The Only 100% USDA Certified Organic Reed.

That means no chemicals, no pesticides, and no synthetic fertilizers are used at any step of the production process, from cultivating the cane to packaging the final product.

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Breathe-Easy, Chemical Free

D’Addario has adopted sustainable farming practices that are better for the planet and make better reeds. From using the cane itself as fertilizer to our innovative hot water fumigation process, our reeds are completely free of added chemicals at every part of their manufacturing.

Protected by Paper, Not Plastic

We’ve eliminated over 70,000lbs of plastic waste with our innovative paper reed holders. It’s a simple way for us to continue to create reeds that respect the player as much as they respect the planet.

Every Cane Reed. 100% Certified Organic.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve settled into your signature sound, find the reed that matches how you practice, play, and perform.

Select Jazz

Our fully-organic process lends chemical-free peace-of-mind to the same superior projection, clarity, and vibrancy Select Jazz is renowned for.

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Reserve

Our exact same next-gen digital vamping technology, depth of tone, and ease of response— now made organically so you can focus on your sound.

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Royal Family

The Royal line joins D’Addario Organics—Royal, La Voz, Hemke, and Mitchell Lurie reeds—delivering trusted performance, reliability, and responsibly grown materials.

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Rico

It’s the same reed educators and students love for the traditional blank and profile and quick response, now made 100% organically for added peace of mind.

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D’Addario Organics FAQs

What does “USDA Certified Organic” mean?

USDA certified organic cane is grown and processed according to US federal guidelines addressing, among many factors, soil quality, pest and weed control, and use of additives. Organic producers rely on natural substances and physical, mechanical, or biologically based farming methods to the fullest extent possible. Cane can be called organic if it’s certified to have grown on soil that had no prohibited substances applied for three years prior to harvest. Although we began utilizing organic farming practices shortly after our acquisition of Rico in 2004, the certification process to become USDA Certified Organic takes a number of years to complete.

What’s different about an organic reed?

Has the cut or cane source changed for my favorite D’Addario Reserve or Select Jazz reeds?

Why are you flow-wrapping reeds?

Flow-wrapping reeds is the best way of ensuring that reeds and paper reed holders are not exposed to moisture when they are in transit or awaiting purchase. Since the reeds are so protected from moisture, it is more important than ever to ensure that players allow their new reeds to acclimate to moisture before playing.

We recommend removing your reeds from the flow wrap and allowing them to acclimate to your environment before playing, ideally in an air-tight container with a Reed Vitalizer pack.

Why are you using paper vs. plastic reed holders?

At D’Addario we believe in lowering our environmental impact and developing industry-leading standards for sustainability. We know this means a lot to woodwind players, too – one of the most common pieces of feedback we hear from our customers is the desire to see us move away from using plastic reed sleeves.

How protective is a paper reed holder vs. a plastic reed holder?

Paper reed holders were the industry standard for many decades and will protect your reed from damage. It’s important that we ensure our reeds arrive to you in perfect playing condition. In order to do so, we must place the paper reed holders in a recyclable wrapper to ensure that they are protected from drastic changes in humidity and environmental conditions during shipment and storage on shelves around the world.

After I use my reeds, can I continue to store them in the paper reed holders?