We are currently offering:

	Genovese Basil (O. basilicom) Classic large-leaf type. Originally from the Genoa area of Italy, the pesto capital of the world. Excellent for fresh or frozen use.
Coming Soon	Lemon Basil (O. americanum) Intensly fragrant of lemon. Ideal for teas and potpourri. Compact bush variety.
Coming Soon	Sweet Basil (O. basilicum) Long time popular favourite. Large foliage.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURE?

In the late 1940's, farming changed radically in North America. Toxic chemicals aimed at killing pests (pesticides) and weeds (herbicides) became widely available to farmers as did synthetic fertilizers. This new chemical farming technology was revolutionary. Pests and weeds were virtually eradicated. Crop yields soared - per acre corn yields rose from 26 bushels in 1926 to 127 bushels in 1996. Millions of pounds of toxic chemicals were subsequently poured onto North American fields. But no long term testing had ever been conducted on this new technology. Very quickly, things started to go wrong. Both insects and weeds developed resistance to the chemicals. Ever more powerful toxins were needed. Many of these new agri-toxins were indiscriminate, killing everything they touched, including the soil. By the late 80's, chemical farming was being seen in a different light. Despite the fact that pesticide use in the United States increased 1000% between 1945 and 1989, crop loss almost doubled from 7% to 13%. Data from almost 68,000 ground water wells in 45 U.S. States indicate pesticides in more than 16,000 of them. U.S. Geological Society survey data released in 1989 revealed nearly all streams they studied contained at least one pesticide, the results of agriculture run-off from farm fields. Testing of foods eaten by consumers routinely shows pesticide residues. Even the U.S. Congress is now concerned about the impact of the 9700 approved agricultural toxins on the nation's children after the National Research Council concluded in 1993 that "some children were ingesting enough pesticides to harm them, even though their food was within Federal limits". The Food Quality Protection Act was passed in 1996 to re assess the standards of pesticides in food. But we suggest that you not wait for the reassessment.

You have options.

WHAT'S RIGHT WITH ORGANIC AGRICULTURE?

Organic farmers replace toxic chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers with different agricultural methods that improve soil fertility and biological diversity. They control weeds and insects with time-proven techniques such as crop rotation, cultivation, mulching, manure spreading and the encouragement of "beneficials" - predator insects that keep pests in check. These methods radically change the farm environment, providing a dramatic drop in poisonous run-off and an equally dramatic improvement in the soil ecology. Organic farms routinely see less soil erosion and more variety of animal species and micro-organisms in their fields. USDA organic regulations prohibit the use of seeds or ingredients in which DNA from different species have been inserted into the DNA of the host plant. Similarly, a certified organic food processor such as Nature's Path avoids many techniques of conventional manufacturing. No preservates or additives that would degrade the quality of the organic crop are used. Organic and conventional ingredients are not mixed. Organic raw materials must be specially handled to prevent contamination from bacteria, myco-toxins and industrial chemicals. No irradiated ingredients are allowed. From farm gate to factory door, organic food adds up to a better product.

IS ORGANIC FOOD HEALTHIER?

Organic food is based on a agricultural growing method and was never intended to be a health claim. But since organic farmers don't use agri-toxins, many credible studies have pointed to the health and quality implications. In a landmark 1999 study of USDA pesticide residue data in produce, Consumers Reports found "organic foods had consistently minimal or non-existent pesticide residue" when compared to conventional produce. Recently, the United Nations Food and Health Organization (FAO) reported that "organically produced foods have lower levels of pesticide and veterinary drug residues and in many cases, lower nitrate contents. In addition, the 'organic' label provides assurance to consumers that no food ingredient has been subject to irradiation and that GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have been excluded.

 

 

Our development team is working on our online order processing system. Please note that this page is merely a preview of the products and services we will be offering online. Although the tradition of growing food is as old as time, the new methods for reaching customers around the world is growing at a rapid pace and should not be under estimated!

Create New Account: In our opinion the best option. Should you wish to order our products on a daily, weekly or monthly basis; by creating your own account you only need to fill in the form options once. All you need do is log in with your user name and password, make your order and hit submit. All the details are taken care of by us.

One Time Order: An excellent choice if you wish to check out our product and have it delivered to your home, restaurant or business. Also an excellent choice if you like filling in forms because we'll need all your details in order to deliver your product to you. In fact each time you order we'll still need all your information. When you're satisfied with our product be sure to return and create your own account

Account Log-In: Use this link to log in to your account and have your account information filled in for you automatically.

MS Word Fax:A MS Word 6.0 version of our order form. You'll need a compression utility in order to decompress this document and either Microsoft's Wordpad or MS Word 6.0 or higher to view and edit the order form.

Text Order Form: Good old straight ASCII version of our order form. Download it, print it, choose the items you wish to order and fax it back to us. Simple.