CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: PLUTO BUTTERNUT

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: PLUTO BUTTERNUT

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....
FROM GRAND TO SUPER – STICKING WITH THE SLAM!

FROM GRAND TO SUPER – STICKING WITH THE SLAM!

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....
WINNING WITH YIELD – CRISPY SWEET PEPPERS

WINNING WITH YIELD – CRISPY SWEET PEPPERS

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...
Sakata’s New Vegetable Production Video Series

Sakata’s New Vegetable Production Video Series

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,...
HUBBARD SQUASH AND ITS BALANCE CHALLENGE

HUBBARD SQUASH AND ITS BALANCE CHALLENGE

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...