Squash Seeds

Squash thrives in Kenya’s diverse climates, making it a reliable crop for strong, consistent yields. Our varieties support farmers in producing high-quality squash with excellent flavour, versatility, and productivity. With its long shelf life and growing demand in both local and international markets, squash offers Kenyan farmers a valuable opportunity for diversification and increased profitability.

Squash growers in Kenya face the challenge of maintaining high market quality while dealing with viral pressure and diverse climates. Syngenta drives genetic innovation to offer stronger, virus-resistant varieties that stay ahead of grower needs. With a focus on efficiency and profitability, our squash genetics provide balanced plant structure and early maturity, simplifying crop management and enabling faster harvests with optimal market timing.

Afrodite is an early zucchini variety (45 days) with strong vigor and an open plant structure for easier harvest. Fruits are medium to dark green, uniform, cylindrical, with a small clean flower scar and good shelf life. Average size: 10–20 cm length and 3.5–4 cm diameter.ium retail standards.

Syngenta provides a diverse squash portfolio tailored to the needs of East African producers and consumers. Our varieties offer strong resistance to common viruses and pathogens, proven adaptation to Kenya’s varying altitudes and climates, and high fruit quality with excellent shelf life for both retail and export. With early, well-balanced plants that simplify harvesting and reduce labor costs, our genetics deliver reliable performance and efficiency for growers.