A market-gardening micro-farm
Les Jardins de la Valette
An intensive organic micro-farm
At "Les Jardins de la Valette", we devote ourselves to intensive organic market gardening based on agroecology and organic farming principles, all on a small plot of land.
Sur moins de 5 000m², nous cultivons près d’une cinquantaine de légumes en mettant en pratique des méthodes telles que les rotations culturales, la culture sur planches permanentes et la diversification. Ces approches permettent de préserver la vitalité du sol et de maintenir un équilibre écologique au sein de notre microferme.
Where to find our production?
Un marché hebdomadaire : Limogne en Quercy le dimanche matin
Small-scale market gardening
Sylvain Couderc
After studying electrical engineering, I felt the need to return to something more concrete, more down-to-earth. So I turned to agriculture, and created "Les Jardins de la Valette" in 2012.
While traveling and working on many farms in Australia and New Zealand, I discovered Eliot Coleman, a pioneer of the bio-intensive method and a great popularizer.
However, it was my meeting in 2010 with JM Fortier and MH Desroches from Jardins de la Grelinette, during my internship on their farm, that really marked a turning point in my installation.
Since then, I've been practicing the bio-intensive method on my farm and passing it on through various training courses throughout the year.
I firmly believe that bio-intensive market gardening is a viable and accessible alternative, offering many opportunities in the field of agriculture.
Our 100% online training course in organic intensive market gardening
Sylvain Couderc, a pioneer of the bio-intensive method in France, offers a comprehensive training course on the key points of this system. It includes strategic planning, efficient management of space and crops, and the cultivation techniques needed to achieve high yields on a limited surface area. With this training, you'll develop the skills you need to maximize your productivity while respecting the principles of organic farming.
Join the Cercle du maraîchage bio-intensif
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We bring together a community of enthusiasts, whether beginners or experienced in intensive organic market gardening, to exchange, learn and progress together. Our platform is a place for mutual support and sharing, where you'll find themed discussions, training courses, videoconferences, videos, etc.
La boutique du maraîchage
Designed and developed at Les Jardins de la Valette, the Spidmot and Spidsem models meet the specific requirements of diversified market gardening, offering an adaptable, high-performance solution for all growers.
