Farm
the farm
The Mellano Family Farm
Mellano and Company, where our pride in being certified American grown is deeply rooted in our 375-acre farm located in Southern California. With over six decades of dedicated land stewardship, the Mellano family has witnessed multiple generations flourishing on the same soil that now yields vibrant flowers and flourishing foliage. As such, upholding the health and preservation of our farm and the surrounding environment remains our top priority.
Adding to our source of pride, Mellano and Company proudly maintains its BloomCheck certification, recognized as the gold standard for sustainably grown cut flowers and foliage in the United States. This certification signifies our success in passing a yearly evaluation and audit on water, air, and soil quality, wildlife protection, and the social impacts on our workers and the community around us.
In our commitment to sustainable practices, we prioritize pest management through extensive research and development. Our comprehensive approach embraces biocontrol methods, incorporating beneficial insects like lady beetles, predatory mites, and nematodes to combat harmful pests. This, coupled with a thoughtful use of traditional pesticides, allows Mellano and Company to significantly reduce our overall reliance on chemicals. Beyond our own fields, our commitment to quality extends to the farmers we collaborate with, ensuring satisfaction for our consumers wherever they may be.
