Harvest management practices of cauliflower for increased quality and shelf-life. SAKATA was able to develop varieties that are adapted to the extreme summer temperatures in South Africa.
From the outset Peter Mackay was determined to choose the right variety of speckled sugar bean so he could direct combine his sugar beans.
Cauliflower is part of the brassica family and is therefore more suitable as a cool season crop.
The practice of growing butternut from a seedling is nothing new and farmers have taken advantage of this method for a number of seasons now.
Brassica farmers across diverse regions of SA have observed a new disease called ‘Brassica stunting disease’.
Broccoli, which is part of the Brassica family are in effect a cool weather crop. Through breeding however, these crops…
Autry and Momentum Peppers Trialed and tested by the McDonalds Seeds team, Autry and Momentum peppers offer thick walled blocky…
Optima Cabbage – Tala Valley The Optima F1 Hybrid is an excellent cabbage for KwaZulu-Natal farmers looking for great size,…
Nativa Summer Carrot production What has been a limiting factor for carrot production in KwaZulu-Natal in summer has always been…
Disco LL Tomato Fifteen years ago Mayford released Disco LL F1 Hybrid Determinate Salad Tomato. Today it is still the…
