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26 ha Pecannut producing farm Vaalharts
26 ha Income-Producing Pecan Nut Farm with Solar Irrigation – Vaalharts Area
This well-established 26 hectare pecan nut farm offers a productive agricultural investment with modern irrigation, solar power and strong production growth. Situated in the Vaalharts irrigation area, the property is fully developed with three pecan orchards and solid infrastructure.
Property Overview
26 ha under drip irrigation
Solar powered pump system (Eskom grid-tied)
20 kVA solar system powering a 15 kVA pump
Pump capacity: ±80,000 litres per hour
Vaalharts water listing for 26 ha
24-hour irrigation dam
Borehole for household use
New pump and filtration system recently installed
Farm Infrastructure
3-bedroom farmhouse – currently habitable but requires minor attention (currently occupied by the foreman)
2 brick and corrugated iron storerooms
1 corrugated iron shed/store
Pecan Orchards
Orchard 1 – 12 ha (Planted 2003)
Total trees: 992
Varieties include:
400 Ukulinga
380 Choctaw
130 Wichita
82 Mixed rootstock and cultivars including Pawnee, Mahan, Mohawk, Moore and 3 Shoshone trees
Planted at 12 m × 12 m spacing
89 trees top-worked to Wichita two seasons ago
Production history:
2023: 16 tons
2024: 19 tons
2025: 28 tons
Expected 2026: 30+ tons
The orchard is in excellent condition following irrigation upgrades after the 2023 season.
Orchard 2 – 2017 Wichita Orchard
484 Wichita trees
5 Western trees
Ninth summer since planting
12 m × 12 m spacing under drip irrigation
Production:
2023: 5 tons
2024: 8 tons
2025: 14 tons
Expected 2026: 17 tons
This orchard is in outstanding condition and expected to reach full production potential by 2027.
Orchard 3 – Young Orchard (5.8 ha)
Planted 2023 / 2024 with additional trees in 2025
Total trees: 806 planted + 93 replacements
465 Western
341 Wichita
Spacing: 12 m × 6 m
No production yet, offering excellent future yield potential.
Irrigation System
The irrigation system alternates between two blocks every 2.5 hours.
With a 24-hour schedule, each tree receives approximately 500–600 litres per day.
Production Outlook
Expected total harvest 2026: ± 47 tons
Additional Information
Property falls outside land claim areas
VAT registered
Sale is after the current harvest
Property available from 1 August
This farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a productive pecan operation with established orchards, expanding young trees and modern irrigation infrastructure.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing.
This well-established 26 hectare pecan nut farm offers a productive agricultural investment with modern irrigation, solar power and strong production growth. Situated in the Vaalharts irrigation area, the property is fully developed with three pecan orchards and solid infrastructure.
Property Overview
26 ha under drip irrigation
Solar powered pump system (Eskom grid-tied)
20 kVA solar system powering a 15 kVA pump
Pump capacity: ±80,000 litres per hour
Vaalharts water listing for 26 ha
24-hour irrigation dam
Borehole for household use
New pump and filtration system recently installed
Farm Infrastructure
3-bedroom farmhouse – currently habitable but requires minor attention (currently occupied by the foreman)
2 brick and corrugated iron storerooms
1 corrugated iron shed/store
Pecan Orchards
Orchard 1 – 12 ha (Planted 2003)
Total trees: 992
Varieties include:
400 Ukulinga
380 Choctaw
130 Wichita
82 Mixed rootstock and cultivars including Pawnee, Mahan, Mohawk, Moore and 3 Shoshone trees
Planted at 12 m × 12 m spacing
89 trees top-worked to Wichita two seasons ago
Production history:
2023: 16 tons
2024: 19 tons
2025: 28 tons
Expected 2026: 30+ tons
The orchard is in excellent condition following irrigation upgrades after the 2023 season.
Orchard 2 – 2017 Wichita Orchard
484 Wichita trees
5 Western trees
Ninth summer since planting
12 m × 12 m spacing under drip irrigation
Production:
2023: 5 tons
2024: 8 tons
2025: 14 tons
Expected 2026: 17 tons
This orchard is in outstanding condition and expected to reach full production potential by 2027.
Orchard 3 – Young Orchard (5.8 ha)
Planted 2023 / 2024 with additional trees in 2025
Total trees: 806 planted + 93 replacements
465 Western
341 Wichita
Spacing: 12 m × 6 m
No production yet, offering excellent future yield potential.
Irrigation System
The irrigation system alternates between two blocks every 2.5 hours.
With a 24-hour schedule, each tree receives approximately 500–600 litres per day.
Production Outlook
Expected total harvest 2026: ± 47 tons
Additional Information
Property falls outside land claim areas
VAT registered
Sale is after the current harvest
Property available from 1 August
This farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a productive pecan operation with established orchards, expanding young trees and modern irrigation infrastructure.
Contact us today to arrange a viewing.
Features
Zoning
Agricultural
Title
Freehold
Exterior
Security
No
Sizes
Land Size
26Ha
