About
Who are we?
RAGO is a very old Italian family of farmers. We have been working our farm for over 119 years. That is sustainable farming. We really belive in taking care of the land. We live on the farm with our children. For that reason you can be sure that we use only the safest treatments possible and the minimum amount necessary. We belive in our family's tradtion of grown only the best products and we believe in the future. That is why you will find the most cutting edge technology on our farm and in our packhouse.
We have equipemnt that most farms have not even read about yet. We use every system possible to extend the shelf life and bring the freshest products to the maerk
Rago is one of the largest exporter of Rucola (wild rocket) in Europe growing rucola 12 months the year. We are also the largest Italian grower of Organic baby leaf and a leader in Baby Leaf products such as green & red lettuce, corn salad and spinach.
98% of our products are grown under cover in plastic tunnels because this reduces the adverse effects of the environment and limits any growth of airborne plants (weeds) that frequently grow along side the plants in open fields which take water and nutrition from the plants and attract insects.
We irrigate our plants and wash our products with fresh mineral water from a deep underground lake. In addition to the health benefits of growing plants with fresh mineral water, it also gives us the ability to not be concerned with drought or have a dependence on treated municipal water sources.
We spend over €100,000 a annual to test our wells to insure the quality of the water.
Rago's lettuces and greens are grown in Battipaglia in southern Italy.
We are located in the heart of the Flats of the Sele (Salerno), a fertile zone with grounds of volcanic origin and alluvial rich of organic substance,
We have a mild and moderated climate which enjoys the mitigating effect of the sea and the protection of the base of the Alburnums mountains.
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