Organic Farming in Tunisia: Artichoke (Cynara scolymus)

This stamp highlights the artichoke (Cynara scolymus), a market garden crop of which Tunisia is one of the major producers in the Mediterranean basin, particularly in the fertile regions of the North and Cap Bon. The illustration presents the vegetable in its whole and cross-sectional form, highlighting its fleshy quality and its prominent place in local seasonal gastronomy. Through this program, the country promotes the diversity of its agricultural land and the importance of exports of fresh products which support the rural economy and perpetuate a healthy and authentic culinary tradition.