Pickled Planet was started by Courtlandt (sounds like Portland with a “C”) Jennings circa 2002 in the small hamlet of Ashland, Oregon. Though he didn’t have much, Courtlandt (“Co”) had a desire to make the best organic fermented vegetables in the Northwest (the inspiration), the savings in his bank account (the “capital”), plenty of local produce (location, location, location), and a free kitchen to start in (the lucky break). That was enough for Co to start making his delicious ferments. In just two years, Courtlandt’s organic fermented vegetables were available state-wide!