Citrus

With a legacy spanning over four decades, our expertise in cultivating succulent table grapes and citrus products stands unrivalled.

From humble beginnings, we’ve evolved to encompass a collection of independent fruit farms. This growth has enabled us to present an expansive selection of citrus and table grapes, including new and exclusive varieties. As the demand for our produce soars, our journey has affirmed our role as a leader in fruit farming. With every delivery, we solidify our position, reflecting our dedication to excellence and our enduring legacy.

Citrus Farms In The Western Cape

Klipbult

Nestled near Swellendam in the captivating Overberg region, Klipbult is a testament to our commitment to producing premium soft citrus. Over recent years, our efforts have led to significant growth, expanding the farm to an impressive 120 hectares all covered with permanent netting structures.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Satsumas – Miho Wase
  • Clementines – Nules
  • Mandarins – Nova seedless
  • Late navels – Autumn Gold, Cambria
  • Late mandarins – Nadorcott, Orri

Mandaryn

Situated near Riviersonderend in the Overberg region, Mandaryn produces citrus from an impressive 85-hectare plantation all covered with permanent netting structures.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Satsumas – Miho Wase
  • Clementines – Nules, Marisol
  • Late mandarins – Nadorcott, Orri

 

Radyn

Radyn is a producer of citrus and table grapes with a total of 62 hectares of produce planted, all covered with permanent netting structures. The farm also features Wespak, a table grape and citrus packing facility.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Satsumas – Miho Wase
  • Clementines – Nules
  • Late mandarins – ARCCIT9 (Nadorcott LS)

 

Welverdiend

Welverdiend is a citrus and table grape farm in the Western Cape, also located near Clanwilliam in the Olifants River Valley. The farm produces citrus from a 63-hectare plantation all covered with permanent netting structures.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Lemons – Eureka
  • Mid-season navels – Bahianinha
  • Late mandarins – Nadorcott
  • Valencias – Midnight
  • Grapefruit – Star Ruby

 

Zandberg

Zandberg thrives as an integral part of our black economic empowerment (BEE) initiative, a symbol of achievement that fills us with pride. The Zandberg Trust, a cornerstone of shared ownership, has emerged with 55 steadfast permanent workers taking up BEE partner roles. As co-owners of the farm, these workers not only share in its bountiful harvests but also undergo enhanced development and learning, a testament to our commitment to empowerment. Nestled near Clanwilliam, Zandberg’s 26-hectare citrus plantation yields a diverse range of cultivars all covered with permanent netting structures.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Late mandarin – Nadorcott
  • Late navel – Cambria
  • Valencias – Midknight
  • ARCCIT9 (Nadorcott LS)

 

Ferland

Located adjacent to our longstanding farm, Steenebrug, which has been an integral part of Suiderland Plase for over three decades, Ferland thrives in the lower Berg River Valley of the Swartland region near Piketberg. Spanning across 103 hectares, this farm is dedicated to citrus and table grape cultivation all covered with permanent netting structures.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Late mandarins – Nadorcott
  • Lemons – 2PH Seedless Lemon

 

Mooi Uitsig

Located at Buffeljagsrivier near the town of Swellendam, Mooi Uitsig produces citrus from a 54-hectare plantation all covered with permanent netting structures. In July 2017, we celebrated the inaugural harvest.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Clementines – Marisol, Nules and Octubrina
  • Late mandarin – Nadorcott and Orri

 

Loreley

Loreley, a recently established farm in the Gouda area near Porterville, has been in production since 2022. Suiderland Plase and a producer partner each hold an equal 50% stake. A total of 46.5 hectares of produce has already been planted.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Clementines – Nules
  • Late mandarin – ARCCIT9 (Nadorcott LS) and Leanri

 

Leeurivier

Leeurivier, near Riviersonderend, was recently established as a joint venture with a producer partner(Lincorso Trust), each sharing a 50% ownership stake. A total of 56.5 hectares, all covered with permanent netting structures, has already been planted, with its first harvest celebrated in 2022. An expansion plan is being considered which might include the planting of avocados.

 

Cultivars produced:

  • Late mandarin – ARCCIT9 (Nadorcott LS), Orri, Leanri
  • Satsumas – Miho wase

 

Our aim is to keep thriving – our production outline indicates where we aim to grow.

Discover our thriving citrus groves in the Western Cape, delivering premium quality citrus produce across South Africa and beyond.