Binsar Organic · Basoli, Uttarakhand, India
Deep roots.
New possibilities.
Black turmeric. Black ginger. A growing farm story from the Kumaon Himalayas, with an ambition to connect thoughtful cultivation to international buyers.
Rooted in place. Open to possibility.
A farm you can
get to know.
In Basoli, near Binsar, our farming story sits alongside Pine Valley’s hospitality: fruit trees in the grounds, seasonal berries and fresh dairy from our farms, served close to their source. Black turmeric and black ginger are the focus of our developing botanical programme.
We welcome ingredient buyers, distributors and product developers who want a direct conversation about the crop, its identity and its intended destination. Our aim is a long-term relationship built on clear specifications, honest availability and a shared plan for quality.
Our focus botanicals
Two distinctive rhizomes.
Two clear identities.
Similar names can hide very different ingredients. Botanical identity comes first in every sourcing discussion.
Black turmeric · Kali Haldi
A striking botanical.
A precise specification.
Curcuma caesia is an aromatic rhizome known for its blue-black interior. It is a distinct species from everyday yellow turmeric, Curcuma longa, and has a history of traditional use in India.
Its unusual identity makes it relevant to specialist botanical sourcing and product-development conversations. The proposed use, processing method and destination-market requirements must be established before a commercial specification is agreed.
Part of interest: rhizome.
Formats to discuss: fresh rhizomes, dried slices or powder.
Our status: focus crop; availability, processing and quantities confirmed by enquiry.
Black ginger · Krachai Dam
Dark at the heart.
Distinct by nature.
Kaempferia parviflora, commonly called black ginger, is a different botanical from both black turmeric and common ginger. Associated with Southeast Asian traditions, it is recognised for its dark purple rhizome.
Research examines its phytochemical composition, including methoxyflavones. Published studies of particular extracts do not establish the composition or effects of an untested farm batch. For buyers, that makes authenticated material and an agreed analytical specification especially important.
Part of interest: rhizome.
Formats to discuss: fresh rhizomes, dried slices or powder.
Our status: developing cultivation programme; no standardised extract is currently advertised.
From a botanical to a buying brief
Tell us the form.
We’ll discuss the fit.
The following are development options, subject to harvest, processing capability and buyer approval. They are not a ready-stock catalogue.
Fresh
Fresh rhizomes
For buyers assessing fresh material or an approved planting-material route. Discuss cleaning, soil removal, pack size, transit conditions and any plant-health documentation.
Dried
Dried slices
For buyers who need identifiable pieces for further processing. Agree cut size, drying method, moisture limits, foreign matter and protective packaging.
Milled
Botanical powder
For processing partners with a defined specification. Agree identity testing, particle size, moisture, microbiological limits and packaging before production.
Samples, minimum order quantities, lead times, shelf life and prices are confirmed against a specific brief. Extract potency and active-compound percentages are never assumed from the plant’s name.
Growing here · served here
More than a crop.
A living farm.
Horticulture
Berries & fruit trees
Mulberries, red berries and local fruit trees are part of our premises. Their changing seasons bring colour to the landscape and a closer connection to what grows here. Ask what is fruiting during your visit; varieties and harvest volumes vary.
Farm to table
Fresh farm dairy
We serve fresh dairy products from our farms as part of the Pine Valley experience. Ask the team about the day’s selection and dietary requirements. Our dairy story is currently local and hospitality-led; overseas dairy supply is not offered on this page.
The place behind the produce
Stay a little closer
to the source.
Combine a Pine Valley stay with a conversation about the farm, a seasonal look around the grounds and an unhurried meal. For a buyer visit, tell us your crop interests in advance so we can discuss what is available to see.
A quiet pause by the Binsar river.
The nearby Binsar river adds another way to slow down: listen to flowing water, take in the landscape and spend time outdoors. Ask the team about access, weather and a suitable route before setting out. This is a nature experience, not a clinical therapy programme.
The direction we are growing
Care for the land.
Clarity for the buyer.
Our organic-farming ambition is about the whole system: soil, water, planting material, biodiversity and the records that connect a harvest to its source. These are the priorities guiding development of our farm programme.
Cultivation priorities
Soil & water
Build the cultivation plan around soil health, appropriate organic matter, careful water use and locally suitable crops. Inputs must be assessed against the chosen organic standard.
Growing priorities
Diversity & provenance
Develop horticulture and cultivated herbs with documented planting material and species identification. Match each crop to local conditions and protect the surrounding landscape.
Quality priorities
Records & handling
The intended quality system links plot and harvest records to drying, storage, packing and batch identification, with controls to prevent mixing and contamination.
Organic standards & market access
Trust should come
with evidence.
Certification applies to defined operations, products and activities. Binsar Organic is our brand name; it is not, by itself, proof of certified-organic status. Current certificates and batch laboratory reports are not published here. Any certified-organic supply will require valid, applicable documentation before an order is accepted.
Certification framework
India · NPOP
APEDA’s National Programme for Organic Production provides the standards and accreditation framework for Indian organic production and certification. The relevant crop and handling activities must fall within the operator’s certified scope.
Destination requirements
European Union
Organic imports require the applicable certification route and an electronic certificate of inspection through TRACES. Eligibility depends on the product category, recognised control body and current import rules.
Destination requirements
Great Britain & Japan
Great Britain has its own organic import and certificate-of-inspection procedures. Japan uses Organic JAS requirements for applicable organic labelling. Each route must be checked before agreeing a shipment.
For the Middle East and other Asian markets, the importer and certifier must confirm local registration, labelling and organic-recognition requirements. Organic certification does not automatically establish that a botanical is permitted for a particular food, supplement or cosmetic use.
What else belongs in the export-quality plan?
Appropriate food-business and export registrations; a product-specific review of permitted use; hygiene and HACCP-based controls where applicable; botanical identity; agreed pesticide-residue, heavy-metal and microbiological testing; suitable packaging; and shipment documentation. WHO GACP is a useful reference for medicinal-plant cultivation and collection. These are planning and buyer-review criteria, not certifications claimed by our farm.
APEDA / NPOP · EU organic trade · UK import guidance · Organic JAS
Our next chapter · planned products
A richer farm.
A considered future.
Alongside our existing fruit trees and dairy, we plan to develop mushrooms and a carefully selected range of Himalayan herbs. Species, growing trials and commercial formats will be introduced as the programmes take shape.
Planned
Cultivated mushrooms
A future programme exploring suitable edible mushrooms for local kitchens and, where feasible, dried products. Species selection, growing conditions, processing and launch dates remain to be confirmed.
Planned
Himalayan herbs
A future cultivated-herb range shaped by botanical identity, local suitability and responsible propagation. We will develop selected species rather than promise every Himalayan herb or rely on indiscriminate wild collection.
Under consideration
Orchard possibilities
Our existing berries and local fruit trees are the starting point for future horticulture development. Preserves, dried fruit and other seasonal products are ideas for evaluation, not current retail or export offers.
For importers, distributors & product developers
Start with your specification.
Build a relationship from there.
We welcome enquiries from Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Asia. Our export programme is being developed; destination eligibility, certification, quantities and logistics are assessed for each proposed order.
First conversation
Share your brief
Tell us the botanical, format, intended use, destination and target quantity. Include your testing and certification requirements.
Product evaluation
Review the material
Agree the identity, proposed specification, sample availability, processing route and documents needed for your assessment.
Commercial agreement
Confirm the terms
Proceed only after both sides agree availability, quality criteria, packaging, price, lead time and the applicable shipment requirements.
Let’s talk about your next ingredient
Your market.
Our growing ambition.
Send your sourcing brief directly to our team. This is an enquiry, not an order or a guarantee of stock.
+91 75054 64065
+91 78389 04521
Basoli Bhakuni, near Binsar
Almora, Uttarakhand 263601, India
A few clear answers
Before we begin.
Are black turmeric and black ginger the same product?
No. Black turmeric is Curcuma caesia; black ginger is Kaempferia parviflora. Specify the scientific name and required plant part in your enquiry so the products are not confused.
Can I buy immediately or request a sample?
Contact us with your product, format and quantity. Harvest availability, sample preparation, price and dispatch timing are confirmed individually; there is no automatic checkout for botanical supply.
Are your products certified organic?
No certification is claimed on this page. Ask for the current certificate, its scope, expiry and the relevant batch or transaction documents before placing a certified-organic order. A farm’s name or growing philosophy cannot replace these records.
Do you provide a certificate of analysis?
Testing requirements will be agreed during product evaluation. Ask for a batch-specific certificate of analysis and its test methods where required. No laboratory values or potency guarantees are advertised without supporting results.
Are these products medicines or ready-to-use supplements?
This page introduces botanical sourcing opportunities. It does not claim to diagnose, treat or prevent disease. Suitability, permitted uses and any finished-product claims must be assessed for the intended market and formulation.
Can we visit the farm before discussing supply?
Yes, contact us to plan a visit and explain your crop interests. Timing, farm access and activities depend on current conditions. A stay at Pine Valley can be arranged through the Book Now page.
Photo credits & further reading
The botanical and produce photographs are reference images, not photographs of Binsar Organic harvests or stock. Images may be cropped for display. Black turmeric: Ramesh Raju, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Black ginger: Herbslive, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mulberries: Ankur Jain, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Mint: Schumi4ever, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Oyster mushrooms: Charl de Mille-Isles, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Dairy image: AI-generated illustration; not a photograph of our farm or its products.
Botanical background and standards: black ginger rhizome research; black ginger chemistry review; Curcuma caesia review; WHO medicinal-plant GACP; Codex codes of practice. Market references reviewed: Vidya Farms and Triphal. Product claims on third-party websites are not claims for our farm or products.
