Is there a most common type of commercially grown aloe vera?
Yes, Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller is the most common type grown. It can be distinguished by its yellow flower. • How much supplemental water do aloe plants require for commercial harvesting? You need around 150 ml of water a month in order to produce a quality leaf weighing around 1 Kg. • Is there a relationship to water deprivation of the leaf and the quality of the inner gel? Yes, when the aloe vera leaf is starved of water, there is a increase production of aloin and emmodin which causes the gel to have a very bitter taste, a brownish color, and a very strong odor. • What type of soil do I need to grow aloe vera? Sandy loam soil is best type of soil, however aloe vera will grown in a wide range of soils. Soils with a high clay content are not recommended. • Is fertilization of my soil necessary? You need to keep your soil slightly acidic and supplement with a cheap nitrogen form. Ammonium nitrate is one form and if used it should be added once a year to the soil at the rate of 120 p
