We have seen some changing times with regards to our temperatures and climatic conditions here in South Africa – including deadly heat waves and extended periods of high rainfall. Now, more than ever, it is important that farmers select the right cabbage variety for a...

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. On our...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

Quantum once again shows why it's the leading butternut variety in South Africa. These photos were taken recently on the farm of Stefanus Otto, owner of Bushveld Organics in the Waterpoort area, Limpopo, South Africa.  From an early stage, Quantum produces an...

The region known as the Koue Bokkeveld in Western Cape, South Africa, is located 1800 meters above sea level with snow and daily low temperatures during winter. It is important for this region to plant using seedlings since germination, emergence and the growth of the...

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...

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...

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...

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...