Le Verger Labonté

15 acres2291 Boul Perrot, Notre-Dame-De-L'île-Perrot, QC, J7V 8P4Nathalie Gervais

Regenerative agriculture is about giving to the soil as much as we take from it, in order to maintain a natural balance of life. Making sure to feed the soil in a natural way to ensure its sustainability and respecting the vibrant life of microorganisms that reside in it.

Products

  • Apples
  • pears
  • pumpkins
  • squash
  • garlic
  • plums
  • processed apple products

Regenerative Practices

  • Reduced tillage
    • Minimum-till
  • Soil cover
    • Cover crops
    • Organic mulch
  • Biodiversity
    • Intercropping
    • Diverse crop rotations
  • Agroforestry and perennials
    • Native perennial vegetation conservation
  • Organic inputs
    • Compost
    • Manure
    • No synthetic pesticides
    • No synthetic fertilizers
  • Integrating livestock
    • Pastured pigs or poultry

Observations

  • Water runoff during heavy rains is no longer a problem
  • During periods of drought, apple trees seem to survive better and still produce good sized fruit
  • soil life ++, lots of worms and other insects
  • In general, good balance between pests and predators

How to buy

  • Directly at the orchard from August to November, at the St Anne's market, and in some local grocery stores
Contact
vergerlabonte.comnathalie.gervais@vergerlabonte.com5149837379
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