Kakamas is a classic South African yellow clingstone peach, well known for its firm fruit and excellent canning quality. The round to oval fruit has yellow skin and firm, fine-textured yellow flesh. In the Western Cape, fruit generally ripens from early to mid-February.
A vigorous, spreading deciduous tree with a medium chilling requirement, Kakamas produces attractive spring blossoms followed by a good crop of fruit. It is self-fertile, so a second tree is not required for fruit production. Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, particularly while fruit is developing. Prune during winter to maintain an open shape and encourage healthy new growth and fruit production.
‘Kakamas’ is a South African peach variety named after Kakamas in the Northern Cape, a region well known for its fruit-growing conditions. The variety is valued by home gardeners for its attractive fruit and reliable performance in suitable climates.
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6m H x 4m W
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| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
