by Sakata Webmaster | Feb 9, 2023 | General
Sihle Maseko from Zanyokwe Irrigation, Keiskammahoek in the Eastern Cape province, planted Sakata Butternut F1 Hybrid 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗢 the 21st of October 2022 for the very first time and couldn’t be happier with the results! “I am very much impressed with the yield....
by Sakata Webmaster | Jan 13, 2023 | General
Over the past decade, Grandslam has become well known in the vegetable industry as an excellent performing F1 cabbage variety. Farmers throughout South Africa immediately took a liking to its sweet taste, large yield potential and a very good field holding ability....
by Sakata Webmaster | Jan 13, 2023 | General
One thing that any vegetable farmer should know of by heart is the difference between vegetative (leaves/plant) and reproductive (fruits/seeds) growth. All vegetables go through these phases, some even more than once. These phases have different requirements, so...
by Sakata Webmaster | Nov 25, 2022 | General
At Sakata Seed Southern Africa, we have identified the need for basic vegetable farming education across all Southern African countries. In support of upcoming farmers in this region, we have partnered with the well-known South African agricultural media company,...
by Sakata Webmaster | Nov 7, 2022 | General
Even though hubbard squash is not the prettiest of vegetables, it sure packs a lot of nutritional value that contributes to a balanced healthy diet. Hubbard squash is said to be an excellent source of vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene (like most yellow and...