Profitable cucumber farm, located in the northern regions of Pretoria’s rural areas. Almost 60ha in size. Your opportunity to farm vegetables. The extent of the property will allow you to expand your farming venture either through dryland farming or under shade netting. Although quite sandy in nature, some 35ha arable land is available. You will also be able to farm livestock on at least 25ha open veld with small areas planted with star grass.
The cucumber operation consists of two 2500m² Multispan greenhouses, 2 Delanco vent driven heaters with automatic feeders, Netafim drip irrigation system with timer and currently some 5000 producing plants. Cucumbers are planted at a rate of 2/m² equalling in full production 10 000 plants. Timeframe from seeding to production is about 2 months and thereafter about 5 months production per plant. Price/cucumber is highly dependent on the season and can vary from R4 – R8 with a peak in the month of September of R10. Produce is sold at the Pretoria market. Two 10 000l and one 5000l water tank. Three boreholes with yields of 2000l/h; 4,500l/h and one of 10 000l/h (and can yield up to 100 000l/h depending on the rainy season). Low maintenance and high income!
Two farmsteads. Dwelling 1 with 3 bedrooms, study, open plan living areas and kitchen with wooden cabinetry, melamine countertops, sink and laundry. Two bathrooms both with toilet, bath and vanity whilst the en-suite has an additional shower. 150l solar geyser. Tiles. Storerooms that can be refurbished as servants’ quarters, 3 garages and double carport; workshops and store. Dwelling 2 with 3 bedrooms, master with en-suite bath, shower, vanity and toilet. Guest bathroom with toilet, bath and vanity. Open plan kitchen with centre island, wooden cabinetry, melamine countertops, pantry and scullery. Three living areas, spacious patio and enclosed verandas. Garage, workshops and carports. Swimming pool that needs TLC. Electric fencing around both with electric gate.
Farm is fenced with game fence on 3 sides and partly fenced on the remaining side. Specific loose assets included - e.g. tractor and Sprinter delivery van.
To the serious farmer, this can be your ticket to earn a substantial and sustainable income. By expanding and diversifying you will also be able to dramatically increase your monthly nett income. Seize the moment and do not let this excellent opportunity pass you by! Read more...