Lemons

Persistent rain delays in various parts of South Africa are anticipated to shorten the lemon season, causing the northern and southern production regions to likely overlap in the next few weeks, according to Jako van Lill, the commercial director of DKI Global. "The main challenge this season is not necessarily the read more

Vertical farming is currently not suitable for every type of crop. It is unlikely that we will see lemon trees growing in a warehouse in Amsterdam anytime soon, and tomatoes also do not seem ready to transition from greenhouse to container cultivation. However, lettuce and herbs are well-suited for vertical farming. read more

Jacobus van Staden from Sunfed, the marketing division of Soleil Citrus based in Hoedspruit, mentioned that typically by the end of April, they would have already harvested more than half of their lemon crop. However, due to the unusually high amount and duration of rainfall this year, they have only managed to pack and ship 20% of their crop so far. read more

As lemons in the Southern Hemisphere enter their harvest season, global supply and demand dynamics are undergoing significant changes. This year, the concentrated arrival of lemons from Chile, South Africa, and Argentina has increased overall supply, while the upcoming new season in China is read more

The "Lemons for Research" campaign, a project launched in 2017 to support scientific research and promote preventive nutrition by highlighting the use of lemons in cooking, will be active until April 30, 2026. Last year, the campaign achieved significant results: read more

During the upcoming FlowerTrials, from June 9 to 12, Walter Blom Plants will present three distinctive garden plants that meet the demand for strong, colorful, and bee-friendly varieties: Salvia Malabar® Mighty Pink, Monarda Elegant, and Polemonium Violet Heart. With these introductions, the read more