THE LEADING VEGETABLE SEED SUPPLIER IN SOUTH AFRICA- STATE-OF-THE-ART BREEDING PROGRAMMES
- SEEDS OF SUCCESS
- QUALITY GUARANTEED
- SEED VARIETIES THAT EXCEED GROWERS’ NEEDS
THE LEADING VEGETABLE SEED SUPPLIER IN SOUTH AFRICA- STATE-OF-THE-ART BREEDING PROGRAMMES
- SEEDS OF SUCCESS
- QUALITY GUARANTEED
- SEED VARIETIES THAT EXCEED GROWERS’ NEEDS
Welcome to Starke Ayres
At Starke Ayres, our goal is to help end hunger. It all starts with the highest quality seed, which is why we invest significant resources into researching and developing superior quality varieties that maximize yields for farmers.Who we are
Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. With over 140 years of experience, we are committed to doing ethical business and offering sustainable and innovative solutions to our customers.Seed supplier to the world
Founded in 1877 in South Africa, Starke Ayres currently has a sales-network footprint in more than 60 countries, across five continents, with ongoing plans for future expansion and innovation.Global Footprint
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