Pungaere Road, Kerikeri, Far North, Northland

If you are looking for big future Sungold orchard profit, then this 5.47 canopy hectare orchard will deliver. The orchard has been progressively planted and grafted. In 2020, .93 canopy was grafted, followed by 4.54 canopy in 2021. A small kiwistart 2022 crop was achieved from the 2020 planting. The canopy development has been rapid due to a mix of established rootstock grafting, and well developed new plants grafted and grown to leader stage, being used over much of the orchard. This is assisted further with a planting ratio of 4 plants per bay. Rootstock is Bruno.
The orchard soil is a mix of good draining Okaihua gravely loam and volcanic. Irrigation is from the Kerikeri Irrigation Company scheme. Major investment has been made in 6m artificial shelter around the external orchard boundary, with internal shelter then a mix of artificial and casuarina. Aspect is north facing slight slope. Access and driveways are metaled and in great condition. Total land area is 10.82 hectare, providing further development opportunity at a future time. Serious investors looking for serious future profits need come see.