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17 April 2024 | Blog
Vertical Gardening: Maximizing Space for a Bountiful Vegetable Harvest
Discover how Starke Ayres supplies can help you maximize space with vertical gardening for a bountiful vegetable harvest... Read More on this
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16 April 2024 | Cabbage
Kilimo heads south
The hybrid cabbage Kilimo first came to prominence in East African markets and was given its Swahili name, whi... Read More on this
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10 April 2024 | Cabbage
Minimising bolting in cabbage
Cabbage is produced in all South African provinces and is an important crop. Some areas are climatically suited to year ... Read More on this
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2 April 2024 | Butternut
New Butternut varieties show promise for winter and early production in the Cape
The cold and wet conditions experienced this year in the Western and Northern Capes have created multiple challenges for... Read More on this
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28 March 2024 | Butternut
Shiba success in the East
The Pongola area is well known for warm winter conditions and this allows production of cucurbit crops when most other a... Read More on this
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20 March 2024
STAR 2001 Finds A Niche In Eswatini
The Starke Ayres green bean variety STAR 2054 has been the choice of many Eswatini growers for many years. It consistent... Read More on this
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13 March 2024
Quality Assurance in Commercial Vegetable Farming: From Field to Market
Discover the journey of quality assurance in commercial vegetable farming with Starke Ayres. Elevate your farming practi... Read More on this
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23 February 2024 | Blog
Designing a Fragrant Garden: Flowers that Delight the Senses
Create a sensory oasis with Starke Ayres' fragrant flowers. Discover expert tips for designing a garden that delights th... Read More on this
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22 January 2024
Mastering the Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Vegetable Gardening at Home
Start your vegetable gardening journey with Starke Ayres. Explore our premium seeds and master the basics for a thriving... Read More on this
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20 December 2023 | Melon
New - First IDEAL Melons
The new IDEAL range of melons will be available to South African growers from summer 2023. This new type of melon combin... Read More on this
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20 December 2023 | Zucchini
Complementary Zucchini Varieties in the Western Cape
Starke Ayres markets a wide range of zucchini varieties that provide top-quality fruit for pre-packing and fresh-cut use... Read More on this
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20 December 2023 | Zambia
ARATIS Project shows results in Zambia
The ARATIS (Accelerated Rural Access To Improved Seed) project aims to provide small-scale farmers with the knowledge an... Read More on this
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20 December 2023
ARATIS Project – Vegetable seedling production
The ARATIS (Accelerating Rural Access To Improved Seeds) projects’ focus on improved hybrid vegetable production depends... Read More on this
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20 December 2023
An ally in the Tuta fight
Nature is often said to provide and in the case of tomato growers, this comes in the form of bats, the only flying mamma... Read More on this
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14 December 2023 | Blog
Cultivating Nutrient-Rich Delights: A Guide to Growing Superfoods with Starke Ayres
Elevate your health with nutrient-rich superfoods. Discover cultivation secrets with Starke Ayres. Nourish your garden, ... Read More on this
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12 December 2023 | Uganda
West Nile strategic partnerships to the benefit of all
The West Nile region of Uganda has great agricultural potential yet to be realised. Starke Ayres is active in the region... Read More on this
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12 December 2023 | Onions
The value of patience in improving onion yields and quality
Over the past onion production cycle in the Northern Cape region of South Africa, trials were carried out on the effect ... Read More on this
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7 December 2023 | Lettuce
Starke Ayres enters the Multileaf Butterhead Market with Canagio and Rubagio
Starke Ayres enters the multileaf butterhead market with Canagio and Rubagio.... Read More on this
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29 November 2023 | Pepper
Thumbs up for Greenhouse Pepper Muleta
The well-known Tijssen family operates Wolwekrans Boerdery in Tarlton on the West Rand.... Read More on this
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24 November 2023 | Blog
Tips for Maximizing Flower Blooms: From Seed to Full Bloom
Unlock the secrets to vibrant flower blooms with Starke Ayres' premium seeds. Expert tips from seed to full bloom. Trans... Read More on this
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22 November 2023 | Onions
Pros and cons of onion production in Zambia
Onions are essential in countless kitchens worldwide, and many Zambian growers consider planting the crop. As with any a... Read More on this
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6 November 2023 | Butternut
Melora butternut: Perfect for pre-packing
The market for medium-sized butternut fruit of high quality that can be packed into 3kg bags for supermarket sales is an... Read More on this
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31 October 2023 | Blog