Before we leave Napier to hear to Christchurch on the South Island we have one more farm to visit in the morning in neighboring Hastings. Bright and early we show up at the Pernel Orchard. The Mardon family has been orcharding on this property for over 60 years and have expanded it to it’s present 33 hectare (73 acre) size. While they mainly grow apples for export they’ve also planted stonefruits including peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums.
