[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Authentic Ptujski l\u00fck is cultivated manually” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23b22e20″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ptujski l\u00fck is manually planted, picked, sorted and packed. The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certificate is a guarantee that the produce is regularly monitored, that its origin is known, and that you are buying an authentic product. The production process is specified in detail. It takes three years to grow an onion of this variety from seed. It is a natural product, not treated with preservatives. This may result in sprouting, if kept in a warm space and exposed to light.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”211″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Ptuj red variety” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23b22e20″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ptujski l\u00fck is listed as Ptuj red on the list of Slovenian varieties. It is also listed in the European Union\u2019s catalogue of varieties, and among those recommended by the Agricultural Institute of Slovenia.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Grown on the Ptujsko polje” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23b22e20″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ptujski l\u00fck is grown on the plain of the Ptujsko polje, between the rivers Drava and Pesnica, and between the towns of Ptuj and Ormo\u017e and the Slovenske gorice hills.\u00a0The climate is good, with an ideal distribution of rainfall, and the shallow soil, with its rich humus content, warms up and dries quickly. This gives Ptujski l\u00fck its characteristic added pungency. The variety also has an abundance of green leaves, meaning it can be braided. Furthermore, its leaves are tougher than those of other varieties and do not break when pulled, which is very important given the manual method of picking.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Environmentally friendly production” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23b22e20″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ptujski l\u00fck is grown using integrated or organic farming methods, which, in addition to looking good, also guarantees great quality and flavour. The cultivation is regularly monitored by authorised organisations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”212″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”213″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Authentic Ptujski l\u00fck is cultivated manually” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23b22e20″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ptujski l\u00fck is manually planted, picked, sorted and packed. The Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) certificate is a guarantee that the produce is regularly monitored, that its origin is known, and that you are buying an authentic product. The production process is specified in detail. It takes three […]<\/p>\n