Brassicas (Cabbage, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Kale) Seeds

World-leading brassica seed varieties

Brassicas: World-Leading Varieties for Zimbabwe

Syngenta is the global leader in brassicas, bringing world-leading varieties of cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and borecole to Zimbabwean fields and shelves. Driven by global R&D and local grower feedback, our extensive range features consistent quality, exceptional compactness, and dependable yields. These varieties are specifically developed for strong disease resistance and environmental adaptability, ensuring high-quality, reliable production that meets superior consumer taste and market preferences.

Leading disease resistance for higher yields

We’re breeding crops with several fungal and other disease resistances stacked into a single variety for greater protection.

New varieties in less than half the time

Our state-of-the-art facility in Enkhuizen, Netherlands, features sophisticated climate-controlled facilities that can reduce the breeding cycle to bring new resistances and agronomical improvements much faster to the grower.

Weather-resistant varieties

In the face of climate change, we’ve built more resilient varieties to withstand challenging conditions like dry, hot weather or excessive humidity.

Commitment to a sustainable future

We’re committed to bringing new innovations to our brassica varieties with better uniformity and higher marketable yield that reduce the cost of labor and food waste for a more resilient future.

Your Partner for Brassicas in Zimbabwe

Our brassica varieties deliver quality, resistance, and reliable performance, backed by Syngenta specialists who provide continuous, adapted solutions and expertise to ensure your success in Zimbabwe.

High Yield Potential: To successfully meet the Zimbabwean fresh market demand, we ensure produce availability through the superior productivity of our cabbage varieties. They are known for their excellent weight and uniformity, guaranteeing maximum profitability for every grower.
The Resilience of Our Cabbage Varieties: Our cabbages offer strong resistance to key diseases and pests commonly found in Zimbabwe, resulting in fewer chemical treatments, healthier and more cost-efficient crops, and consistent, high-quality harvests for Zimbabwean growers.

Market Leaders in Cabbage Performance

Our cabbage varieties are poised to become the dominant choice in Zimbabwe, thanks to their superior performance, high yields, and proven resilience against local climatic and pest challenges. We are committed to helping Zimbabwean growers supply top-quality produce consistently and meet the strong national market demand.

Broccoli: Year-Round Excellence with Monlop

Our broccoli portfolio features high-performing varieties adapted for multiple growing seasons, ensuring year-round production for Zimbabwean farmers. Highlighted by our premier variety, Monlop, our range delivers superior head quality, exceptional uniformity, and the resilience needed to thrive in diverse local environments.

Cauliflower: Premium Curds and Local Resilience

Our competitive cauliflower portfolio is engineered to deliver brilliant white, high-quality curds across a variety of local climates. Led by our standout variety, Spacestar, these resilient varieties provide growers with the uniformity and market-leading quality needed to stay ahead in an evolving agricultural landscape.

Varieties, Traits & Benefits

Syngenta provides high-performing brassica varieties for year-round production and profitability in Zimbabwe.

Cabbage (Riana): High yield, clubroot resistance, mechanical harvest option.
Cauliflower (Spacestar): Easy to grow, edible stem, heat tolerance
Broccoli (Montop): High yield, clubroot resistance, uniform dome.
Kale (Verdura): Early maturity, premium leaf quality.

Breeding for Disease Resistance

Syngenta was one of the first vegetable seed companies to develop a trait for clubroot resistance. We are actively breeding crops with stacked resistances, combining multiple fungal disease resistances into a single variety to provide Zimbabwean growers with more comprehensive and durable protection.