Public invited to tour Tru-Cape’s Heritage Orchard of historic apples and pears

Step Back in Time with Tru-Cape Among Forgotten Fruit

Ever tasted an apple that predates supermarkets, export cartons and glossy branding? At the end of February, members of the public are invited to step into a living archive of South Africa’s fruit history when Tru-Cape opens the gates to its Heritage Orchard in Grabouw. Hidden within Oak Valley Estate, this remarkable orchard is home to apple and pear varieties that have nearly vanished from modern farming — names like Newton Apple, Northern Spy…

Public invited to tour Tru-Cape’s Heritage Orchard of historic apples and pears

Ever heard of the Newton Apple, Northern Spy, Pomme de Neige, and Cox Orange Pippen? These are but a few of the near-lost apple varieties that are preserved in Tru-Cape’s Heritage Orchard on Oak Valley Estate in Grabouw, of which the gates will be opened on Satuday, February 28, to offer members of the public […] The post Public invited to tour Tru-Cape’s Heritage Orchard of historic apples and pears appeared first on Farmers Review Africa.