About Us
Growing and making fresh herbs available to our clients throughout the year is a core function of Soilfresh.
We approach all our production in regenerative manner, are very eco-friendly and only use natural predators to control pests.
Soilfresh
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Rosemary is one of the most useful culinary herbs used in cooking. It combines well with meat, especially Chicken, Pork and Lamb. It is incorporated a lot in Mediterranean cooking and should be used sparingly because of its strong flavour.
Use as seasoning, in dressing, marinade, and for roasting or grilling of meat & vegetables.
Because Rosemary leaves contain a lot of natural oil, it is one of the few herbs that dries well and can be used fresh or dry in cooking with equal results.
Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Hardy perennial with clusters of tiny tubular mauve flowers in Summer. Plant has dark green aromatic slightly hairy leaves.
Spade shape olive-green leaves with an aromatic, warm and slightly bitter taste that compliments meats, vegetables, sauces and salads.
Can be used to flavour savoury dishes, snipped and sprinkled on food, used in spreads, salads and sauces.
Afrideli
Growing and making fresh herbs available to our clients throughout the year is a core function of Soilfresh, so we are extremely proud to introduce you to Afrideli Herbs and Spice!
Afrideli Herbs and Spice (Pty) Ltd was specifically set up to add value to herbs and spices in the Western Cape, South Africa, by processing wet herb products to the required specifications and standards of the buyer. Raw material is very successfully produced by Soilfresh and then processed to excellent quality dry spices for your convenience.
With a large female staff component, Afrideli strives to create much needed work in our area in an effort to uplift and impact positively on our community.
Agricultural enterprise development is generally accompanied by a greater diversification of livelihoods both on- and off-farm, stronger rural and urban interaction and the creation of more employment and investment opportunities outside the agricultural sector.
Cape Sea Greens
Salicornia
What is Salicornia:
Salicornia is not just an ingredient, it’s an experience! It brings the West coast ocean to the plate in a way that is modern, sustainable and unforgettable. This salty, crunchy succulent is a staple in many cuisines and can add some spectacular flair to a variety of dishes. Try it steamed, chopped up, paired with other veggies or blanched in butter. It is also edible raw, in salads or as a snack.
Salicornia has bright green, segmented stems that look a bit like tiny cacti or coral, often described as looking like mini asparagus tips or seaweed sticks. Salt from Salicornia is known as a bio-salt, a type of saline that is closer to what already exists within our bodies and that seems to reduce the harmful side effects normally attributed with sodium chloride.
How to use Salicornia:
Transport your taste buds to the coast with pickled Sea Asparagus. Hand-harvested,
these crisp sea asparagus spears are not only a delight in texture but also in flavour, offering a unique sea freshness that enhances any dish.
Salicornia can be paired with fish, oysters, steak garnish and salads.
