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“Crazy Root” on your beetroot
Many beet producers may have thought that their beet crop developed a mind of its own when it starts to produce some crazy, hairy roots with a beard-like appearance. These symptoms can in actual fact be the result of a disease infection called Rhizomania or “Crazy...
Announcement
Sakata Seed Corporation, of Yokohama, Japan, announces that they have acquired a minority interest in Van Egmond Lisianthus B.V., of Rijnsburg, The Netherlands. Sakata Seed Corporation is the world’s major breeder of Lisianthus cultivars, and Van Egmond Lisianthus...
Sampson stands strong in the Free State
Pumpkin, Sampson keeps up to its name as a very strong, vigorous grower. Pumpkin producer, Kobus Jooste from Kresby (Pty) Ltd. Doringdraai Koppies in the Free State can vouch for this. Kobus is still very satisfied with the outstanding quality of Sampson and with an...