On its own 3 hectares. He is one of the few in Europe who does this on his Les Saveurs de Jade farm.

“We started four years ago with a pitaya plant,” Gilles explains. At the moment, we are also developing the production of all kinds of citrus fruits, including lemons. "

As a rule, pitaya have no sensational taste. “But of the three varieties, I grow red, which has the best taste. I do not know if there is a difference in taste between my drinks and tropical regions.

All I can say is that my are tasty and sweet, and the taste stays in my mouth for a long time. From a health point of view, pitaya is also not bad, ”said Gilles.

Les Saveurs de Jade products are already on sale. “I work directly with restaurants and a small local business. At the moment, the goal is to continue to grow at this level.

Then we aim at larger customers, ”explained the manufacturer. Pitaya and citrus fruits are sold under the brand name Pointe de Zeste.

Gilles was previously a tomato producer. He still grows some old varieties and cherry tomatoes. “But the tomato market is becoming increasingly tense.

Today, greenhouses are large and costs are relatively low. Personally, 3 ha is enough for me. I’m trying to stand out, looking for products that are rare and that set us apart, ”said Gilles.