Biofumigation Explained

Biofumigation Explained

Biofumigation has become an increasingly popular biological alternative for managing soil-borne diseases, nematodes, and certain weed seeds. By incorporating specific Brassica crops into the soil, growers can improve soil health while reducing pathogen pressure before...
Kic-Starter for Stronger Roots

Kic-Starter for Stronger Roots

What is Kic-Starter? Kic-Starter is a water soluble 7:3:1 nutrient solution with chelated cation micro elements and auxins which can be used as a root stimulant or growth stimulant. When to use Kic-Starter? Kic-Starter is formulated to stimulate growth during the...
Water Quality & Crops

Water Quality & Crops

Understanding pH in Water Water quality and pH are often mentioned in the same sentence. pH is an indication of the acidity of a solution. It is determined by the number of free hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution. The pH of water can vary between 0–14. Where pH < 7,...
Kale: The Mighty Superfood

Kale: The Mighty Superfood

Kale is fast becoming recognized as one of the new “Super Foods,” together with sprouting broccoli. Interest in supplying kale to various markets in South Africa is growing at a rapid rate, and Hygrotech is pleased to announce that we are now offering a range of kale...
Lucerne

Lucerne

Nutritional Requirements for Optimal Results Lucerne, also called Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), is known to be the oldest cultivated crop specifically grown for animal feed. Academic literature traces its origin back to Central Asia, but it is currently grown in most...