Rushing Sage Collection - Hurry to Gather Mature Sage Crops
At the Bombastus Works in Freital, a suburb of Dresden, the annual sage flower harvest is in progress. The operation, under pressure due to impending inclement weather, aims to complete by the end of the day. According to Daniel Lehmann, field manager at Bombastus, the flowers must evade rainfall to maintain quality.
Established 110 years ago, the Bombastus Works was among the first to harvest sage for the tea trade. Today, the company has expanded its focus, processing not only the leaves but also the roots and flowers of the sage plant, which is cultivated over several years. The production of these botanicals forms the crux of the herbal remedy manufacturer.
The harvest employs a unique machine equipped with airflow technology. The flowers are gently blown towards the cutting unit, then transported through a transparent tube into a collection bin. Once chopped, the flowers are stored in stoneware tubs, allowing them to release their active compounds over several months. The resulting extract is utilized in the production of various products.
Bombastus cultivates approximately 40 hectares of land for sage farming, employing rotation with cover crops for soil regeneration. This year, ten hectares are dedicated solely to sage, with half a hectare earmarked for flower harvesting. The remaining area is utilized for tea production, covered in various renewable cover crops.
Although specific details regarding this year's sage harvest at the Bombastus Works were not available, it is common for sage to be harvested during summer months when the leaves boast peak flavor and aroma. The harvested flowers may find uses in both culinary and medicinal applications. Still, the focus of Bombastus' operations remains the production of herbal remedies.
For comprehensive information pertaining to this year's harvest, it is advisable to reach out to Bombastus Works directly or check their official communications.
- The Bombastus Works, with its long-standing employment policy, has expanded its community policy to include not only the processing of sage leaves but also its roots and flowers for the manufacturing industry, particularly in the finance and business sector, given its focus on herbal remedies.
- In addition to its employment policy for the annual sage flower harvest, the Bombastus Works also implements a cultivation policy, rotating 40 hectares of land with cover crops for soil regeneration, and dedicating ten hectares for sage cultivation, with half a hectare reserved for controlled manufacturing processes, reverberating in the industry as a pioneer in sage flower harvesting techniques.
