Growing blueberries in a protected environment
Today, blueberries are recognized worldwide as one of the foremost superfoods packed with nutrients and antioxidants. This has led to a rising demand for premium-quality blueberries. If you are thinking of adding blueberries to your commercial crops, you should consider growing them in a protected environment to get faster ROI.
Berries - Superfood with super demand
Blueberries as a superfood attract the most attention, due to their attractive health benefits. Multiple studies show that eating a daily serving of berries can help lower blood pressure and lower heart attack risk. In fact, in the United States berries account for around 20% of all fruit sales and the global berry market is projected to grow by 5.1% in the near future.
Growing blueberries remains a challenge
Berries are sensitive crops typically grown in cool climates with specific growing protocols. This makes moving production to warmer climates and increasing productivity difficult. Berry production carries other challenges as well, such as specific irrigation requirements, sensitivity to diseases and pests and low yields associated with open-field farming practices. Greenhouses provide the ideal environment and protection from adverse weather for growing blueberries.
See how Lankgele is growing high-quality blue berries season after season despite the climate extremes of South Africa
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