The Seeds You Know, Now in Syngenta Packaging: Gloria, Gloria Star and Pruktor
East African farmers rely on Gloria, Gloria Star & Pruktor cabbage varieties to deliver exceptional yields and consistent performance. Today, we are excited to announce an important brand evolution; Gloria, Gloria Star and Pruktor varieties previously under Ohlsens Enke will now be sold under the Syngenta label.
This transition brings a fresh new look, backed by global research, genetics, and capabilities to the varieties you know and trust. The genetics, proven quality, and field performance that have made these cabbages the gold standard in Africa remain consistent.
What's Changing?
When you get your next seed pack, you'll find a modernized look, Syngenta branding, but the same seed quality and quantities you've come to rely upon. The new packaging features:
Syngenta Pack Design: The distinctive Syngenta green & white seed pack design used on all other Syngenta varieties ensures easy identification while maintaining essential product information.
- PRECISEM™ Technology Branding: This highlights our advanced seed coating and treatment technology for optimal germination.
- Enhanced Technical Information: Clear display of variety names, seed counts (e.g., 2,500 seeds), and treatment details for safe, effective planting.
- Distributor Contact Information: Reaffirming continued collaboration with trusted business partners
The Varieties That Built Your Success
The brand transition encompasses cabbage varieties that help support grower success across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania
Gloria: Amongst the leading Cabbage varieties in East Africa
For more than 20 years, Gloria has been among the leading varieties, often serving as a benchmark for consistent cabbage performance in East Africa. This variety has earned its position as a leading cabbage in the region through consistently strong performance that can help support consistent income for growers. Season after season, Gloria has demonstrated strong performance across diverse growing conditions, becoming a variety that many farmers frequently recommend to their neighbors, which is often considered a key reference for performance in the region. Its enduring success reflects Syngenta's commitment to developing varieties that truly meet farmers' needs.
Gloria Star: Precision Meets Profitability
Building on the established Gloria lineage, Gloria Star represents the latest innovation from Syngenta's breeding program. This medium-maturing variety, ready in approximately 80-85 days, is designed to produce consistently sized, uniform, very compact round heads. It aims for notable uniformity across the field, a key advantage for efficient harvesting and marketing. Gloria Star demonstrates reliability under various warm continental and warm subtropical growing conditions, offering strong field standing ability and strong yield potential. Its compact head structure also provides extended market windows and enhanced transportability over longer distances—critical for growers seeking reliable performance and flexibility in marketing their produce.
Pruktor: Early, Widely Adaptable & Demonstrating Strong Tolerance to Black Rot
Pruktor showcases Syngenta's expertise in addressing real farming challenges. This variety, with strong yield potential, is designed to offer strong tolerance to black rot, one of cabbage farming's most persistent threats. Pruktor produces very firm, compact heads with notable field-holding ability, allowing growers to harvest at optimal market timing. Its long shelf life can help maintain quality from field to consumer, aiming to reduce post-harvest losses and protect your investment.
The Ohlsens Enke legacy dates back to the early 1800s in Copenhagen, where the company built its reputation on high-quality garden seeds and specialized cabbage breeding. When Syngenta acquired Ohlsens Enke in 2006, every variety became part of Syngenta's world-class research and development network.
This packaging transition represents the final step in fully integrating these trusted varieties under the Syngenta brand, ensuring they continue to meet the highest global standards while serving East African growers.
Your Trusted Distribution Partner
You can continue buying seeds from your trusted distributor in East Africa.
Our Commitment to You
This transition from Ohlsens Enke to Syngenta Vegetable Seeds is not about changing what works—it's about honoring our shared history while strengthening our commitment to your future success. The seed inside remains the same premium genetics that have earned your trust over decades. When you plant Gloria, Gloria Star, Pruktor or other varieties under the Syngenta label, you're planting the best of global agricultural innovation, proven and perfected for East African conditions.
Disclaimer: All figures, yields, and performance characteristics referenced in this article are based on standard growing conditions and typical agricultural practices. Actual results may vary depending on local conditions, weather patterns, soil quality, and farming techniques. Performance may be affected by events outside of normal growing conditions.
