Location and Facilities
Located amidst the verdant hills at an elevation of 1800 meters, the Idulgashinna organic tea garden enjoys exceptional sunshine, rich fertile soil, a pristine environment, and water supplied by pure mountain streams. This rare combination is enhanced by an absolute commitment to organic agriculture, which is practiced as a way of life and is further informed by a centuries-old heritage of tea growing. This ensures tea is grown using sustainable and regenerative principles and other organic practices. So you are guaranteed a product free from synthetic fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides.
An Ecosystem of Positivity and Wellness
Outlined below are some of the practices we adhere to at The Idulgashinna Organic Tea Garden. This is however just a small portion of our overall operation, because much like our gardens we continue to grow, while incorporating the best organic practices from around the world.
An Ecosystem of Positivity and Wellness
Outlined below are some of the practices we adhere to at The Idulgashinna Organic Tea Garden. This is however just a small portion of our overall operation, because much like our gardens we continue to grow, while incorporating the best organic practices from around the world.
Enriching the Soil Naturally
Composting ensures that nothing goes to waste and everything is returned back to nature where it belongs. Compost-rich soil helps maintain a healthy humus content, rich in humic and fulvic acids. It provides a home for a diversity of microbial life, as well as macrobiology such as earthworms which are essential for soil health. Other practices such as the use of biodynamic farming methods involving cow horn manure, horn silica, and other unconventional, naturally occurring amendments, ensures excellent soli nutrition and robust healthy plants.
Enriching the Soil Naturally
Composting ensures that nothing goes to waste and everything is returned back to nature where it belongs. Compost-rich soil helps maintain a healthy humus content, rich in humic and fulvic acids. It provides a home for a diversity of microbial life, as well as macrobiology such as earthworms which are essential for soil health. Other practices such as the use of biodynamic farming methods involving cow horn manure, horn silica, and other unconventional, naturally occurring amendments, ensures excellent soli nutrition and robust healthy plants.
Shade Trees
Apart from providing a canopy that protects the garden from the elements. The trees also accumulate minerals from deep within the soil. Parts of the canopy are periodically chopped and the trimmings are used as green manure. This ‘chop and drop’ method provides an invaluable source of nitrogen, along with other essential micronutrients. It also adds carbon to the soil, allowing for superior aeration and better cation exchange in the root zone.
Shade Trees
Apart from providing a canopy that protects the garden from the elements. The trees also accumulate minerals from deep within the soil. Parts of the canopy are periodically chopped and the trimmings are used as green manure. This ‘chop and drop’ method provides an invaluable source of nitrogen, along with other essential micronutrients. It also adds carbon to the soil, allowing for superior aeration and better cation exchange in the root zone.
Cover Crops
These play an essential role in preserving the integrity of the soil and preventing erosion. Nitrogen-fixing plants are used to increase the soil’s overall fertility, while simultaneously increasing biodiversity. Useful herbs such as chamomile, yarrow, valerian, and dandelion are included among these crops. These companion plants act as a natural barrier, reducing pressure from pests and helping control weeds, without the need for harmful chemicals.
Cover Crops
These play an essential role in preserving the integrity of the soil and preventing erosion. Nitrogen-fixing plants are used to increase the soil’s overall fertility, while simultaneously increasing biodiversity. Useful herbs such as chamomile, yarrow, valerian, and dandelion are included among these crops. These companion plants act as a natural barrier, reducing pressure from pests and helping control weeds, without the need for harmful chemicals.
Getting our Hands Dirty
Organic farming is a hands-on, labor-intensive process, but it is also a labour of love. The use of biodynamic agriculture incorporates easily sourced byproducts such as animal manure, woodchips, and vermicompost to create nutrient-rich soil that produces healthier plants. This approach also allows the plant to fully express its genetic heritage. Producing a richer crop, with a more complete bouquet and palette. The absence of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides also guarantees that harmful chemicals, endocrine disruptors, and heavy metals are never present in our produce.
Getting our Hands Dirty
Organic farming is a hands-on, labor-intensive process, but it is also a labour of love. The use of biodynamic agriculture incorporates easily sourced byproducts such as animal manure, woodchips, and vermicompost to create nutrient-rich soil that produces healthier plants. This approach also allows the plant to fully express its genetic heritage. Producing a richer crop, with a more complete bouquet and palette. The absence of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides also guarantees that harmful chemicals, endocrine disruptors, and heavy metals are never present in our produce.