Sampson stands strong in the Eastern Cape

Aug 10, 2016 | General

A field filled with Sampson pumpkins as far as the eye can see … Rhyno Du Preez, the pumpkin producer and satisfied Sakata client, has planted this field of Sampson in the Eastern Cape and will start harvesting soon.

Sampson is a strong, vigorous grower with an indeterminate growth habit.  Sampson can be planted in summer and winter growing regions with an excellent storage ability of over 6 months under normal storage conditions.

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