SOUTH AFRICAN FRUIT FARMS Welcome to a website that tries to bring you a complete picture about fruit growers and fruit generally in South Africa. In a country renowned for its great range and quality, we showcase farms, processors, exporters and dryers in an attempt to provide you will all the information that you may require. In competeing on the world stage, you can be assured that South African standards are of the highest levels, with most producers being accredited according to Global Gap standards. Take time to study the growing areas, growing seasons, and the information contained in this website, because it will assist you plan ahead if you are looking for fruit from South Africa.  SOUTH AFRICAN FRUIT FARMS(SAFF) SUPPORTS MISSION GREEN EARTH The Mission Green Earth Campaign is run by the Art of Living Foundation, The United Nations Environment Program, and World Alliance for Youth Empowerment and the Sri Sri Agricultural Institute for Science and Technology for more........ The Art of Living Foundation is a non-profit, educational and charitable organisation that operates in more than 140 countries and is dedicated to serving society by strengthening the individual for more....  PICK OF THE WEEK The Passionfruit The passionfruit is a climbing vine, so easy to grow, The fruit is either yellow or purple             Health benifits of passion fruits They are a rich source of vitamin C  and a good source of vitamin A, iron, and potassium.  The seeds are an excellent source of fiber.  Passion fruit have wrinkled purple brown rinds and contain several seeds.  The seeds are edible, therefore the orange pulp can be eaten straight from the shell.  Their pulp is aromatic and fairly sweet.  In tropical countries passion fruit is primarily used for juicing. Passion fruit have somniferous properties, and when taken before going to bed they are effective in relaxation and a restful  sleep during the night.  They also have febrifugal and soporific properties,  Source:Murray , Michael N.D. The Encyclopedia Of Healing  Foods.New York: Atria Books, 2005.