Our soil is free of chemicals - the fields are enriched with our own organic compost. We use a gentle brush hoe in the early stages to keep the fields free of weeds. As soon as the plants are larger, they are weeded by hand. In early to mid-July the plants begin to bloom.
Echinacea purpurea flowers are a favorite landing site for insects. In July the fields break out in a sea of colorful blossoms and the harvest begins.