Broccoli’s secrets on cell health

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

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...
The summer fight for first-grade

The summer fight for first-grade

Checking the results and quality of one of the trials of a new broccoli variety are from the left Attie de Klerk, Tikketai Agronomist, Regard Du Toit van Blue Mountain Berries, one of the producers and Jan Oosthuizen from Sakata, one of the seed suppliers....
Attie’s ties with Tikketai

Attie’s ties with Tikketai

Attie de Klerk, Agronomist at Tikketai, broccoli and cauliflower wholesalers situated in the Southern Cape, is a friendly and warm guy, with the strive of improving on every previous day.  His job at Tikketai includes the production planning, from seeds to...
Kim sparks up Tikketai

Kim sparks up Tikketai

Kim Sparks has recently been appointed as Human Resources Coordinator at broccoli and cauliflower wholesaler, Tikketai. She lives by the rule that everyone is equal and that everyone can play a valuable role in making the Tikketai team successful. Kim Sparks, from...