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Persimmon is a fruit we’ve never had before - until now…and we love it. It’s so juicy and super tasty, the variety that we have is the fuyu which are apparently sweeter than the other varieties but don’t worry this video isn’t all about persimmons take a look back over the last 4-6 weeks of farm life and living in Portugal and start to plan to plant more food on the farm. The torrential rain that we had has made such a difference to our lake and the plant life which when you compare the brown looking ground to the green grass now it’s surprising that the change happened within about 2 weeks. We also experienced some pretty crazy storms and the sky gave us a show one evening with sheet lightning that I’ve never seen before. We got up close and personal to a European hornet and a friendly looking gecko and whilst we are on the topic of animals Trixie finally got her cone removed so she’s no longer a conehead and very happy about it, to celebrate she shows us her new trick! Speaking of tricks I do my first jump on my KTM 150 EXC 2024.
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[@davidpudney4175]

Please be careful with the mushrooms...David from Aus....🐨

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks David. Yeah I think we might leave them be… don’t want to risk identifying them incorrectly 😬

[@MariaJoseAniceto]

Hi guys! Although I had dióspiro ( the red soft fruit) before, only recently I found out I could do more with it: mousse and jam. Sam: your favourite apple variety is called "Bravo de Esmolfe". It is indeed yummy and smells great

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Nice! We have more than we can eat so I think we’ll have to look into making jam. They sure are in fact all of the food from our land has had such great flavor and smell like no organic food I’ve had before 🤤

[@bibatuga5501]

Hey folks. Love seeing all the stuff you do on the farm. You got a freaking gold mine of land there.🤑 You can totally live off that damn farm. Get yourselves a cow for milk and cheese, some sheep, some pigs or boars 🐷(there are a ton around there). Some deer. Oh, and don't eat those green persimmons, they make your mouth feel "weird". Only eat them when they're freaking ripe, we say you don't eat the persimmon, you drink it. Keep strong. Oh, and those olive trees are gonna give us some damn good liters of the best damn olive oil in Portugal. Take it to the cooperative in Fundão and trade the olives for oil. Go get 'em! 🦾

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Awh thanks so much! Yeah for sure we are starting to build our own little off grid/food paradise 😎☀️ we’ve been thinking about animals but also waiting for when we live on the farm so we can tend to them easier. Yeah we’ve heard that an unripe persimmon is disgusting 😅 they are super juicy and messy to eat they taste great though - honestly my new favourite fruit! We need to register at our local cooperativa and then I guess what we don’t need we’ll offer for sale 😎

[@gncl7599]

Those mushrooms look like Macrolepiota procera, very good to eat. Another safe and delicious is the yellow "Míscaro" or Tricholoma equestre.

[@kathybaugh3823]

Great farm update video. The October weather made up for the rain in September. The mountain views are amazing. Xx❤😊

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks Kathy 😃

[@neutonrenda2303]

Great to see you gain some confidence on your KTM.

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks so much 😎

[@donnamaree2311]

Another awesome vlog, the farm is looking good, cheers from your Aussie friend

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks Aussie friend 😃 how’s the weather out there? It’s been super wet here 🌧️

[@donnamaree2311]

Sam it has been lovely here in the Northern Region of Victoria, l think we might be in for a warm Spring

[@maryjanevasconcellos9013]

Beautiful land you have there! Your dogs are so cute kkkkkkk. Persimmons must be very red and soft to be eaten. It´s a fantastic fruit! Thanks for the video! Have a lovely Sunday!

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks so much for your comment 😃 we hope you’re having a great Sunday too!

[@dweamy1]

your land looks so well kept - it's beautiful !

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks so much 😎👌

[@davidmelo2366]

Hi Jonny and Sam 😃 Another great video! Good to see Sam evolving her skills on her KTM 😃 In regards the farm, check if you really need to irrigate the olive trees that often (I believe, not being an expert, that olive trees won't need that much water) 😃 The view from your property stills amaze me 😍 Good to see that you are planning some changes in the farm! Jonny be careful with the wasps mate 😅 Can't wait to see the new projects! Abraço 😃

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks so much 😃 yes we don’t plan to irrigate the olive trees they do fine as they are 👌 it’s fantastic isn’t it we can’t wait to be living there. Haha he hates those hornets 🐝 thanks for staying tuned 😃 abraço também

[@rosanadancel7225]

You have beautiful land, by the way you can eat persimmon when still hard. Thanks

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Thanks so much 😃

[@tugalandia500]

Hi, this fruit that looks like apples are quinces, used to make jelly (geleia) or quince paste (Marmelada). Full throttle on those motorcycles 😄💪

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Maybe we’ll give marmalade a go 😎 not sure what to eat it with though

[@luisbispo1235]

@@jonnyandsamofficial slices of cheese...cream crakers

[@luisbispo1235]

the fruits are named marmelos...let the get more yellow....and they are ready to eat.

[@module79l28]

It rained, rained and then all hell broke loose, pretty much every October 2017 record was beaten this year. Two weather stations, Coruche and Pegões, registered a 19 day heatwave (between September 24 and October 12), around 55% of the stations registered heatwaves of more than 14 days (Fundão was one of them) and only 15% of the stations didn't register any heatwave during this period of time. Fortunately the rain is back and it looks like it's going to stay at least until the end of this month. 🙂 Portuguese lesson of the day: persimmon in Portuguese is "dióspiro". 😉

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Yep lots of rain then some sunshine and now the rain has returned 🌧️ muita chuva! but not as much as early September so far. We are hoping it eases up soon so we have a few more road bike trips in the sun ☀️ Ahh thanks I’ve been trying to remember what it was called! The online translator says something different I think maybe Brazilian

[@module79l28]

@@jonnyandsamofficial- Don't use Google Translate, even though it says Português it usually (and annoyingly AF) defaults to Brazilian Portuguese. Use Linguee instead.

[@93TIAGO]

Mushrooms in Portugal in autumn are a true delicacy and are delicious, especially the "Miscaros". But, harvesting mushrooms in the wild is an activity that takes years to master. In Portugal there are edible mushrooms that are visually the same as highly poisonous mushrooms, they can destroy the liver in a few minutes. If you want to pick mushrooms in nature, ask an experienced local to accompany you. Be careful, it really is a matter of life and death. God job on the farm.😉

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

I think we’ll leave them alone 💀 😬

[@antoniocarvalho6160]

THE CEILING IS FROM LACOSTE!

[@neutonrenda2303]

Use a rake to pick the high apples.👍

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Good shout! Or maybe the bottle with the end cut open on a stick with rope 🤔 we’ve seen that work for figs

[@neutonrenda2303]

When is the cone of shame coming off?

[@clonedpanda]

It doesn’t need to be soft to be eaten and you just eat the skin 😊

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Are you talking about the persimmon or the quince? 🤔

[@antoniodasilva1230]

Freaking dogs eating the persimmons 😂😊

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

They love em 😅

[@antoniodasilva1230]

@@jonnyandsamofficial ditto pick them slightly green and let them ripen on a fruit tray our in three refrigerator better than that way and eat some fresh off the tree

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

hello possible neighbor. What a lovely day. How exciting to discover new areas on your land. Did your friend Chris ever find a property? I will arrive Dec 7th to begin my property search. I cannot wait. Not exactly sure the area will explore the north and central. Very specific areas. Keep your eyes peeled for a nice property no smaller than 3 acres. Looking for walls, terraces, water, views, privacy, close to a village, a decent road and power. Although I will be off grid I want to hook up to mains water and electric because of the fire issue. I have seen having water could save our property and a life. You guys have done such an amazing job. Love the pond. Enjoy the cool down and rain and the planting if you do. What great views. So peaceful. Happy Fall. Cheers. hey Sam by the way great jumping skills both wheels off the ground. gina in upstate new york usa moving to portugal

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Hey Gina, our friend Chris is due back here anytime soon to continue his search. I remember from a previous message you’re planning to spend a bit of time here which I think is smart, finding the right property takes some time. Yes having a good source of water from a well or borehole is a must in our opinion. Yes it’s beautifully peaceful here but also not too far from civilisation and neighbours 😃 hehe thanks!

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

Yes 3 months. I have spent winters overseas for over 25 years. Must have enough time. I am so excited. But will be filming my search and doing a youtube channel which I so love doing. I now see how much work you guys put in to do it LOL...Loving that option. So I can share my journey. Yes I don't want to be too far from a village maybe most a mile ish. But a city 30-45 is fine as long as the village has amentities@@jonnyandsamofficial

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

Life is grand. I love watching your process. So inspiring. . . . Any advice? I am sure you have some tidbits of wisdom?@@jonnyandsamofficial

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

@@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414 that’s cool that you’re going to film your journey it creates fantastic memories and we love to inspire others like we were inspired by KZbinrs like farmer for fun and ok Portugal 😃 do you have any specific questions? I’m sure we can try our best to answer them. You can DM us at [e-mail] if you wish 😎 or on Instagram @jonnyandsamofficial

[@myitaliantherapyginafiore4414]

Thanx, with the NO NHR it kind of knocked me for a loop other than that keep your eyes out for any property. Yes I will get with Joseph as soon as the time gets closer. Cheers Enjoy the week@@jonnyandsamofficial

[@SwimCoach8]

The property is amazing. I know you must have said, but how many hectares do you have? Tractor advise....Used or new. Decide on every conceivable attachment you might ever need or use. Figure out how big (HP) you'll need to operate those items. Then go one size larger. Warning, once you get a tractor, you'll be fighting each other to use it. My neighbor (small farm) laughs at me because I love using his tractor. I help him with mowing, cutting and raking hay and baling. While the tractor seems fine to me, he always wishes he had bought a little bit more power. 35 years old and still works like a champ.

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

It’s 3 hectares 😃 thanks so much for the tractor advise we are looking into options at the moment with a couple of different brands and lots of attachments

[@module79l28]

@@jonnyandsamofficial - I completely forgot to talk about the tractor in my comment, so if you don't mind I'll do it here. Some time ago, Ken from OK Portugal said that his neighbour Joaquim had one for sale, it might be worth checking it out. At least you know it's from a trustworthy person. 🙂

[@cherylbain9804]

How big is your property

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

It’s 3 hectares 😃

[@darylpike8547]

Speak to Joseph and Andre about the mushrooms, they'll know, as they like to forage

[@neutonrenda2303]

Ah, it's off.😂

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

😅👌 she’s very happy about it

[@sheilaalmeida5893]

Put a bit of diesel

[@silmatar778]

fuyus don't need to be soft to be eaten!

[@jonnyandsamofficial]

Interesting 🧐