
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.
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.