Brassicas (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocolli, Borecole) Seeds
Brassicas: World-Leading Varieties for East Africa
Syngenta brings world-leading brassica varieties (Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, and broccoli) to your fields and your shelves. Driven by global R&D and grower/consumer feedback, our extensive range features strong disease resistance, adaptability, and is developed for superior consumer taste and preference, ensuring high-quality and reliable production.
Leading disease resistance for higher yields
New varieties in less than half the time
Weather-resistant varieties
Our Extensive Portfolio: Adaptability and Excellence
As a trusted partner to Kenyan growers, Syngenta delivers a portfolio of Brassicas that sets the global standard for performance. Our focus is to provide high-performing, disease-resistant varieties that are adaptable and suitable for different segments across East Africa. We understand the critical need for consistency in supply and quality, regardless of the season or altitude. This is why our extensive range is bred for resilience against the high disease pressure common in the region.
Varieties, Traits & Benefits
Syngenta ensures continuous production and maximized market value for partners:
- Offer: Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Kale (local/export).
- Adaptability: Varieties bred for year-round production (stable supply).
- Protection: Strong resistance to major fungal/bacterial diseases in Kenya.
- Value: Traits (firmness, color) secure premium market price.
Fighting clubroot
Clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) is a serious threat to brassica crops, affecting an estimated 10% of the total cultured areas worldwide. The potential of cultural practices to reduce crop losses from clubroot are limited. Since 2005, Syngenta has successfully bred reliable resistance in varieties of all cabbage segments (Chinese, White, Green), Borecole, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Andromeda Cauliflower
Andromeda is a reliable cauliflower with a fast 85–90 day cycle. The plant is hardy, producing a brilliant white, heavy, and uniform curd. Its exceptional whiteness retention makes it ideal for both the fresh market and processing.
Montop: Guaranteed Profitability
- Cycle: Early hybrid (approx. 65–75 days after transplanting), depending on conditions.
- Plant: Adaptable, healthy, and compact with large leaves. Performs well in high temperatures.
- Head: Concave, with tight, medium-sized florets. Good size, weight, and post-harvest quality.
- Sowing Recommendation: Can be sown year-round. Best potential seen in sowing from August to March (harvesting in high heat).
White cabbage Escazu
Large-structured plant with good leaf wrap that provides protection to the head (curd/cabbage). Excellent over-maturity tolerance/holding capacity in the field.
Strong resistance to pests and diseases (including Black Rot)
