How do you plant Starke Ayres seeds?
Sowing depth is normally two and a half times seed width. The top 5cm of soil should always remain moist, germination will be adversely affected if the soil dries out. Variety performance may vary depending on season and region Some seed varieties are F1 hybrids.
Are Starke Ayres seeds genetically modified?
Starke Ayres seeds are ISTA accredited, proudly non-GMO and we ensure our seeds are available to all farmers, big and small.
Which vegetable seed brand is best?
The 15 Best Seed Companies For Home Gardeners
- Burpee Seeds.
- Botanical Interests Seeds.
- Hoss Garden Seeds.
- Renee’s Garden Seeds.
- High Mowing Seeds.
- Eden Brothers.
- Territorial Seed.
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.
What is in Starke Ayres herb garden mix?
HERB GARDEN MIX, available from Starke Ayres Garden Centre Rosebank and West Coast village, is a special selection of aromatic easy-to-grow herbs including, Chives, Dill, Parsley Moss Curled and Plain, Coriander, Borage, Chervil and Chamomile.
Who owns Starke Ayres?
Starke Ayres continued to grow its vegetable seed business and in 1932 established a branch in Pretoria. In 1985 the company was taken over by Pannar Seed (Pty) Ltd, the largest private seed company in Africa.
Where can I buy seeds in Namibia?
Starke Ayres Seeds in Windhoek, Namibia
- Telephone. Starke Ayres. +264(61)255349. +264(61)255350. +264(61)1410541.
- Street Address(es) Starke Ayres. Alfred Naruseb Street.
- Postal Address(es) Starke Ayres. Starke Ayres. Box 40544. Windhoek. Namibia.
Which company seeds are best?
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- Kalash Seeds Pvt. Ltd.
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- Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Pvt. Ltd. ( Mahyco)
- National Seeds Corporation Ltd.
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How do you grow moss curled parsley?
How to Grow: Parsley seed germinates very slowly, requiring 3-4 weeks. Sow seeds in early spring directly into garden, 1/4” deep, and thin to 6-12”. Keep well watered. Soaking seed in water for 24 hours will speed germination.
How do you plant mayford seeds?
Sowing the seed Evenly broadcast the seed on to the surface or sow in rows when planting kikuyu grass. Broadcast by hand and use a fertiliser spreader to distribute the seed uniformly across your new lawn area.
How tall does Moss Curled parsley grow?
Grows up to 10-12 in. tall and wide (25-30 cm). Parsley self-seeds under suitable conditions. Performs best in fertile, moist, but well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
What is Moss Curled parsley?
Grown as an annual, ‘Moss Curled’ parsley can grow through fall and into winter because of its cold tolerance. It has a milder flavor than flat-leaved types and can enhance almost any food, in flavor and in beauty. It is a very nutritious herb (vitamins A, B, C), and freshens breath.
Are mayford seeds organic?
With so much good produce, you’ll make fewer trips to the grocery store and rest assured of feeding your family your own fresh, organic produce.
When should I plant seeds in South Africa?
Sowing Chart – South Africa
| Highveld | Western Cape & South Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Leeks | Jan – Mar | Mar – May |
| Lettuce | Jan – Mar Aug – Oct | Aug – May |
| Mâche | Aug – Oct April – June | April – Oct |
| Onions | Feb – Mar | April – May |
Why choose Starke Ayres seeds?
Starke Ayres seeds are ISTA accredited, proudly non-GMO and we ensure our seeds are available to all farmers, big and small. Our home gardening range is also available at any major retail outlet. To help develop and support all farmers and communities in Africa, Starke Ayres has partnered with Food and Trees for Africa.
Where did Starke Ayres come from?
The origins of Starke Ayres lie in the latter part of the 19th century, when the old Cape firms of Chas Ayres and C. Starke & Co. were founded. Charles Ayres, a trained nurseryman from England, established a nursery in Liesbeek Road, Rosebank in 1877.
What is Starke Ayres doing to keep pests at bay?
In 2016, Starke Ayres established an owl-breeding programme on its farm that uses these birds of prey, instead of chemically hazardous methods, to help keep pests at bay. The programme has proved to be so successful that it has expanded to five of Starke Ayres’ farms in South Africa.
How do our seed packets help home growers?
Our seed packets have easy to understand pictograms to help home growers plant your seeds correctly. There is also helpful information on the ideal times to sow and the watering requirements of each seed variety.