Simlaw Seeds/Kenya Seed Company
Simlaw Seeds history runs back to 9th October when two English Gardeners Simpson and Whitelaw registered it as a company then under the Indian companies’ act 1882. In 1968 the company was acquired by Kirchoff East Africa, a South African based company. Kenya Seed Company acquired Simpson and Whitelaw in 1979. In 2002 it was registered as Simlaw Seeds Company Limited.
The main responsibility of Simlaw Seeds is producing, importing, marketing and distributing superior and reliable vegetable seeds for commercial and domestic use. The company has a wide range of seeds that have penetrated the market well .these includes: Cabbages; Onions and Tomatoes that are adaptable to various climatic conditions and adequately meet the local demand.
Other type of beans such as Red Kidney, New Rose coco, Kenya Early and climber bean varieties such as Kenya Safi and Kenya Mavuno.
Simlaw Seeds Company continues to play a major role in the agricultural sector in the East Africa region through strategic partnerships, engaging in relevant research, extension services and introduction of products into the market that are geared towards increasing food sufficiency and social well being of the community.
Simlaw Seeds signifies a strong heritage of seed diversity.
Mission
To avail superior certified seeds and other agricultural inputs to maximise productivity.
Vision
A world class supplier of superior certified seeds
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Rio Grande VF
Rio Grande VF is a premium hybrid tomato variety. This variety produces medium to large-sized, oblong-shaped tomatoes that are ideal for both fresh consumption and processing. The fruits have a rich red color, firm texture, and a balanced sweet-tart flavor profile. Rio Grande VF is a versatile tomato, suitable for home gardens, commercial farming, and various culinary applications.
Features
- Rio Grande VF is a prolific producer, offering a substantial harvest per plant, making it ideal for both small-scale and commercial growers.
- This variety is resistant to Verticillium Wilt (V) and Fusarium Wilt (F), two common tomato diseases, ensuring healthier plants and better crop reliability.
- The tomatoes are known for their consistent size, uniform shape, and deep red color, which are appealing to both consumers and processors.
- Suitable for fresh consumption, canning, sauces, and paste, making it a multifunctional tomato variety.
- Performs well in a variety of climates and soil types, from temperate to warmer regions.
Application
- Seeds should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed.
- Space plants 18-24 inches apart in rows 36-48 inches apart to ensure adequate airflow and reduce the risk of disease.
- Maintain consistent moisture, watering at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage, which can lead to disease.
- Use a balanced fertilizer at planting time and side-dress with nitrogen during the growing season to promote healthy growth and fruit production.
- Prune to remove suckers and lower leaves to improve air circulation and reduce disease risk.
| Pack Size | 50grams, 100grams, 250grams, 1kg |
|---|
| Protein | 15g | 23% | 30g | 30g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 23% | 0mcg | 0mcg |
| Calcium | 320mg | 23% | 320mg | 320mg |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 23% | 1.6mg | 1.6mg |
| Potassium | 510mg | 23% | 510mg | 510mg |
| Calories | 280 | 23% | 280 | 280 |
| Total Fat | 9g | 12% | 9g | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g | 37% | 4.5g | 4.5g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 12% | 0g | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 14% | 35mg | 35mg |
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