Consorzio Farro della Garfagnana IGP
Spelt is one of the oldest grains used by man, whose cultivation dates back to around 7000 BC. It was a fundamental food for the Assyrians, Egyptians and other ancient peoples of the Middle East and North Africa.
The main problems associated with its cultivation occur in plains, in fertile soils, where the best climatic conditions and the greatest nutritional availability can cause the plant to grow excessively and make the height of the plant …
The oldest evidence of wheat cultivation in Italy dates back to 4300 BC. A primitive species of wheat, small spelt (Triticum monococcum) was sown in the area of Vhò (near Cremona). This variety has yellow-green heads that are always …
Spelt can be considered the progenitor of grains. From a nutritional point of view, it is very similar to soft wheat. It is full of nutrients, which are preserved intact if consumed as whole grains. It has a low …