Vegetable seeds from Rijk Zwaan
Vegetable seeds for professional growers
Varieties bred for growing in South Africa
Thoroughly selected and tested
Preparing for a potential super El Niño
Variety selection and crop management strategies for South African growers
News
Preparing for a potential super El Niño
Recent climate forecasts are indicating the possibility of a particularly intense El Niño event during the 2026/27 summer season.
Building ToBRFV resilience from the roots up
Healthy roots are the foundation of a successful tomato crop. For many growers, using a rootstock has become standard practice to support plant vigour, crop resilience and stable production throughout the season.
Crunchy Cos Breeder Day 2026
On 24 March 2026, Rijk Zwaan hosted an inspiring Crunchy Breeder Day at Rennie Farms, Paarl, in the Western Cape. The day brought together key players from across the lettuce value chain, from breeding, growing, processing and retail, to explore the latest developments in Crunchy Cos lettuce.
Solutions
In our quest for new and improved varieties, we take trends and demographic developments into account to identify the right priorities.
Win-win situations
We regard our customers as our partners and we strive to create win-win situations and the formation of long term partnerships.