The Crops

At Hasta Eco, we farm with nature as our guide, with each crop carefully selected to promote soil health and sustainability. Our farming philosophy is based on combining nutrient-rich grains with protein-rich legumes, and together with versatile crops like hemp and flax, we create a living soil that is constantly enriched. With a focus on circular farming and minimal environmental impact, our crops are both nutritious and sustainable - a positive force for the future of agriculture. In the future, we will also be able to offer products from our crops, so that more people can benefit from the nutrition provided by our sustainable farming.

Our Main Crops - The Foundation of Our Fields

Grey pea

The gray pea is an old cultivated plant and natural nitrogen fixer, which means it binds nitrogen from the air to the soil. The nitrogen to the soil provides fertile soil and the nutrition can be given to other crops such as oats that need this nitrogen. As a robust and durable crop, the gray pea has an important role in building up a sustainable cultivation where co-cultivation and diversity are at the center.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat is a fast-growing crop that thrives even on nutrient-poor soils. Its dense leaf mass acts as a natural cover and shelter for the soil, reducing weed pressure and protecting against erosion. Buckwheat also attracts pollinators, which benefits the entire ecosystem of our crops. With its high nutritional value and ability to adapt to varying soil types, buckwheat is a sustainable and valuable crop.

Flax

Flax is a resilient crop with many uses, from food to textiles. Its low nutrient requirements make it ideal for organic farming, and it helps improve soil structure and fertility over time. Flax's long fibers create a natural protection against erosion, and its presence in our fields strengthens our circular system, where every part of the plant can be reused.

Lenses

Lentils are a protein-rich crop that also acts as a natural nitrogen fixer, meaning they contribute to the nutrient content of the soil and reduce the need for chemical fertilizers. They are rich in essential minerals and are easy to grow in organic farming where they grow well with other crops, creating a diversified and nutritious harvest.

Oats

Oats are a nutritious and resilient crop that thrives in our Nordic climate. With high fiber content and a rich nutritional profile with vitamins and antioxidants, oats are not only healthy for people but also for the soil. By improving soil structure, oats help create a stable and healthy environment for other crops, making it a valuable part of our sustainable farming systems.

Beans

Rich in protein, beans are also a natural nitrogen provider, boosting soil health and contributing to a balanced ecosystem. The roots of bean plants work with soil microbes to improve nitrogen levels in the soil, allowing both beans and other nearby crops to thrive. This creates a healthy growing environment with high nutritional value and sustainable harvests.

hemp

Hemp is a versatile and fast-growing plant with deep roots that help improve soil structure and resilience. As well as being a source of nutritious seeds, hemp's robust growth habit helps keep the soil healthy and protected. Hemp is also used to sequester carbon dioxide, making it an important crop for our climate and sustainable farming practices.

Oilseeds

Oilseed crops, such as oilseed rape, play a crucial role in our crops by providing natural oils and promoting biodiversity. These plants are important for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, strengthening the ecosystem of the whole region. In addition, oilseeds help sequester carbon dioxide, contributing to a better environment and a more sustainable future.

Millet

Millet is an adaptable and nutritious crop that thrives in varying soil conditions and climates. Its deep roots help stabilize the soil and reduce the risk of erosion. Millet is an important crop in our sustainable agriculture, providing high nutritional value while requiring minimal irrigation and being pesticide-free.

Support crops

Support Crops and Their Importance for Ecological and Renewable Soil Health

At Hasta Eco, we work entirely organically and with renewable methods, with support crops such as clover, timothy and oil radish playing a central role in our sustainable farming strategy. These plants provide nitrogen naturally, without the need for synthetic fertilizers, and protect the soil from erosion. By using these natural nitrogen providers, we improve soil structure while maintaining and strengthening its health for long-term sustainability. The cover crops add organic matter to the soil and increase its nutrient content and moisture retention capacity, which in turn reduces the need for external resources.

This approach is not only renewable but also enhances the biodiversity of our farming systems. By creating a favorable habitat for pollinators and other beneficial organisms, catch crops contribute to a well-balanced ecosystem. In this way, we build a more resilient crop that is in natural harmony with the environment and completely free of chemicals.

Our Support Crops

clover

Clover is an ideal support crop in our farming systems, as it naturally fixes nitrogen to the soil, thus reducing the need for artificial fertilizers. Its flowering attracts pollinators and creates a vibrant ecosystem that benefits both plants and insects. Clover also helps prevent soil compaction and improves soil structure and fertility.

Timothy

Timothy is mainly used as a cover crop and support in our intercrops. It grows quickly and densely, helping to protect the soil from erosion while improving soil structure. Timothy is also an important fodder crop, making it valuable for both soil health and regional organic production.

Oil radish

Oil radish is a deep-rooted crop that helps aerate and improve soil structure. Its growth habit covers the soil and protects against weeds and erosion, while returning nutrients to the soil. Oil radish also acts as a natural cover crop, supporting the ecosystem and contributing to healthier soil in our farming systems.

Co-cultivation

Benefits of Organic Co-growing of Legumes and Cereals for Renewable Nutrition

At Hasta Eco, our co-cultivation of legumes and grains is a fully organic and renewable method to promote soil health and nutritional quality. By growing legumes such as peas together with grains such as oats, we create a natural nutrient cycle where the legumes fix nitrogen from the air and transfer it to the soil. The grains can then utilize this naturally supplied nitrogen, allowing us to grow without adding fertiliser.

This renewable intercropping method also contributes to a more complex plant structure, providing protection against erosion and reducing the risk of pest infestation. The root structures of the different crops complement each other and improve the water-holding capacity of the soil, which is crucial for growing in dry periods. This organic and renewable farming approach is a foundation for our vision of a sustainable future - where nature's own processes nourish and protect the soil, year after year.

Our Mission

Growing with care for future generations

Our mission is to farm with nature as a partner, creating an agriculture that both provides nutritious crops and strengthens the ecosystems we are part of. Through circular farming and the co-cultivation of sustainable crops, we are working towards a future where the health of the planet and the well-being of our society go hand in hand - for current and future generations.