Growing organic German chamomile – FIELD AND FOREST
At the heart of our company lies a deep-rooted commitment to nature, sustainability, and the powerful benefits of aromatic and medicinal plants, especially German chamomile (Matricaria recutita, Matricaria chamomilla) or blue chamomile. Organic German chamomile is the main and one of the prime crops FIELD AND FOREST grows in companies own fields in Northern Europe Latvia.
Leading in Northern Europe
With over 500 hectares of certified organic fields dedicated to chamomile medicinal plants for various such product production as:
· chamomile extraction cut,
· chamomile tubular flowers (pulvis),
· chamomile ligulate flowers (white petals),
· chamomile essential oil,
· chamomile hydrolate,
· various chamomile extracts.
Spreading in Vidzeme region, we are proud to be one of the largest producers of organic chamomiles in the Northern Europe —and a trusted partner to brands and buyers worldwide seeking the highest standards in botanical ingredients.
Chamomile for B2B: Large Volumes, Custom Options
At FIELD AND FOREST, we specialize in B2B approach, offering large-scale wholesale supply solutions that meet the specific needs of our long-term partners. As both a grower and processor, we are equipped to deliver multi-ton and full truckload orders. The chamomile products along with other medicinal plants and herbs are processed in more than 2200 square meter food grade production site according to HACCP standard. An important factor in trading with medicinal plants is their active ingredients. This is why our various chamomile products can be standardized in terms of chemical composition, depending on the variety and other factors, ensuring alignment with each client’s desired specifications for active compounds or end-use applications of the raw materials of the chamomile plant, chamomile essential oil or chamomile extracts.
Expertise in chamomile farming
It all started in Year 2005 with first fields of chamomile and other medicinal and aromatic plants. The growing season of chamomile starts before the spring sunshine, to ensure the best possible germination. It is usually sown on the cooling days of autumn the previous year, for an abundant next year’s harvest. The work on the chamomile fields usually starts in early spring with an inspection of the autumn sowing quality. The Nordic climate in Latvia ensures the production of most rich and abundant composition of active ingredients in the plants cultivated.
Commitment to pure organically certified chamomile
The company is cultivating organically certified chamomile according to Council Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 on a large scale. The continuously growing farmed chamomile fields is a demonstration of years of expertise and a long-term vision. All the organic fields are managed with utmost precision, using technologies for optimal land use and precise sowing methods for maximum chamomile harvest and highest quality chamomile products outcome for our B2B clients.
Blue chamomile grown right
Starting with quality seed material selection and regenerative soil management practices, blue Chamomile essential oil, chamomile extracts, hydrosols and dried materials by FIELD AND FOREST have a rich bioactive ingredients composition. These steps allow our medicinal plants to thrive without compromising biodiversity or ecosystem balance. As a result, the crop grows resilient whilst giving high yields and rich composition of chamomile ingredients for food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical use.