**Thriving Nursery Business with Established Reputation**
Located at the entrance to Ventersdorp, this nursery business presents a rare opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking a prosperous venture in agriculture. Developed across four residential municipal stands stretching from Carmichael Street to the picturesque Schoonspruit River, this nursery has been a cornerstone of the community for nearly three decades.
**Cucumber Growing Expertise**
With a legacy spanning approximately 28 years, this nursery has dominated the cucumber growing and production industry, specializing in English cucumbers. Testament to their success, the business boasts a consistent production line operating 52 weeks a year, supplying fresh produce to markets multiple times a week. Testimonials from market stakeholders underscore the unwavering quality and reliability of the produce.
**State-of-the-Art Infrastructure**
The nursery''s infrastructure is unparalleled, featuring six meticulously maintained greenhouses covering over 14,000 square meters. These greenhouses are equipped with cutting-edge heating systems, ensuring optimal conditions for year-round cultivation. Each greenhouse is tailored to maximize productivity, accommodating varying capacities of cucumber plants.
**Diversified Cultivation**
Beyond cucumbers, the nursery offers versatility in cultivation. Over 5,000 square meters of plastic sheeting enables successful winter cultivation of cabbage and lettuce, enhancing revenue streams. Additionally, two hectares of shade net houses facilitate seasonal cultivation of green peppers and tomatoes, further augmenting profitability.
**Seedling Cultivation**
A dedicated greenhouse is reserved for seedling cultivation, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of high-quality plants. This facility is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to nurture robust seedlings for subsequent transplantation.
**Integrated Management Systems**
Efficiency is paramount in operations, facilitated by a comprehensive management system. From automated irrigation to precise nutrient delivery, every aspect of cultivation is meticulously managed to optimize yield and quality. Moreover, a sophisticated heating system ensures uniform temperatures across the greenhouses, enhancing crop growth and market competitiveness.
**Supporting Infrastructure**
The nursery''s infrastructure extends beyond cultivation facilities, encompassing essential amenities such as packing warehouses, chemical storage, and irrigation systems. Additionally, a newly constructed 200,000-liter reservoir bolsters water supply reliability, further enhancing operational resilience.
**Endless Potential**
With a solid foundation built on decades of experience and a robust infrastructure, this nursery presents boundless opportunities for growth and innovation. Whether continuing the cucumber legacy or diversifying into new crops, the possibilities are as vast as the fertile lands upon which this nursery thrives.
**Inclusions:**
- Six coal fire boilers
- Radiator fans and heating systems
- Comprehensive fertigation system
- Packing warehouses
- Chemical storage building
- Irrigation infrastructure
- Established pasture for livestock
**Don''t miss the chance to own a thriving nursery business with a legacy of success. Contact us today to schedule a viewing and explore this exceptional opportunity!**
The Following 6 Green Houses take up 14,000 Square meters of the farm and is also being heated during the Winter.
1. Greenzone: 7x Bays, 7x Extractor Fans, 7x Radiator Fans, +- 2,928 Square Meters and can plant 8,000 English Cucumber Plants
2. Gemiena: 4x Bays, 3x Extractor Fans, 3x Radiator Fans, +- 1,680 Square Meters and can plant 5,600 English Cucumber Plants
3. Pumphouse: 5x Bays, 0x Extractor Fans, 5x Radiator Fans, +- 1,636 Square Meters and can plant 5,333 English Cucumber Plants
4. Split House: 7x Bays, 0x Extractor Fans, 6x Radiator Fans, +- 4,426 Square Meters and can plant 6,600 English Cucumber Plants
5. Mall: 13x Bays, 13x Extractor Fans, 13x Radiator Fans, +- 4,426 Square Meters and can plant 13,260 English Cucumber Plants
6. Boiler House: 4x Bays, 3x Extractor Fans, 4x Radiator Fans, +- 1,250 Square Meters and can plant 4,000 English Cucumber Plants
The Following green Houses has 5,362 Square Meters of plastic sheeting where their can be planted on but they are not heated during the winter months but during the winter one can plant Cabbage or Lettuce with great Success:
1. Road House: 3x Bays, 0x Extractor Fans, 0x Radiator Fans, +- 0,986 Square Meters and can plant 3,200 English Cucumber Plants
2. Klipstoor: 6x Bays, 3x Extractor Fans, 0x Radiator Fans, +- 1,300 Square Meters and can plant 3,600 English Cucumber Plants
3. One House: 1x Bay, 0x Extractor Fans, 1x Radiator Fan, +- 0,350 Square Meters and can plant 1,000 English Cucumber Plants
4. Nine Houses: 9x Bays, 0x Extractor Fans, 0x Radiator Fans, +- 2,726 Square Meters and can plant 11,000 English Cucumber Plants
Shade net Houses:
Are +- 2 Hectors and these house can be planted on during the summer season( i.e.: 32,000x Green Pepper Plants and 30,000x Tomato Plants). During the Winter good Lettuce and Cabbage can be produced in them.
The Following Greenhouse is Specifically for growing our own seedlings:
1. Pakstoor: 2x Bays, 0x Extractor Fans, 2x Radiator Fans, 0,0390 Square Meters
Seed / Chemicals and Fertilizer:
They have built a great and continuous relationship with the seed companies where they buy from and therefore are able to negotiate better discounts on the big quantities that gets ordered, The same is applied to Chemical and fertilizer Companies the have been dealing with for the last 28 years, Their Boxes and Packaging material have also been custom printed for them from one supplier for the last 28 years.
Greenhouses:
The Total area occupied and heated during the winter is 14,203 Square Meters, Production is 52x weeks per year, The Greenhouses are equipped with 100KVA, 120KVA and 140KVA Radiators Fans which ensure the even spreading of heat during the winter months for better growth because the price of English Cucumbers are relatively higher during the Winter Months.
Boilers:
There are 6 Coal Fire Boilers:
1x Exotherm Boiler 1000Kw
1x Bradley Boiler 800Kw
1x Hamsworthy Boiler 1800Kw
1x 5 Ton Cochrane Boiler
1x 3Ton John Thompson Boiler
1x 3.5Ton John Thompson Boiler
Reservoir:
A 200,000Lt, Reservoir was erected during March 2022 for extra water supply when and if needed in the future.
Operation:
The Production area are fitted with Radiator Fans which circulate the hot air during the winter months, Some of the houses are also fitted with extractor Fans to extract the excess heat during the summer months to keep the greenhouses cool, The water, Chemicals and Fertilizers are being administered by a Computer to each plant via Drippers, Pipes and Nozzles, Steel pipes of +- 1,900 Square Meters runs underground as well as above the ground to convey the hot water to the Radiator Fans which circulates the hot air inside the Greenhouse during the winter months to assure and even temperature for all the Plants.
Included in the Purchase Price:
Electric Cables
2x Sand Filters
A Complete Fertigation-system
2x Fertilizer Tanks
3x Water pumps
Electrical Chemical-Sprayer
Back-Pack Sprayers
Irrigation Pipes
2x Packing warehouses
1x Chemical store building
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