Oribi Dry Bean Seed Trials
Oribi has been developed as an easy to harvest sugar bean with a shorter maturity period.
Cauliflower harvest management
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.
Dry Bean Combining
From the outset Peter Mackay was determined to choose the right variety of speckled sugar bean so he could direct combine his sugar beans.
Choosing the Correct Cauliflower for the Season
Cauliflower is part of the brassica family and is therefore more suitable as a cool season crop.
Butternut Seedlings
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 Stunting Disease
Brassica farmers across diverse regions of SA have observed a new disease called ‘Brassica stunting disease’.
Broccoli | Choosing the Correct Variety for the Season
Broccoli, which is part of the Brassica family are in effect a cool weather crop. Through breeding however, these crops have been developed with improved heat tolerance. This development has…
Autry and Momentum – Bred to produce high quality premium peppers
Autry and Momentum Peppers Trialed and tested by the McDonalds Seeds team, Autry and Momentum peppers offer thick walled blocky fruit for the bulk fresh, pre pack and processing markets.…