Blueberries are now being harvested in the Limpopo bush – and exported across the world

[Creag]

When three entrepreneurs were looking for land to start growing blueberries, a game farm in Limpopo – where temperatures can reach 45 degrees in summer - was not an obvious location. After harvesting, blueberries require very cold temperatures to keep them fresh. Growing them also require a lot of water.

For Vance Kershner, Andrew Torr and Victor van Eck, their biggest challenge was finding a 60-hectare farm with a steady water supply and with water rights. After an extensive search around the country with no joy, they identified a 50-hectare portion of land in the Madikwe Conservancy, close to the Derdepoort Botswana border in the Limpopo Province.

There were some major challenges, including the heat and extreme weather conditions. The area sees heavy localised thunderstorms accompanied by hail.

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[Mila]

You should see the amount of blueberry farms in the Tzaneen area. They also do it in Hydroponics.
But remember farming is sitting on your stoep.

 

[ShaunSA]

Blueberries

 

[zulucat]

I just love love love love Blueberries. It's true. They are the best. Everybody knows it. I know it. You know it.

 

[GreatWmR]

You should see the amount of blueberry farms in the Tzaneen area. They also do it in Hydroponics.
But remember farming is sitting on your stoep.

Always knew they had Blueberry farms but i've never seen them being sold on the R71