by Sakata Webmaster | Dec 9, 2021 | General
Thunder is Sakata’s new watermelon variety that has been launched this year. These photos were taken in the Vredendal area, Western Cape. Thunder did not disappoint, giving high yields of very uniform fruit. The internal quality is excellent, with very firm, deep red...
by Sakata Webmaster | Sep 29, 2021 | General
Cabbage might not be the most attractive vegetable out there, but it sure is a healthy vegetable that is consumed by most South Africans. Some prefer it raw, some prefer it cooked, but the fact of the matter is that cabbage is considered as one of the staple foods of...
by Sakata Webmaster | Sep 22, 2021 | General
When you drive past Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, the climate is very rarely described as mild, but rather as very hot. Broccoli and cauliflower, like most other brassicas, are usually considered to be crops that do well in cold growing conditions since they are...
by Sakata Webmaster | Sep 15, 2021 | General
When we think about green vegetables, broccoli is one of the first that comes to mind. Not only is it a delicious vegetable that can be consumed raw or cooked, but it is also one of the more versatile vegetables out there. Here are a few other reasons why you should...
by Sakata Webmaster | Sep 8, 2021 | General
We are always very excited when we receive feedback like this from our growers. On the 15th of September this year, Mrs. Matome Cynthia harvested these beautiful heads of Matador. She is based in Bochum, Gemarke Village, and grows various vegetables including spinach,...
by Sakata Webmaster | Sep 1, 2021 | General
Temperature fluctuations have been known to be a major contributor to the challenges that brassica growers face. Cabbage can bolt, broccoli heads turn purple or yellow and they lose their dome shape, and the wrap around a cauliflower curd opens up faster leading to...
