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Avocado Quality Management: Let’s Talk Maluma (It’s Not the Cultivar’s Fault)
When Maluma disappoints, the instinct is to blame the cultivar. The reality is less comfortable. Quality reflects systems, not stories we tell ourselves.

Bianca Esterhuizen
2 hours ago3 min read


"Praat Avo of Tsek" - The Afrikaans farmers from Levubu
Farmer visits in Levubu, learn as we learn.

Zander Ernst
Nov 28, 20254 min read


Mokgalabje 'Monwana' and his 'Maluma' tree.
Time for reflection on 2024. A few Sunday afternoon thoughts after driving past the old man's memorial on Allesbeste.

Zander Ernst
Oct 21, 20246 min read


15 years and more of experimental plantings. Let's review the successes.
Join us at the Allesbeste Symposium. Learn how more than 15 years of trials come together to secure your yield for the future!

Zander Ernst
Jul 23, 20246 min read


Navigating our way through 2024
Selective harvesting and cultivar selection. Possible compass to risk mitigation in 2024

Zander Ernst
May 20, 20244 min read


"Out of all the plants produced in our nursery, 40% are already grafted from Maluma"
Since the Maluma was registered as a variety in 2004, it has gained a foothold in the main avocado producing countries, such as Peru and...

Zander Ernst
Oct 13, 20234 min read
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