{"id":420,"date":"2021-09-21T14:43:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T14:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/104.238.170.140\/seedcogroup\/?page_id=420"},"modified":"2026-06-10T08:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T08:34:49","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seedcogroup.com\/bw\/vegetables\/media\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"alignnone\"><style>#sp-ea-88 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 500ms;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-88.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1781080415\"><div id=\"sp-ea-88\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-hover\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-880\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse880\" aria-controls=\"collapse880\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the difference between hybrid and OPV seeds?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse880\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-880\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The difference between OPV and Hybrids lies in the way that the seeds are produced and also in the performance of the resulting plants.<\/p><ol><li>Open-pollination is uncontrolled and unrestricted movement or flow of pollens between individuals and other plants, resulting open-pollinated plants and the resultant seeds are usually more genetically diverse.<\/li><li>Pollination for Hybrid seed production is controlled and the resulting plants and seed are genetically similar. Therefore, hybrid seed will produce uniform plants (e.g. Cabbage, Lettuce etc. or very uniform fruit (e.g. Tomatoes, Peppers etc.)<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-881\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse881\" aria-controls=\"collapse881\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are your seeds GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse881\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-881\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Seed Co Botswana does not sell any GMO seeds as they are illegal within the country.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-882\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse882\" aria-controls=\"collapse882\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I get help on agronomic practices?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse882\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-882\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, <b><i>Seed Co<\/i><\/b> offers <b>FREE<\/b> agronomic advice to all customers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-883\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse883\" aria-controls=\"collapse883\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I get Seed Co products?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse883\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-883\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Our seeds are available in all Botswana Agricultural Marketing Board (BAMB) branches as well as all agro-vets in the country including: Agrifeed, Agrisales, Farmers-World and many more distributors around the country. Over 29 distributors across the country sell hybrid seeds from Seed Co.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-884\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse884\" aria-controls=\"collapse884\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which product should I plant in my farm?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse884\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-884\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Before starting on a project, consult our agronomists and understand which crop will do great in your region, looking at the soil type, rainfall patterns and the general weather.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-885\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse885\" aria-controls=\"collapse885\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which vegetables can I do in summer?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse885\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-885\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The vegetables for summer include tomato, pepper, cabbage, butternut, watermelon, carrots, beetroot, onion, cucumber, sweet corn.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-886\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse886\" aria-controls=\"collapse886\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which vegetables can I do in winter?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse886\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-886\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Winter vegetables include rape, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuce, carrots, onion, beetroot.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-887\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse887\" aria-controls=\"collapse887\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I use pesticides and herbicides on your seeds?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse887\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-887\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, but all the precautions for handling and use of pesticides and herbicides (agro-chemicals) as prescribed by the manufactures have to be followed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-888\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse888\" aria-controls=\"collapse888\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How do I choose which crop to plant in my field?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse888\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-888\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>A soil test is advised before planting to determine the soil composition. 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