You are a grower, a nursery or a seed distributor and work in an unstable environment: climate hazards, pests and diseases, evolving regulations, etc. Yet, sowing can’t wait. Therefore, you need to secure your activity with reliable products and services. This means getting the right quantity of high-quality seeds, delivered in time.
High-quality vegetable seeds
High-quality seeds start with genetic purity
To guarantee the genetic purity of its seeds, Sakata applies strict quality control.
During the production process, most seeds are grown in isolated fields to control the risk of accidental cross-pollination. In every Sakata seed production field, rogueing is thoroughly conducted during the growing season and regular field inspections are carried out.
To guarantee high quality standards throughout the process at Sakata facilities, multiple tests are conducted at certain steps or before specific work orders. Genetic purity tests, pathology tests (fungi, bacteria, viruses, etc.) and quality control tests (seed count, weight, water content, etc.) ensure strict traceability and prevent the risk of mixing.
To further reinforce its professionalism, Sakata has invested in a strong traceability system (bar coding and RFID technology).
The higher the germination rate, the better
Low germination rates have a direct and drastic impact on your crop production: low plant count resulting in lower yield and consequently financial losses.
Replanting generates additional expenses and a delayed crop schedule.
This is why Sakata strives to mitigate this risk by guaranteeing high-germination seed lots:
- Sakata checks germination from seed production through to marketing, applying ISTA, ISHI, Geves standards. All seed batches are tested upon arrival at Sakata’s premises and at every step of the industrial journey: this amounts to over 11,000 germination tests each year. In addition to laboratory tests, tests are also carried out in nurseries and fields to reflect real-life conditions.
- Sakata guarantees optimal conditions to ensure germination rates during storage and packaging. Seeds are stored at controlled temperatures year-round. Sakata Packaging (PET, PE, Alu) protects seeds from UV damage and humidity.
- To meet your specific needs, Sakata also offers a range of seed technologies to enhance germination (priming) or protect the seed (coating, pelleting) during the critical early growth stages.
What about disease and pests?
Diseases and pests can have a substantial impact on your vegetable production.
With a series of pathology tests conducted along the process, Sakata guarantees the seed you get is free from any seed-borne disease. Additionally, Sakata provides you with built-in resistances (IR & HR) against viruses, fungi, and pests. Discover some of the varieties that help you reduce your risks. Do you need guarantees? Find out about Sakata’s quality certifications.
Reliability rhymes with availability
Sakata makes sure you get enough seeds
- Sakata Vegetables EMEA produces seed in 16 countries on 4 continents in both hemispheres.
- Local sales representatives (link to contact page) help you anticipate your needs so that your seed is available when you place your order
- Sakata Vegetables EMEA carries over strategic stock for some of your preferred varieties to ensure year-round availability.
Sakata makes sure you get your seed in time
Diseases and pests can have a substantial impact on your vegetable production. Sakata constantly invests in improving lead times and reducing testing time throughout the process by:
- increasing in-house testing versus the use of external companies
- developing Lab Genetic Purity capacity (markers) versus Grow Out tests (in the field)
- anticipating any phytosanitary and shipment requirements to meet your local regulations
- gaining efficiency throughout the Supply Chain, expanding the factory (+29% of products delivered in 10 years’ time), automating packing, and upgrading seed-processing lines (cleaning, sorting, and treating capacity).
This gets Sakata seeds to you:
- within between 48 hours (pre-order ) and 7 working days (last minute orders) if you are located in Western Europe
- within a maximum of 12 working days (pre-order ) if you are in another part of the world.
Thanks to this constantly optimised organisation, Sakata delivers 1.8 million packets of seeds to 80 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
You need information or have requirements? Our team is ready to provide you with the necessary support and guidance to help you achieve your production goals.
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