Simply African Seed Company, nestled in the heart of Africa's warm embrace, specifically in Malawi, stands as a beacon of dedication to enhancing agricultural landscapes. Our mission is clear: to supply households, smallholding farmers, and commercial farming enterprises with a dependable source of locally produced, organically grown, and non-GMO seeds.
At Simply African Seed Company, diversity is key. Our extensive seed portfolio showcases a remarkable array of over 80% heirloom varieties, carefully selected from across the globe. These seeds are not just acquired but nurtured with meticulous care on our dedicated seed farms and growers located in South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi & Botswana. The remaining 20% of our portfolio consists of hybrid varieties, rigorously tested and proven through multiple seasons of cultivation on our own farms.
Central to our ethos is the commitment to sustainability and local empowerment. We pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of seeds that are uniquely African, sustainably sourced, and processed within the continent. Our guiding principle resonates deeply: "Grown and processed in Africa, for Africa, by Africans."
Simply African Seed Company continues to innovate and evolve, driven by a passion for agriculture and a vision to foster sustainable farming practices across the continent. Join us in our journey to cultivate not just crops, but also hope and prosperity for generations to come.
We are committed to the principles of repurposing, reusing, and recycling, constantly striving to minimize waste and maximize sustainability. Our goal is to operate in the most environmentally friendly manner possible, ensuring that every aspect of our production process is as green and eco-conscious as we can make it.
One of the many reasons we stand out from our competitors is our use of biodegradable paper packets. We also take pride in striving for 0% produce wastage during the seed production process. Pulp and leftover plant materials from seed extraction are repurposed to create sauces, jams, organic pesticides, and compost for use on our farms.
All our seed produce is grown using our own seeds. Under the right conditions, our seeds demonstrate germination rates exceeding 80% when planted correctly. Because our seeds are produced locally, they result in plants that are more acclimatized, resistant, and hardy compared to those grown from seeds adapted to different climates.
We avoid printing unnecessary jargon on our packets, such as "non-GMO" or "no chemicals" on the front, only to contradict it on the back with "not suitable for human consumption due to chemical process." Instead, we believe in assessing the quality of a product through direct experience.
Allocating 10% of our growing space to community gardens
Developing skills
Employing farm staff from the local community thereby reducing unemployment
We plan to establish community colleges in the areas where we have seed farms and to offer Nationally recognized, accredited, affordable, hands on training in all matters related to agriculture and seed production.
Every seed variety undergoes organic cultivation and self-testing on our South African, Botswanan, Zambian, and Tanzanian farms. Our commitment lies in offering a diverse selection of organically grown, open-pollinated, Non-GMO seeds, proudly produced and acclimated locally. Before planting, please verify the conditions in your area suitable for the specific seed type. Growth rates and germination times hinge on various factors like soil conditions, rainfall/watering patterns, climate, and more. The outcome of growth and harvest may be influenced by these conditions.
