Sakata Seed Corp. engages in the production and sale of seeds, bulbs, gardening materials and agricultural products. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Wholesale, Overseas Wholesale, Retail and Others. The Domestic Wholesale segment deals with the procurement, production, and sale of vegetable seeds, flower seeds, bulbs, seedlings, and horticultural products in the local wholesale markets. The Overseas Wholesale segment operates overseas subsidiaries which are involved in the wholesale of seeds, seedlings, bulbs, and horticultural materials. The Retail segment deals with the mail-order and direct sales of gardening and landscaping products. The Others segment includes private and government landscaping works, insurance agency, greenhouse, agricultural facilities and temporary staffing services. The company was founded by Takeo Sakata in July 1913 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.