Wildflower field margins
Along the borders of most parts of our land we created wildflower field margins.
In the summer, when the bulbs are past flowering, these field margins are in full bloom. Nectar and pollen are important sources of nutrition for bees and other insects. Field margins are a delight for insects and humans. These blooming borders are also the habitat of the natural enemies of aphids.
Nature is part of our business
If there is plenty of life in the ground, there will be plenty of life above the ground too. Because we do not use
Planting under mixed green manure sods
After harvesting our organic bulbs, we carefully till the soil just under the surface. Then we sow the wildflower field margin mix and spread compost over the fields. When the
Soil biology and no-till farming
An essential part of cultiviating organic bulbs is soil biology. Our principle now is that the soil in ..
Mixed green manure
Plants are essential for the soil biology. As soon as possible after harvesting our organic bulbs, we sow a green manure mixture, plants that improve soil fertility.