Strawberries, cherries, apricots, peaches and grapes follow each other in rapid succession, and at the same time cartloads of French beans, salads, cabbages, leeks, and potatoes are sent towards the industrial cities of the region.
Kropotkin illustrates the agricultural diversity and productivity of a region through its seasonal crops.
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