Klein Karoo
Location
KKSP’s head office is based in Oudtshoorn, in the Klein Karoo – a fertile valley between the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges in the Western Cape, South Africa.
South Africa
Production area
Because of the wide range of climatic zones and production conditions that South Africa offers, we are able to expand our seed production across a wide area, mainly focused on the Western, Eastern, and Northern Cape. This creates the opportunity to produce a wide range of crops and varieties with different requirements.
Our seed growers are among the best in the world, each specializing in specific seed crops. These farmers deliver seed efficiently and consistently, serving as the first link in our production process to provide seed of the highest quality to our international clients. Over the years, our selected group of seed growers has grown and continues to share in the benefits of our production supply chain.
Topographical data of our production areas:
Latitude :
25°–35° South
Altitude:
Varies from 100 m to 1500 m above sea level
Temperatures:
Warm areas: 1°C to 35°C | Cool areas: –7°C to 29°C
Nurseries
Klein Karoo Seed Production makes use of six SGASA-accredited nurseries throughout the different production areas. Regular inspections by KKSP’s crop specialists, together with excellent nursery management, are key factors in seedling success. Each nursery takes care of every seed lot and aims to produce quality seedlings for the seed supply chain.
Production Field Operations
We have a team of crop specialists supporting our growers with technical advice on all aspects of production, such as:
Selecting the best soil types
Implementing proper procedures for irrigation, fertilization, integrated pest management and pollination, as well as correct harvesting methods
Capturing field data during every visit to production sites
Up-to-Date Reporting
Monthly crop status reports, supplemented by digital photographs of all production fields, are shared with our customers. Each production area is accompanied by detailed information such as topographic and meteorological data including altitude, latitude, and longitude.