Pic Vert

Who's behind it

Pic Vert is a French vegetable grower focused on young-harvested vegetables from open ground. Growing happens in France and Portugal, in places where soil structure and climate suit what they want to grow. Everything grows outdoors in the soil. Season, temperature and soil decide the result, and that takes knowledge of soil types, weather and growth speed.

The focus is on slow growth and controlled harvesting. They pull the vegetables from the ground while they're young. That window is narrow, a few days. Right after harvest they sort and prepare, so freshness and size are right when it reaches you.

Harvest and sorting

Mini beetroot are picked while they're tender, so the earthy flavour and soft bite stay. The baby carrot stays crisp and lightly sweet. The mini mix arrives without greens and with a thin skin: wash and use.

The size is also even. Every carrot and every beetroot is the same size, so they cook evenly and sit evenly on the plate. That saves sorting work in the kitchen. The vegetables work for roasting, glazing and raw prep, so one product takes you several ways.

In your kitchen

Show the chioggia raw and thin, so the rings stay visible. Roast the red mini beetroot in the skin for a concentrated flavour. Glaze the baby carrot briefly and keep it on the bite side. On the menu, mention that it's open ground and young-harvested.