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Naartjies is the main variety of the farm. The naartjie is a soft, loose-skinned, sweet citrus fruit with pips. The name is Afrikaans and is originally from the Tamil word nartei meaning citrus. The word has been used in South Africa since 1790, but the first written recorded English use is by Graham Green in the Tavern of the Seas 1947.Our naartjie season starts in middle September and runs till the end of November.
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This cultivar’s potential was only recognised in the early 1970’s. Its improved characteristics include an exceptionally high juice percentage, better flavour, near seedlessness and a significantly larger fruit size. Our Midknights are picked during the first two weeks of December.
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Navel oranges are the earliest maturing of the orange varieties, producing seedless fruit of larger size than most others with deep orange, easily peeled rinds and a rich, sweet and pleasant flavour. Our navels are picked during August. |
Naartjies
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