Producer
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberries
Contact: Kevin Belluz local distributor for Trevor and Tracy Laing
Address: 1 Pinewood Dr. Wawa, ON, P0S1K0
Phone: 807-475-5181
Website: www.algomahighlands.com
About Us
The land is located adjacent to the town of Wawa, located between Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario.
The property is situated along both sides of Highway 17 North providing easy access to all farming operations. The total area is slightly in excess of 600 acres with approximately 450 acres being level sandy plains, ideal for wild blueberry production.
The land is extremely unique in that it is composed of flat sandy plains with no surface stone or rock. Soil samples were analyzed after the area was logged and acidity levels were found to fall within the optimal level for wild blueberries. Wild blueberries were already growing throughout most parts of the site and on adjacent land.
The property is situated along both sides of Highway 17 North providing easy access to all farming operations. The total area is slightly in excess of 600 acres with approximately 450 acres being level sandy plains, ideal for wild blueberry production.
The land is extremely unique in that it is composed of flat sandy plains with no surface stone or rock. Soil samples were analyzed after the area was logged and acidity levels were found to fall within the optimal level for wild blueberries. Wild blueberries were already growing throughout most parts of the site and on adjacent land.
Practices
The Laing's use local labour and some Seasonal Migrant labourers to help harvest their crops. Blueberries are machine harvested and processed quickly to help preserve the intense flavours.