Tommy Atkins is the most popular of all commercial cultivars. This early season cultivar produces oblong well-balanced fruits that are tasty and smooth textured. The fruit tend to be long lasting and can withstand extended travel without bruising and degradation, making it an ideal export crop.
In the field, Tommy Atkins are a hardy disease resistance cultivar that has a wide soil tolerance and can withstand moderate frost. Mangoes prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. For best results, trees should be watered fortnightly and kept within 2m of height.
Another popular commercial cultivar, Kent is a mid-season cultivar and when planted with early fruiting cultivars, significantly lengthens the farming season. The fruits are large, with vivacious red and green colouring when ripe. An ideal fruit for ‘on farm’ preserving juicing and drying.
In the field, Kent is a hardy disease resistance cultivar that has a wide soil tolerance and can withstand moderate frost. Mangoes prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. For best results, trees should be well watered fortnightly and kept within 2m of height.
The universally popular orange is one the best-known fruits consumed globally. Typically, Valencia oranges are grown at low altitudes, in more arid regions that have good availability of water. Well-suited to large scale production, and when well-managed, the Valencia cultivar consistently produces high volume crops over an extended duration, making it an ideal long term cropping choice.
In the field the Valencia cultivar thrives in deep well draining soil with a pH of between 6 and 6.5. Moderately forest tolerant, Valencia can withstand a wide temperature tolerance, from 45 degrees to -5 degrees
Known for its easy peel nature, bursting with sweet tangy flavour, the Empress Mandarin is an easy choice for many consumers, who can eat these deliciously sweet fruits ‘on the go’. The Empress Mandarins have a firm skin, giving it supply chain longevity. These trees can be planted both in your garden and in a large-scale orchard.
In the field these trees require deep well draining soil with a pH of between 6 and 6.5. Moderately frost tolerant, Empress is ideally suited to many regions in Southern Africa, with even small orchards able to produce high volumes of fruit, making it an ideal fruit for both large scale and small-scale production
The more common of the Lime cultivars, the Persian Lime or the Bearrs Lime, as it is also known, is a triploid cross between Key lime and lemon. A common commercially grown cultivar, produce ripe green fruit with an excellent balance between sweet and tangy. These fruits can be included in a wide range of cooking and food related applications and in particular preserving as marmalades or pickles.
In the field citrus in general requires deep well draining soil with a pH of between 6 and 6.5. Persian Limes make a wonderful addition to orchard projects, or even simply well positioned in a garden, providing much flavour to food and drink.
The tried and tested Rough Lemon is the ‘go to’ lemon fruit in southern Africa, particularly in the informal sector. Highly adaptable, hardy and cold tolerant. The Rough Lemon is an ideal choice for orchards located in the highveld regions.
In the field Rough lemons are a hardy adaptable citrus suitable for greenfield and small scale orchard developments. With all citrus, Rough lemon require deep, well-draining soils in the ph range 6 and 6.5. Rough Lemons are an ideal utilitarian fruit, which is very popular for a variety of culinary uses.
The Hass cultivar was developed in California in the 1960’s and has since become the go to avocado variety. Well-known amongst consumers, the Hass is a good choice for farmers wanting to produce a readily recognisable fruit. Producing a medium sized fruit that is rich in smooth creamy and nutty flavours.
In the field, the Hass is best suited to temperate climates with an altitude above 1,000 metres above sea level, high rainfall and low temperature variations. Avocado is best grown in loose well-draining soils, allowing ample drainage and nutrient cycling. The trees do well in an intensely manage orchard, where trees are planted at tight spaces and kept under 2 metres in height.
The Pinkerton cultivar is another popular avocado choice for many farmers looking to produce an early to mid-season crop that will be easy to market. The fruit is high in high oil content, high in fibre and vitamins.
In the field, the Pinkerton is best suited to temperate climates with an altitude above 1,000 metres above sea level, high rainfall and low temperature variations. Avocado is best grown in loose well-draining soils, allowing ample drainage and nutrient cycling.
The Fuerte is a firm favourite amongst growers and consumers alike. The fruit is characterised by it’s with a long neck and a smooth, thin, green skin when ripe. Fuerte is considered by many growers and consumers to be the best-tasting commercial variety of avocado.
In the field, the Fuerte is best suited to temperate climates with an altitude above 1,000 metres above sea level, high rainfall and low temperature variations. Avocado is best grown in loose well-draining soils, allowing ample drainage and nutrient cycling.
The avocado, alligator pear or avocado pear (Persia americana) is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is native to the Americas and was first domesticated more than 5,000 years ago. We supply two main cultivars that are both suitable of commercial and domestic production. Our cultivars are market proven and widely trusted, making them easy orchards to establish, crop and market.
The most widely grown avocado in the world, producing a medium sized fruit, subtly smooth and nutty in flavour . Avocados are high in vitamins, potassium and magnesium.
The Pinkerton cultivar is another popular avocado choice for many farmers looking to produce an early to mid-season crop that will be easy to market. The fruit is high in high oil content, high in fibre and vitamins.
In the field, the Pinkerton is best suited to temperate climates with an altitude above 1,000 metres above sea level, high rainfall and low temperature variations. Avocado is best grown in loose well-draining soils, allowing ample drainage and nutrient cycling.
Fuerte is considered by many growers and consumers to be the best-tasting commercial variety of avocado. Rich in flavour and essential oils, proven you with a high protein and healthy fruit that helps cholesterol.
Citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions of Asia, Island Southeast Asia, Near Oceania, and north-eastern and central Australia. Domestication of citrus species involved much hybridization and introgression. We supply the most proven cultivars using seed from the Citrus Research Institute (CRI) ‘Citrus Improvement Scheme’, guaranteeing you certified ‘true to type cultivars’.
Near seedless fruit, that is very sweet and has excellent juice content. A well established and popular cultivar in Southern Africa.
A vibrant sweet flavour and easy to peel, making it an ideal fruit for ‘eating fresh off the tree’. A well-established and popular cultivar in Southern Africa.
An easy peel, succulent fruit bursting with sweet tangy flavour, making it perfect to eat on the go. These trees can be planted both in your garden and in a large-scale orchard.
With an excellent balance between sweet and tangy. Lime can be included in a wide range of cooking and food-related applications.
The tried and tested lemon is the ‘go to’ lemon for many. Use it for lemon derived refreshments, as a condiment and even an eco friendly multi purpose cleaner.
Prized for its deep, red colour and exceptional flavour, the nearly smooth skin of the Star Ruby grapefruit has a characteristic dark pink pretty blush.
Originating from North-Western Bangladesh and North-Eastern India, mango is a very popular fruit to grow both in a commercial orchard or domestic garden. Mango is known for its juicy, sweet and smooth fibrous texture. Grown on a commercial basis mango can be highly productive, especially with the likes of Tommy Atkins or Kent varieties. We supply a few key varieties which are grown off specially selected rootstock varieties, ensuring both quality and productivity.
The most popular commercial cultivar, an early-season cultivar that is a big producer, with harvested fruit having a prolonged shelf life, making it an ideal export fruit.
Kent is a mid-season cultivar well known for its delicious, sweet and juicy attributes. An ideal fruit for ‘on farm’ preserving, juicing and drying.
