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3 March 2021 | Onions
Onion Irati continues making waves in Zimbabwe
Following Ross Bingley’s achievement of 110 tonnes/ha comes a report from Gweru in the Zimbabwe Midlands that literally ... Read More on this
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26 February 2021 | Donations
Starke Ayres donates to #CYCLONEIDAI survivors
Intense Tropical Cyclone Idai was one of the worst tropical cyclones on record to affect Africa and the Southe... Read More on this
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19 February 2021 | Nurseries
Growing success in Swaziland
In 1993, Swaziland’s Chris Vickery was growing turmeric. While on a trip to the USA to see the latest in drying technolo... Read More on this
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17 February 2021 | Pumpkins
Cutting it fine with pumpkins
With late summer plantings there is always a danger of cold conditions setting in before full maturation of the crop.... Read More on this
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10 February 2021 | Cabbage
STAR 3316 shines in winter slot
STAR 3316 was sown on 30 April 2020 and transplanted on 3 June 2020 in the Brits area at Van Staden Qualigrow.... Read More on this
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9 February 2021 | Cabbage
Ruby King making its mark
The all-new big red cabbage adaptable for production right through the year, RUBY KING.... Read More on this
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27 January 2021
Cantaloupe melons for cool season production
STARKE AYRES has an extensive range of large-fruited cantaloupe varieties that are suitable for cool season production i... Read More on this
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20 January 2021
Ruby Glace - Exciting replacement for Red Glace
Since its launch, RED GLACE has been a favourite with many growers, with its dark red colour and uniform leaves that sep... Read More on this
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19 November 2020 | Home Gardening
5 reasons why seeds may not germinate
In this article we will discuss five common hurdles you can encounter and provide some solutions that will ensure your v... Read More on this
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8 September 2020 | Eco-Friendly
Starke Ayres – creating a safe haven for owls
In 2016, Starke Ayres established an owl-breeding programme on its farm that uses these birds of prey, instead of chemic... Read More on this
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8 August 2020 | Home Gardening
Hydrocache: saving water, saving plants
The issue of water scarcity is becoming increasingly urgent around the world, amid changing climate and rainfall pattern... Read More on this
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22 July 2020 | Research
Plant health research: key to food security
Maintaining plant health, and ongoing research to mitigate threats, are vital to ensure healthy crops and sufficient, su... Read More on this
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21 July 2020 | Quality
ISTA accreditation – your passport to seed trade across borders
Seed testing assists in determining the quality of seeds by closely examining their health, genetics and germination cap... Read More on this
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4 May 2020 | Kenya
Starke Ayres in Kenya: hybrids and innovation are empowering small-scale growers
The seed-growing industry in Kenya is evolving dramatically. Small-scale growers now account for a much larger share of ... Read More on this
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23 April 2020 | Eggplant
Violet Moon: an eggplant on the rise
The eggplant, also known as aubergine or brinjal (Solanum melongena) is a member of the family Solanaceae and, as such, ... Read More on this
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23 April 2020 | Beans
Exciting climbing bean varieties coming soon!
Starke Ayres offers a wide range of green beans ideal for various applications. The varieties are selected on merit for ... Read More on this
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23 April 2020 | Melon