VEGETABLES HOME GROWN Search for: SERVICE CENTER PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS WHAT’S HAPPENING RESOURCES ABOUT US CONTACT OUR COMPANY MORE THAN40YEARS OF OUR FACILITIES SALINAS, CALIFORNIA WOODLAND, CALIFORNIA MORGAN HILL, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC NORTHWEST FORT MYERS, FLORIDA YUMA, ARIZONA GUADALAJARA, MEXICO CULIACAN, MEXICO EL TEJAR, GUATEMALA Previous OUR STORY Sakata Seed America was established in 1977 as a research, production and sales division of Sakata Seed Corporation. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, California, we have facilities across the country. Our goal is to quickly and efficiently meet the industry's needs for quality seed, strong performance and excellent yields, as well as retail and consumer demand for delicious fruit and vegetables. Today, we continue to challenge ourselves to be the industry leader for innovation, quality, reliability and service. Next 1 2 3 COMPANY MILESTONES A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO, DAVE ARMSTRONG A century in business matters. Sakata has survived world wars, economic crises and natural disasters to continuously create new standards in global vegetable and ornamental markets. In a marketplace characterized by intensive consolidation, Sakata stands as a symbol of independence, innovation and reliability. A century of business matters to Sakata staff, who have shown their commitment through decades of dedication. It matters to our customers, who have become partners, supporting Sakata genetics over these many years, while realizing value in their businesses from our innovation. On this momentous occasion, we express our deep appreciation to all of Sakata’s stakeholders. Previous 1913 1930 1966 1972 1972 1977 Next 1913 The company’s founder, Takeo Sakata, founded Sakata Noen. 1930 The Chigasaki Breeding station in Japan was established. Research and development over a wide range of varieties began. MEET our BREEDERS SPINACH BREEDER BILL JOHNSON SWEET PEPPER BREEDER BRIAN JUST SALADETTE TOMATO BREEDER JEREMY SISSON BRASSICA BREEDER YUTO IIDA MELON BREEDER MARK FRAHM LETTUCE BREEDER MIGUEL MACIAS GONZALEZ PATHOLOGIST SIERRA HARTNEY HOT PEPPER BREEDER BENITO JUAREZ TOMATO BREEDER DAVID WOLFF BEET BREEDER LAURA ANN DIEHL CARROT BREEDER NICK DRAGOESCU WATERMELON BREEDER NIHAT GUNER BABY LEAF BEET, CHARD & PUMPKIN BREEDER JENNA PRICE RADISH BREEDER NAOKI YAYA ALLIED BUSINESSES Try Our Products ORDER SAMPLES Connect with Us 2021-2022 Catalog DOWNLOAD PRODUCTS ABOUT US DISTRIBUTORS FAQS WHAT’S HAPPENING RESOURCES CAREERS CONTACT US PRODUCT WARRANTY GMO STATEMENT PRIVACY NOTICE © 2021 SAKATA SEED AMERICA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We use cookies to make this website work better for you and to track site visits anonymously. You can opt out if you like. Cookie settingsACCEPTREJECT