Voor-Groenberg Kwekerye / Nurseries

01/11/2026

Another nursery season almost behind us, and what a year it’s been!

A lot of hard work, many skilled hands and plenty to be grateful for.

With some growers already harvesting and others preparing to start, we’d like to wish everyone a successful season ahead.

We’re rooting for you (no pun intended)! 🍇

22/10/2026

We’ve recently invested in a new greenhouse in Wellington, and while it looks impressive, it’s what this facility makes possible that really excites us!

Ultimately, it comes down to this: giving growers more options and making quality planting material more accessible.

🎥 Watch as Gerhardt takes us inside and explains why we’re so excited about what’s happening here!

A special thanks to Vegtech Netafim for their collaboration in bringing this project to life.

19/10/2026

You’ve seen them being grafted back in July and August, and then planted in our nursery fields during September. And now, just look at the difference!

Fresh green leaves, new shoots and rows upon rows of young vines showing promising growth.

There’s still plenty of growing to do and careful nursery work ahead. Every stage of the process matters, and we know that the attention given to these young vines today will influence their development in the months to come.

But seeing all those months of hard work come to life? That’s something we’ll never get tired of! 💚

11/10/2026

A proud moment for our team as the first BlomG06 cartonage vines grown in our new greenhouse in Wellington have officially been planted! 🤩

The vines were supplied to Michael Vorster in the Hex River Valley, where he has planted two hectares of BlomG06, a new late-season red table grape cultivar from BLOOM FRESH™️.

Unlike traditional dormant bare-root vines, cartonage vines are planted while actively growing, with an already established root system. Grown in biodegradable Ellepots that help minimise root disturbance during transplanting, these vines offer growers greater flexibility with planting dates and the potential for faster vineyard establishment.

To protect the young vines against the Western Cape’s strong winds, protective tubes have been placed around them until the growing tips emerge above the tubes.

We’re looking forward to seeing how these young vines develop!

P.S. Keep an eye on our page. We’ll be sharing more about our new greenhouse soon!

24/09/2026

Heritage is not only about what we inherit. It is also about what we carry forward.

With planting season in full swing, that feels especially relevant. Young vines are going into the soil for seasons still to come, while the knowledge, skills and experience behind the work continue to be practised, refined and passed from one person to another.

What a privilege to be part of an industry where so much of its knowledge lives in its people and continues to grow with every generation.

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

09/09/2026

The nursery is running at full steam as vines are packed, loaded and dispatched to producers across the country.

There’s a lot to keep track of at this stage. The correct graft combinations, quantities and labelling all need to be checked before each order leaves the nursery. We’re proud of the team keeping everything moving.

Next stop for these new kids on the block: the vineyard. 🍇

17/08/2026

Our table grape marketer, Gerhardt van Bosch, recently spent a few days in California attending field days and industry visits hosted by Grapa Global, BLOOM FRESH™ and Sun World International, LLC. 🍇🇺🇸

The visits gave him the opportunity to see varieties first-hand, taste the fruit and get a closer look at the breeding and development behind new table grape varieties.

Just as valuable were the conversations with growers, breeders and other industry role players, and the opportunity to see the table grape industry from a different perspective.

For Voor-Groenberg, visits like these are important. Seeing new varieties in the field, and understanding the thinking behind their development, gives us a broader perspective when considering their potential relevance to South African growers, growing conditions and markets.

A big thank you to the teams at Grapa Global , BLOOM FRESH™ and Sun World International, LLC. for sharing their time, knowledge and experience.

03/08/2026

On Tuesday, 28 July, we welcomed industry leaders and managers from the Northern Cape to Voor-Groenberg Nursery.

The group received a hands-on look at our grafting process, our role as a registered Plant Improvement Organisation, and the cultivars and rootstocks we work with across the w**e, table grape and raisin sectors.

A special thank you to Rachel Kriel from Plant SA for sharing valuable insight into the legislation and certification requirements that support the production of quality planting material.

Watch as Kemmy Vorster, Millie Adams, Runwany Job and Zenovia Isaacs share what they learned and what stood out to them during the visit.

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20/07/2026

At the end of June, the Plant SA team visited Our Nursery for the annual winter inspection.

Plant SA conducts three nursery inspections each year: summer, autumn and winter. The winter inspection takes place once the vines have been lifted and graded by our nursery team.

At this stage, the vines are nearly ready for certification and storage, but first they must pass a final physical inspection.

The Plant SA team assesses root development, shoot growth and the formation of the graft union to confirm that each vine meets the requirements of the South African Plant Certification Scheme for Vitis.

This inspection is an important final step in confirming that the vines leaving our nursery meet the certified standards growers depend on.

Watch the full video as Jandré takes us through Plant SA’s winter inspection checklist.

17/07/2026

We are looking forward to this afternoon’s Executive Dialogue at Stellenbosch University, where our CEO, Casper Brink, will be sharing his industry insights. 🤩

🌱 The Comparative Industry Immersion (CII) Executive Dialogue Series is here!

Join the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University for the launch of the Comparative Industry Immersion (CII) Executive Dialogue Series—a platform designed to connect research, industry, innovation, and future agricultural leaders.

Our first Executive Dialogue features Mr. Casper Brink, Chief Executive Officer of VGB Nurseries, who will share insights on:

🌍 The Impact of Climate Change on Nursery Innovation, Cultivar Development, and the Production of High-Quality Planting Material

Discover how climate change is driving innovation in nursery technologies, propagation systems, cultivar development, and the production of resilient planting material for the orchards of tomorrow.

Whether you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student, researcher, academic, or industry professional, this series offers a unique opportunity to:
🍏 Engage with leading voices in agriculture
🌱 Explore emerging research and industry trends
🤝 Build meaningful connections across academia and industry
💡 Be part of conversations shaping the future of agriculture

📅 17 July 2026
🕓 16:00–18:00
📍 Agro Hub, Welgevallen Experimental Farm, Faculty of AgriSciences, Stellenbosch University

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We look forward to welcoming all AgriSciences students, researchers, staff, and industry partners as we connect research, industry, and innovation.

Connect. Collaborate. Translate. Innovate.