FAQ
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions
Organic Farming
For organic certification you need: 1) Contact an accredited certification body, 2) A transition period of 2-3 years, 3) Compliance with organic farming rules, 4) Annual inspections. Cost varies depending on the area.
The DASK platform offers free e-commerce training. You can: 1) Attend e-commerce courses, 2) Create product profiles, 3) Participate in agritourism packages.
Olive Cultivation
The ideal olive harvest period in Kythera is from mid-November to January. For high-quality olive oil, prefer harvesting when olives are still green to purple.
Olive trees are drought-resistant, but for better production they need irrigation in summer. Recommended: 1-2 waterings per month, about 50-100 liters per tree depending on size and soil.
Extra virgin olive oil has acidity below 0.8%, is produced only by mechanical methods, and has perfect taste and aroma. Regular olive oil may be a blend or have undergone processing.
Beekeeping
Kythera thyme honey is special because of: 1) Wild thyme growing on the island's rocky soils, 2) The unique microclimate, 3) Traditional beekeeping methods that maintain authenticity.
General
To sell your products, you first need to create an account as a "Farmer/Producer" and then add your products from the dashboard.
No, registration on the platform is completely free for all users.
You can contact producers through the platform messaging system or via the contact details shown on their profile.
Shipping is handled by each producer. Shipping costs and delivery times are listed in each product description.
Jackdaw GeoAI is the platform digital assistant that can help you with questions about agricultural practices, crops, and using the platform.