About Us
First grade quality broccoli & cauliflower wholesaler in South Africa.
A leading national wholesale distributor of first-grade quality broccoli and cauliflower
Tikketai is a leading national wholesale distributor of first-grade quality broccoli and cauliflower to the South African market. This includes some of the leading retail distribution centers. Over the past 25 years the Tikketai name has become synonymous with quality.
Our crops are produced in the beautiful Garden Route district. The moderate climate makes us arguably the best suited area in South Africa to produce on a year-round basis.
We do our own cultivar-selections based on different seasons and we source only the finest seed from overseas. The contracted farming units that supply us have been in broccoli and cauliflower production for the past 50 years and are vital to our success.
Our Values
We strive to minimize mechanization.
The story behind the Tikketai name
Your leading broccoli & cauliflower wholesaler in South Africa.
The Tikketai is a part of the Gericke family folklore that tells the story of a family of elves that lived on the farm “Die Bof”. These elves sent a mythical bird called “Tikketai” to spread a message of health, prosperity, and abundance to communities far and beyond.
This story, which has been handed down through generations, can only be fully appreciated whilst sitting around a fireplace in the evening. Find out more about the story of Tikketai by reading our blog post “The birds and the broccoli – the tale of tikketai”.
Tikketai Tabloid
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Broccoli’s secrets on cell health
Sulforaphane is a potent antioxidant and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Research indicates that it may play a role in reducing oxidative stress, protecting cells from damage, and even supporting the body's detoxification processes. Photo credit:...
Brassica back after wet winter
When it rains it pours. Tikketai has experienced the wettest winter season in a very long time, drenching our fields and drowning broccoli and cauliflower plants of various stages in growth. The Southern Cape and surrounding areas have received above average...
Broccoli pasta
Ingredients 1 broccoli head 500 g pasta of your choice 1 chopped onion 5ml salt 2,5 ml fine black pepper 5ml garlic 200ml grated Mozarella cheese 250 ml cream 15 ml of milk 15 ml butter/coconut oil Method Cook the pasta (add a teaspoon of olive oil to the water) Cut...