Our farms

Our date farms are the heart of our business. We source our high-quality organic dates from carefully selected growing areas around the world. We place great value on working with dedicated farmers and producers who share our passion for quality and sustainability. Together, we maintain a close partnership and work hand-in-hand to promote organic growing practices and ensure that our dates thrive in the best conditions. Through this trusted collaboration, we are proud to offer you premium dates of the highest taste and exceptional freshness.

Traditional permaculture cultivation in Iran

  • Location: Rostamabad, Bam, Iran (approx. 1,000 m above sea level)
  • Area: about 12 ha, 9,000 date palms
  • Size of the farm: family farm consisting of 15-20 people
  • Cultivation: date palms (varieties: Mazafati), citrus fruits
  • Type of farming: organic farming according to traditional, sustainable and permaculture farming methods
  • Cooperation since: 2015

Our date farm is located in the stunning Bam region of Iran. This unique area is known for its historic adobe buildings, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our farm stretches at an altitude of about 1,000 meters above sea level, braving the hot and dry conditions of the region.

On our farm, we grow date palms, citrus fruits and various grasses with great dedication and conviction. Through the diversity of crops, we promote not only sustainable agriculture, but also the protection and conservation of natural resources.

Our collaboration with the farm has been going on for a proud 8 years. During this time, we have established a close and friendly relationship with the farmer and his family, who run the farm as a family business. This personal connection allows us to follow ethical and ecological principles in our farming and ensure high quality products.

Our agriculture is based on organic farming and traditional methods. We consciously avoid the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in order to protect nature and ensure the health of our customers.

Another significant feature of our farm is the use of permaculture. This sustainable farming method relies on the diversity of different plant species, including date palms, citrus fruits and grasses. The grasses shade the soil and conserve moisture, while the natural flavors of the citrus serve as a natural insect repellent.

Our date farm in Iran stands for responsibility, tradition and closeness to nature. We are proud to be part of this sustainable farming community and to offer high quality organic products from the Bam region.

Entire plots of land are flooded for irrigation of the farm. The water can then penetrate deep into the soil.

Once the dates are ripe, they easily detach from the panicles. When shaken, they simply fall down...

... and are then aufgafange in large cloths, then pre-sorted and then brought to the cold storage for storage.

A variety of plants and creatures find their home here. Citrus fruits serve as a natural insect repellent for the date palms, while grasses shade the ground and provide food for the animals on the farm.

Date Variety from Saudi Arabia

  • Location: Al Ghat, Saudi Arabia (about 600 m above sea level)
  • Cultivation: Date palms (varieties: Medjool, Sukkari, Wanan, Khidri, Kholas, Ajwa, Segai, Mactoumi, Fankha)
  • Type of farming: organic farming according to EU organic certification.
  • Cooperation since: 2018

Our partner farm in Saudi Arabia is located in the picturesque Al Ghat region, about 200 kilometers northwest of the vibrant capital Riyadh. With hot summers and mild winters, Al Ghat offers ideal conditions for date cultivation.

The farm is a pioneer of organic agriculture in Saudi Arabia and was one of the first farms in the country to be awarded EU organic certification. Our Saudi date farmer places great importance on protecting the environment and preserving natural resources, and when he established the farm, he decided not to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

A wide variety of different date varieties are grown on the farm. Currently, we source 9 of our date varieties from our Saudi partner farm.

Here the panicles with the unripe fruit are tied straight together. The next step is to put nets around the panicle bundles to protect the dates.

View of part of the Saudi farm. Most of the date palms you can see here are dates of the Khidri variety. However, it is difficult to tell the different palms apart - for us, they hardly differ at first glance.

Unlike the Iranian farm, where entire plots are flooded, here each palm tree has a small "trench" for water supply.

Georg, Raphael and Celine visiting Al Ghat.

Demeter date farming in Tunisia

Our date farm in Tunisia is Demeter certified. Demeter biodynamic agriculture is a sustainable and holistic form of organic farming. It goes beyond the standards of conventional organic agriculture and views the farm as a living system that is in close connection with nature and the cosmos.

In biodynamic agriculture, natural processes and rhythms of life are respected and encouraged. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is strictly prohibited. Instead, the soil is strengthened and vitalized through composting and natural preparations. Plants and animals are linked in a closed loop to create a sustainable and fertile environment.

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