ADVERTORIAL
Herbal farming and manufacturing update
by Warren Morey | Herbalist and Manager of the Pharmaceutical Plant Company
PPC Herbs has never been busier . Summer sees us working hard on processing many fresh Fruits , largely headed to the beverage market . Today sees the arrival of our annual delivery of fresh Green Hulls of Black Walnut . Our supplier has been coming down from Northeast Victoria for over 30 Years . The Hulls are an excellent Antiparasitic and a key ingredient of our Triplex remedy .
The Percolator room never stops . Lots of Withania , Siberian Ginseng and St Marys Thistle are being processed . Herbs used in topicals are also moving well , namely Calendula , Gotu Kola and Arnica .
To keep our content relevant to you , we would welcome any questions you have about herbal manufacturing , you will find my details below .
Farming Update by Ronald van de Winckel ( Marleen Herbs ) Although Marleen Herbs expected a drier than normal season for the Spring and Summer , the season provided nice , regular rain . Unfortunately , there was one extreme rain event in early November that caused young plants of Wormwood , Primrose , and emerging seedlings of Astragalus and Withania , to be covered with our red soil . By November it was clear that this had adversely impacted a number of our new season crops . What looked like a good start to the season turned into one of the worst for these crops since we started here in 2010 . A freak weather event at a crucial moment can have far reaching consequences . It also emphasizes how fragile supply of good quality botanicals can be .
We finally started with what we call “ the Flower Power project ” construction of a building to house a little café / tearoom with also space for herb workshops / education and a shop selling herb products made on the farm . We are not in a hurry ; it will take at least another 12 months to be completed .
In the meantime , our Hipcamp site is getting busier with visitors enjoying the relaxing view of herb fields . Visitors traveling around Tasmania can find the site at www . hipcamp . com / en-AU / land / tasmaniamarleen-herbs-of-tasmaniadw9h6qmj ? adults = 1 & children = 0
Since establishing this farm , we planted many shelterbelts and little plantations , essential for healthy growth of medicinal plants . This unfortunately also gives shelter to feral deer and caused a big problem in growing Dandelion , Parsley , or other palatable herbs . Deer are posing an increasing problem in Tasmania . With control measures now in place , it looks like we are finally on top of the issue this year and will be able to get back to growing Dandelion for medicinal use , instead of for the local wildlife .
If you have further questions , please email warren . morey @ ppcherbs . com . au
Disclaimer : The views and opinions expressed in these advertorials are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of ATMS or its Directors .
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