A walk in the local market of agricultural products in Skala Laconia was something I had wanted to do for a long time. But something always came up and I postponed it for the next time I would visit this small town located in the heart of the plain of Laconia. For those who don’t know, Skala, is one of the most important centers of agricultural production in Laconia. The main agricultural product exported is citrus fruits (mainly oranges). Farmers in Skala produce of course also excellent quality vegetables, such as tomatoes and other vegetables. Skala is a centre of economic life in Laconia. The local market is held every Tuesday in a central point of the town and there are permanent places for producers from Skala and the surrounding villages in the area. The excellent quality olive oil soap that you can buy in Berlin from Berlin Oil Connection is produced by our friend Zoe there.
A sunny Tuesday last February was enough to convince me of my right decision to take a walk through the local farmers’ market. As soon as I got there, I came across a small stall of a local honey producer. This was the famous Fir – vanilla honey produced at high altitude on Mount Parnonas. The import of Fir – Vanilla honey from Parnonas to Berlin has always been in the plans of the Berlin Oil Connection. However, what was missing until now was to find the right source: the honey producer who would do an impeccable job and there would be no trace of suspicion of adulteration of the honey with sugar etc. And finally that source was found in this local market. As we have written in the past, Berlin Oil Connection only works with local producers in Laconia, those we are able to know and guarantee the quality of the product.
But what is Vanilla Fir Honey?
This honey is not collected from flowers, but from the honeydew produced by various insects. Vanilla in particular is produced by the insect Physokermes Hemicryphus in the knots of young fir tree branches. Honey production usually lasts from May to the end of June. One of its characteristics is that it does not crystallise due to its high pH and, of course, its nutritional value is indisputable. It is very low in sugars and rich in enzymes, proteins, vitamins and trace elements such as iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Apart from Parnonas, this honey can also be found in other mountains of the Peloponnese such as Mainalon, Taygetos, etc.
So we will soon publish more news about how you can get this excellent honey at an affordable price in Berlin. If you are interested in ordering a quantity of honey, all you have to do is contact us.