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5. L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà

Organic grocery & greengrocer (Ajaccio - Cauro) since 1985

L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà - the garden of Saint Jean - located on the eponymous plain between the villages of Cauro and Eccica Suarella near Ajaccio, is a family-run production combining the know-how of three sisters, Saveria, Serena and Sabella Fortuné.

Starting from nothing, their parents began by selling flowers on the roadside in the 80s, before forming a cooperative (Corsica Fiori) with other farmers after realizing that most flowers in Corsica were imported from Holland and the continent.

Over the years, the Fortuné family has developed this garden into a veritable local ecosystem, combining organic market gardening, grocery shopping and nursery gardening. Respect for the land, seasonality and the transmission of know-how are the cornerstones of this approach. Today, L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà has become a benchmark in the Ajaccio region for those seeking authentic produce grown with passion and freshness.

Corsican organic fruit and vegetables of the day

In 2016, the l'Ortu di San Ghjuvà boutique was born, featuring organic fruit and vegetables from the farm, organic preparations from the production and a grocery store of Corsican products.

At the age of 29, Saveria manages every detail of organic market gardening, with a commitment from the ground up. The island's climate allows for a wide variety of crops, so you'll find seasonal fruit and vegetables all year round, with many varieties, up to 40 varieties of tomato, grown in 3 hectares of gardens in open fields and greenhouses.

Pick-up at 6 a.m., on the stalls by 9 a.m.

During the season, fruit and vegetable picking starts at 6 a.m. and ends at 9 a.m. in the store.

The freshness of our produce is preserved by a short supply chain, which is essential for preserving the quality and nutritional value of our products. The grocery store also has a cold room for the most fragile products.

Fruits & vegetables - March to May-June

Spring ushers in the season of tender greens and the first sweets. Artichokes and peas arrive with the salads, while strawberries appear for the first homemade pies.

Minute ideas: chard bastelle, baby spinach pan-fried with garlic, radish/salt/olive oil. Red berries are also used in Babbò jams.

Fresh tip: keep artichokes cool in a micro-perforated bag. Herbs (parsley, basil later) can be stored upright in a glass of water.

Fruits & vegetables - June to September

Summer is the realm of tomatoes (up to 40 varieties) , zucchinis and eggplants. It's also the peak season for melons, watermelons and figs for ultra-fresh desserts.

Try our homemade garden pizzas, tomato-basil caprese, Babbò zucchini velouté and grilled vegetables in homemade lard.

Tomato preservation: never refrigerate to preserve aromas. Basil as a bouquet, stems in water.

Fruits & vegetables - Autumn / Winter

Make way for squash, cabbage and leeks for comforting soups. Corsican oranges benefit from optimal sunshine to fill up on vitamin C, and make up winter desserts and jams.

At the table: velouté de courge, poêlée de brocolis, potée de saison; organic bread from Galléani to accompany, and roast free-range chicken (Friday & Saturday) for weekends.

Anti-waste tip: cook the squash, roast the seeds and store some of the purée in the freezer.

Peaches, Nectarines, Corsican Apricots

For fruit that L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà does not produce, the market gardeners buy locally from Corsican growers, both conventional and organic. This is particularly the case for plums, mirabelles, peaches, nectarines and apricots. But also for dried fruits such as walnuts and hazelnuts from Cervione.

In the region's restaurants

L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà's organic produce can also be found on the plates of the region's restaurants and hotels, including : L'Altru Versu, le Bistrotellu, Hôtel les Mouettes, Pastificio e risotteria, Brasserie l'Instant, La Brasserie du Diamant, A Trattoria, Hôtel Palm Beach, Auberge du Prunelli, Auberge Napoléon, Auberge Ajaccienne, and Le Maquis.

Organic baskets - Corsican fruit and vegetables delivered or to collect

L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà also delivers baskets of organic fruit and vegetables from the farm. Deliveries run from Monday to Friday in season, and are reduced in winter depending on available production, with a low point in January-February.

Deliveries are made to Ajaccio and the surrounding area, the city center and restaurants. Click and collect is preferred for neighboring villages, Cauro Eccica Suarella, Grosseto Prugna, as the store is located on the main road. For all other requests, please do not hesitate to contact Saveria directly.

Tomato sauce, zucchini velouté, Bio di Babbò preparations

L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà aims to create a virtuous circle based on ecology and the environment, where nothing is thrown away. For example, tomatoes that are too ripe to be sold are used to make plain or flavored tomato sauce, zucchini to make tasty zucchini veloutés, and jams (strawberry, fig, plum, apricot, raspberry), with a special mention for fig jam with walnuts.

All these preparations are simmered and cooked by Jean-Michel Fortuné, and are much appreciated by our customers. You'll especially appreciate our ready-to-use tomato sauce, made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, sweet bay leaves, salt and pepper.

You'll also find jars containing ready-to-eat oil preparations: eggplants, peppers, zucchinis.

New products and home-made preparations

Every year, L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà enriches its range with new home-made preparations from the garden and family know-how. In addition to organic fruit and vegetables, Saveria now offers :

• Homemade pizzas, topped with fresh vegetables from the garden.
• Traditional bastelle with chard or squash, prepared according to Corsican recipes.
• Strawberry tarts and seasonal fruit tarts, made on the premises.
• Artisanal lard, perfect for replacing butter or cooking oils.
• Organic bread from Galléani d'Ajaccio, available every week in the store.
• Fridays and Saturdays, free-range roast chickens from the Gers region, to take away.

These new products complement the spirit of the house: simple, local, quality products, cooked with generosity and respect for the terroir.

L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà Nursery

Outside, L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà is home to a Mediterranean nursery, where flowers, herbs, vegetable plants and fruit trees can be found all year round. A lively, colorful and meticulously tended space that attracts amateur gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.

• Flowers: Roses, Dahlia, Petunia (especially the Night Sky variety), Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Sunflowers - ideal for gardens and flowerbeds.
• Aromatic plants: Parsley, Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender, Oregano - to perfume your dishes and attract bees.
• Fruit trees: Orange, Olive, Lemon, Apple, but also fig and pomegranate depending on the season.
• Transplanting plants: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Courgettes, Aubergines, Peppers, Salads - grown on site, ready to be planted in your garden or greenhouse.

The nursery also offers a selection of Ecloz eco-friendly potting soils, suitable for use in organic farming and adapted to all types of crops:

• Universal potting soil - a complete and balanced formula, ideal for varied plantings.
• Potting soil for shrubs, trees and flowering plants - peat-free, promoting rooting and sustainable growth.
• Special pot potting soil - perfect for repotting and abundant flowering.

Whether you're growing a balcony, a vegetable patch or a garden, Saveria will advise you on the choice of substrate, exposure and watering for each plant.

Casa Serena delicatessen

For the past 12 years, Charcuterie Casa Serena has been making its home in the region, producing traditional charcuterie with a taste reminiscent of the authentic Corsican charcuterie of yesteryear. Serena started out at the age of 23 with a pig farm that today consists of 150 pigs, mainly of the Porcu Nustrale breed, but also including a few Duroc pigs.

Processing remains the essential phase, with Serena carrying out each stage by hand in a fully-equipped laboratory where the meat is worked piece by piece. She uses traditional processes to produce this exceptional charcuterie.

She produces Corsican sausages, coppa, lonzu, panzetta and figatellu, which can also be found in the l'Ortu di San Ghjuvà grocery store.

Passionate about animals, Serena also accompanies her younger sister Saveria in market gardening.

Flori Farm - Organic Corsican veal

A different farm with the same passion, the Flori farm, based in Lozzi in the Cortenais and Niolu regions, produces organic Corsican veal, in preparation or in pieces. You'll find jars of tripettes, sausages, merguez, veal ribs, fillets, escalopes, veal roast, osso bucco, veal sauté, veal tenderloin, liver, heart, kidneys.

Domaine Finili - 5-star luxury rentals in Cauro

Last but not least, Sabella, the eldest sister, offers 5-star luxury rentals with swimming pool. These rentals are ideal for vacations, as well as for catered weddings.

Domaine Finili is made up of 3 residences evoking the trees that make them up: A Sùvara, L'Aliva, A Leccia.

Two of the houses are 160 m² and can accommodate up to 8 people, while the last house can accommodate 4 people on a surface area of 100 m², each with private pool, and located 5 minutes from the beaches.

In Sùvara

A Sùvara - le chêne liège - has 4 en-suite bedrooms on one floor, with a total surface area of 160 m², and sleeps 8. The house is bright and Provencal in style, with a small fireplace. There's a pleasant terrace where you can enjoy lunch while taking in the outdoors and nature.

The villa is fully equipped with air conditioning and TV in every room, as well as a Wifi Internet connection.

It has a private swimming pool surrounded by lawns in a wooded setting.

L'Aliva

In a similar style, but on one level, the 100 m² villa l'Aliva has two en suite bedrooms, decorated with a blend of tradition and modernity, and can accommodate up to 4 people.

It also boasts all the comforts of home, including a private swimming pool, garden and Internet connection. The house is also equipped with air conditioning and television in the bedrooms.

Outside, there's a perfectly tended garden in a wooded setting.

In Leccia

A Leccia is set in the heart of a forest of holm oaks, with a manicured lawn and garden.

It has 4 en suite bedrooms, with a total surface area of 160 m², and can accommodate 8 people.

It has a private swimming pool, a large garden and a wifi connection. The villa is fully equipped with air conditioning and TV in every room.

Address and Contacts : L'Ortu di San Ghjuvà