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Essential Oils for Beginners

Planting and cultivating For example, the region of Reggio Di Calabria, Italy,

aromatic plants has long been a sanctuary for growing bergamot
fruit because of its unique climate and soil. In fact,
this area is so optimal for growing bergamot that
Producing a pure essential oil is a detailed process it’s one of the primary areas in the world where the
that starts with choosing quality land, soil, and fruit is grown. Because Reggio Di Calabria is close
seeds. The composition of an essential oil is to the ocean, the acidic soil and fresh air from the
influenced by environmental factors like weather sea help to strengthen the trees, which allows them
conditions, the amount of rainfall, and temperature. to produce the best fruit for Bergamot essential oil.
Because of this, carefully choosing the geographic
location, specific climate, and time of year for Similarly, the bitter orange tree—which produces
planting, growing, and harvesting plants will twigs and leaves used to create Petitgrain oil—has
influence the quality of its essential oil. been grown in Paraguay for centuries because of
the country’s abundant rainfall and vast amount
of optimal land. Because of the heavy rainfall and
room available for bitter orange trees to grow
wild in the jungle, Paraguay is an ideal country for
producing plant parts that’ll eventually become
Petitgrain essential oil.

Regardless of the geographic location, plant
type, or oil being produced, plants must also be
carefully planted, cared for, and closely watched
by knowledgeable growers and farmers. When the
best methods for planting, growing, and sustaining
healthy plants are used, they contribute to a high-
quality essential oil.

The composition of an essential oil is

influenced by environmental factors

like weather conditions, the amount

of rainfall, and temperature.

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