using traditional methods and creating a habitat for local wildlife, distinguishing it from commercial citrus farms in Spain.
- The rare citrus varieties, such as finger limes and trifoliate oranges, offer unique flavors and genetic traits that could help citrus crops adapt to climate change and colder climates.
- Slotover and other chefs have popularized these rare fruits in the UK, leading to wider distribution through the organic supplier Shrub, benefiting both chefs and
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