Plunkett Orchards is a family business that has evolved over four generations.

Carl and Hannah Lenne started growing fruit in 1889 in Ardmona, Northern Victoria.

Today, 120 years later, Carl and Hannah's great grandson Andrew manages the business.

In recent years, Plunkett Orchards has increased from its original size of 150 acres to 485 acres (195 ha) and produces an array of quality fruit including apples, pears, apricots, nectarines and peaches. The delicious fruits grown at Plunkett Orchards are a mix of traditional and new varieties that are picked between November and May.

The different varieties include:

• Pears - Packham Triumph, William bon Cretian, Howell, Corella and Josephine.
• Apples - Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gala, and Sundowner
• Peaches - Yellow canning varieties (T204, T211, Taylor Queen)
• Nectarines - Fire Pearl.
• Apricots - Trevatt.

Orchard management is based on best management practices and knowledge that has been generated over 120 years.

Crop protection is based on the IPM (Integrated Pest Management) approach to minimise the use of chemicals and encourage the natural control of problem insects and mites, by encouraging natural predators.

Irrigation is computer controlled to optimise the amount water used, and organic matter is applied each year to improve soil structure and fertility. New plantings of fruit trees have been designed around existing native vegetation and new corridors of native vegetation in and around the orchard are planted each year.