BioPark in Wistow, South Australia | Farm

BioPark

Locality: Wistow, South Australia

Address: 82 Paech Rd 5251 Wistow, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Keeping the weeds under control on a very cold Wistow day .

25.01.2022 It's that time of year again when we start to prep the beds, ready for our Autumn/Winter crops! Over the Summer period we sowed Millet in the ground as a cover crop & green manure. This helps suppress the weeds that would normally grow this time of year but also to put some organic matter in the ground that was used up from the previous season and to stop the erosion of the soil, with just bare ground waiting for its next crop! It is important this time of year as it's quite dry to get some moisture in the soil first before doing any ground work as it will stop the soil structure from being damaged, during this process. Then we came along with the disc plough to help break down the stubble that was left behind after the mowing of the crop. This also helps to get the organic matter deep into the soil below.

25.01.2022 Spring time is upon us! Just a little update from the farm and how we are progressing with this beautiful weather!

25.01.2022 Summer time FLOWER time!! Check the photo description*

22.01.2022 Good to see some green returning to the hills

22.01.2022 Making the most of what little rainfall we received.

21.01.2022 This week is about preparing the Orchard for Winter and weed control. Oh.. and of course Max the farm dog. Fruiting season has finished, so the nets are off, the fun has begun! The boys started field trimming and mowing the orchard at the begining of the week. Getting right up close to the trees so we can mulch them with our pasture straw in the weeks ahead. This will help with the competition with the weeds but also keep in moisture in, down the track through the warmer mont...hs. In a few weeks, pruning will begin once the leaves have fallen. This indicates sap flow has ceased. Garlic planting has finished, and we are on deck with the weeding. The steam weeder is out in the truffle area, keeping the trees root zone free of weeds so the Mycelium has room to grow underneath the soil. The girls have been cleaning up the Autumn/Winter crops, getting rid of those tiny cape weed seedlings that have germinated after the last rain! It's starting to feel a lot like Winter...brrrrrr

19.01.2022 Coming soon ... rice farming Stay safe and warm out there people! We spent some of the day finishing orders, it was freezing just before the extreme down pour, but someones got to do it!

18.01.2022 PLUMS PLUMS and more PLUMS!!! Click the photos for descriptions ;)

17.01.2022 New crops to be had in 2019! The girls are out tying up the tomatoes ready for the warmer weather to help them ripen. The other team is out tying up the nets so we can keep the birds out of our beautiful fruit orchard which was netted on Tuesday. They all look pretty happy to be having a well deserved holiday! See you in the new year! Ohh and check out that potato crop!

17.01.2022 Garlic harvest 2017 It's hard work getting that garlic pulled, let alone in this heat. 34 today and the boys kicked on. Another two varieties ready to dry, for The Diggers Club. You will be able to purchase our premium garlic seed in early 2018 from their website and catalogue! Look for the organic section ;)

17.01.2022 Have you ever thought about growing your own saffron? Well here is your chance! Pick up one of our little kits from Foodland Frewville and Foodland Pasadena. Locally grown by us in the Adelaide Hills! If we can grow it in our climate! So can you! Why not try it out or pass one on as a gift this Christmas! These kits include corms, our secret growing instructions and a small saffron example of what YOU can grow! Also keep an eye out for our produce this Summer by looking for our signature tags and labels, everything we sell is grown and carefully selected by us on the farm. (Tag info, to know what to look for: Biopark, locally grown in the Adelaide Hills)

16.01.2022 Merry Christmas and all the best from the Biopark team and Max the farm dog for 2018. Just a few snaps of 2018 and some new crops for 2019.

16.01.2022 Last day of winter

14.01.2022 Exciting times ahead, this week we thinned out the orchards ready for netting next week. Thinning helps to create a fuller, taster fruit more energy can be placed into the size and flavour rather then amount received. This also gives us a chance to remove any un wanted fruit that may have been damaged in the flowering stage. Quality over quanity right!

10.01.2022 Some of the beautiful pumpkins we have growing this season.

09.01.2022 When consumers pay a premium Organic food for quality and good stewardship, farmers can be paid a fair price for their work, which in turn has a multiplier effect on rural communities. This is also sustainable in the long run for our planet!

08.01.2022 Welcome to summer! We are introducing a lot of colour this season! Watch this space :)

06.01.2022 First emergence of weeds so its Steam weeding time .

06.01.2022 Spring is all about new crops! Green manure, Chard seedlings and some new herbs ready to go into the ground! Its also about the garlic crop! The guys today were finishing off the last of the weeds in the garlic crops! Garlic doesnt like to compete with weeds or for light, so now these little guys can grow big and strong!

04.01.2022 Our Winter veggies and garlic are looking delicious. We have everything crossed for some rain this week . BioPark organic produce is available in organic shops across Adelaide and the Adelaide hills .

04.01.2022 Last week, we said seeya later, to one of our long time workers. He will be sadly missed, but big adventures await him! Max the farm dog will defaintly miss his Wednesday pats!

03.01.2022 Award Winning Garlic! At Biopark we are proud to have won Gold, Silver and Bronze for our beautiful organic garlic at the 2017 Royal Hobart Fine Food Awards. Our varieties have been described as having "Unbelievable Flavour, Good Colour, and being Visually Beautiful" by the judges. So much hard work goes into our harvest and we thank the team and customers for their support. Next years crop is growing strong so get your orders in early!

02.01.2022 What happens in the Winter time at the farm? Growing seedling ready for new crops, lots of pruning, weed control and harvesting in the freezing wet weather. Next week, these artichokes will go into there new home asparagus dug up for transplanting and we will be digging holes and planting a new variety of apple!

01.01.2022 Drone Photography taken at Biopark a few months ago .