We grow our Raf tomatoes sustainably and respecting their natural environment.
At pepeRaf we are committed to providing you with healthy food and to sustainably managing the resources that nature provides us.
We are talking about more than just a concept. We are committed to perpetuating the authentic Raf tomato as a pure breed, to using recyclable materials in our growing structures, to using natural resources efficiently, to growing without unnecessary pesticides or enriched fertilizers, to being fair to our customers and workers by fairly valuing the efforts of everyone.
100% natural
The Raf tomato is a purebred seed.
At pepeRaf we only use original Raf tomato seeds which, unlike hybrids, are purebred. This means that they can be perpetuated over time (we have been doing this for over 60 years) and are perfectly adapted to their environment and the resources of our area.
Sustainable structures
By reusing materials, everyone wins.
We use greenhouses with a “scrape and amagao” structure that allows us to collect rainwater for our crops.
We use drip irrigation to ensure responsible use of water, applying irrigation only where the plant needs it and in the exact quantities it requires.
The plastic materials used to cover our greenhouses are thermal and additive-free, and are replaced every three years and taken to a recycling plant. We are currently collaborating with several local entities in the search for biodegradable plastics that do not come from petroleum.
Once the cultivation cycle is complete, the plants are removed and taken to a composting centre for cogeneration trials.
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Integrated production
We don't need pesticides or fertilizers.
Our farm is unique, with special soil, water and climate conditions, where the authentic Raf tomato is perfectly adapted. For a top-quality crop, we only need to let nature do its work.
Only livestock manure is added to the soil, which together with our salt-rich water provides everything necessary for this crop.
Pollination of flowers is done by bumblebees, and never with hormones.
It is a winter crop perfectly adapted to the climate, so it hardly has any incidence of pests, and those we have are perfectly located and controlled through integrated control and the use of natural reservoirs.
Energy saving
We should not spend what is not ours.
At pepeRaf we are committed to harvesting and shipping on the same day to ensure the highest quality of our Raf tomatoes.
We do not need cold storage because our tomatoes are shipped the same day.
All work is done in a coordinated manner and during the day, so we do not need night lighting.
The tomatoes are harvested and packaged manually, without resorting to mechanical means, which are unnecessary for us due to the low production we have.