
6 chemin d'Oumpré
65400 Arrens-Marsous
France
64 rue de l'îlet
Plaine des Grègues
97480 Saint-Joseph
France
Thierry Vitry grows and processes turmeric alongside ginger and arrowroot at Plaine des Grègues, in the heights of Saint-Joseph.
At the foot of the Margosiers loop trail, Thierry Vitry took over the family farm twelve years ago, where he grows turmeric, ginger and arrowroot. Born and bred in the heart of these heritage crops, Thierry is committed to respecting the environment by growing these products organically. He doesn't hesitate to use the manure from the poultry he raises to feed his crops.
Thierry Vitry's turmeric is organically grown and processed in his laboratory to produce a powder that is highly prized by the people of Reunion. Its pronounced taste and beautiful golden color are the pride of the region. Don't hesitate to add a little arrowroot or ginger powder, with their remarkable antioxidant properties. Pei saffron" and Thierry's other spices are all staples of Creole cuisine, known not only for their gustatory qualities but also for their numerous therapeutic virtues.
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Thierry Vitry grows and processes his organic turmeric, Réunion's yellow gold, at La Plaine des Grègues, in the heights of Saint-Joseph. He transforms it into turmeric syrup and turmeric powder.
"I started growing turmeric as a child. I've been immersed in it since birth.
We're in La Plaine des Grègues, where I grow organic turmeric. I have two product ranges: a culinary range and a medicinal range.
We've been farmers for several generations. We grew a bit of everything: turmeric, sugar cane, and we also raised poultry, pigs, oxen... When my father retired, I took over the farm and continued with turmeric.
I work in organic production. The only mechanization I use is the brushcutter, which I pass between the rows. Then I finish by hand to weed the turmeric rows.
The special thing about turmeric here is that it grows on the Plaine des Grègues. This is a plateau surrounded by mountains, which retain moisture. The soil is ideal for turmeric, and I think it's due to the volcanic geology, which makes this land really rich.
Being at the gateway to the National Park, I wanted to obtain the National Park Spiritmark . For me, it's very important to keep this environment healthy and to work in a respectful way: to produce in small quantities, but well, and always in a human way."
62 rue Théophile Gauthier
Grand Coude
97480 Saint Joseph
Réunion
Coulée de Lave 2007
RN2
97442 Saint-Philippe
Réunion
Réunion