Roots embody the fact that we are a 5th generation family farm specializing in root vegetables, particularly celery root. Our Rocket stands for all the innovations we have developed or tailored for celery root and the craftmanship and care we put into growing celery root. Often, we find ourselves pioneering new frontiers in growing practices, equipment, worker safety and happiness, and the many varieties of recipes celery root offers. areas. But also, a rocket - why not? Life is too short not to have some fun together ;).

 

Even our company name, Iltom, is a playful mashup of two family members’ names, Ilse and Tom.

We purposely make a play on “out of this world”, stressing the premium quality celery root we produce. In addition, it’s a nod to our unique soil. Our farm was claimed from the sea in 1676, and this sea clay loam is one of the reasons our celery root tastes so delicious and can be stored so well. Our soil protects the bulbs, and actually continues to provide nutrients to the bulbs after harvest, enhancing their fresh, robust flavor.