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  • Cabbage
    THE LEADING VEGETABLE SEED SUPPLIER IN SOUTH AFRICA
    THE LEADING VEGETABLE SEED SUPPLIER IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • Retail
  • Fertilisers
  • Research
    STATE-OF-THE-ART BREEDING PROGRAMMES
    STATE-OF-THE-ART BREEDING PROGRAMMES
  • Are you ready to grow
  • Vegetables new
    SEEDS OF SUCCESS
    SEEDS OF SUCCESS
  • Onion
    QUALITY GUARANTEED
    QUALITY GUARANTEED
  • Tomato
    SEED VARIETIES THAT EXCEED GROWERS’ NEEDS
    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.

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26 June 2025
The Impact Of Temperature On Germination Of Seed
Temperature plays a crucial role in seed germination, influencing both the rate and success of the process. Where grower...Read More on this
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18 June 2025 | Pepper
Protecting Peppers From The Green Bridge
The control of plant viruses such as Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV), Potato Virus Y (PVY), and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (T...Read More on this
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13 June 2025 | Blog
Gardening Tips for Winter: Essential Tools, Seeds, and Maintenance Advice
Discover essential winter gardening tips including tools, cold-hardy seeds, and maintenance advice from Starke Ayres to ...Read More on this