by AloeF143 | Dec 21, 2018 | Harvesting
We’ve been noticing an unnerving increase in the demand for the bitter sap/crystals/powder of the Aloe ferox plant over the last decade; to such an extent that we are really concerned about the longevity and sustainability of the Aloe ferox plant in its natural...
by AloeF143 | May 31, 2018 | Harvesting
According to the literature, the common method of harvesting Aloe ferox is manual leaf cutting. Only 1 0 to 15 of the lower leaves of an adult Aloe ferox plant are harvested once a year. The leaves are cut with a sickle as close to the stem (3-4 cm) as possible....