About Us - CANTUESO - Natural Seeds

We are Biodiversity!

At CANTUESO Natural Seeds we have been committed to the environment, to Biodiversity and to the valuing of our indigenous natural resources for over 15 years now. To that end we offer ecosystem services that improve floral diversity in all kinds of ecosystems.

At our facilities, located at La Jarilla estate in Córdoba, just below the foothills of the incomparable Sierra Morena, we have over 45.000 m² of land at our disposal to develop our activities. This includes 3000 m² of built area for the correct processing, selection and storing of indigenous wild seeds as well as spacious offices, a laboratory for quality control, meeting area and product display area.² of constructed area for the correct and adequate processing, selection and storage of seeds of native wild plants, together with spacious offices with seed control and analysis laboratory, meeting area and product exhibition area.

Our vocation is the study, production and selection of the best wildflower seeds available from various natural environments all over the Iberian Peninsula and to ensure that they can be of benefit in a wide range of social and economic sectors.

We counsel and share our knowledge with our clients, so that they can obtain the best results through the improvement of biodiversity of their local flora.

We cultivate and multiply species that can only be found in small quantities in their natural environments to keep up with the demand, without exhausting natural supplies.

We are firmly committed to sustainable practices and quality and strive for excellence by continuously researching and developing our activities. Always rooted in the production and commercialization of certified indigenous wild plant seeds of the Iberian Peninsula.

Our methods look after the entire value chain of the seeds, protecting both the abstraction area and the destination area, assuring they provide a vital benefit for different applications. Thanks to our specialism, we are able to advise our clients in making informed decisions, achieving the sustainable development of our activity while improving the planet’s Biodiversity.

Our activities are recognized by various institutions and we actively collaborate in research and development projects for new applications, guaranteeing our continuous improvement, which we also seek for our partners and clients.

At CANTUESO we take pride in our in-depth knowledge of botany and passion for the protection of biodiversity. In being a company with the skills to be the perfect partner for your activity in agriculture, in the restoration of landscapes and urban spaces, or in the production of native wild plants.

Our Core Values

Commitment

Committed to Biodiversity. To protect and expand biodiversity on the planet. Biodiversity is our activity and also our passion.

Knowledge

A singular team of experts with a passion for botany and its applications, dedicated to the study and valorization of Iberian Peninsula wild seeds.

Experience

A team of experts with a long professional career and botanical experience, as well as extensive knowledge in the management of native wild flora.

Care for Quality

Seeds of the highest possible quality, adaptability and performance. Subject to the highest European quality control and evaluation standards.

Organic

The only company in Spain that produces native wildflower seeds with an organic certificate granted by the European Union. Our products combine the best environmental practices with the preservation of natural resources.

Sustainability

Sustainable production is the common theme that describes all our business activities.

Traditional Methods

We are artisans and use manual labor whenever possible. We are a family business with a sustainable activity that brings native wildflower seeds from the Iberian Peninsula to the people.

Unique

Our natural seeds are unique. We provide seeds of over 850 different wildflower species, collected in their natural environments and certified in organic production.

Loyal to our clients

We work as our client's advisors and allies so that they can achieve their objectives and environmental and sustainable commitments.

Mediterranean

The majority of our Seeds originate from the Mediterranean ecosystem which stands out for the richness of its biodiversity and its high rates of endemic wild plants.