May in Bloom: The Precious Sulla Honey of Val d’Orcia is Born
With the month of May, the hills surrounding Podere Il Casale turn in a vivid pink: it’s the blooming season of Sulla (Hedysarum coronarium), a spontaneous herbaceous plant that especially carpets the hilly slopes of the Val d’Orcia thanks to
Haymaking time – a challenge between nature and timing!
Success depends on many factors, but timing the cut remains the most crucial. Only by choosing the right moment can we obtain hay that is nutritious, fragrant, and easily digestible. When to cut the hay? Nutrients and weather at the heart