Our Produce

Nova mandarin

The Nova Mandarin is an early to mid-season hybrid citrus variety, prized for its vibrant colour, rich sweetness, and robust flavour. A cross between Clementine and Orlando tangelo, Nova combines the best traits of both: excellent juice content, deep orange rind, and a bold citrus taste with mild acidity.

The fruit is medium-sized, slightly flattened in shape, with a smooth, easy-to-peel skin. While it may contain a few seeds, Nova is well loved in both fresh and juicing markets for its intense aroma and exceptionally juicy segments.

Nova trees are vigorous and high-yielding, with good adaptability across citrus-growing regions. With attractive shelf life, early market potential, and strong consumer appeal, Nova remains a key variety in both local sales and international export programs.

 

Bahianina Navel

 

The Bahianina Navel is an early-season Navel orange variety, originating from Brazil, and well-known for its high-quality fruit, early ripening, and excellent flavour profile. It is a natural mutation of the Washington Navel and has adapted well to South African growing conditions.

The fruit is medium to large, with a bright orange rind, a closed navel, and a slightly oval shape. Bahianina is prized for its sweet, juicy segments, fine texture, and virtually seedless interior, making it ideal for the fresh fruit market.

Its early harvest window allows producers to reach the market before the main Navel season begins. The variety also delivers good shelf life, consistent internal quality, and a smooth peel for appealing presentation.

RHM

The RHM Mandarin is a late-season soft citrus variety developed in South Africa, known for its exceptional eating quality, rich internal colour, and high juice content. This cultivar has gained popularity for its ability to fill a valuable late-season market window with consistent, export-grade fruit.

RHM produces medium-sized, slightly flattened fruit with a smooth, deep orange rind that is easy to peel. The segments are tender, juicy, and deliver a well-balanced flavour—sweet with a hint of acidity—that appeals to both local and international consumers. With proper isolation, the fruit is typically seedless.

The tree is vigorous and productive, offering a uniform crop with high pack-out ratios. Its excellent shelf life and firm texture ensure the fruit holds up well during post-harvest handling and shipping, making it a reliable option for late-season citrus programs.

Ori mandarin

The Ori Mandarin is a mid- to late-season soft citrus variety appreciated for its exceptionally sweet flavour, deep orange colour, and easy-peeling rind. Developed in Israel, Ori has adapted well to South African growing conditions and is widely favoured for its consumer-friendly eating qualities and attractive presentation.

Ori fruit are medium-sized, with a slightly flattened shape, and are generally seedless when isolated from cross-pollination. The segments are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavour, making Ori a favourite in both domestic markets and international exports.

The tree itself is moderately vigorous, high-yielding, and produces fruit with a long shelf life, excellent for extending the soft citrus season. Ori is a strong performer where sweetness, minimal rind puffiness, and visual appeal are key market requirements.

 

Cara Cara navel

The Cara Cara Navel is a premium, seedless Navel orange with a striking twist – its distinctive pink to salmon-coloured flesh. First discovered as a natural mutation on a Washington Navel tree in Venezuela, Cara Cara has gained popularity for its unique appearance, superior sweetness, and low acidity.

This mid-season variety offers fruit that is round to slightly oval, with a smooth, orange rind and a closed navel end. Internally, it is incredibly juicy, with a flavour profile that combines sweet citrus with subtle hints of berry and cherry undertones.

Highly sought after in fresh markets, the Cara Cara Navel is both visually appealing and nutrient-rich, boasting higher levels of antioxidants like lycopene. Its vibrant colour and flavour make it a standout in any citrus offering.

 

Witkrans Navel

The Witkrans Navel is a premium South African citrus variety renowned for its exceptional shelf life, high sugar content, and attractive appearance. Originating as a natural mutation on a Palmer Navel tree in the Boshoek area on the farm of Mr. J.C. Grobler, this unique cultivar offers growers and consumers a consistent, high-quality fruit.

The fruit is typically round to oval in shape, with a smooth peel and a closed navel end. Internally, the Witkrans boasts excellent juice quality, soft fibre, and rich sweetness, making it a top choice for both the fresh produce market and export.

Thanks to its durability and eye-catching presentation, the Witkrans Navel stands out in late-season markets where quality and appearance matter most.

 

Turkey (Valencia) Orange

The Turkey Valencia is a mid- to late-season juicing orange known for its exceptional juice yield, bright internal colour, and refreshing citrus flavour. A long-established cultivar in South Africa, Turkey is widely planted and forms the backbone of many juice and fresh market programs.

The fruit is medium to large in size, with a round to slightly oval shape and a thin, smooth peel. It contains few to no seeds and delivers high Brix-to-acid balance, making it ideal for both fresh consumption and processing.

Trees are vigorous and productive, with excellent yield potential and fruit that holds well on the tree. Turkey’s long harvest window and strong post-harvest performance make it a reliable choice for extending citrus availability late into the season.

 

Nadorcott Mandarin

Nadorcott Mandarin

The Nadorcott is a premium, late-season mandarin variety renowned for its exceptional flavour, deep orange colour, and outstanding internal quality. It is a hybrid cultivar developed through traditional breeding, offering a nearly seedless eating experience when isolated from cross-pollination.

Nadorcott mandarins are medium-sized, with a smooth, glossy peel that is easy to remove, making them ideal for fresh consumption. Internally, the fruit is intensely juicy and sweet, with a perfect balance of tanginess and richness that appeals to both children and adults.

The trees are high-yielding and produce fruit uniformly with an extended harvest window, making Nadorcott a favourite among commercial growers targeting late export markets. Proper crop management and isolation ensure optimal seedlessness and fruit quality.

 

Leandri mandarin

The Leandri Mandarin is a new-generation soft citrus variety bred in South Africa, combining exceptional internal quality with outstanding visual appeal. As a mid- to late-season cultivar, Leandri is gaining recognition for its rich sweetness, intense colour, and virtually seedless segments when grown under proper isolation.

Fruit are medium to large, with a smooth, deep orange peel that is easy to remove, making it highly attractive for the fresh market. The internal flesh is juicy, fine-textured, and delivers a consistently sweet, refreshing taste that meets modern consumer expectations.

Leandri trees are productive and well-balanced, offering good canopy structure and a high pack-out percentage. Its shelf life and shipping durability make it ideal for both local and international programs aiming for quality citrus in the later part of the season.

 

Midnight navel

The Midknight Navel – often referred to as “Midnight” – is a medium-late maturing, virtually seedless orange variety celebrated for its superior internal quality and smooth, elongated shape. Developed in South Africa, Midknight stands out for its exceptional juiciness, sweet flavour, and fine-textured segments.

This cultivar produces medium to large, slightly oblong fruit with a bright orange peel and a discreet navel end. The skin is easy to peel, yet firm enough for handling and transport, making it highly suitable for both local markets and international export.

Midknight Navels are a popular choice due to their low seed count, excellent shelf life, and outstanding taste experience, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity as the season progresses.