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Our products

Are your products organic?

Vertical Farming does not fall within the criteria of organic, but it is an excellent cultivation method. It allows us to reduce emissions from transport, water resources and land use, while also avoiding the use of pesticides, herbicides and phytochemicals.

Are your products washed?

No, they are not washed, but they are naturally ready for consumption. The plants grow in a naturally protected and uncontaminated environment. During cultivation, the leaves never come into contact with water. The products are cut and packaged in a continuously sanitized environment. The bacterial load is 5*10⁴ i.e. 3 times lower than the value imposed by the EU; the IV gamma is 5*10⁷ and the E. coli (Escherichia coli) is 10 cfu/g i.e. 10 times lower than the value imposed by the EU, which is less than or equal to 100 cfu/g for IV gamma.

Sales and distribution

Where can I find your products?

We sell in Carrefour, Tigre, Oasi and online on cortilia.it.

Is it possible to buy your products directly from your premises?

Our facility is dedicated to production rather than retail. But our products, once packaged, are on the shelves within a few hours, just as if you had bought them directly from us.

How we cultivate

What is Vertical Farming?

Vertical Farming is an innovative indoor cultivation method in a closed and controlled environment that optimises space and reduces the consumption of soil and water needed for cultivation. It also avoids the need for us to use pesticides, plant protection products or herbicides. Plant growth occurs naturally, thanks to the control of all parameters, such as the use of the most suitable light spectra to stimulate photosynthesis.

How do you grow your plants?

We cultivate them in stacked layers above the ground in a protected environment. Sowing takes place in a substrate composed of organic, draining material. Germination takes place in special chambers with controlled temperature and humidity. Then they are grown in 8-metre high cells using hydroponic methods and constantly controlled parameters.

What does 0 pesticides mean?

This means that we protect our plants by growing them in an environment protected from all kinds of external pathogens and that we do not need to use pesticides, plant protection products or herbicides.

Are zero-residue and pesticide-free the same thing?

No. A Zero-residue product means that it has undergone chemical treatments or may have come into contact with chemical treatments, but contains a residue of less than 0.01 mg/kg at the time of sale. Our products are pesticide-free because they do not encounter pesticides, plant protection products or herbicides at any stage of production.

How do you save water?

We grow in a substrate composed of organic, draining material that requires little water, does not disperse it and optimises its use. Moreover, the used water is then collected in special tanks, micro-filtered and reused. This wastes 95% less water than traditional agriculture.

How do you save soil?

By cultivating vertically on multiple levels, the space required for production is significantly reduced and the yield per square metre is ten times higher than with traditional cultivation methods because we can cultivate 365 days a year, regardless of the changing weather seasons.

Is Vertical Farming GMO?

No, we do not use any kind of genetically modified organism.

Do you use additives or preservatives?

No. Our salads are 100% natural. To ensure a long shelf life for our salads, we do not use preservatives or a protective atmosphere.

How is your packaging made?

The packaging is made from a simple plastic polymer (PP5) that is 100% recyclable.