Pansy flowers are admired for their vibrant colours and distinctive “faces,” making them a charming choice for seasonal gardens. Known for their ability to withstand cooler temperatures, pansies are ideal for brightening up early spring gardens, borders, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
Produces colourful blooms with unique, charming patterns
Thrives in cooler seasons, ideal for early spring and autumn displays
Versatile for garden beds, borders, containers, and baskets
Open-pollinated seeds for dependable growth
Botanical name: Viola wittrockiana
Common name: Pansy
Afrikaans name: Gesiggies
Seed type: Open pollinated
Planting time: Autumn to winter
Days to germination: 7–14
Days to maturity: 60–80
Plant depth: 5 mm
Plant height: 15–20 cm
Ideal planting conditions: Full sun
Seeds per gram: ±750
Perfect for flowerbeds, borders, vases, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
AgricultSURE, a South African small-scale farmer developer, joined forces with Laeveld Agrochem for the popular televised Niche Farmers series. Airing since August 2022, the series showcases local up-and-coming farmers using innovative methods for food production. It features diverse farming enterprises, from hydroponic rooftops to greenhouses, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit of South African farmers.
AgricultSURE and Laeveld Agrochem hope that Niche Farmers will inspire others to start their agri-businesses, promoting a wide range of food production opportunities for universal food security in the country and region. The series also emphasizes the significance of commercial farming and creating jobs in the agricultural industry. AgricultSURE collaborates with small-scale farmers and community gardening projects to implement sustainable projects across the region.