Sakata Seed Corporation produces and sells vegetable and flower seeds, bulbs, plants, and agricultural and horticultural materials in Japan and internationally. It also engages in the publication of gardening literature; plant breeding; research and development, and technical consultation of consigned seed production; and designing, management, and contract construction of landscaping, greenhouse, and horticultural facilities. The company was formerly known as T. Sakata & Company and changed its name to Sakata Seed Corporation in January 1986. Sakata Seed Corporation was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.