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What to grow
What you grow will obviously depend on many factors , such as your climate , the amount of space you have available , what ’ s in demand , and what is likely to bring the most profit . Another starting point might be which herbs and spices you particularly like , have had success growing and have great byproduct ideas for .
You could grow quick growers like basil for a steady flow of income , along with more lucrative crops , such as saffron , which have a smaller yield , but can fetch as much as R200 000 a kilogram once harvested . In the Western Cape , all Mediterranean herbs grow well . Think rosemary , thyme , sage , oregano and parsley .
Spices are in demand , and many do exceptionally well in South
Africa . Tropical spices need high temperatures and plenty of humidity and include ginger , turmeric , black pepper , cloves , cardamom and cinnamon . Subtropical spices prefer cold winters for their early growth stage and high summer temperatures when in their reproductive stage .
Saffron is still more valuable by the gram than gold .
Examples include cumin , fennel , coriander and fenugreek . Temperate spices are those that do better in milder climates and include saffron , caraway and asafoetida . It is important that you research which spices will do best in your climate , along with the soil requirements for each .
Kirchhoffs Herb foils R23 each Raw Picture Vegetable Seed Packet 2 for R80 , 3 for R105 , and 4 for R120
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Growing techniques
When it comes to the growing , you will need to decide which methods are best for the herbs and spices you plan to grow , and then allocate space and resources accordingly . You may for instance choose to grow delicate herbs and
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