Seedco Vegetables Agronomist - Mash East|Agriculture enthusiast | Link to WhatsApp below 👇🏿|
Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe
Joined August 2011
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The main goal in vegetable farming 🌱 is profitability. Consistency in supply & having produce when supply is low are critical to achieve this. Seed varietal selection is key to this. Choosing a variety that increases your chances of success.
Variety: Open field 🍅 OASIS F1
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Feeling a bit worn out after an incredible week at #ZAS2025 where we also held the NCFC prizegiving, but my heart is full! Thank you to those who visited the @SeedCoZimbabwe @SeedCoVegZim stand, your support means the world to us. See you at #ZAS2026!
#Glow #Grow #Gratitude – at Zimbabwe
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𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
✅️Optimal spacing: spacing in-row 90-150cm and between rows 100-150cm.
✅️Soil prep: Well-drained, aerated soil with pH 6.5–7.0.
✅️Smart irrigation: Use drip/sprinkler systems.
✅️Monitor closely.
#seedcovegzim
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𝗞𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗙𝟭 is an early-maturing hybrid cabbage variety, well-suited for both summer and winter slots. With a round head shape and an average weight of 4–5 kg, It produces nice green coloured leaves and offers excellent flavor.
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Explore Our Wide Range of Hybrid Pepper varieties - Something for Every Farmer!
🫑 Falkor F1: Color: Green -Red
🫑 Geva F1 : Color: Green- Red
🫑 Hercules F1 :Color: Green-Red
🫑Legacy F1: Color: Green - Yellow
🫑 Solanor F1 : Color: Green -Yellow
#ItStartsWithTheRightSeed
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The first visit of any UK minister to Zimbabwe in 7 years.
On his current official visit The Right Honorable Lord Collins of Highbury @Lord_Collins visited us at @kumindafresh yesterday, facilitated by The UK ambassador to Zimbabwe HE @PeteVowles and the Embassy @UKinZimbabwe
I told the Baron Collins of Highbury that the business would have not been possible without the funding partner and co owner Fred Matenga who is based in the UK
Further evidence of strong ties between Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 and UK 🇬🇧
The Deputy Leader of the House of Lords was impressed by how we work with the small scale farmers to grow crops for the UK market, packed by 100 happy women in the pack house.
Historical.
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We hosted a successful @SeedCoZimbabwe Vegetables Open day which was filled with hands-on learning, vibrant discussions, and the joy of connecting with fellow farmers, agronomists, and vegetable enthusiasts. @cmashx @mucharedzeyi @Fran_Mapindani
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Only 3 Days to Go!
Join us on Thursday, May 8th, at Seed Co Vegetables Trials Station in Stapleford for our Open Field Day:
- Date: Thursday, May 8th
- Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Location: Seed Co Vegetables Trials Station, Stapleford
We look forward to seeing you
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Join us for our Open Field Day at Seed Co Vegetables Trials Station:
Date: May 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: No 1 Shamwari Road Stapleford
Admission is free! We look forward to seeing you there.
#ItStartsWithTheRightSeed
#seedcovegzim
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Our first delivery of Mange Tout and Sugar Snaps to Dublin Ireland, well received and in good quality order.
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Seed Co Vegetables wishes you a blessed and joyous Easter holiday.
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Kito watermelon. 15.25KG grown organically using Vermicompost, vermiwash and rabbit urine. We had to feed bees in our watermelons to increase the sweetness. Watermelon farming is super profitable. Let’s do this
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Say you have 2 permanent workers working on the ha. You pay them 100 each including food for 4 months that's $800. Transplanting inotoda casual labour that usually is 120 labour days and that's $3-5 depending, so let's say $360 minimum. Management cost $900 that's $2060 labour
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Planning , execution & commitment raise a crop. This is an 🐘SC 719 🐘crop from @SeedCoZimbabwe established end of October in Rafingora,Zimbabwe. A fertile soil alone does not take agriculture to perfection. It takes great effort and planning…good variety selection,proper GAPs. Fall Army control follows……..
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“Insects and disease are the symptoms of a failing crop, not the cause of it.” Dr. William Albrecht
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📸 At Nyimba Estates, Chisamba farm block close to Lusaka in Zambia who are planning to do over >2000 ha of crop production (maize & soya beans) in summer from @SeedCoZambia with the aim of value addition.
#ItStartsWithTheRightSeed
#TheAfricanSeedCompany
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Made a follow up in Mutoko at Mr Nyikayaramba’s onion field.
Harvesting, sorting , grading ahead of marketing 🧅🧅🧅🧅🧅🧅
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Best deals, just for you! NUA 45
Get your seed today at your nearest Seed Co Vegetables stockists, or alternatively, contact your respective Seed Co agronomist in your province.
#ItStartsWithTheRightSeed
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