Eldeetal Pty Ltd

ABN. 75 077 184 699

Eldeetal Pty Ltd was created and registered on 22nd January 1997

At about that time we were producing Irrigated Lucerne Hay on a small property in Northern Victoria. The costs incurred together with a most unfriendly climate caused a serious rethink as to the use of the resources available, and as a result we decided to seriously explore the possibility of producing commercial quantities of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

The registered name Cycle of Life Saffron ® is owned by an  Australian company, Eldeetal Pty Ltd which in turn is owned by L.W & D.B Henss.

From the outset there must be an acknowledgement of the assistance given by two gentlemen :- 
Malcolm Douglas, a retired new crop scientist and saffron specialist from New Zealand.
James Davis B.Ag.Sc., M.Hort.Sc. A former Head of Victorian College of Agriculture & Horticulture.
Without their help and encouragement we would not be involved with this plant today.  We thank them both.

Whilst we are not certified organic we follow the principle of no chemicals on our saffron beds. The plants are grown in organic compost that is produced on site mainly from lucerne hay & local cow manure.   As our name suggests, the method of production is as sustainable as possible.

The climate of Northern Victoria, without  irrigation, is not unlike the Persian area of old, now Iran / Iraq, where this plant acclimatised under very harsh conditions.

We have been multiplying corms since 2007, and are confident that based on results to date we will have commercial quantities in the very near future. We intend to seek halal accreditation for our product.

We are producing a very high quality spice and allocate significant resources to having our product tested by a certified independent laboratory.
For more information on Saffron  click here.