Our cultivars

Prunus Dulcis (syn. Amygdalus)

Almonds have been grown for over 5000 years. They require cross-pollination and are actually a drip (or seed) rather than a nut. As a Biennial, every two years yields a smaller crop, leading to higher quality crops (due to the "restorative" nature of the alternate bearing).

Persea Americana

Avocado trees do best in warmer climates, and their delicate flowers and fruits can be easily damaged if exposed to frost. They have heavy water requirements, but can be very profitable if farmed properly.​

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Prunus Persica (var. Nucipersica)

Nectarines originated in China about 2000 years ago when an accidental peach seedling produced "fuzz-free" fruit. They are genetic  identical to peaches, except for a single gene - the one that produces the fuzzy coat of the peach.

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Prunus Domestica

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Plums are the second most cultivated fruit in the world and are available in a wide range of colours such as red, purple, black, yellow, green and white. The leaves of the plum tree can be green or purple - depending on the species. 

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Cydonia oblonga

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Most, but not all, quince varieties are extremely tough and bitter, and should therefore be cooked before eating. They contain high levels of pectin in their fruit- which is useful in making jams and marmalades (and can explain their popularity despite their sticky exterior).

Malus Domestica

Apples are grown on every continent except Antarctica and more than 7,000 varieties are grown around the world. These variations are due to the extremely heterozygous nature of the species, which creates large differences between parent and offspring.

Ficus Carica

Figs are technically not a fruit, but rather an inverted flower. They depend on fig wasps for pollination, and are not considered vegan friendly due to the fact that the wasp loses its wings when they enter the fig and are trapped inside in the process.

Prunus Persica

Although the exact reason for the hairy skin of a peach is unknown, it is theorized that the fine hairs act as an irritant, thus deterring insects or pests from eating the fruit.

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Prunus Domestica (subspecies domestica)

The plum is a subspecies of the plum, and is usually eaten dry, but can also be eaten fresh. Prunes contain high levels of phenols, which help prevent the oxidation of LDLs in the body, help prevent cardiovascular disease, cholesterol issues and type 2 diabetes.

Rosa (several species)

Roses are often planted at the end of vineyards as indicators of mildew. The rose is more susceptible to rust than vines, so serves as an early warning system that enables grape farmers to treat their crops before the disease becomes visible.

Prunus Armeniaca

Apricot trees are also biennial, requiring a lower yield of fruit every two years to reduce the toll of such heavy bearing. As part of the prunus genus, they can sometimes cross-pollinate other species - this is exactly how the pluot (plum + apricot seedling) was created.

Vitis Vinefera

Grapes are actually a kind of berry, and each fruit is produced from a single flower.

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Wine grapes differ from table grapes in that they have thicker skins and larger seeds.​

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Pyrus Communis

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In South Africa we are mainly used to the European Peer. The Asian pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) tends to be more round and shaped like an apple. There are more than 3,000 varieties of pears grown worldwide, and become the best ripe after picking.

Punica granatum

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Originally from the Middle East, the pomegranate has been cultivated for over 200 years. In Greece, pomegranates were traditionally given as gifts for the household - as they symbolized happiness, abundance and health.​

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Various Species

Windbreaks can be used to shelter crops or livestock from excessive temperatures or winds, this reduces the amount of water and fertilizer needed. Also  it serves as an additional fence, reducing the likelihood of animals escaping or crops being stolen.