About us...
Grassboots is a family owned farm on Yuin Country.
We aim to produce food in a way that protects environment, grows top soil, sequesters carbon, supports public health, community and animals. We are a chemical free farm utilising cover crops and other biological inputs to grow food that's good for you and the environment. We have recently purchased a farm and are in the process of moving our operations. We have plenty of work to do to improve the soil, and create a biologically active ecosystem that is biodiverse and can support a wide range of plants and animals for the long term! We aim to leave the land in a better state than when we first came to it. This means plenty of tree planting, fencing and protecting riparian zones as well as aiming to give the soil everything it needs to grow nutritious and healthy produce!
What we grow...
We focus on hardneck garlic and leafy greens, however this coming season we will be offering a large range of vegetables as well. Our gourmet salad mix is available in 200g compostable packaging or larger quantities for restaurants and cafes. From leafy greens and herbs all the way through to potatoes, zucchinis, carrots and everything in between. In the cooler months we grow a variety of Asian greens as well as some cauliflowers, cabbages and broccoli!
If you would like to pre-order some garlic please send us an email and we can ensure your order is met.
Unfortunately this seasons garlic has all sold out, but be sure to check in again at the end of the year and once our garlic is all cured up our online shop will also open for purchases.
During the warmer months you can find us at the Bega Produce markets every Friday, Sapphire farmers market in Pambula every fortnight and also at select independent retailers across the valley, we also work closely with several chefs to bring the freshest, tastiest veg to a table near you! So if you see a boot print! Grab yourself some salad!
Seasonal eating...
Have you heard of a "locavore"? It means someone who eats what is grown locally and in season. This isn't just good for you but also good for the environment. Eating locally grown food means it has less distance to travel ie low food miles and also uses less resources. If we all eat seasonally we can help contribute to a more sustainable food system!
Beneficials...
Planting flowers alongside your crops attracts bees and other pollinators as well as predators such as the lacewing wasp. Just a few of the beneficial plants in our paddocks are cornflowers, Californian poppies, petunias, nasturtiums, dahlias and marigolds. We also use a "pollinator" mix with Crimson Clover, Vetch, Lupins, Radish, Beans, Peas, Linseed, Phacelia, Triticale, Sunflowers, Black Mustard and Yellow Mustard to name a few. Flowers like Marigolds and Nasturtiums have the added bonus of being a tasty addition to your salads!
Why crop rotation?
Rotating crops between different plant families has been a powerful tool in the farmers handbook for thousands of years. Crop rotation is a practice designed to minimise pests and diseases while also helping to build and maintain happy, healthy soil. It can also be used to replace nutrients and specific elements that the previous crop may have removed. Using a combination of crop rotations and cover crops we can maximise the use of available nutrients through careful planning without the need for synthetic inputs.
Buy garlic from us online
Peruvian White $40/kg
Peruvian White is a medium sized garlic with mild flavours.
A very versatile garlic with a nutty taste when roasted.
Or send us an email if you need a hand -
hello@grassbootsfarm.com.au
