Peat Moss Mikskaar

Peat Moss Mikskaar

About Peat Hygrotech is the sole supplier of Mikskaar peat in South Africa. 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...
ColourUp on Apples

ColourUp on Apples

Farming with apples is one thing, but farming with apple varieties of colour increases the challenge of producing a higher percentage of superior class apples (with the accompanying higher remuneration), primarily based on colour development. It is not uncommon for...
Blind Tomato Seedlings

Blind Tomato Seedlings

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...
Smart Nutrition for Melon Success

Smart Nutrition for Melon Success

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...
Be aMAYzed: May seeds

Be aMAYzed: May seeds

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...