The composition of an essential oil is influenced by environmental factors like weather conditions, the amount of rainfall, and temperature.
Planting and cultivating aromatic plants Producing a pure essential oil is a detailed process that starts with choosing quality land, soil, and seeds. The composition of an essential oil is influenced by environmental factors like weather conditions, the amount of rainfall, and temperature. Because of this, carefully choosing the geographic location, specific climate, and time of year for planting, growing, and harvesting plants will influence the quality of its essential oil. For example, the region of Reggio Di Calabria, Italy, 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 it’s one of the primary areas in the world where the fruit is grown. Because Reggio Di Calabria is close to the ocean, the acidic soil and fresh air from the sea help to strengthen the trees, which allows them to produce the best fruit for Bergamot essential oil. Similarly, the bitter orange tree—which produces twigs and leaves used to create Petitgrain oil—has 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 highquality essential oil.