The Farm
Querubi Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil
PASSIONATELY GROWN IMMACULATELY CONCEIVED…
The widespread use of agricultural chemicals has a profoundly harmful effect on our soils, food systems, and personal health. Twenty years ago, at the start of farming operations at Domaine de Querubi, we asked ourselves three questions: can we produce high quality olives without exposing our virgin soils to synthetic fertilisers? Can we control pests without the use of pesticides? Can we avoid using glyphosates and other herbicides?
These questions ignited a 20-year mission to grow high quality olives without any chemical interference. In the virgin soil of Domaine de Querubi, surrounded by nature’s integrity, we planted our young olive trees and committed, right from the start, to stringent organic farming principles. Principles that help the soil grow healthy olive trees, free from the devastating impact of agricultural chemicals. The end result is an organic olive oil that reveals the essence of nature, innocent, naked and pure.
Biodiversity as Natural Defence
Instead of relying on synthetic pesticides, we use the power of biodiversity to maintain natural balance in our olive groves. Wildflowers and diverse plant life flourish across the orchards, attracting beneficial insects and pollinators, and creating a natural defence system against pests. This thriving ecosystem keeps harmful species in check and promotes the health of our trees. The result is a balanced environment where our olive trees grow in harmony with nature.
Overcoming Challenges, Growing Stronger
Farming without chemicals is not without its difficulties. Over the years, we have faced pest outbreaks, harsh weather conditions, and prolonged droughts. These obstacles essentially inspired further innovation. We installed solar-powered underground irrigation systems to water our trees during droughts, found new ways to fertlise our soils and developed methods to protect our fruit from pests. Each of these challenges reinforced and deepened our commitment to organic principles, as we adapted and learned to work in harmony with nature.
The Art of Patience
Our olive trees, unstressed by synthetic chemicals, grow more slowly than conventionally farmed trees, taking longer to produce smaller yields, but ultimately producing superior quality fruit. We’ve had to learn the art of patience during the long wait until the trees were ready to give their first harvest. When they did so 10 years ago, in small amounts at first, we were rewarded with a rare quality of olive oil, the level of which is now celebrated by a small international group of olive oil aficionados.
Handcrafted for Exceptional Taste
The timing of our harvests is a crucial step in preserving the flavour and aromas of our olive oil. We pick our fruit early to ensure the distinctive vibrant green colour and the peppery, robust flavour that define Querubi Olive Oil. From harvesting, to bottling, to transport, each step is handled by our own dedicated team. This hands-on approach ensures that each bottle of Querubi Oil embodies the care and dedication we bring to our customers.
Virgin Soil, Healthy Roots
Our olive trees thrive in virgin soil, which forms the foundation of everything we do. We prioritise soil health above all, believing that strong, nutrient-rich soil produces the very best fruit. By avoiding synthetic inputs, we encourage a balanced subsoil ecosystem, where multitudes of microbes work to keep the soil alive and vibrant. This approach allows our trees to grow at their natural pace, unstressed by synthetic growth accelerators.
Masanobu Fukuoka was right
We salute Masanobu Fukuoka, the Japanese farmer/philosopher and our most influential source of inspiration. Farming is not only about growing crops, but also about the perfection of who we are. We have found this perfection in the way we care for our soil and our trees, providing you with olive oil without any residual chemicals.
After two decades of hard work, Querubi Organic French Extra Virgin Olive Oil is now recognised as more than just an olive oil, but also as a celebration of nature’s undisturbed best. We are deeply grateful to our customers, without whose support nothing we do would be possible.
We invite you to discover Querubi olive oil, enjoy its peppery flavour and robust aromas, and explore its high polyphenols content and the associated health benefits. Please visit www.querubi.fr to bring the essence of our farm to your kitchen and enjoy the flavour of a truly special organic olive oil.
The Querubi Team
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