by Sakata Webmaster | Sep 29, 2022 | General
We have said it many times before, but it is such an important message that it should be repeated as often as possible. Selecting the right variety to be planted on your farm is a very important step in the farming process, but it is only one of many steps and...
by Sakata Webmaster | Sep 19, 2022 | General
During the last week of July 2022, Sakata visited Lachlan’s (Sakata’s preferred seed distributer in Kenya) promoter, Monica, who works in the Kinangop region. Monica promotes Sakata cabbages for Lachlan, including Powerslam F1, Grandslam F1 and Conquer F1 cabbage. At...
by Sakata Webmaster | Jul 25, 2022 | Grower Info
Black rot (Xanthomonas Campestris) What symptoms to observe. Black rot (Xanthomonas Campestris) Where does it come from? Commonly found bacteria – being both airborne and water borne. Enters the plant through natural openings. Usually more problematic in summer due to...
by Sakata Webmaster | Jul 21, 2022 | General
As the market leaders in broccoli genetics, it is very important to stay ahead with the development of our new varieties even when clients are already growing our current varieties. This past season we have done numerous trials on new genetics in the North West...
by Sakata Webmaster | Jul 21, 2022 | General
Cabbage is one of the most consumed vegetable crops in South Africa. There are many different markets growers can target, like the bagging-, processing-, supermarket or the hawker/loose head market. The hawker/loose head market is by far one of the most difficult and...
