Sakata Seed Southern Africa is thrilled to announce the launch of our latest F1 hybrid cabbage variety, Conquistador II*. Building on the strong foundation of the original Conquistador, this improved variety offers the same trusted qualities with added benefits,...

On Thursday, 23 May 2024, Sakata Seed Southern Africa hosted an incredible Local Farmers Day on the premises of WD Seedlings in Tzaneen.  Local growers had the opportunity to see our Sakata varieties up close, including varieties such as the impressive Nairobi* F1...

People who don’t farm vegetables could never imagine that growing swiss chard (more commonly known as spinach by South Africans) could be such an economically feasible crop to grow!  Fordhook Giant is the most commonly used variety by all growers, but that doesn’t...

Have you ever noticed that green peppers are almost always readily available at the shops, but when it comes to coloured peppers, this is not the case. Have you ever wondered why? Looking at these pictures of 'robot' peppers, it seems almost impossible that more...

We are excited to introduce Nairobi* F1 hybrid cauliflower.  After years of extensive trials in Southern and Eastern Africa, Nairobi* has shown outstanding vigour, a large frame, and a dense, heavy curd that is bound to impress. Nairobi* stands out for its excellent...

Sakata proudly presents Accord*, a new addition to our cabbage range, developed to thrive in extreme winter conditions. After years of trials in South Africa, Accord* emerged as a game-changer, offering excellent bolting and cold tolerance alongside dense, attractive...

In February 2024, Sakata Seed Southern Africa hosted Farmers Days, showcasing our many different varieties and crops to our customers. But what happens to all that fresh produce once the event is over? Sakata donates the produce to various organisations, like...

From 13 - 16 February, we hosted our much-anticipated Farmers' Days event in Lanseria, Gauteng, South Africa. We are proud to say that it was an incredibly successful event, with about 700 attendees joining us. At Sakata Seed Southern Africa, we organize these Farmers...

When a good business brain, commitment and hard work comes together, success is almost certainly guaranteed. This doesn't mean that sacrifices won't be necessary but if you focus on the end goal, the sacrifices will be worthwhile! Happy Mpete from Mmorogong Farm can...

Look out for Sakata Japanese strawberries in the future! We are thrilled to announce that Sakata Seed Corporation is expanding its product range by entering the F1 strawberry seed market. In 2018, Sakata Seed Corporation started breeding F1 strawberry varieties to...

Mphiri Tleane is new to farming, but he is most definitely not new to business. He approached farming with a healthy mindset and a lot of commitment. It was a tough season with some of the most challenging environmental conditions that we’ve experienced in a long...

Growing English/Dutch cucumbers is an art that demands precision and dedication, making the selection of the right cucumber variety a critical decision. INVICTUS* is a recent addition to Sakata’s cucumber range, thoroughly trialled over the past few years. This hybrid...