SOUTHERN CAPE

Statistics presented on this page represent a production season from 1 July to 30 June the following year.

The Southern Cape produces seed potatoes throughout the year.  This region does not play a major role in seed potato production in South Africa.

This region traditionally produced good seed potatoes.  Although seed production has been insignificant the last five years, it is expected that seed production will increase.  This region may become more important for seed production as a result of problems experienced in some other seed production regions.

Season	Registered plantings All Generations (Hectares)	Certified yield G1 - G8 & Standard Grade (x 25 kg bags)
1995/1996	252,500	76 465
1996/1997	118,920	53 190
1997/1998	151,150	57 339
1998/1999	54,000	18 249
1999/2000	67,500	18 634
2000/2001	48,200	9 376
2001/2002	38,250	2 269
2002/2003	101,500	0
2003/2004	46,300	15 336
2004/2005	104,250	35 868
2005/2006	91,200	68 097
2006/2007	97,300	48 423
2007/2008	134,900	57 145
2008/2009	143,900	53 841
2009/2010*	81,403	23 844