Preparation for herb cultivation is based on a detailed analysis of the soil together with the selection of suitable herbs for the different fields and habitats.
The objective is to choose a species which is resistant to possible hazards under the given conditions. Smart crop rotation is vital to success in growing sturdy and healthy herbs, as Ricola's commitment to natural cultivation methods rules out the use of artificial fertilizers to compensate for the lack of nutritive substances.
Depending on the acreage and the type of activity, both manually operated equipment and agricultural machinery are used.
Wind and weather permitting, the farmers can start sowing or planting after they have gently plowed and harrowed the fields.