Discover our Cabbage
We invest in our cabbage breeding program to create a wide assortment of cabbage seeds, for varieties tailored to soils and growing conditions in South Africa.
Cabbage seeds for premium varieties
Prepare for the future with our high quality cabbage seeds and expert advice. We invest in research, development, and a comprehensive breeding program, resulting in breakthrough innovations that support the success of the South African vegetable industry. Whether you need frost resistance, longer storage capabilities or better field standability, you will find the variety you need at Rijk Zwaan.
Enjoy the crinkly goodness of Savoy
Impress customers with the beautiful textured Savoy cabbage. With a firm texture, even after cooking, the Savoy cabbage is suitable for both fresh market and processing. Our varieties also perform well in different cycles and weather conditions, making them a safe choice for open-field growers.
Experts in storability
Maintain a steady supply of cabbage long past the harvesting season with our long term storage varieties. For many years Rijk Zwaan has set the benchmark for breeding cabbage for storability. Our best varieties combine a late harvest with long storage capabilities.
Featured varieties for coleslaw processing
Field standability as the answer
As storage costs continue to increase and drought conditions slow crop development, growers need cabbage varieties that offer greater flexibility in the field. Rijk Zwaan has developed high-performing cabbage varieties with exceptional field standability, allowing crops to maintain quality for longer and helping growers optimise harvest timing, reduce storage dependence and improve profitability.
Retail customers love Sweetheart cabbage
Teama RZ F1 is a premium pointed cabbage variety that combines exceptional field standability, excellent uniformity and strong market appeal. As sweetheart cabbage continues to grow in popularity, growers benefit from its upright growth habit, enabling high-density planting and improved land use efficiency.
Professional seed breeding since 1923
Knowledge
We strive to lead in developing innovative vegetable varieties, combining grower insights with market-driven traits that create value throughout the fresh produce chain.
We strive to deliver industry leading expertise and services, helping growers maximise the value of our seeds while supporting sustainable and profitable production.
Quality
Through extensive trial stations, seed testing and continuous knowledge exchange, we rapidly identify promising vegetable varieties and bring high-quality seeds to market. Our seed production, quality assurance and supply chain processes are focused on delivering reliable seeds on time, in the right quantity and to the highest standards. Quality remains at the heart of everything we do and is never compromised.
Partnerships
Through our global trial network and continuous knowledge exchange, we quickly identify promising vegetable varieties and produce high-quality seeds. Our seed production, quality control and logistics processes are focused on delivering reliable seeds on time, in the right quantity and at the best possible value. We never compromise on seed quality.