Explore trusted forage, pasture, cover crop and grain solutions from Capstone Seeds.

Capstone Seeds
Jul 3
3 min read

As winter settles in across much of Southern Africa, farmers continue to focus on maintaining grazing availability, protecting soil health and planning ahead for spring and summer production. This month's featured varieties have been selected for their proven performance, adaptability and ability to support profitable farming systems across a range of conditions.

HYBRID FORAGE SORGHUM -

MULTICUT

When flexibility is required, MULTICUT delivers. Suitable for grazing, hay, silage or green chop, this hybrid forage sorghum offers excellent dry matter production, high protein content and rapid re-growth. Its ability to recover after drought, grazing pressure, hail or insect damage makes it valuable insurance in challenging seasons.

HYBRID PEARL MILLET -

SPEEDFEED SUPER

SPEEDFEED SUPER is a high-quality forage pearl millet ideal for silage production. It produces tall, robust plants with excellent biomass, 16-20% crude protein, and superior digestibility compared to forage sorghums, making it an excellent choice for high-quality livestock feed.

HYBRID MAIZE - SILAGE SOLUTIONS

Capstone's maize hybrids continue to offer growers cost-effective options for silage production. Strong disease tolerance, drought resilience and excellent yield potential help farmers maximise returns while maintaining feed quality and production consistency.

COVER CROP MIXES - SUMMER COVER

Healthy soils remain the foundation of profitable farming. Summer Cover Mixes bring together multiple species to improve soil structure, increase organic matter, support biological activity and reduce erosion risk. They are particularly valuable following maize, soybean, sunflower and grain sorghum crops.

SUMMER PERENNIAL GRASS - VRYSTAAT VASTRAP

VRYSTAAT VASTRAP is a summer perennial grass developed to perform under tough conditions. With excellent drought tolerance, strong standability and good regrowth after grazing, it provides reliable forage production throughout the season. Suitable for both grazing and hay production, this adaptable variety performs well across a range of soil types.

HYBRID FORAGE SORGHUM - SWEETFEED SUPER

SWEETFEED SUPER combines high sugar content, excellent palatability and strong standability. Suitable for grazing, silage and standing winter feed, this versatile forage hybrid provides valuable flexibility while maintaining production under drought stress.

WHITE OPEN

POLLINATED MAIZE -

INKUNZI

INKUNZI remains a trusted open pollinated maize variety for farmers seeking reliable performance. Good drought tolerance, strong standability and tolerance to leaf and cob diseases make it suitable for grain production as well as green mealies. late seasonal breaks.

YELLOW OPEN

POLLINATED MAIZE

- OKAVANGO DENT

This medium maturity yellow OPV offers excellent standability and strong tolerance to Grey Leaf Spot, Leaf Blight and Rust. Producing large cobs and grain yields of 8 t/ha or more under favourable conditions, it is a reliable choice for consistent, high-yield maize production.

HYBRID SUNFLOWER -

AGUARA 6

AGUARA 6 is a stable medium to late maturity sunflower hybrid with strong yield potential and dependable performance. Excellent resistance to rust diseases and strong stalk strength help maintain productivity across varying environments.

SOYA BEANS -

CAP 2258 IPRO

CAP 2258 IPRO combines Intacta RR2 Pro technology for bollworm resistance with increased yield potential. This medium-early, indeterminate variety offers an average yield of 4.5 t/ha, good tolerance to leaf rust and dependable performance, making it an excellent choice for profitable soybean production.

SOYABEANS

- FUNDACEP 65RR

FUNDACEP 65RR offers excellent yield potential together with early planting flexibility. Its high pod height supports efficient harvesting, while good plant health, lodging resistance and suitability for double cropping systems continue to make it a popular soybean choice.

GREEN MANURE CROP

- SUNHEMP

SUNHEMP remains one of the most effective green manure crops available. Producing up to 10 t/ha of dry matter biomass, it fixes nitrogen naturally, improves soil structure, suppresses weeds and supports moisture conservation.

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Every season presents new opportunities and challenges. Whether your focus is grazing, silage, grain production or soil improvement, Capstone Seeds offers proven varieties backed by performance, reliability and practical farming value.