Baby leaves are an increasingly popular vegetable category among Italian consumers due to their versatility in cooking and high nutritional value.
For this reason, farmers are increasingly considering the importance of natural solutions for treating cropland to provide an optimal product for consumers.
At Itaka Crop Solution every day we support baby leaf farmers with our natural solutions such as Bioreset Mf to help them produce natural products.
The main varieties of Baby Leaf
- Arugula: rich in minerals and vitamin C, with a characteristic spicy flavor
- Spinach: source of iron and antioxidants, ideal both raw and cooked
- Valerianella: delicate and rich in omega-3s, perfect for fresh salads
- Red Chard: with characteristic red veins, rich in beta-carotene
The importance of natural solutions
To ensure the highest quality of baby leaves on the consumer’s table, it is essential to take a sustainable and natural approach to cultivation. Itaka Crop Solutions are the ideal answer for:
- Natural crop protection from pathogens
- Strengthening the natural defenses of plants
- Improving the nutritional quality of the final product
- Respect for the ecosystem and biodiversity
By choosing Itaka’s natural solutions, manufacturers can guarantee:
- Healthier and more wholesome products
- Increased natural shelf-life
- Respect for the environment
- End-consumer satisfaction
Baby leaves grown with Itaka’s natural solutions keep all their organoleptic and nutritional properties intact, guaranteeing consumers a product that is safe, tasty and rich in essential nutrients.