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Vegetable Production
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...
Vegetable Production
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...
Vegetable Production
About Peat Hygrotech is the sole supplier of Mikskaar peat in Zambia. The peat is imported from Estonia, and Mikskaar is a major supplier of high‑quality peat substrates. Mikskaar peat originates from Sphagnum fuscum plants, which are soft, moss‑like plants that die...
Vegetable Production
Blind plants in tomato is a disorder concerning the growing point. The tomato plant passes through several stages in the course of a season’s growth, namely: seedling establishment, vegetative growth, flowering, and fruiting stages. During the period of seedling...
Vegetable Production
Fertilization in the production of melons is critical and must be done correctly. This can be challenging due to many variables such as soil type, climatic conditions, and irrigation schedules. However, there are basic fertilization guidelines that should be followed...
Vegetable Production
In the previous edition of the Forum, Hygrotech proudly announced the addition of an international supplier of a sweetcorn range to its offering for the South African market. In the interim, trials have been conducted throughout South Africa at selected growers to...
