We have taken over tired farmland and mineralized the soil, which balances the CEC ratio allowing for the growth of healthy plants that are less susceptible to disease.
Satur Farms adheres to sound agricultural practices with a focus on respect for the soil.
We practice crop rotations, so that the same family of vegetable is not planted in the same field block during the growing season. This helps minimize disease occurrence and feeds the soil.
Every year 20% to 25% of our farms are left fallow and planted with organic matter and nitrogen producing cover crops. This is a field of Sun Hemp as a cover crop on our Florida farm
When cover crops, such as this legume-rich cover on our Long Island fields, are plowed under, they decay, releasing nutrients and adding organic matter to the soil. This is why they're called 'green manure'!
Soil health is greatly enhanced through these measures and significantly reduces disease pressure in subsequent years. This often allows us to use organically- approved sprays provided weather and climate does not pose too many challenges.
Our concern for the environment continues with our packaging materials, which are 100% recyclable when achievable.
We have taken over tired farmland and mineralized the soil, which balances the CEC ratio allowing for the growth of healthy plants that are less susceptible to disease.