Berry Farming | Lichen Group

The Emerging Market of Raspberries

by Projar International | Sep 14, 2020 | Berry Farming, Raspberry Farming

Raspberry production has always been present in the berry market, but eclipsed by the popularity of blueberries. This purple fruit is cultivated around the world in soil or with hydroponics systems for the increasing demand of it in the international markets....

How to Care for Blueberry Plants – from the Greenhouse to Planting

by Projar International | Jul 15, 2020 | Berry Farming, Coco Coir, Projar International

Blueberry plants have their most critical stage when they are in the greenhouse. If the plant does not develop well at this point, it will not have the same productive yields as a well-kept plant when it reaches the plantation. At this time when the situation created...

In which specific productions coco peat can be applied?

by Projar International | Jul 1, 2020 | Berry Farming, Coco Peat, Projar International, Soilless Growing

The high water retention capacity available at low tensions, the air supply and a good granulometry are the factors that define the coco peat as the ideal growing media. It can be used in most crops, as those included in consumer horticulture and ornamental...

Record blueberry production signals industry’s job creation potential – South Africa

by Lichen Group | Aug 23, 2019 | Berry Farming, Press Release

Press Release Source: www.farmingportal.co.za Data compiled by the South African Berry Producers Association (SABPA) reveals that South Africa’s blueberry production is expected to reach a record high of 17 000 tons this year, up from 11 300 tons in 2018. This will...

Nobody wants to take the risk with unwashed bags

by Dave Marock | Feb 19, 2019 | Berry Farming

Washed growbags, super washed? What does it mean and why do some growers prefer these bags? We asked Rafael Bolinches of Projar about it; his company supplies washed and unwashed growbags to growers all over the world. “Leamington is an important area for us in...

Projar GoldenGrow Easyplanter – Farm South Africa

by Dave Marock | Nov 13, 2018 | Berry Farming

Projar Golden Grow Easy Planter is an excellent growing medium consisting of coco peat. Lichen Group is now the proud distributor for this amazing growing medium in Africa. Here are some images from the Madikwe Berry farm. GoldenGrow Easy Planter Berry hectare under...