WoodWinds Reeds for Alto USDA Organic RESERVE ODJR1045 D'Addario D'Addario Saxophone, Certified, [Hardness 4.5], 10-Pack

---------------------------------------------------------------------- The industry's only USDA-certified organic reeds: D'Addario reeds are made without the use of chemicals, pesticides, insecticides, or synthetic fertilizers. This reed is made with the utmost care to ensure consistent quality and enhance the player's playability, while respecting the environment as much as it does players. Grown 100% organically. Using cane itself as fertilizer, and an innovative hot-water fumigation process, no chemicals are used at any stage of production. From farm to processing, the product meets USDA organic certification standards. Additionally, the new paper reed holders eliminate 70,000 pounds (approximately 32 tons) of plastic waste each year. What is USDA Organic Certification? USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) certified organic cane is grown and processed in accordance with federal guidelines regarding soil quality, pest and weed control methods, and fertilizer use. It uses natural ingredients whenever possible and is cultivated using biologically based farming methods, both physical and mechanical. To be certified, cane must be grown in soil that has been free of banned substances for three years prior to harvest. Hardness: 4.5 / 10 sheets Due to design changes by the manufacturer, the appearance, color, specifications, etc. may change without notice. This product is a product of a distributor in Japan (the product is not covered by the distributor's warranty).