sakata commercial catalog 2012

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF BREEDING BREAKTHROUGHS

CATALOGVVVCATALOGVVegetable

WelcomeWelcomeSakata has a long history of creating breakthrough vegetable varieties. In fact, we are quite proud that 2013 marks our Centennial year and that we will join the ranks of those few companies that have celebrated this milestone.

What does 100 years in business mean? It means we have a long history of consistently bringing breakthrough genetics to the marketplace.

Early breakthroughs like our popular Marathon broccoli have become classics — and are still market leaders today. This history also means we have the breeding experience and resources to develop new innovative products, including some of our latest introductions, Centennial broccoli, Grand Vantage cabbage and Seaside baby leaf spinach.

In this year’s catalog you’ll find a complete line-up of top-quality products bred with dealers, growers and retailers in mind. From our world-leading broccoli, beets and spinach, to our ‘up and comers’ like Jack Sprat pumpkin, you’re sure to find something just right for your market, region and slot.

Peruse these pages and you’ll not only learn about Sakata Seed America’s products, but those of Chriseed. To make it easy, we’ve integrated all products together. Now all cabbage varieties, for example, are conveniently located under one complete cabbage section.

We’re proud to bring exceptional new varieties to the market with many more on the horizon. This year we have new introductions in multiple crop categories including

beets, broccoli, spinach, pumpkin, melon, onion, tomato and pepper. Check out our Centennial Collection to see some of the exciting things in store.

We thank you for your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

1913 - 2013 • Breeding Breakthroughs for 100 YearsIn 1913, upon returning to Japan from a worldwide tour, Takeo Sakata founded what is

now Sakata Seed Corporation. 100 years later, Sakata has grown and extended its reach across the globe. With subsidiaries on five continents, including North America,

Sakata now offers its quality products and services worldwide.

Centennial ColleCtion 2

Bean 13

Beet 4

BroCColi 8

Brussels sprouts 13

CaBBage 14

Carrot 20

CauliFlower 24

Chinese CaBBage 26

Collard 28

CuCumBer 29

greens 30

herBs 32

Kale 34

KohlraBi 34

lettuCe 35

melon 36

mustard 35

onion 42

onion, BunChing 44

paK Choi 46

pepper 48

pumpKin 52

radish 55

spinaCh 58

sQuash 62

swiss Chard 66

tomato 68

turnip 30

watermelon 74

wild roCKet 33

terms 80

seed enhanCement 81

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= Varieties with this designation are Chriseed products.CHRISEED®

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To commemorate our 100th Anniversary, we’re pleased to introduce the Sakata Centennial

Collection. This diverse collection represents our commitment to breeding innovative, high-quality

products that meet wide-ranging customer needs.

From quality and reliability to genetic standouts like Centennial broccoli and Grand Vantage cabbage, the industry can rely on

Sakata… Breeding BreaKthroughs For 100 years.

snowBowl CauliFlower

Especially suited for fall to early winter harvest in the Desert Southwest. Page 24

Vulture Beet

Half-long cylindrical roots result in high yields. Page 5

Centennial BroCColi

Offers small beads, smooth heads and minimal side shoots. Page 10

grand Vantage CaBBage A very adaptable main season variety. Page 15

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riVerside BaBy leaF spinaCh

A very dark green baby leaf with moderate growth rate. 9

seaside BaBy leaF spinaCh

A very uniform baby leaf with an upright plant habit. Page 59

primaVera sQuash

A high-yielding hybrid with excellent uniformity. Page 62

alaniZ gold melon

A Western shipper with excellent firmness. Page 37

touChdown pepper

A strong and prolific variety with continuous setting ability. Page 48

JaCK sprat pumpKin

High fruit numbers per plant make for excellent yield potential. Page 52

peppermint swiss Chard

Crisp white petioles with pink stripes. Page 66

rally tomato

High-quality fruit are globe-shaped and very firm. Page 72

Bold ruler watermelon

A 45-count with early set in cool conditions. Page 75

BbeetBeets are enjoying a come-back! Not only are they delicious, but nutritious. Beets provide a rich source of carbohydrates and protein, and have high levels of important vitamins, minerals and micronutrients. They are a great source of potassium, magnesium, folate, iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, niacin, biotin, betaine and beta-carotene. They also contain the important vitamins - A, B6 and C — plus, powerful antioxidants and soluble fiber.

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VultureVulture is a new variety to our beet collection. It has a half-long cylindrical shape that results in high yields. This variety has dark red, smooth roots with little to no zoning. Vulture has small crowns and small tap roots. In addition, Vulture has good flavor in comparison to other cylindrical beet varieties.

merlinMerlin offers higher sugar content (12-15%) in comparison to standard beet varieties. Due to its high sugar content, it is a perfect choice for processors, fresh market growers or home gardeners. Merlin has smooth, red, globe-shaped roots with small-medium crowns and tap roots. Merlin also offers intermediate Cercospora resistance. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

red aCeRed Ace’s wide adaptability and high yield potential have made it an industry leader. Red Ace is known for its uniform, smooth top-shaped roots, heavy yields and consistent performance. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

touChstone goldTouchstone Gold has vibrant yellow to golden, smooth, globe-shaped roots. It has medium-sized crowns and tap roots. This variety is mid to late maturing. Touchstone Gold’s roots have little to no zoning. It has a mild sweet flavor that is delicious. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

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KestrelKestrel’s hybrid vigor leads to an early, uniform plant stand. Its ability to develop a round shape at an early stage makes it an excellent candidate for baby beet production. This variety can also be stored for extended periods of time when harvested at full maturity. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

eagleEagle is an early-mid maturing variety that has nice smooth uniform, globe-shaped roots. It has a small to medium-sized crown and tap root. Eagle has a medium dark red interior with little to no zoning. This variety is perfect for beet processors, fresh market growers and home gardeners.

Chioggia guardsmarK Chioggia Guardsmark offers a vivid purple and white interior zoning, along with a mild sweet flavor. This beet is appealing to the fresh market, specialty growers and home gardeners. The roots have a flattened-globe shape, a medium-sized crown and a medium-sized tap root. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

Bull’s Blood Bull’s Blood is an heirloom variety characterized by its deep reddish-purple leaf and petiole color. It has an upright plant habit and good bolt tolerance. It is an excellent variety for baby leaf or spring mix. Bull’s Blood exhibits its best color under cool weather conditions. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

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Variety Maturity Interior Color / Root Shape

Crown & Tap Root Size Top Height Leaf Color

Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks

Open Pollinated Varieties:

Early Wonder Tall Top

Mid Bright red / top

Medium-large Tall Medium green A staple variety among home gardeners and great for fresh markets.

Ruby Queen Mid Bright red / globe

Small-medium Medium Medium green Staple O.P. variety among processors, fresh markets and home gardeners due to its nice root quality.

Chioggia Guardsmark

Mid-late Purple & white zoning / flat Egyptian

Medium-large Medium Light green A perfect variety for fresh market, home garden and specialty markets.

Detroit Supreme

Mid-late Dark red /globe Medium-large Tall Medium dark green

IR: Cb / Pfb Great for fresh markets and home gardeners due to its large roots.

Touchstone Gold

Mid-late Golden-yellow /globe

Medium-large Medium Light green Golden-yellow roots make this an excellent choice for fresh markets, home gardeners and specialty markets.

Bull’s Blood Late Bright red / top Medium-large Medium-tall Dark red Great variety for home garden.

Hybrid Varieties:

Solo F1 Early Dark red / globe-blocky

Medium-large Tall Medium dark green

IR: Cb / Rs Primarily monogerm (at least 70%), this beet makes singulated planting easy. Great for processing and fresh markets.

Eagle F1 Mid Dark red / globe

Small-medium Medium Medium green Great for processing and fresh mar-kets due to its refined tops and roots.

Merlin F1 Mid Dark red / globe

Small-medium Medium Medium dark green

IR: Cb High sugar content make this an excellent choice for processing, fresh markets, home gardeners and specialty markets.

Pacemaker III F1 Mid Dark red /top

Medium-large Medium-tall Medium green IR: Cb / Rs A staple variety due to its larger roots and disease resistance for processing and fresh markets.

Red Ace F1 Mid Dark red /top

Small-medium Medium Medium green An industry standard among processing and fresh markets for its adaptability and refined crowns and tap roots.

Kestrel F1 Mid-late Dark red /globe-top

Medium-large Medium-tall Medium green IR: Cb / Pfb Larger roots and great interior make it well suited for processing and fresh markets.

Rodina F1 Mid-late Dark red /cylindrical

Small-medium Medium-tall Dark green IR: Cb A traditional cylindrical root that is well suited for processing, fresh mar-kets and specialty markets.

Vulture F1 Late Dark red /cylindrical

Small-medium Medium Dark green New half-long cylindrical roots are perfect for processing, fresh markets and specialty markets.

* Maturity is based on beetroot reaching 2-3 inches in diameter. Observations based on trials in the Pacific Northwest.Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate Resistance. Disease abbreviation code: Disease codes: Cb - Cercospora leaf spot, Pfb - Downy mildew, Rs - Rhizoctonia root and crown rot.

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broccoli Broccoli has been found to have more cancer-fighting compounds than other members of the cabbage family. It is rich in glucosinolates which, once ingested, break down into these healthful cancer fighters: indoles, sulforaphane and isothiocyanates. Broccoli also provides high amounts of vitamin C, folate and beta carotene and significant amounts of protein, calcium, iron, potassium and fiber.BBBBBBbroccoliBbroccoliBroccoliBBroccoli has been found to have more cancer-B has been found to have more cancer-fighting compounds than other members of Bfighting compounds than other members of the cabbage family. It is rich in glucosinolates Bthe cabbage family. It is rich in glucosinolates which, once ingested, break down into these Bwhich, once ingested, break down into these healthful cancer fighters: indoles, sulforaphane Bhealthful cancer fighters: indoles, sulforaphane and isothiocyanates. Broccoli also provides high Band isothiocyanates. Broccoli also provides high amounts of vitamin C, folate and beta carotene Bamounts of vitamin C, folate and beta carotene and significant amounts of protein, calcium, iron, Band significant amounts of protein, calcium, iron, potassium and fiber.Bpotassium and fiber.

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green magiCThis summer to fall-type broccoli offers very good uniformity of harvest. Green Magic is in the mid-early maturity class and has wide adaptability. It has a semi-domed, tight head with medium-small bead size and a good plant habit.

marathonAs an industry standard in broccoli, Marathon is widely adaptable. From California to Arizona to Mexico and Central America, this variety has yielded outstanding results for fresh-market bunching, processing and the increasingly popular crown cut market. Marathon has a high dome, small bead and heavy head.

aVengerAvenger is an excellent choice for the crown cut and processing markets. It offers dome-shaped, tight, heavy, blue-green heads with short bracts, thick stems and very small beads. This variety has wide adaptability performing well in the U.S., Mexico and Guatemala.

patronThis high-domed broccoli is dark blue-green and has good uniformity and shape with a small bead size. Patron is well suited for the summer to fall harvest period in coastal California. Patron can be used for bunching, crown cut and processing. It is tolerant to hollow core and brown bead. Patron is excellent for post harvest color retention!

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emerald CrownEmerald Crown is a medium-maturing, very uniform, heavy-headed, domed variety with small beads on a small framed plant. Emerald Crown growing season is warm to cool (not for rainy season). Emerald Crown can extend the Green Magic slot into cold due to its resistance to purpling. Emerald Crown produces excellent quality crown cuts/short trim in all NAFTA regions.

Centennial An exciting addition to Sakata’s vast broccoli product line. Centennial (SBC7539) has small beads, smooth heads and minimal sideshoots. This multi-use variety performs well in all Marathon slots and can be grown year-round in the cool coastal growing regions.

gypsy Gypsy performs well under moderately warm conditions. It is a medium-green hybrid that yields overall uniformity. Gypsy has a strong root system and downy mildew intermediate resistance. Gypsy yields excellent, smooth, dome-shaped heads with medium-small beads.

diplomat Another outstanding variety, Diplomat performs well in the Northeast, Canada and the Pacific Northwest. This variety has good uniformity and is suitable for the bunch and crown markets.

destiny Destiny is in the mid-early maturity class and performs well for fall harvest in the Desert Southwest. Dwarf plants produce broccoli with a nice smooth dome and round shape. Destiny has medium-small beads with good heat tolerance.

arCadia Arcadia is a widely-adapted variety. It has similar maturity to Marathon with large heads, small to medium bead size and medium stem. This variety has good tolerance to hollow core. Arcadia is suited for fresh-market bunching, florets and freezer markets.

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green goldGreen Gold is tight, smooth, heavy, domed, fine beaded with a medium-green color. This mid-late maturing variety has excellent uniformity and performs well in the Desert Southwest Greenbelt slot in the fall. Green Gold is a premium choice for crown cut/short trim markets.

expo This exciting broccoli variety is an exceptional choice for crown and Asian cuts. Expo is a late-maturing variety with a tight, heavy dome, short bracts and small, uniform green beads. It performs well in warm to cool conditions and overwinter.

emerald Jewel Emerald Jewel is a small beaded, smooth headed, clean stemmed, multi-use variety that is especially suited for crown cut. This is a beautiful variety; however, the maturity can be quite late during cold growing conditions. We suggest harvesting in the transition slots in coastal CA and during the tail end in the Desert Southwest. Emerald Jewel has intermediate resistance to some races of clubroot.

enduranCeThis high-yielding crown and processing hybrid is an exciting addition to our product line. Small, refined beads and tight, semi-domed heads characterize this hybrid. Endurance has reduced sideshoots which can lead to a more uniform and predictable harvest. Plant uniformity is good.

imperial Imperial performs best during long day conditions with moderate heat and is mid to mid-late maturing under these conditions. This variety has a tight dome with nice, small dark green beads. Imperial is multi-use — performing well for bunch, crown cut and processing. Excellent post-harvest shelf life, too!

emerald pride This summer-type broccoli is good for bunching and offers exceptional stalk color. Emerald Pride is in the mid-late maturity class and has good heat tolerance with even beads. This broccoli is also suitable for fresh processing.

Variety

Days to Maturity fromDirect Seed Plant Height Head Color

Head Characteristics Bead Size


Destiny F1 89 Compact Medium green Domed, round, smooth

Medium-small Good head quality and heat tolerance.

Green Magic F1 90 Medium Blue-green Semi-domed Medium-small Excellent variety for fresh market and processing. Widely adaptable.

Gypsy F1 90 Tall Medium green Domed, smooth Medium-small IR: Pp Wide regional adaptability.

Emerald Crown F1 93 Compact Blue-green Semi-domed Small Produces excellent quality crown cuts/short trim product in all NAFTA regions. Highly resistant to purpling.

Greenbelt F1 93 Medium Medium green Domed, large Small For cool seasons. Good weight. Fresh market and processing.

Patron F1 94 Medium Dark blue-green Domed, highshape

Small Good for summer to fall harvest. Tolerant to brown bead/hollow core.

Arcadia F1 95 Tall Medium green Domed Medium-small Wide seasonal adaptability. Holds well. Fresh market.

Maverick F1 95 Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Multi-use variety. Vigorous plant.

Emerald Isle F1 97 Medium tall Blue-green Domed Medium Nice blue-green head color.

Emerald Pride F1 97 Tall Dark green Semi-domed Small Moderate heat tolerance, exceptional stalk color, nice stem with even beads.

Marathon F1 97 Medium tall Blue-green Domed, dense Small Uniform and sizes well in cold, overwinter production. Multi-use.

Maximo F1 97 Medium tall Blue-green Domed, dense Small IR: Pp Excellent yield and weight.

Centennial (SBC7539) F1

97-100 Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent variety for crown cut and processing.

Green Gold F1 100 Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent harvest uniformity.

Triathlon F1 100 Medium tall Medium green Domed, high shape, large

Medium-small Smooth, nice dome shape. Fresh market and crown cut.

Avenger F1 102 Tall Blue-green Domed, dense Extra-small High percentage of crown cut, very attractive head and excellent holding ability. Excellent for processing.

Diplomat F1 102 Tall Blue-green Semi-domed Small Performs well in long day length and moderate heat.

Endurance F1 102 Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent for crown cut/short trim.

Expo F1 102 Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent variety for crown cut and processing.

Imperial F1 105 Tall Dark green Semi-domed Small Performs well in long days. Good for crown cut and processing.

Emerald Jewel F1 110 Tall Medium green Domed, dense Small IR: Pp Multi-use variety. Intermediate resistance to some races of clubroot.

The days to maturity are calculated as an average of fall harvest dates for transplanted broccoli in Salinas, CA. Some sowing dates may result in earlier or later maturity. Overwinter production can add up to 20 days to the numbers listed.

Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate Resistance. Disease code: Pp - Downy mildew.

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Variety Kind Uses & Remarks

Orient Wonder Yard Long Bean/Pole Bean Rich green colored beans grow 15 to 18 inches (38-48 cm) long. Seeds are slow to develop, so pods stay smooth. Thrives in heat, but sets well in cool or drier weather.

Variety

RelativeMaturity /Transplanted Plant Height

Sprout Color

Sprout Shape

Sprout Size

Uses & Remarks

Royal Marvel F1 Extra early /120 days

30-36” Green Round 1” Good early yields. Tolerant to tipburn.

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orient wonder A type of pole bean, sometimes called asparagus or yard-long bean. Popular in warm and humid areas, where plants are vigorously vining. Extra-long, slender pods are slow to form seeds, resulting in more tender beans that can be harvested over an extended period. Orient Wonder is popular for specialty and ethnic markets and superior to standard strains due to its ability to set in cooler climates.

royal marVel Royal Marvel is an extra-early hybrid with wingless, uniform, round-shaped, dark-colored sprouts spaced evenly on the stalk for ease of harvest. It is suitable for fresh and freezer markets. Royal Marvel has good quality after blanching and freezing.

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supreme VantageSupreme Vantage is a hybrid that matures slightly later than Charmant. This variety’s plant habit is slightly open with round, solid and dense heads. Supreme Vantage is an attractive blue-green color with Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance. It is ideal for fresh and shredder markets. This variety performs well in coastal California.

superstarAn exciting and adaptable variety, SuperStar is resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1 and has tolerance to tip burn. Thick, attractive wrappers protect an excellent head before and after harvest. This great tasting variety has an excellent look for boxing cabbage markets.

grand VantageThis is an exciting fresh-market variety with attractive green to blue-green color. Grand Vantage has a very round head, heavy weight, dense solid interior and short core. It has excellent tight wrapper leaves and a strong frame. Grand Vantage is a very adaptable main season variety. It has good holding ability and excellent yield potential. This variety is resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1.

Blue VantageThis variety has mid-season maturity with large, dense heads which are short cored. Blue Vantage is Fusarium yellows race 1 resistant and tipburn tolerant. It is ideal for fresh and coleslaw markets and for those who require larger head sizes than Headstart. In Texas, Blue Vantage is a standard variety for long-distance shipping.

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BoBCatThis high-yielding fresh-market variety holds well, has very good flavor, is resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1 and tolerant to tipburn. Due to its high yield potential, Bobcat is suitable for coleslaw production.

Crystal Vantage This green, round cabbage will produce compact ‘mini’ heads when planted closely (about 8-inch centers). When planted at standard spacing, the heads will grow to full size yet still retain their nice, sweet flavor. Crystal Vantage is easy to grow, early to mature and disease resistant.

stellar Vantage Stellar Vantage (SBC6334R) has mid-late maturity with compact heads and short cores. This variety is resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1 and has intermediate resistance to Black Rot. Stellar Vantage offers nice, dense heads and has good field-holding ability.

primo VantageThis notable variety has excellent uniformity, holding ability and a short core. Primo Vantage’s dark green heads average 4 to 4.5 pounds. This variety’s maturity is mid-early with resistance to Fusarium yellows race 1.

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Charmant Charmant produces uniform, solid, medium-sized round heads with blue-green color, a tight internal structure and a short core. It has the best holding ability of all early-market Sakata lines and additionally, does not point under cool conditions. Charmant is resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1 and matures approximately one week later than Headstart.

desert Vantage Desert Vantage is a uniform, large-headed variety with outstanding density. It has a small to medium-sized core with medium-green heads. Its sweet flavor makes it a favorite for coleslaw producers.

superstor 112 Great for mid to long term storage, this green cabbage is a high yielder with a vigorous upright plant habit. This clean growing hybrid is Fusarium yellows race 1 resistant. For best storage results, SuperStor 112 should be transplanted a little later in the planting season.

royal VantageRoyal Vantage yields large heads, which are excellent for the shredder market. It is five to seven days later than Blue Vantage with solid, round heads and a well-filled interior. It is Fusarium yellows race 1 resistant. Royal Vantage offers excellent quality for long distance shipping. It is also very popular in Mexico.

storage #4Storage #4 is an excellent-yielding storage type with a nice dark green color. This versatile variety also works great in the late fall for fresh market, especially in muddy and rainy conditions. Due to its earliness when used for storage, we recommend later season plantings for best storage results.

emBlemThis hybrid is a blue-green, round, mid-season, fresh-market cabbage. Emblem has shown very good internal quality and is Fusarium yellows race 1 resistant.

sC100 This true savoy cabbage has excellent uniformity with solid heads. SC100 has very good dark green color and finely savoyed leaves. This variety stores well for a savoy type.

Fast Vantage A great-tasting, early variety in the Headstart class with slightly earlier maturity and improved uniformity under cool conditions. Fast Vantage is an excellent choice for growers looking for high quality and uniform yields.

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red JewelThis variety is a high-yielding red cabbage hybrid with uniform maturity. Red Jewel offers a deep red head with a short core and is ideal for both fresh and shredder markets.

stonehead Stonehead is an early, medium-headed variety with tip burn tolerance. It has a compact plant with gray-green head color. Stonehead is also an AAS Award Winner.

super red 80 This uniform variety has tight, medium tall wrappers surrounding solid, round heads with dark red color. Excellent field holding ability gives Super Red 80 flexibility in harvesting.

Vantage point Vantage Point is a late-maturity type. It has large, exceptionally dense heads and a well filled interior, which helps this variety hold well during shipping. It exhibits excellent field holding ability with Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance and tipburn tolerance.

super red 115 The first true storage red cabbage with Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance. Super Red 115 has a nice, round head and an attractive dark red color along with fancy wrapper leaves. This hybrid has very strong vigor and very good yield. Super Red 115 is also tolerant to thrips.

saVoy King This variety is an outstanding, very popular, second-early, savoy-type hybrid. Under mild climates, Savoy King may be sown in spring, summer and autumn. It is a large headed, heavy yielder offering semi-flat, short-cored and nicely textured heads which are excellent for fresh-market usage. Savoy King is also an AAS Award Winner.

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VarietyRelative Maturity Plant Type Use Head Color Head Size


Fast Vantage F1 Very early Green/Round Fresh Green Medium Excellent early cabbage, heat tolerance.

Charmant F1 Early Green/Round Fresh Green Medium HR: Foc: 1T: TpB

Wide adaptability, great holding ability.

Crystal Vantage F1 Early Green/Round Fresh Green Small HR: Foc: 1 Nice eating qualities.

Desert Vantage F1 Early Green/Round Fresh Green Medium-large T: TpB Suitable for Desert Southwest area.

Primo Vantage F1 Early Green/Round Fresh, processing Green Medium HR: Foc: 1 Excellent uniformity. Good holding ability.

Puma F1 Early Green/Round Fresh Green Medium HR: Foc: 1 Good for direct sowing.

Stonehead F1 Early Green/Round Fresh Gray-green Medium T: TpB Compact, excellent holding ability.

Scorpio F1 Mid-early Green/Round Fresh Green Medium HR: Foc: 1 T: TpB

Easy to grow.

SupremeVantage F1

Mid-early Green/Round Fresh, processing Green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1 Good holding ability.

Blue Vantage F1 Mid Green/Round Fresh, processing Blue-green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1T: TpB

Wide adaptability, good for direct sow.

Bobcat F1 Mid Green/Round Fresh, processing Blue-green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1T: TpB

Wide adaptability.

Hercules F1 Mid Green/Flat Fresh Blue-green Large Good holding ability. Widely adapted.

Red Jewel F1 Mid Red/Round Fresh, processing Garnet red Medium-large Early maturity, good size and color.

Savoy King F1 Mid Savoy/Green/ Semi-flat

Fresh Green Medium-large Excellent yields. Attractive savoy type.

Super Red 80 F1 Mid Red/Round Fresh, processing Garnet red Medium True round shape and good color as early red cabbage.

Emblem F1 Mid-late Green/Round Fresh, processing Gray-green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1 Good internal quality, prefers warm weather.

Grand Vantage F1 Mid-late Green/Round Fresh Green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1 Nice tight wrapper. Wide adaptability.

Greenboy F1 Mid-late Green/Round Fresh Green Medium HR: Foc: 1 Heat and rain tolerant.

Royal Vantage F1 Mid-late Green/Round Fresh, processing Blue-green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1 Grows well under cool weather or poor soil conditions.

SC100 F1 Mid-late Storage/Green Fresh, storage Dark green Small Wide adaptability as true savoy cabbage.

Stellar Vantage (SBC6334R) F1

Mid-late Green/Round Fresh Green Medium HR: Foc: 1 IR: Xcc

Good holding ability. Intermediate resistance to Xcc.

SuperElite F1 Mid-late Green/Round Fresh, processing Blue-green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1 T: TpB

Good holding ability. Thick leaves.

SuperKraut 86 F1 Mid-late Green/Round Fresh, processing kraut

Blue-green Large HR: Foc: 1 Good yield and holding ability.

SuperStar F1 Mid-late Green/Round Fresh, processing Green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1 Excellent holding ability with thick leaves.

Storage #4 F1 Late Green/Round Fresh, storage,processing

Dark green Medium-large HR: Foc: 1 Wide adaptability, Excellent holding ability.

Vantage Point F1 Late Green/Round Fresh, kraut Blue-green Large HR: Foc: 1T: TpB

Good yields with late maturity.

Super Red 115 F1 Late Red/Round Storage, processing

Garnet red Medium HR: Foc: 1 Excellent color, good storage ability.

SuperStor 112 F1 Very late Green/Round Storage,processing

Blue-green Large HR: Foc: 1 Mid to long term storage. Vigorous plant with high yields.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance, T = Tolerance. Disease code: Foc - Fusarium yellows, TpB - Tipburn, Xcc - Black rot.

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ZeusThis is an exciting cut & peel variety. Zeus is a nice-tasting carrot with good texture, size and shape. It has strong tops with medium, light green coloring. Zeus’ roots are nine to eleven inches long, .5-1 inch in diameter with medium-orange color and are slightly tapered with a semi-blunt shape.

tritonThis carrot is known for its superb taste and texture. Triton has strong tops that are erect and dark green in color. Its roots are nine to ten inches long and .5-1 inch in diameter. This carrot is medium-orange and quite cylindrical in shape with a semi-blunt tip.

trinity Trinity is an excellent peeler that has shown good results in year-round production. This variety offers high yield potential and good crown attachment. It is ten to twelve inches in length and .5-.75 inch in diameter — perfect for the cut & peel market. Trinity has good color, texture and flavor with very good cracking resistance in many conditions.

olympus Olympus is a cello-type that is outstanding for bunching. It has great color combined with a smooth finish. The taste is outstanding with a very crisp texture. Olympus is very uniform. Yield potential is high with this classy carrot.

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arrowhead This medium-orange, tapered Imperator-type has excellent taste and texture with good plant vigor. Arrowhead is in the mid maturity class. It is seven to eight inches long and 1.25-1.5 inches in diameter with vigorous top growth. If you are looking for a jumbo/cello type carrot, Arrowhead is an excellent choice.

neptuneNeptune is a broad-shouldered, heavy yielding Imperator for cello, jumbo and bunching. This variety averages eight to ten inches in length. Neptune is early maturing with extended field-holding ability, and is very adaptable.

FuerteThis carrot is known for its nice uniform shape with strong tops. Fuerte offers high yields as well as blunt tip with some shoulder. The tops are tall and medium green in color. Roots are cylindrical in shape and medium orange in color. Fuerte is an excellent Nantes variety that compares favorably to other Nantes types.

samanthaSamantha is a Berlicum/Imperator-type hybrid. It has mid-early maturity and medium-orange color with sweet flavor. This variety has medium to strong top attachment, with roots that are smooth. Samantha’s yield is very good with good field-holding ability and strong tops.

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VarietyRelative Maturity Length / Diameter Interior Color Shape Top Length

Berlicum/Imperator:

Samantha F1 Mid 7-9” / 1.1” Medium orange Cylindrical, blunt tip Medium

Chantenay:

Hercules F1 Mid-late 7-7.5” / 1.5” Medium orange Tapered Medium

Cut & Peel:

Spearhead F1 Mid-early 9-10” / .75-1.25” Medium orange Cylindrical, blunt tip Medium, 16-18”

Copperhead F1 Mid 10-12” / .75-1.25” Orange Cylindrical Medium

Trinity F1 Mid 9-12” / .5-.75” Orange Cylindrical Medium, 15-17”

Triton F1 Mid 9-10” / .5-1” Orange Cylindrical, semi-blunt tip 15-17”

Zeus F1 Mid 9-11” / .5-1” Orange Slightly tapered 15-17”

Fresh/Cello:

Arrowhead F1 Mid 7-10” / 1.25-1.5” Orange Tapered 18-20”

Olympus F1 Mid 7-9” / 1-1.5” Orange Tapered Medium, 15-17”

Neptune F1 Mid-late 8-10” / 1.6” Medium orange Tapered Medium

Nantes:

CSX409 Early 7-8” / 1.2” Orange Cylindrical, blunt tip Medium

Juno F1 Early 8-9” / 1.2” Orange Cylindrical, blunt tip Medium

Tentación F1 Early/Mid-early

5-7” / 1.25-1.5” Orange Cylindrical, blunt tip Medium, 16-20”

Fuerte F1 Mid 6-9” / 1.5-2.5” Orange Cylindrical, blunt tip 18-24”

Nantes (Long):

C8771 Mid 8-9” / 1.2” Medium orange Cylindrical, blunt tip Medium

Ingot F1 Mid 8-9” / 1.2” Medium orange Cylindrical, blunt tip Medium

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cauliflower

inClineIncline offers large outer leaves and a tight inner wrap that provides good coverage. Its heads are large and dome-shaped with solid, dense curds. Known for excellent uniformity and wide adaptability, Incline is suited for fresh and freezer markets.

Candid CharmThis variety is a popular hybrid with a large jacket and good inner wrap. It is considerably earlier and more uniform than other commonly used varieties. Candid Charm yields a dense, dome-shaped head. Overall, Candid Charm is a consistent performer for growers worldwide.

white magiC White Magic’s upright leaves and tight wrap provide excellent coverage for large, white, dome-shaped heads. Excellent weight and uniformity are key features offered to growers using White Magic.

snowBowl Snowbowl (SCF4508) is a mid-early maturing variety with good uniformity and inner wrap. Especially suited for fall to early winter harvest in the Desert Southwest, Snowbowl produces heavy, dome-shaped heads with small air pockets and excellent curd quality.

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Majestic F1 50 Compact Domed, shallow,medium size

Moderate Excellent uniformity, good choice for extra-early market. Good tolerance to heat.

Candid Charm F1 65 Large, semi-upright Domed, high, heavy, medium to large

Excellent, large jacket and tight inner wrap.

Widely adapted, easy to grow. Concentrated maturity, heavy attractive heads. Warm to cool climates.

Incline F1 76* Extra-large, erect Domed, mediumto large

Excellent, abundant jacket and inner leaves.

For overwinter and cold seasons; fresh and freezer markets. Dense heavy curds for high yields and excellent uniformity.

White Magic F1 76* Extra-large,upright

Domed, white and heavy

Excellent Dense, heavy curds are yielded which are ideal for the fresh market. Excellent hybrid vigor.

Maravilla F1 79* Large, upright Semi-domed, white and heavy

Good Good uniformity and inner wrap.

Snowbowl (SCF4508) F1

90-95 Compact Domed, white and heavy

Excellent Mid-early maturing. Especially suited for fall to early winter harvest in the Desert Southwest.

* Days to maturity calculated from fall harvest data (Post transplant). White Magic and Incline mature 20 to 30 days later when planted in the cold/overwinter conditions.

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maraVilla Maravilla produces semi-dome-shaped, dense, heavy, creamy white heads which are surrounded by a good inner wrap. This variety is late maturing, and large framed. Plant to plant uniformity is strong. Maravilla is used in Mexico and is being evaluated for production in the U.S.

maJestiC Majestic is an extremely early, compact cauliflower. It features a flat dome-shaped head and excellent uniformity.

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chinese cabbage

China starChina Star is large headed with a dark green exterior and dark yellow interior. It is slow bolting. China Star performs well in all Chinese cabbage planting slots. Tolerant to tipburn and black speck.

China expressChina Express is a widely-adapted and utilized variety. This variety has tipburn and bolting tolerance. It has attractive, medium-sized, barrel-shaped heads. Heads are well wrapped and uniform.

yuKiYuki is a medium-maturing, China Express type hybrid. It has good uniformity and size with tolerance to black speck and intermediate resistance to some races of clubroot.

China goldChina Gold has excellent external and internal color. It has a compact frame, good weight and is very slow bolting. This variety is tolerant to tipburn and some clubroot races.

Variety Plant Type

Days to Maturity from Direct Seed Head Color Head Shape Head Size


Tender Gold Baby Napa 55 Dark green Barrel Small Miniature (baby) market. Early maturing, slow bolting. Suitable for planting at close spacing. Nice interior color and good flavor.

Tenderheart F1 Baby Napa 55-60 Medium green exterior, light yellow interior

Elongated barrel

Small Early maturing mini. Suitable for planting at close spacing.

Napa Gold F1 Napa/Heading 60-65 Dark green exterior, bright yellow interior

Barrel Large Strong bolting tolerance. Good internal / external quality.

China Express F1 Napa/Heading 62 Light green Barrel Medium T: TpB Widely adapted and utilized. Tipburn and bolting tolerance.

Cha Cha F1 Napa/Heading 65 Green Barrel Medium T: TpB Early, heavy yielding, very compact and slow bolting variety.

China Gold F1 Napa/Heading 65 Green Barrel Medium IR: PbT: TpB

Tolerant to tipburn and some clubroot races. Very slow bolting.

Yuki F1 Napa/Heading 67 Green Barrel Large IR: PbT: BLS / TpB

Good uniformity and size.

Greenwich F1 Napa/Heading 69 Dark green Cylindrical Medium large T: TpB Slow bolting. Tolerant to tipburn.

China Star F1 Napa/Heading 70 Dark green Barrel Large T: BLS / TpB Performs well in all Chinese cabbage planting slots. Tolerant to tipburn and black speck.

Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate Resistance, T = Tolerance.Disease code: BLS - Black leaf speck, Pb - Clubroot, TpB - Tipburn.

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napa gold Napa Gold is an attractive Chinese cabbage with strong bolt tolerance. It produces a solid head with a healthy looking dark green exterior and bright yellow interior.

tenderheart A miniature (baby) type Chinese cabbage that can be planted close together — ideal for small spaces or dense plantings. The elongated, barrel-shaped heads mature early, yet are slow to bolt. Heads show a very nice interior color and have a great flavor.

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Days to Maturity fromDirect Seed Plant Type Leaf Characteristics Bolt Resistance Uses & Remarks

Tiger F1 69 Upright Dark green Better than O.P. collards

Early maturing Georgia type with high yield potential for both fresh market and processing. Appearance similar to Top Bunch.

Bulldog F1 71 Tall, semi-erect Blue-green, slightly wavy, broad

Better than O.P. collards

Generally earlier and very uniform. Appearance in between Vates and Georgia. Vigorous, rapid regrowth. Better uniformity.

Top Bunch F1 71 Tall, semi-erect Blue-green, slightly wavy, broad

Better than O.P. collards

Generally earlier and more uniform than O.P.’s. Appearance in between Vates and Georgia. Vigorous, rapid regrowth.

Flash F1 75 Upright Dark green, smooth Better than O.P. collards

Fast regrowth, good uniformity. Good for stripping, bunching and processing. Vates type.

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BulldogBulldog is our newest hybrid collard. Its yield potential is high. This variety is similar to Top Bunch with very good uniformity. It has an upright plant habit like our other popular Georgia types. The leaves are slightly savoyed with an excellent dark green color. Bulldog can be stripped or cut with fast regrowth.

tigerTiger is an exciting collard variety with many of the same characteristics as our market-leading variety Top Bunch. It has an upright Georgia plant habit with slightly-savoyed, blue-green leaves. This variety is suggested primarily for fresh market but will work well for processing. Tiger has a high ratio of blade to stalk. It has very fast regrowth and excellent yield potential.

FlashDue to hybrid uniformity and vigor, Flash offers processors and fresh-market growers an early maturing, highly uniform Vates-type hybrid. The slowest of our collards to bolt, this variety allows growers repeated heavy harvests of fancy, dark leaves.

top BunChTop Bunch is an early maturing hybrid. It resembles Georgia with wavy, lightly savoyed leaves that regrow quickly after harvest. This variety is suitable for fresh-market bunching and machine harvest for processing. Top Bunch is also an excellent yielder.

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VarietyRelativeMaturity Length Skin Color

Skin Characteristics Sex


Slicer:

Ministro F1 Early 9” Dark green Smooth ME IR: PRSV / WMV / ZYMV

Very high quality fruit for open field and greenhouse production.

Slice More F1 Mid-early 8.5” Dark green Smooth PF HR: CcuIR: CMV / Co: 1, 3 / Pcu / Sf

Very good yields with dark green color and excellent shape.

Japanese:

Tasty Green F1 Early 9” Dark green Faint ridges, tender

ME HR: SfIR: Pcu

Fine flavored and easy to grow even under adverse conditions.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance.

Disease code: Ccu - Scab, CMV - Cucumber mosaic, Co - Anthracnose, Pcu - Downy mildew, PRSV - Angular leaf spot, Sf - Powdery mildew, WMV - Watermelon mosaic, ZYMV - Zucchini yellow mosaic.

Sex: ME - Monoecious, PF - Predominantly female.

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sliCe more This hybrid slicing cucumber has shown excellent yield characteristics in commercial plantings. Slice More offers a good L/D ratio and dark green color with straight fruit. Ideal when a consistent slicing cucumber is desirable.

tasty green Tasty Green is an early, heavy-yielding, hybrid burpless cucumber. The fruit is long, slender and dark green with shallow ridges and small white spines. Tasty Green is resistant to powdery mildew and intermediately resistant to downy mildew. The fruit is nine inches long and 1.5 inches in diameter. This variety is suited for field or greenhouse culture. Tasty Green is Sakata’s most popular burpless cucumber and a home garden industry standard.

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greens/turnips

alamoIn Texas and the Southeast, this variety has shown excellent results for processors. Alamo yields have been as high as 50% greater than standard varieties due to its vigorous regrowth. Processors like the excellent taste this variety offers. This unique hybrid compares favorably to standard turnip greens, but with much more vigor.

all topThis variety is a hybrid developed from Japanese domestic turnip greens. All Top is thick and has tender leaves like the tendergreen type with a well developed root system. It grows well under moderate climate conditions. All Top is best for processing turnip greens and multiple cuttings.

saVanna Savanna is a cross between early heat tolerant tendergreen and cold tolerant, dark green-leafed tendergreen. This hybrid has better uniformity, faster growth and recovery than O.P. varieties for multiple cuts. Savanna is also slow to bolt.

southern green This tendergreen-type variety offers very rapid growth and earlier regrowth. Southern Green has very dark green and smooth leaves on a tall plant. This variety has a high yield potential.

Variety Type MaturityRootCharacteristics

LeafCharacteristics

BoltResistance Uses & Remarks

Greens:

Savanna F1 Tendergreen SpinachMustard

Early, 20-40 days depending on size

Tapered.No root forharvest

Dark green, glossy, large oval leaves,erect

Good Withstands cold and heat, good bolt tolerance. Usually cut and bunched while small, 8” tall. Very easy to grow and vigorous. Can fit into domestic turnip or mustard green markets.

Southern Green F1 Tendergreen Early,33 days

Small, short Dark green, smooth, large oval leaves

Good Has excellent re-growth capability, high yield potential.

Alamo F1 Turnip green Early, 33 days

Tapered.No root forharvest

Broad, smooth leaves Moderate This variety shows excellent yields and re-growth ability. Mostly used for processing, although can be used for fresh market.

All Top F1 Greens, broad leaf type

Early,35 days

Small, tapered, wedge shape. No root for harvest

Erect, tall and broad, long petioles

Moderate High yielding with vigorous re-growth.

Topper F1 Turnip green Early, 36 days

Medium-small, pale green, top shaped

Broad, dark green, serrated large leaves

Good High yielding. Will re-grow after cutting up to 3 times.

Top Star F1 Turnip green Early, 36 days

Narrow,small root

Broad, serrated leaves Good Early re-growth with a very serrated leaf.

Turnip:

White Lady F1 Orientalturnip

Early, 28-35 days depend-ing on size

Medium, flat round, white

Erect, serrated leaves Good Excellent tasting white turnip.

Purple Top White Globe

Purple Top White Globe

Mid, 50-55 days

Globe, purple top with white bottom

Smooth, dark green Good Bright purple crown, sweet taste and globe shape root.

Royal Crown F1 Purple Top White Globe

Mid-early, 50 days

Large, slightly flat round, purple top with white bottom

Medium-small, deeply lobed, short petioles

Excellent Compared to O.P. varieties, roots grow faster with greater uniformity and retain interior quality with size.

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topper Topper is a Seven Top-type hybrid that is heavy yielding. It has a large, broad and serrated leaf with a deep green color. It also has good bolting tolerance and vigorous regrowth ability for multiple harvests.

white lady White Lady is a vigorous, uniform Oriental-type hybrid. It is flat round in shape and has medium-sized roots with good white color. This variety is tolerant to pith even into the larger sizes (4-5 inches in diameter). The leaves are virtually free of pubescence and can be used as greens. White Lady’s harvesting ability ranges from the young stage to larger sizes.

royal Crown Royal Crown is a multi-use variety that can be used for greens or roots. It has uniform deep green cut leaves and uniform top-shaped roots which have a bright purple crown and a creamy white bottom. Royal Crown has a sweet, mild flavor that is appealing to fresh market and home garden growers.

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herbs

santo CorianderSanto is fast growing and one of the first slow-bolting varieties introduced. It has broad celery-like leaves, which can be harvested two or more times. This variety is very uniform and good for bunching. Santo is a widely utilized herb variety with strong aroma. Monogerm seed is available. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

adagio arugula This variety has a strong, zesty flavor compared to other arugulas. Adagio is a very uniform strain and is slow to bolt. The leaf is a strap-leaf type with a deep green color. This variety of arugula was bred by Purdue University. (PVP 200400143).

italian large leaF Basil This strain produces broad, dark green leaves with a very pleasant aroma. The well-branched plants are moderately slow to bolt. Italian Large Leaf is recommended for gardeners and commercial growers alike. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

darK green italian parsley Dark Green Italian is a flat-leaf type with glossy dark green leaves. It has an erect habit and is more flavorful than regular plain-leaf types. This variety is used for fresh market, processing and home garden. Organic and non-organic seeds are available.

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VarietyDays to Maturity from Direct Seed Leaf Characteristics Leaf Color Uses & Remarks

Herbs:

Arugula Astro 51-52 Whole leaf, Moderately cut Green Bunch, clip and home garden. Slower to bolt, strap leaf, 1” flower adds peppery flavor.

Arugula Adagio 52-55 Refined strap leaf Dark green For small or large spring mix salad. Slow bolting habit.

Cilantro Santo (Coriander)

60 Broad, celery-like Dark green Fast growing, slow bolting strain, suitable for multiple harvests. Very aromatic. For Mexican and Asian cooking.

Dill Bouquet 60 Strong plant Dark green Home garden and fresh market. Early, strong aroma.

Dill Dukat 70 Strong plant Dark green Strong aroma, large umbels. Suitable for summer culture.

Basil Italian Large Leaf

90 Medium broad, glossy Dark green Excellent for potted and live herb production. Moderately slow bolting.

Parsley:

Dark Green Italian 65-70 Plain leaf/Moderately cut, glossy

Dark green Broader leaf, more erect and flavorful than most plain leaf parsley.

Evergreen 68-70 Double-curled/Deeply cut leaf

Dark green Dense foliage is tolerant to cool weather.

Forest Green 70-75 Double-curled/Finely cut leaf

Dark green Plants are erect and vigorous. Holds well in hot weather. Superior for garnish.

Overwinter Plain 77-80 Plain leaf/Moderately cut Dark green A winter-hardy plain leaf variety well suited for over-winter production.

Wild Rocket:

Tsygen(TOH345)

35-40 Serrated green Green Nice mustard spicy flower, and bolt tolerance.

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tsygen wild roCKetTsygen (TOH345) is a new addition to our baby leaf assortment. It is a slow bolting moderately growing wild rocket variety. It has uniform serrated medium dark green leaves that have a very spicy nutty flavor. Tsygen is a perfect variety for baby leaf growers, fresh market or specialty growers and home gardeners.

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Variety TypeDays to Maturity from Direct Seed Leaf Characteristics Uses & Remarks

Kale:

Nagoya Garnish Red F1

Flowering Kale 80 days Raspberry red on gray-green, fringed

Combines uniformity, vigorous growth, slow-bolting and fine appearance. Used as a garnish.

Red Russian Kale 20-25 (Baby leaf)50-60 (Mature)

Oval, deep gray-green,stems/veins purple

Multipurpose variety: baby leaf or fresh market.

Vates Blue Curled Scotch

Kale 25-30 (Baby leaf)50-60 (Mature)

Finely curled, blue-green Home garden and fresh market. Used for garnish.

Winterbor F1 Kale 50-60 (Mature) Finely curled, blue-green For baby leaf and fresh markets.

Improved Dwarf Siberian

Kale 50-60 (Mature) Coarsely curled, dark green

For baby leaf or fresh markets. Vigorous and winter hardy.

Blue Ridge F1 Kale 60 days Nice full curl, blue-green leaves

Hand stripping, cutting for fresh market.

Chinese Kale:

Green Lance F1 Remarks: About 10 days earlier than O.P.’s at about 45 days, with thicker stems. After main stem is cut, branches freely for extended harvest. Withstands heat much better than broccoli, which it resembles.

Variety Type Relative Maturity Bulb Characteristics Uses & Remarks

Kohlrabi:

Quickstar F1 Kohlrabi Early Smooth, flat-roundand light green color

Extremely uniform in size and maturity. Early, but slow to bolt.

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nagoya garnish redPopular in salad bar use, garnish and stir fry, Nagoya Garnish Red is an excellent choice for growers looking for a quality flowering kale. With a deep red color, this variety is an ideal choice for growers and consumers alike.

green lanCe This hybrid Chinese kale, or “gai lan,” is a popular vegetable in Southern Asia. Green Lance looks like a small version of broccoli with slender stalks that are harvested and sold in bunches when two or three flowers open. It likes humidity, but can be grown nearly anywhere if soil is kept moist. Green Lance is sold bunched with stalks about eight inches long.

QuiCKstarQuickstar is an early, slow, small to medium-sized hybrid with dark green, slightly broad leaves. Its bulbs are flat-round and very smooth with beautiful pale-green color and are extremely uniform in size and maturity.

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VarietyRelative Maturity Plant Habit / Type

HeadCharacteristics

DiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks

Crisphead:

Salinas 88Supreme

Main season(summer)

Salinas Medium, uniform, green HR: LMV An improved selection of Salinas 88 with better uniformity, heavier butt.

Leaf:

Vulcan Mid-early Open head /leaf lettuce

Red, slightly frilly leaves T: TpB Intense red color, good holding coupled with weight and vigorous growth.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, T = Tolerance. Disease code: Bl - Downy mildew, LMV - Lettuce mosaic, TpB - Tipburn.

VarietyDays to Maturity from Direct Seed Leaf Characteristics Leaf Color Uses & Remarks

Deep Purple 20-25 (Baby leaf)40-45 (Mature)

Oval, smooth Dark purple Baby leaf, spring mix. Fast growing, dark purple with green underside, good bolting tolerance.

Florida Broadleaf 40-48 Smooth serrated edges

Green Home garden, fresh market and processing. High yielder, easy to grow.

Southern Giant Curled L.S.

45-50 Heavily curled Dark green Home garden, fresh market and processing. Fast growing with good bolt tolerance.

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salinas 88 supreme This is a medium-headed iceberg lettuce. The vigorous heads have full outer leaves for superior head protection. Approximately 4-5 days earlier than other Salinas types, it is resistant tolettuce mosaic virus and shows good results in Mexico.

VulCan Vulcan lettuce has a brilliant red color on a lighter green background. Its vigorous plant is uniform and holds well. Vulcan packs out well and shows off better color than other red leaf types.

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mustard at-a-glance

deep purple mustardDeep Purple is a perfect variety for baby leaf spring mix. It has smooth, deep purple leaves that make any salad pop. In addition, Deep Purple has a spicy mustard taste that adds flavor to salads. It can be used for baby leaf, fresh markets or ornamental.

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aVatarAvatar is an Eastern Shipper with a medium open cavity and firm, flavorful orange flesh. The exterior is light green color that turns to a yellow-tan when fully ripe. These oval-shaped melons are seven to nine pounds with dimensions of 8 x 7.5 inches. Avatar is ideal for higher latitudes.

atlantisAtlantis is an Eastern melon with a round-oval shape. It has excellent interior qualities, including firmness and consistently high sugar content for high consumer appeal. Atlantis can be used either as a shipper or farm market variety.

olympiC goldOlympic Gold is renown for high yield and consistent performance. It has also shown wide adaptability, performing well in Central Arizona and the San Joaquin Valley. Olympic Gold is a medium-late maturing, main season variety with a strong vine and large fruit (9’s, 12’s). This full-netted fruit works for fresh and fresh cut markets because of its excellent firm, crisp flesh and consistently high brix.

alaniZ goldAlaniz Gold (SME2778) is a Western Shipper with main season maturity. This variety has excellent firmness, good interior color and maintains size uniformity with a high percentage of 9’s. It also has very strong vines. Alaniz Gold performs well in the California Central Valley.

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Journey Journey is a large melon. It has round-oval fruit, good flesh color and crisp flesh. It has trialed well in areas of the U.S. and Australia where good fruit size and yield are difficult. Exceptional fruit quality makes this variety suitable for fresh cut and processing.

gold Coast Gold Coast is a medium-large Western shipper cantaloupe (9’s, 12’s and 15’s) with mid-maturity. The fruits have a full, ropey net and good internal quality and firmness. Gold Coast has performed well in main season slots of the California San Joaquin Valley.

paCiFiCo Pacifico is a Western Shipper cantaloupe, medium-large in size with firm, crisp flesh. It performs well in California, Central America and Costa Rica. It has a round oval shape, high yields, tight cavity and a deep orange flesh color with high sugars. Pacifico has an excellent vine that stays healthy during harvest.

olympiC expressOlympic Express is a Western Shipper with early maturity. It is good for mid season. This variety has great taste, excellent firmness and very good interior color. Olympic Express performs well in Central America and Mexico.

lilliputLilliput (SSX1253) is a mini Eastern Shipper with a closed cavity, dark orange flesh and a very sweet, aromatic flavor. The melon’s exterior is light green turning to yellow-tan color. The stem slips when fully mature. Lilliput has a round shape and is 3.5 x 5 inches in diameter.

oro duro Oro Duro is a medium-large-sized, mid-maturing cantaloupe. This variety offers an excellent net, outstanding flesh color and a small, closed cavity. Oro Duro is a great tasting cantaloupe with consistent, high sugar content. This variety works best in Central America and Mexico.

Variety Relative Maturity Fruit Size / Shape

RindCharacteristics

InteriorCharacteristics


Eastern Shippers:

Atlantis F1 Early 4-5 lb / round Full fine net, shallow sutures

Dark orangeflesh

HR: Fom: 0-2 /Sf: 1IR: Sf: 2

Excellent field performance. Strong, vigorous vines.

Avatar F1 Early 7-9 lb and larger / oval

Shallow, full net Orange flesh HR: Fom: 0-2 /Sf: 1IR: Sf: 2

High sugars and great yields. Farm market type. Ideal for higher latitudes

Lilliput (SSX1253) F1

Early-mid 15’s & 18’s / round

Open netted Dark orange, tight cavity, high flavor

HR: Fom: 0-2 / Sf: 1, 2

Personal sized Eastern cantaloupe with very high flavors and very firm flesh.

Western Shippers:

Journey F1 Early 9’s & 12’s /blocky-oval

Refined closed full net

Dark orange, very firm flesh

HR: Sf: 1IR: Fom: 2

Exceptional fruit quality. Excellent flavor.

Olympic Express F1

Early 9’s, 12’s & 15’s / round-oval

Full net Dark orange color, firm, crisp flesh

HR: Sf: 1, 2IR: Fom: 0, 2

A variety for both fresh and fresh-cut markets. Exceptional fruit quality.

Western Express F1

Early 9’s & 12’s /round-oval

Medium net Tight cavity IR: Fom: 0, 2 Concentrated heavy crown set. Good size in early or late desert slots.

Western King F1 Mid-early 9’s, 12’s & 15’s / round-oval

Medium ropey net

Firm flesh, dark orange, small cavity

IR: Fom: 2 / Sf: 1 Sulfur resistant. A main season variety for the San Joaquin Valley.

Gold Coast F1 Mid 9’s, 12’s & 15’s / round-oval

Full, mediumropey net

Crisp flesh, dark orange color

HR: Fom: 0, 2 /Sf: 1 / IR: Sf: 2

Sulfur resistant. Holds sugars well in later picks and under stress.

Olympic Gold F1 Mid-late 12’s & 15’s /round-oval

Full net Very firm, crisp flesh IR: Fom: 2 / Sf: 1, 2

Consistent and productive. Wide adaptability.

Pacifico F1 Mid 9’s, 12’s & 15’s / round-oval

Refined ropey net Firm crisp flesh, deep orange color, tight cavity

HR: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1 / IR: Sf: 2

Pacifico has a strong vine and is a high-yielding main season variety.

SME1081 F1 Mid 9’s & 12’s /round-oval

Smooth closed ropey net

Dark orange color, firm crisp flesh, small cavity

HR: Fom: 0, 1 IR: Fom: 2 / Sf: 1, 2

Large, uniform, attractive fruit works best in Central America. Performer in California for main season.

Western Gold F1 Mid 9’s, 12’s & 15’s /round

Full, refined net Tight cavity IR: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1

Small cavity. Heavy yields of large fruit.

Don Luis F1 Mid-late 12’s, 15’s & 18’s /round-oval

Full, medium ropey net

Firm flesh, tight cavity

HR: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1, 2

Excellent firmness, cavity, flesh color, set and uniformity.

Oro Duro F1 Mid-late 9’s, 12’s & 15’s / round

Full net Good orange flesh color, small cavity

HR: Sf: 1, 2IR: Fom: 2

Strong vine under stress conditions. Heavy yielder.

Alaniz Gold (SME2778) F1

Main season 9’s / round-oval Full net Good orange flesh color, medium closed cavity

HR: Fom: 0-2 / Sf: 1 IR: Sf: 2

Strong vine, uniform fruit size, high yield, with excellent brix and firmness.


Disease code: Fom - Fusarium wilt, Sf - Powdery mildew.

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dulCe neCtarDulce Nectar is an early and late season honeydew. It mostly sizes 5’s with some 4’s. This melon has a round-oval shape with dense light green flesh and a medium closed cavity. Dulce Nectar has a creamy white exterior. It grows well in cool conditions transitioning to warm or hot.

super neCtarThis is an excellent main season honeydew that has shown excellent quality in California, Mexico and Central America. Its smooth dense green flesh produces a savory honeydew flavor. The fruit is round to round-oval in shape. Super Nectar mostly sizes 5’s and 6’s with some 4’s. The vine is vigorous and adds good cover and protection from sunburn.

earliBrew Earlibrew is a very early maturing honeydew with a concentrated set of very smooth, large-medium fruit (5’s, 6’s). This melon has a very small, tight cavity and is very uniform in size and shape.

honeyBrew Honeybrew has been an industry standard for years and a proven value for early and late plantings in major melon production areas. Its features include high yields, good flavor and a strong rind. This melon also has uniform fruit size with better shipping ability than O.P.s and many other hybrids.

megaBrew Megabrew provides excellent fruit size (4’s, 5’s) and yields. It is slightly larger, rounder, and earlier than Honeybrew. Megabrew has trialed well in Texas and Mexico and has very uniform fruit size and shape.

snow mass This medium-sized honeydew offers excellent fruit quality. Snow Mass has a very smooth rind, yielding round to blocky-round fruit. The cavity is tight with light green, very sweet flesh. Its vigorous vine gives excellent foliage cover to the heavy fruit set. This variety is best adapted to hot or long growing seasons for maximum fruit size.

VarietyRelativeMaturity Fruit Size / Shape

RindCharacteristics

InteriorCharacteristics


Honeydew Green Flesh:

Earlibrew F1 Very early 5’s & 6’s /round

Very smooth, creamy white

Extremely tight cavity HR: Fom: 0, 2 Concentrated set of very uniform fruit, best for very dry areas. Has slip characteristic.

Snow Mass F1 Mid-early 5’s, 6’s & 8’s / round, blocky round

Very smooth Tight cavity,light green flesh

HR: Fom: 0, 2 /IR: Sf: 1

Heavy fruit set, excellent taste and high brix.

Honeybrew F1 Mid 5’s, 6’s & 8’s / oval Smooth, creamy white

Light greenfirm flesh

HR: Fom: 0, 2IR: Sf: 1, 2

High yielding, vigorous vine, excellent fruit quality with uniform size and maturity. Good choice for fresh cut. Industry standard.

Megabrew F1 Mid 4’s & 5’s / round Very smooth, creamy white

Nice even green flesh

HR: Fom: 0, 2IR: Sf: 1, 2

Good yields of large fruit, very uniform.

Super Nectar F1 Mid Mostly 5’s & 6’s, some 4’s / round, oval

Smooth, creamy white rind

Medium semi-closed cavity

HR: Fom: 2 IR: Sf: 1

Excellent shape and size uniformity. Good brix and firmness.

Dulce Nectar F1 Early-late 5’s, with some 4’s / round oval

Smooth, creamy white rind

Light green flesh with closed cavity

HR: Fom: 2 IR: Sf: 1, 2

Good sizes and high yields for growing in cool to warm or hot seasons.

Honeydew Orange Flesh:

Temptation #1 F1

Mid 6.5” / round Smooth, creamy color

Light orange flesh, sweet, green flesh toward rind

HR: Fom: 0, 2 Excellent choice for growers looking for a “value added” melon.

Mixed Melon: Charentais Netted

Da Vinci F1 Mid 12’s & 18’s Netted sutured Dark orange flesh, small cavity, firm crisp

HR: Fom: 0, 2 Firm crisp flesh with very sweet, aromatic flavors.

Mixed Melon: Amarillo

Camino Europa F1

Mid 5’s, 6’s & 7’s Smooth, beautiful yellow color

White flesh with excellent brix

HR: Fom: 0, 1, 2 Camino Europa has excellent yield and great shipping qualities for the European market.


Disease code: Fom - Fusarium wilt, Sf - Powdery mildew.

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da VinCi This Italian Supermarket-type melon offers wide regional adaptability, improved netting and nice intense orange interior color. Da Vinci is very attractive with a nice oval shape and dark green stripes. This melon is extremely firm and very sweet.

temptation #1 Temptation #1 is a light orange-fleshed honeydew that has some green flesh color toward the rind at maturity. It has excellent eating quality and is ideal for growers looking for melons with unique qualities that appeal to consumers.

Camino europa Camino Europa is an Amarillo-type melon with a very attractive exterior yellow color. The interior features very firm flesh with a small cavity. Camino Europa is appropriate for shipping to European markets with its excellent shelf life and sizes 5, 6, and 7. This melon has a very vigorous plant habit and produces excellent yields.

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onion Onions are high in vitamin C, a good source of fiber, and with only 45 calories per serving, add abundant flavor to a wide variety of food. Onions are sodium, fat, and cholesterol free, and provide a number of other key nutrients.

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mt. whitneyThis intermediate mid-season variety is grower friendly and offers consistency. Mt. Whitney is suited for all intermediate growing areas including Mexico. This brilliant white-skinned onion offers several layers of skin retention with firmness. Its shape is globe and sizes range jumbo to large with strong tops and single centers.

spanish medallion Spanish Medallion is a late intermediate yellow that transitions into the long day Spanish types. It has firmness and excellent skin retention. This variety has a globe shape with sizes that range from colossal to jumbo. Spanish Medallion cuts a high percentage of single centers. It is adaptable and grower friendly. In the Pacific Northwest and Colorado it is a true intermediate. In California and New Mexico this is a good transitional variety.

oVation Ovation is a late intermediate yellow that transitions into the long day Spanish type. Ovation has firmness and excellent skin retention. It is globe-shaped with sizes that range from colossal to jumbo. Ovation cuts a high percentage of single centers. This variety is adaptable and grower friendly. In the Pacific Northwest and Colorado it is a true intermediate. In California and New Mexico this is a good transitional variety.

sweet harVest This variety is Vidalia approved and offers early mid maturity. Sweet Harvest has low pungency and high sugars. It has strong tops and holds up well under foliage diseases. This onion is grower friendly, adaptable and has brown skins with good retention. Its thick granex shape will offer good competitive yields with sizes averaging jumbo.

oro BlanCoThis intermediate white offers mid-season maturity with consistency. Oro Blanco is suited for the U.S. and Mexico growing areas. Oro Blanco can be direct seeded or transplanted. It has competitive yields, a globe shape and strong tops. Sizes range from jumbo to large with brilliant white skins. It offers firmness with retention and high percentage of single centers.

sweet Jasper Sweet Jasper is a Vidalia-approved yellow that offers mid-season maturity and is grower friendly with good adaptability. Its thick granex shape with low pungency and high sugars offers good competitive yields. Its sizes will average jumbo with a very nice tan-brown skin. Sweet Jasper retains its skins with good tops.

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ringo Ringo is the newest Vidalia-approved yellow that offers mid-season maturity and is grower friendly with good adaptability. It has a thick granex shape with low pungency and high sugars that offer good competitive yields. Sizes average jumbo. Ringo’s strong tops give it protection from foliage diseases.

lasso Lasso (SON659Y) is a mid season yellow long day Spanish onion. It has good adaptability with consistency and tested well coming out of storage. This variety cuts a high percentage of single centers. Lasso has strong plant growth and is adaptable to all growing regions where long day and Spanish onions are grown. Its sizes range from colossal to jumbo.

aruBa Aruba is a long day Spanish suited to many growing areas of the U.S. It is mid-early to mid maturity. This variety’s sizes range from colossal to jumbo with consistent yields. Aruba stores well with minimum culling. Aruba is grower friendly and adaptable, globe-shaped, cuts nearly 100% single centers in all locations but can vary by area conditions.

Bello BlanCo This long day white offers mid-late maturity and brilliant white skins. Bello Blanco is suited for all long day growing regions including California, Pacific Northwest, Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon and Mexico. Bello Blanco has firmness and several layers of skin retention that stores well. Its sizes range from jumbo to large.

yellowstone Yellowstone is an overwinter short day yellow variety planted in November to early December. Harvesting will range from early June to mid June. It has a globe shape with a slight grano taper. This variety cuts a high percentage of single centers and has good yields with sizes colossal to jumbo. Yellowstone also has good pink root tolerance with strong tops.

great western Great Western (SON102Y) is a main season yellow intermediate onion. It can be grown in all intermediate growing areas including the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. Great Western has good firmness with good skin retention. It will cut a high percentage of single centers and can be direct seeded or transplanted. This variety has strong plant growth with sizes that range from colossal to jumbo.

Vino tinto Vino Tinto is intermediate, offers early-mid maturity and very good interior and exterior red color. It has a globe shape with a slight taper and good pink root tolerance. Suited for transplant or direct seeded, Vino Tinto is adaptable and has sizes that range from jumbo to large.

white gem White Gem has dark foliage that contrasts well with a medium-length white shank. This variety has excellent field standing ability and has been used successfully in the Northeast and Canada. It is a summer-fall harvest variety with dark shiny green color. White Gem’s overall performance is superior to O.P.s.

Variety Type

Relative Maturity / Days to Maturity from Direct Seed Bulb Size Bulb Shape

SkinColor


Yellow:

Sweet Harvest F1 Short day Early-mid / 150-155 Jumbo to large Thick granex Brown IR: Pt Vidalia approved grower friendly early-mid season variety with bolt tolerance.

Sweet Jasper F1 Short day Mid / 155-160 Jumbo to large Thick granex Brown IR: Foc / Pt Vidalia approved grower friendly variety, suited for main season.

Ringo F1 Short day Mid / 155-160 Jumbo to large Thick granex Brown IR: Pt Newest Vidalia approved variety suited for main season. This grower friendly variety offers consistency.

Yellowstone F1 Late Short day

Late / 150-165 Colossal to jumbo

Slight grano taper Brown IR: Foc / Pt In California and Winter Garden Valley of Texas can be an early intermediate. High percentage of single centers with consistency.

Great Western (SON102Y) F1

Intermediate Mid / 105-110 Colossal to jumbo

Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Grower friendly and adaptable. Good pink root tolerance, good yielder.

Western Giant F1

Intermediate Mid / 105-110 Super colossal to jumbo

Tall globe to globe

Brown IR: Foc / Pt Superior size. Consistent yields. Widely adaptable. Cuts good centers.

SpanishMedallion F1

Lateintermediate

Mid-late / 110-115 Colossal to jumbo

Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Very high percentage of single centers. Transitions into long day Spanish types. Consistent yields.

Ovation F1 Lateintermediate


Globe Brown IR: Pt Very high percentage of single centers. Transitions into long day Spanish types. Consistent yields.

Lasso (SON659Y) F1

Long day Mid / 112-114 Colossal to jumbo

Globe Brown IR: Pt Good skin retention and grower friendly. Good yielder with firmness.

Aruba F1 Long day Spanish

Mid / 115-120 Colossal to jumbo

Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Newest long day Spanish variety that is grower friendly. Offers good yield and stores well.

Dulce Reina (SON450Y) F1

Long day Spanish


Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Grower friendly and adaptable. Very firm and cut good percentage of single centers.

White:

Azteca F1 Short day Mid / 175-185 Jumbo to large Globe to slightly flattened-globe

White IR: Pt Very adaptable. Consistent yields. Low pungency.

Oro Blanco F1 Intermediate Early-mid / 100-105 Jumbo to large Globe White IR: Foc / Pt Main season onion suited for all intermediate areas.

Mt. Whitney F1 Intermediate Mid / 105-110 Jumbo to large Globe White IR: Pt High percentage of single centers. Brilliant white scale. High yielder. Very adaptable.

Bello Blanco F1 Long day Mid-late / 118-125 Jumbo to large Globe White IR: Foc / Pt Very adaptable. Brilliant white scale. High yielder.

Red:

Vino Tinto F1 Intermediate Main season / 105-110

Jumbo to large Globe with slight taper

Red IR: Pt Intermediate red with excellent exterior and interior color. This grower friendly variety has consistency.

Variety Maturity Bulb Description Uses & Remarks

Bunching Onion:

White Gem F1 Mid / 62 Medium length, white shanks Excellent standing ability. Easier to bunch, better yield than O.P. types.

Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate Resistance.

Disease code: Foc - Basal rot, Pt - Pink root.

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pak choi

Joi ChoiThis hybrid revolutionized the production of pak choi in North America by making it a reliable, easy crop to grow. Joi Choi is slow bolting with excellent uniformity. This variety has been accepted nationwide and is the standard variety in the industry.

Feng Qing ChoiFeng Qing Choi is a slow bolting Mei Qing Choi type with good plant size and a dark leaf color. This variety has excellent holding ability and uniformity.

mei Qing Choi Mei Qing Choi is a Shanghai pak choi type with good heat and cold tolerance and bolting resistance. In the U.S., this variety is harvested as baby pak choi. It is smaller than Joi Choi, weighing about a quarter of a pound. This pak choi has an excellent flavor and is extra tender.

Bonsai Bonsai is a hybrid from Shanghai pak choi. It has deep green leaves and light green stems. It has a nice, compact vase-like shape and can be harvested young as a baby pak choi. The planting should be direct seeded with three to four inch spacing.

Variety

Relative Maturity /Days to Maturity from Direct Seed Habit Head Characteristics

BoltResistance Uses & Remarks

Toy Choy F1 Extra early / 30-35 Upright Short plant, milky white broad stems, dark green leaves

Susceptible Canton dwarf type. Broad, milky white stems and dark green, glossy leaves much more attractive than O.P. pak choi. As susceptible to bolting as O.P. so harvest early or when bud starts to appear.

Mei Qing Choi F1

Extra early / 35-40 Upright, compact

Green petiole, miniature type. Tight vase-like shape.

Good Uniform, slow bolting and simple to grow.

Feng Qing Choi F1

Extra early / 35-40 Upright, compact

Green petiole, tight vase-like shape.

Very good Good uniformity, slower bolting than Mei Qing Choi with nice green leaf color.

Bonsai F1 Early / 48 Semi-upright Good pak choi shape, dark green leaves

Moderate Fresh market and home garden. Typical mini pak choi.

Jade Choy F1 Early / 48 Semi-upright Large, dark green leaves Good New introduction. This variety stood out in our Shanghai pak choi trial. Healthy-looking dark green leaves are very attractive. Nice vase shape plant. Strong against bolting.

Joi Choi F1 Mid-early / 55 Semi-upright Bright green leaves, heavywhite petioles.

Good Easy to grow, outstanding uniformity, widely used. Can get quite large.

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toy Choy Toy Choy is a compact hybrid Canton pak choi with thick, broad, milky white petioles and glossy, dark green leaves. It is perfect for home gardeners and specialty growers servicing Asian markets. This variety is tolerant to heat, which makes it well suited for production in summer months. Toy Choy offers early maturity of 30 to 35 days harvest from sowing.

Jade Choy This variety has a broad stem with nice light green color and darker green, glossy leaves compared to many other Shanghai pak chois. This variety is also slightly earlier maturing and forms a very nice vase shape. The planting should be direct seeded and thinned to three to four inch spacing for best result.

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touChdownTouchdown (SPP6001) offers a strong prolific plant with continuous setting ability and excellent cover. This variety has high yield potential of large to extra-large blocky fruit that mature from green to red. The fruit are smooth with thick walls and have a uniformly blocky shape. Touchdown has high resistance to TMV: 0 and Xcv: 0-5, 7-9.

ClassiCClassic is a green-to-red, high-yielding bell that has outstanding fruit quality, with thick walls and a uniform blocky shape. Classic is widely adapted and offers good heat-set ability. It approaches greenhouse quality in the open field. Classic has high resistance to TMV: 0 and Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8.

douBle upDouble Up is a popular green-to-red bell pepper known for dependable performance in most Western U.S. growing regions, as well as Mexico and Central America. It offers early-mid maturity with high yields of quality fruit. Double Up has high resistance to TMV: 0 and Xcv: 0-3, 5, 7, 8.

BlitZBlitz (SPP7039) is an early-maturing, extra-large blocky green-to-red bell with great yield potential at first harvest. Fruit are high quality with thick walls and a uniformly blocky shape. It is a consistent performer providing size and quality. Blitz has excellent open field performance and is also adapted for production in high tunnel and mid tech protected culture. Blitz has high resistance to TMV: 0, and Xcv: 0-5, 7-9 and intermediate resistance to TEV.

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FaBuloso Fabuloso is a Lamuyo pepper with thick-walled, extra-large smooth fruit. The green-to-red fruit mature early on a tall, vigorous plant. This variety has intermediate resistance to Phytophthora and high resistance to PVY: 0.1.2, TMV: 0.

red Bull Red Bull offers plants with excellent canopies. This variety produces strong heavy sets of four-lobed, large fruit that are blocky, smooth and very thick walled. Red Bull has high resistance to TMV: 0 and Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8.

gridiron Gridiron (SPP9048) is an early to mid-maturing, extra-large blocky dark green-to-red bell with impressive yield potential. The fruit are smooth, glossy and high quality, with thick walls and a uniform blocky shape. Gridiron has high resistance to TMV: 0, and Xcv: 0-5, 7-9 and intermediate resistance to TEV.

early summer Early Summer (SPP8048Y) is an early to mid-early maturing, extra-large, dark green-to-yellow bell pepper with strong plants providing good fruit cover and a very impressive yield potential. The fruit are firm, smooth, glossy and high quality, with thick walls and a uniformly blocky shape. Early Summer has an excellent disease resistance package. HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-5, 7-9 IR: TSWV

grenada Grenada is a cubanelle that offers high resistance to Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8. It is well adapted to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Caribbean. This large to extra-large variety boasts smooth fruit with a shallow shoulder cavity and excellent overall quality. Grenada offers strong plants with great yield potential.

ViKingo Vikingo is an extra-large, very attractive green-to-yellow blocky bell developed for greenhouse production. It is well suited to warm-cool production seasons. Vikingo has excellent yields and high resistance to TMV: 0 and PMMoV: 1.2.

diVo Divo is a green-to-red, large to extra-large blocky pepper for protected culture. This variety has a vigorous, medium to large plant with good yield of firm fruit. It is ideal for the Dutch system (2 stem pruning). Divo has high resistance to TMV: 0, PMMoV: 1.2.3 and intermediate resistance to TSWV.

martha-r Martha-R is an attractive Lamuyo type pepper with high resistance to PVY: 0.1.2., TMV: 0 and intermediate resistance to Phytophthora. It has a vigorous plant with high yields of premium quality, large and uniform fruit. Its fruit are dark green maturing to vibrant red.

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Campeón Campeón is widely adapted and performs well in various growing conditions throughout Mexico and the U.S. This variety yields uniform, dark green, extra-large fruit on strong plants. The fruit has a smooth, classic shape with blunt tips.

Caballero Caballero set the industry standard for hybrid poblanos. This fruit is smooth, very dark green in color and consistently has two lobes, Caballero is well suited for both fresh and processing.

el rey El Rey is a widely-adapted jalapeño suited for either fresh market or processing. It produces high yields of pungent, large, thick-walled fruit on a compact plant. This variety’s fruit are dark green with a minimum of stress purpling. El Rey has resistance to PVY: 0.1.2, TEV and Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8.

CapsiCo Capsico features large, vigorous plants with very heavy sets of extra-large fruit. Pungent fruit are dark green with a minimum of corking and anthocyanin. The fruit is very smooth with a classic jalapeño shape. It is very widely adapted and performs well in California, Mexico and the Eastern U.S.

CinderCinder produces jumbo fruit on vigorous, high yielding plants. Widely adapted, this variety works well throughout Mexico and the U.S. The fruit are smooth, very dark green and pungent. Cinder has high resistance to Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8 and PVY: 0.1.2.

Tiburon Tiburon produces extra-large fruit for stuffing or drying. This variety’s fruit are shiny, dark green maturing to red and are mildly pungent. Tiburon has a large plant with continuous fruit setting for extended harvest.

Jalafuego Jalafuego offers super high pungency and a large strong plant with excellent yields of extra-large, smooth and dark green fruit. This fruit has extra length that makes this jalapeño perfect for growing conditions that may cause fruit to shorten. Jalafuego has high resistance to PVY: 0.1.2 and Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8.

Cheyenne Cheyenne is a large and very attractive cayenne pepper producing high yields of early maturing fruit on a compact plant. It can be harvested ten days to two weeks earlier than most standard varieties on the market with no sacrifice in fruit quality. Cheyenne is pungent and has great cayenne aroma.

Variety Type Relative Maturity

Fruit Size / Shape Fruit Color Plant Habit


Early Summer (SPP8048Y) F1

Bell Early to mid-early

XL / blocky Dark green-to-yellow

Medium-largewith great cover

HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-5, 7-9 \\ IR: TSWV

Great size and quality along with early maturity.

Double UpF1

Bell Mid-early Large to XL / blocky

Green-to-red Medium-largewith great cover

HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-3, 5, 7, 8

Great performer for multiple seasons with excellent yield potential.

Blitz (SPP7039) F1

Bell Mid-early XL / blocky Green-to-red Medium-largewith great cover

HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-5, 7-9 \\ IR: TEV

Wide adaptability. Early and excellent first set yield potential.

Gridiron (SPP9048) F1

Bell Mid-early XL / blocky Dark green-to-red

Medium-largewith good cover

HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-5, 7-9 \\ IR: TEV

Great size and quality along with excellent yield potential.

Bandai F1 Bell Mid XL / blocky Dark green-to-red

Vigorous, tall with great cover

HR: PMMoV: 1.2.3 /TMV: 0 \\ IR: TSWV

Excellent cover affording great protection against sunburn damage.

Classic F1 Bell Mid Large to XL / blocky

Dark green-to-red

Medium plant with good cover

HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8

Approaches greenhouse quality in the open field. Great heat set.

Excel F1 Bell Mid Large to XL / blocky/deep blocky

Dark green-to-deep red

Well branched, strong plant

HR: TMV: 0 Multi-season bell pepper for harvest as green or red.

Red Bull F1 Bell Mid XL / blocky Dark green-to-dark red

Strong plant,good cover

HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8

Excellent yields of smooth, thick-walled fruit.

Touchdown (SPP6001) F1

Bell Mid XL / blocky Green-to-red Medium-largewith good cover

HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-5, 7-9

Excellent yield potential over long cycle production.

Divo F1 Bell, Indoor

Mid Large to XL, (230 gm avg.)

Green-to-red Medium to large, vigorous

HR: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0 \\ IR: TSWV

For plastic and shade house production.

Vikingo F1 Bell, Indoor

Mid XL / blocky Green-to-yellow Medium to tall HR: PMMoV: 1.2 / TMV: 0

High yield and extra large fruit for greenhouse.

Cheyenne F1 Cayenne Early Large / long wrinkled

Green-to-red Compact and vigorous

Early harvest for fresh market and processing.

Grenada F1 Cubanelle Mid XL / long blocky Pale green-to-red

Good cover on strong plant

HR: Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8 Smooth quality fruit.

Fabuloso F1 Lamuyo Early Large long / blocky

Dark green-to-dark red

Tall, vigorous HR: PVY: 0.1.2 / TMV: 0 IR: Pc

Thick wall and heavy set.

Martha-R F1 Lamuyo Mid Medium-large / long blocky

Dark green-to-red

Large, vigorous HR: PVY: 0.1.2 / TMV: 0 IR: Pc

Uniform and continuous fruit setting.

Midas F1 Lamuyo Mid Large to XL / long blocky

Dark green-to-yellow

Vigorous HR: PVY: 0.1.2 / TMV: 0

Excellent fruit quality and customer appeal.

El Jefe F1 Jalapeño Mid-early Large to XL /smooth bullet

Dark green-to-red

Large, vigorous HR: PVY: 0.1.2 / Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8 \\ IR: TEV

Widely adapted, uniform.

El Rey F1 Jalapeño Mid-early Large /smooth bullet

Green-to-red Compact HR: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 0-5, 7-9 \\ IR: TEV

Concentrated early set.

Triunfo F1 Jalapeño Mid-early XL /smooth bullet

Dark green Large, vigorous HR: PVY: 0.1.2 / Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8 \\ IR: TEV

Large and vigorous plant producing great yields.

Campeón F1 Jalapeño Mid XL / very smooth bullet

Dark green-to-red

Large, vigorous HR: PVY: 0.1.2 / Xcv: 0-3, 7, 8

Very adaptable, uniform fruit.

Capsico F1 Jalapeño Mid Large to XL / very smooth bullet

Dark green-to-red


Traditional jalapeño shape; widely adapted.

Jalafuego F1 Jalapeño Mid XL, long / tapered at end

Dark green-to-red


Our hottest pepper; excellent fruit length.

Cinder F1 (Formerly Magno)

Jalapeño Mid Jumbo / very smooth bullet

Dark green-to-red


Jumbo fruit adapted to U.S. and Mexico.

Caballero F1 Poblano (ancho)

Mid Large / flat tapers to point

Very dark green-to-red

Large, vigorous For fresh market or processing. Industry standard for hybrid poblano.

Tiburon F1 Poblano (ancho)

Mid Large / flat tapers to point

Very dark green-to-red

Large, vigorous Stuffing pepper; excellent yields.

Sureño F1 Serrano Mid-early XL / cylindrical to blunt

Green Compact HR: PVY: 0.1.2 Very firm fruit, solid core that can withstand rough handling.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance. Disease abbreviation code: Pc - Phytophthora root rot, PMMoV - Pepper mild mottle, PVY - Potato Y, TEV - Tobacco etch, TMV - Tobacco mosaic, TSWV - Tomato spotted wilt, Xcv - Bacterial spot.

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pumpkin

JaCK spratJack Sprat (XPU9079) is an exciting new pie-class addition to our full pumpkin line-up. Fruits weigh in at three pounds and have a nice dark orange exterior and dark green embedded handles. Jack Sprat is very uniform in size and shape. It boasts high fruit numbers per plant and an excellent yield potential. Good powdery mildew tolerance.

diaBloThis blocky round pumpkin is ideal for the Jack O’Lantern market. Diablo produces fruit with very uniform size and shape. This pumpkin has a beautiful dark orange color with a strong, dark green embedded handle.

Fall splendor Fall Splendor is a true spookster, with dark orange fruit on a restricted vine. This variety has excellent yield potential with uniform, smooth fruit weighing five to six pounds. This variety has dark green handles for easy carrying by kids of all ages. For either the local pumpkin patch or retail market, both growers and school children will be proud to have Fall Splendor.

Captain JaCK Captain Jack is an extra-large, dark orange Jack O’Lantern-type pumpkin. The thick flesh and flat bottom enables the fruit to stand on its own. The extremely large, thick embedded handle matches the large size of this pumpkin. The large and vigorous plant can support several fruit.

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spartanThis is an exciting variety with deep green, firmly attached handles and deep orange color. Spartan is an early maturing variety and has shown to maintain its large size under hot growing conditions. These attributes along with strong vines and high yield potential make Spartan a shipper’s chosen variety.

Kandy Korn plus Dark green handles set on deep orange miniature fruit give Kandy Korn Plus great eye appeal. Kandy Korn Plus sets a tremendous amount of fruit per plant on a bush vine which saves space and maximizes the yield per acre.

earlipaCK Earlipack is deep orange in color, has a uniform blocky-round shape and weighs about 18 to 22 pounds. The fruit offers dark green handles and good yields that make this pumpkin great for the bin market.

mr. wrinKles Mr. Wrinkles is a large, solid Jack O’Lantern pumpkin that has excellent dark orange color and thick flesh. Large thick handles and deep ribs, along with exceptional yields, make Mr. Wrinkles a winner.

mrs. wrinKles The deep wrinkled ribs and burnt orange color make this pumpkin unique and an attention grabber. When you are looking for something different that stands out from the traditional Jack O’Lantern pumpkin, Mrs. Wrinkles is your choice.

hiJinKs This extremely uniform pumpkin has a very blocky shape with nice square shoulders and medium-deep ribbing. Hijinks averages seven to nine pounds per fruit and has a nice long and dark green handle —making this variety ideal for school children.

Variety Vine Type

Days to Maturity from Direct Seed Fruit Size / Shape

Skin Color /Ribbing

Handle Color / Length Uses & Remarks

Kandy Korn Plus F1

Bush 85 1 lb, 3.5 x 4.25” / oblate

Orange / smooth Dark green / 3” Very heavy yields on a bush type plant, attractive small fruit.

Rockafellow F1 Bush 85 2-3 lb, 5.5 x 6.5” / tear drop

Dark orange /smooth

Dark green / 4” Hard shell and smooth skin make it ideal for painting.

Jack Sprat (XPU9079) F1

Semi-determinate

100 2-3 lb, 5 x 6” /blocky round

Dark orange /shallow ribs

Dark green / 3.5” Strong embedded handle, very uniform size & shape, high fruit per plant and yield potential. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

Fall Splendor F1 Semi-determinate

105 5-6 lb, 6.7 x 8.0” / round blocky

Dark orange /medium ribs

Dark green / 4.5” Very uniform blocky-round shape, average weight runs 5-6 lb.

Baby Wrinkles(XPU8009) F1

Semi-determinate

105 5-8 lb, 8 x 7” /round

Burnt orange /rough textured

Dark green / 4” A larger “pie class” pumpkin with burnt orange color and unique texture skin makes this variety stand out among its peers.

Hijinks F1 Indeterminate 100 7-9 lb, 7.5 x 8” /round blocky

Dark orange /shallow ribs

Dark green / 5” The consistency of the fruit shape and size makes this variety a good all around pumpkin.

Mrs. Wrinkles F1 Semi-determinate

100 14-18 lb, 9 x 10” /round blocky

Burnt orange /deep wrinkled

Dark green / 4” Strong embedded handle, deeply wrinkled ribs.

Diablo F1 Semi-determinate

100 18-22 lb, 9 x 11” /round blocky

Dark orange /medium ribs

Dark green / 4.5” Uniform size and shape make Diablo ideal for the Jack-o’-lantern market.

Earlipack F1 Semi-determinate

95 18-22 lb, 11.5 x 13” / round blocky

Dark orange Dark green / 4.5” Very strong handle attachment. Uniform shape and size. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

Spartan F1 Semi-determinate

90 20-25 lb, 12 x 11.75” / round blocky

Burnt orange /very deep

Medium dark green / 3.5”

Uniform shape and size. Average weight is 22 lb. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

Honky Tonk (XPU6025) F1

Semi-determinate

105 20-25 lb, 10 x 13” / blocky round

Burnt orange /deep wrinkled

Dark green / 4” This is a larger version of Mrs. Wrinkles with burnt orange color, deep wrinkled skin and a dark embedded handle.

Mr. Wrinkles F1 Indeterminate 95 20-30 lb, 13 x 10.5” / barrel shaped

Dark orange /deep wrinkled

Dark green / 5” Strong embedded handle. Very strong vine.

El Toro (XPU9083) F1

Indeterminate 105 25-35 lb, 13 x 13” / blocky round

Deep dark orange /deep ribbed

Dark green / 5” El Toro translates to “the Bull” which describes this variety: extra large fruit with a large strong handle, dark orange color and deep ribbing.

Captain Jack F1 Indeterminate 110 30 lb +, 15 x 13” / tall barrel

Dark orange / medium ribs

Dark green / 4” Several large fruit per plant and will retain large fruit size. (This variety requires lower plant population to obtain larger size).

Flat White Boer Ford F1

Indeterminate 110-120 10-15 lb / flattened Creamy white / widely spaced, medium deep ribs

Light green to brown / 2”

Unique white color and flat shape for the specialty market. Also used for eating in other parts of the world. Maxima family.

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CrunChy Crimson This outstanding variety yields roots with superior quality and uniformity. These roots have bright red skin with excellent interior quality and are very slow to develop pith. Crunchy Crimson grows well under cool conditions.

CrunChy royaleCrunchy Royale is a dark red, round radish ideal for bunching or cello pack. It yields high quality and extremely uniform roots. Overall, Crunchy Royale offers excellent internal and external color and a high pack-out rate for growers.

Cherriette Cherriette is a warm season radish used in the fall and spring in most areas. It has a bright red color and short tops. This variety is uniform and slow to develop pith. Cherriette performs well under warmer conditions and yields better than O.P.s in its class.

CrunChy red Crunchy Red produces large tops and very uniform dark red, round roots. This variety is very slow to develop pith. It performs well under cool conditions. It’s usually a few days earlier than standard O.P.s. Crunchy Red is desirable where larger roots are required.

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easter egg ii Developed for the home garden and novelty bunching trade, Easter Egg II offers a range of six colors. These radishes are round, large and late to become pithy. Sliced into a garden salad or included in a vegetable tray, Easter Egg II is certain to add distinctive colors and flavor.

FireBall Fireball offers excellent dark red roots with uniform tops. Yield potential is much greater with Fireball because of its hybrid uniformity.

altaBelle Altabelle has a medium-large root with bright red color and good color retention. Medium tall tops are dark green and tolerant to leaf diseases for a nice freshly-packed appearance.

winner This Champion-type radish offers excellent exterior color, medium tall tops with strong root attachments and exceptional field uniformity. The roots are slow to develop pith. Winner will do well under short days and cool weather. It is also tolerant to wet conditions.

Champion Champion is a uniform, large, round-oval radish with bright cherry-red color. Vigorous, tall tops with strong attachments, along with roots which are very late to become pithy, lead to greater grower flexibility for time of harvest. Champion is a standard for short-day or cool-season bunching.

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RootCharacteristics Uses & Remarks

Cherry Belle 22 Short Round, bright red Early variety for bunching and packing, tops remain short for forcing. Excellent uniform yields.

Cherriette F1 24 3” Globe, cherry red, fine tailed root, tolerant to pith

Short top type for bunch or cello. Grows well in warm regions. Very uniform size and shape.

French Breakfast 25 Medium Oblong, scarlet with white tip Excellent for home garden. Delicate flavor.

Altabelle 26 Medium Globe, red, medium to large Cello and bunching. Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and yellows.

Winner F1 26-28 Medium tall Round, dark red Strong, tall tops, best for bunching. Performs well under short days and cool weather. Superior field uniformity.

Altaglobe 28 Medium tall Top to globe, cherry red, large Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and yellows. Late to get pith.

Champion 28 Medium Globe, bright red Late to get pithy. Strong tops for upland soils. Performs well for bunching and shipping.

Easter Egg II 28 Tall Round, shades of red, purple and white

Delightful colors and delicate flavor. Offers six shades of red, purple and white. Home garden and specialty bunch.

Icicle Short Top 29 Tall Elongated tapered slender, white Mild flavor. Popular for both garden and fresh market.

Fireball F1 30 3.5” Round, dark red roots Performs well in warm weather. Hybrid uniformity.

Crunchy Crimson F1 45-50 4” Round, dark red roots, medium-large, tolerant to pith

Vigorous top under cool condition. High yields with good uniformity.

Crunchy Red F1 45-50 4” Round to globe, scarlet red, medi-um-large, excellent pith tolerance

Can get large sized roots without pith in cool weather. Excellent for bunching.

Crunchy Royale F1 45-50 4” Round, dark red roots, tolerant to pith

Excellent uniformity with nice exterior color. Grows well under cool conditions. Bunch or cello type with high pack-out.

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seaside BaBy leaF

Seaside (C0-609) is a very uniform baby leaf variety. It has a slow-moderate growth rate and an upright plant habit. Seaside has a nice, smooth, thick, very dark green, spade-shaped leaf making it a perfect choice for baby leaf growers. Seaside also has downy mildew resistance for growers who require a premium disease package.

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Riverside (C1-611) is a very dark green, smooth, spade-shaped baby leaf variety. It has a moderate growth rate and an upright plant habit. It is a perfect choice for west coast baby leaf growers who are looking for a premium quality product. In addition, Riverside has downy mildew resistance for growers who require a premium disease package.

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Crescent is a moderate-growing, semi-savoy baby leaf spinach variety. It has dark green, elongated oval-shaped leaves. This variety has a semi-upright plant habit and a moderate bolt tolerance. Crescent’s combined disease package of downy mildew and white rust make it a versatile choice for baby leaf and fresh market growers.

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Melissa is a fast-growing, dark green baby leaf spinach variety. It has nice, uniform, upright spade-shaped leaves. Melissa has high levels of downy mildew resistance making it a good choice for west coast baby leaf growers. It is a versatile variety and can be used for baby leaf and fresh markets, bunch and clip.

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Imperial Green is a very dark green bunch variety. It has a smooth, Asian-leaf shape paired with a upright plant habit. Imperial Green is a heat tolerant variety and has more bolt tolerance than other Asian spinach types. It has downy mildew resistance making it an excellent choice for any bunch grower.

persius mature

Persius is an excellent yielding processing spinach variety. It has a moderate growth rate and a slightly lobed, smooth leaf shape. Persius has a semi-upright plant habit and moderate bolt tolerance. The preferred growing window for this variety is fall or early winter. Persius offers a combined disease package for downy mildew and white rust.

anna mature

Anna is a moderate to fast-growing variety. It has nice, smooth, medium dark green, oval leaves. Due to its high bolt tolerance, Anna is ideal for processing markets. In addition to processing, versatile Anna can be used for baby leaf and fresh market.

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Alexandra is a fast-growing baby leaf variety that is well suited for late fall or early spring plantings. It has uniform, dark green, smooth, spade-shaped leaves. It is a slow bolting variety with an upright plant habit. This variety can be used in various markets such as baby leaf, bunch and clip markets. Alexandra has a high downy mildew resistance package.

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Plant Type /Leaf Shape Leaf Color

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Fresh Market (Baby Leaf and/or Mature): *Suitable for baby leaf, as well as mature production.

Alexandra* F1 Early Smooth, upright / spade

Medium dark green

High HR: Pfs: 1-11, 13 Fast growing variety for baby leaf, clip and bunch markets.

C2-608* F1 Early Smooth, upright / spade

Medium dark green

Low HR: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13 Fast growing variety for baby leaf, clip and bunch markets.

Melissa* F1 Early Smooth, upright / spade

Dark green Moderate HR: Pfs: 1-11, 13 Fast growing variety for baby leaf, clip and bunch markets.

Crescent* F1 Mid Semi-savoy / elongated oval

Dark green Moderate HR: Ao / Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13 Fall and overwinter, semi-savoy for baby leaf and bunch markets.

Riverside* (C1-611) F1

Mid Smooth, upright / spade

Very dark green Moderate HR: Pfs: 1-11, (12 & 14 in test)

A very dark green, spade shape baby leaf variety.

Samish F1 Mid Semi-savoy /elongated oval

Medium green Low HR: Ao / Pfs: 1-4 Savoy bunch variety with Ao resistance.

Tyee F1 Mid Savoy / elongated oval

Medium dark green

High HR: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12 (14 in test)

A bolt tolerant variety for spring and summer production.

Teton F1 Mid-late Semi-savoy /elongated oval

Medium dark green

High HR: Pfs: 1-4 A bolt tolerant savoy bunch variety.

Seaside* (C0-609) F1

Late Smooth, upright / spade

Dark green Moderate HR: Pfs: 1-12, 14 A slow growing, smooth dark baby leaf variety.

Thor* (SPC401) F1

Late Semi-savoy /elongated oval

Dark green Moderate HR: Ao / Pfs: 1-4 A slow growing dark green semi-savoy variety that is perfect for baby leaf production.

Asian:

Imperial Spring F1

Early Smooth, upright / Asian

Medium green Low HR: Pfs: 1-4 Fast growing variety that is well suited for fall production.

Imperial Star F1 Early Smooth, erect /Asian

Medium dark green

Low HR: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13 Stems are less susceptible to damage due to bunching.

Imperial Green F1

Mid Smooth, upright / Asian

Dark green Moderate HR: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13 More bolt tolerant than other Asian bunching varieties.

Processing:

Avon F1 Early Savoy / lobed Dark green High HR: Pfs: 1, 2 A bolt tolerant variety for spring and summer production.

Baker F1 Early Smooth, semi-upright / lobed

Medium dark green

Moderate HR: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14

Well suited for fall production.

No. 3665 F1 Early Smooth, upright / lobed

Medium green Low HR: Ao / Pfs: 1-5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14

Fast growing variety that is well suited for fall production.

Persius F1 Early Smooth, semi-upright / lobed

Medium green Moderate HR: Ao / Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, (14 in test)

Well suited for multi cuts for processing markets.

Viceroy F1 Early Semi-savoy / lobed Dark green Low HR: Ao / Pfs: 1, 2 Fast growing variety that is well suited for fall production.

Anna F1 Mid Smooth, semi-upright / oval

Medium dark green

High HR: Pfs: 1-10 Versatile variety can be used for baby leaf, fresh markets & processing.

F91-415 Mid Smooth, semi-upright / lobed

Medium dark green

Low HR: Ao / Pfs: 1, 2 Great variety for processing markets.

F97-154 Mid Smooth, semi-upright / lobed

Medium dark green

Low HR: Ao / Pfs: 1, 2 An open pollinated processing spinach variety.

No. 5633 F1 Mid Smooth, upright / lobed

Medium green High HR: Pfs: 1-5, 8, 9, 11, 12, (14 in test)


Olympia F1 Mid Smooth, semi-upright / oval

Medium green High HR: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14


Rushmore F1 Mid Smooth, semi-upright / lobed

Medium dark green

Moderate HR: Pfs: 1-5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14

Well suited for fall production.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance Disease code: Ao - White Rust, Pfs - Downy mildew.

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QuantumQuantum has exceptional uniformity of size and shape, a thick neck and small seed cavity. This hybrid’s strong vigorous plant produces a high number of fruit with a smooth tan exterior and bright orange flesh. Quantum has shown good tolerance to cracking. Quantum is a great tasting butternut squash.

atlasThis commercial F1 hybrid butternut offers high yields of uniformly-sized and shaped fruit. Atlas is a mid-maturing variety at 110 days with strong plant vigor and short vine. The fruit color is cream with dark orange flesh. This winter squash has a cylindrical shape with a slight bulb, making it ideal for processing.

primaVeraPrimavera is a high yielding hybrid vegetable spaghetti squash. It has similar size to the standard O.P. variety with nice canary-yellow skin color at maturity. The fruit have excellent uniformity in size and shape, growing on a restricted vine that does not get as long as the standard O.P.

polarisPolaris is a medium-sized, traditionally-shaped (Waltham type) butternut squash for fresh and processing markets. This strong and vigorous plant yields a high number of very uniformly-sized and shaped fruit per plant. Fruit have a smooth tan exterior and bright orange interior. Polaris has also shown good tolerance to cracking.

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symphonySymphony is a large, open, vigorous plant with small spines. It is an easy to harvest, high-yielding plant with medium-dark green, glossy fruit. This variety is suitable for many growing areas.

southern starSouthern Star produces long cylindrical fruit on a strong sturdy open plant. The fruit is medium-green with small flecks and maintains its uniform shape throughout the harvest season. This variety is very widely adapted.

alBa Alba (AF7525) is a high yielding, medium sized (4–5 lb) butternut squash that has the traditional “Waltham” shape. Alba grows on a bush plant which makes this variety very unique. Day length sensitive: for use below 35 degrees latitude.

sweet dumpling Sweet Dumpling is a very popular squash because it can be used for ornamental as well as culinary purposes. The fruit shape is round with high shoulders. The size is small (8-10 ounces). The skin color is creamy with dark green stripes and a light yellow interior flesh color. It has a smooth flesh texture with a delicate flavor.

VegetaBle spaghetti Vegetable Spaghetti is a popular squash. It produces fruit about 2.5–3 pounds and has light yellow color, with noodle-like strands inside. The fruit is oval in shape and has a canary yellow exterior at maturity.

tiVoli Tivoli is an AAS Award Winner. This hybrid is the first bush Spaghetti Squash. Like other bush winter squash, it will produce short vines after the initial fruit set. Tivoli has a creamy flesh and small plant habit that offers high yield potential per acre.

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endeaVorEndeavor is a vigorous-growing variety that yields large, small-spined fruit that are medium dark green and glossy. Plant has a nice open habit. This variety is suitable for many growing areas.

BlaCK dawn Black Dawn is uniformly-shaped and sized and offers dark green, glossy fruit that are long and cylindrical. This variety has an excellent package presentation. Expect above-average yield and pack-out with this large, open plant variety.

gregory Gregory (SSX6746) is a very productive Caserta-type squash and fruit is easy to twist off, allowing for ease of harvest.

Cometa This variety is a Lebanese type squash offering great productivity of good quality fruit on a vigorous plant. Cometa has a bulbous shape with dark green color sprinkled with bright light green color. It has an excellent post harvest shelf life.

prime star Prime Star is a widely-adapted variety, yielding long cylindrical fruit on a medium-large vine. The medium-green, nicely flecked fruit maintains uniform shape throughout the harvest season. Growers enjoy having this variety in their production line-up.

star dust This has an aggressive growing plant with medium spines and has bright yellow fruit. Star Dust is a prolific yielder with very little greening at the spine and blossom end. This plant is suitable in many growing areas.

estrella This variety is a Lebanese type squash that is suitable for both summer and winter production. Estrella is very productive and produces bulbous shape fruit on a vigorous plant. It has an excellent post harvest shelf life.

Variety Type

Days toMaturity from Direct Seed Fruit Shape Size / Weight

Skin Characteristics Plant Habit Uses & Remarks

Winter Squash:

Alba (AF7525) F1

Butternut 100-110 Cylindrical 3-5 lb Cream Bush Performs best in Mexico, Central America and extreme southern States (below 35 degree latitude) day-length sensitive.

Atlas F1 Butternut 100-110 Cylindrical 5-7 lb Cream with dark orange flesh

Vigorous vine Medium vine and high density. Ideal for processing.

Polaris F1 Butternut 100-110 Cylindrical 3-5 lb Cream Vigorous Very uniform in both shape and size. High yield potential.

Quantum F1 Butternut 100-110 Cylindrical 2.5-4.5 lb Buff/tan color, smooth skin flesh

Very vigorous, full vine

Uniform size and shape makes Quantum ideal for the “boxing”/fresh market.

Super Delite F1 Kabocha 100 Oblate 4.5 lb Dark green with yellow flesh

Vigorous vine Very nutty texture with extremely sweet taste.

SweetDumplingO.P.

Ornamental edible, C.pepo

82 Round, with high shoulders

Small, 4.5 x 3.5”

Dark green stripes on cream

Vigorous Popular squash, sweet and tender plus ornamental. Convenient small size.

Primavera F1 Spaghetti 90 Oval Medium /2.5-3 lb

Smooth, canary yellow skin

Restricted vine High-yielding hybrid. Excellent uniformity in size and shape

Vegetable SpaghettiO.P.

Spaghetti 90 Oval Medium /2.5-3 lb

Smooth, canary yellow skin

Full vine Cooked flesh separates into noodle-like strands. Introduced to America by Sakata.

Tivoli F1 Spaghetti 98 Oval Large /4-5 lb

Smooth, light creamy yellow

Vigorous bush, may have a few short vines

Unique, space saving bush habit with typical spaghetti squash fruit. AAS winner.

Variety Type

RelativeMaturity from Direct Seed

FruitShape

SizeLength x Diameter

SkinCharacteristics Plant Habit Uses & Remarks

Summer Squash:

Gregory (SSX6746) F1

Caserta 45 Bulbous 7 x 2” Green with dark stripes

Large, open Vigorous vines. High yield potential.

Endeavor F1 Zucchini 45 Cylindrical 7 x 2” Medium dark green glossy

Large, open Uniform, glossy fruit. Maintains shape. Good yields.

Fiesta F1 Zucchini 45 Long, cylindrical

7 x 2” Black green Open Spineless for easy harvest and little fruit damage. High yield potential.

Northern Star F1

Zucchini 45 Cylindrical 7 x 1.5” Dark green Large, open Small spines. Maintains shape. Abundant yield.

Prime Star F1 Zucchini 45 Cylindrical 7 x 2” Medium green Large, open Widely adapted, high yields and easy to pick with minimal breakage.

Southern Star F1

Zucchini 45 Cylindrical 7.75 x 1.75” Medium green with light green flecking

Large Maintains shape and very small spine.

Star Dust F1 Zucchini 45 Cylindrical 7 x 1.5” Yellow Large, open Uniform color. High yield potential.

Symphony F1 Zucchini 45 Cylindrical 7 x 2” Medium dark green glossy

Large, open Widely adaptable with high yield potential.

Black Dawn F1 Zucchini 49 Cylindrical 7 x 2” Dark green glossy Large, open Small spines. High yield potential. Uniform shape and size.

Cometa F1 Lebanese 48 Bulbous 5 x 1-2” Light green Vigorous Excellent post harvest shelf life.

Estrella F1 Lebanese 48 Bulbous 5 x 1-2” Light green Vigorous Excellent shelf life.

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silVerado Silverado is a slower growing Swiss chard variety. It has nice white petioles paired with dark green, glossy leaves. It is a perfect choice for any baby leaf or fresh market grower. Silverado is a bolt tolerant variety and has an upright plant habit.

eldorado Eldorado is a classy Swiss chard variety. It has unique yellow-golden petioles paired with smooth, green leaves making it an attractive variety for baby leaf, fresh market growers and home gardeners. Eldorado has an upright plant habit and a high bolt tolerance which result in easy harvesting.

CeleBrationCelebration is a multi-colored chard. This line exhibits highly uniform plants with dark green, glossy leaves. It has vibrant multi-colored petioles with a high percentage of red, pink, yellow and orange chards. Celebration is a great variety for fresh market growers, home gardeners and specialty markets.

peppermint Peppermint is in class by itself. Its white petioles with pink stripes from bottom to top create a visual pop that will catch any eye. It has glossy, dark green, savoy leaves. Peppermint is a bolt tolerant Swiss chard variety. It is a perfect variety for fresh markets, home gardens and specialty markets. (PVP in application).

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Days to Maturityfrom Direct Seed Petiole Color Leaf Type Uses & Remarks

Eldorado 20-27 55-60 Bright yellow gold Smooth A classic golden – yellow chard variety perfect for fresh markets.

Rhubarb 20-27 55-60 Dark red Savoy Multi use variety can be used for baby leaf or fresh markets.

Silverado 25-30 60+ White Heavy glossy savoy Beautiful dark green glossy savoy leaves great for fresh markets.

Fordhook Giant 20-27 55-60 White Semi savoy Large and fast growing white swiss chard variety.

Celebration — 58-63 Multi: Red, yellow, pink, orange & white

Semi-savoy Our multi colored chard variety that has uniform semi-savoy leaves.

Peppermint — 58-63 Striped pink & white Savoy glossy A unique chard that has white petioles with pink stripes fading from bottom to top.

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rhuBarB Rhubarb is a standard for Swiss chard varieties. It has dark red petioles and dark green, savoy leaves. It has an upright plant habit and a moderate bolt tolerance. It is well suited for baby leaf, fresh market, and home gardens.

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tomato Tomatoes are excellent sources of potassium, folic acid and vitamins A, C and E. Tomatoes also contain important anti-inflammatory nutrients called carotenoids and are in the top 10 vegetables for antioxidant power, particularly vitamin C, beta-carotene and bioflavonoids. Key tomato carotenoids include beta-carotene and lycopene, in addition to two more recent discoveries: phytoene and phytofluene. The bioflavonoids, which are concentrated in the tomato skin, have been shown to also counteract inflammation and allergic reactions. TTTTTTtomatoTtomatoTomatoesTTomatoes are excellent sources of potassium, T are excellent sources of potassium, folic acid and vitamins A, C and E. Tomatoes also Tfolic acid and vitamins A, C and E. Tomatoes also contain important anti-inflammatory nutrients Tcontain important anti-inflammatory nutrients called carotenoids and are in the top 10 vegetables Tcalled carotenoids and are in the top 10 vegetables for antioxidant power, particularly vitamin C, Tfor antioxidant power, particularly vitamin C, beta-carotene and bioflavonoids. Key tomato Tbeta-carotene and bioflavonoids. Key tomato carotenoids include beta-carotene and lycopene, Tcarotenoids include beta-carotene and lycopene, in addition to two more recent discoveries: Tin addition to two more recent discoveries: phytoene and phytofluene. The bioflavonoids, Tphytoene and phytofluene. The bioflavonoids, which are concentrated in the tomato skin, have Twhich are concentrated in the tomato skin, have been shown to also counteract inflammation and Tbeen shown to also counteract inflammation and allergic reactions. Tallergic reactions.

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sweet treatsSweet Treats is a unique large-fruited pink cherry tomato with a delicious flavor. The smooth globe-shaped fruit have a beautiful deep pink tone and a rich flavor with great texture. Sweet Treats offers great cracking resistance. The fruit weight is approximately 20 to 30 grams. The plants are strong and vigorous with high yield potential and a very good disease resistance. Sweet Treats is ideal for home garden, roadside and specialized retail.

solid goldSolid Gold is a mid-early indeterminate grape tomato. Solid Gold offers beautiful gold color combined with excellent flavor. The vigorous plants have an outstanding fruit set of high quality yields.

sweet heartsSweet Hearts is a leading grape tomato that is brilliant red and has excellent flavor, shelf life and resistance to cracking. It is an indeterminate variety that has good vigor and produces early impressive yields with continuous sets and full clusters of very firm fruit of excellent quality. Sweet Hearts is well suited for single fruit harvest and adapted for both indoor and outdoor production.

sweet millionSweet Million is an early maturing, round cherry tomato with an average weight of 10 to 15 grams. The fruit are very uniform. Compared with other varieties of similar habit and sweetness, Sweet Million is less likely to crack and has an improved balanced flavor. It is easy to grow, has strong vigor and produces high yields of firm fruit with an average shelf life. Sweet Million is an excellent home garden or roadside variety offering superb flavor.

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amaiAmai is a highly productive indeterminate grape tomato, that performs very well in the early and main season slots. It offers medium-tall and vigorous plants with good leaf cover and maintains good fruit size and shape uniformity throughout the production cycle. The fruit are high quality, with a rich deep red color and good flavor. Amai is used for indoor and outdoor production.

sweet eliteSweet Elite is a large grape tomato appreciated for its fruit-setting ability, particularly in cooler conditions where it maintains very good size and shape uniformity. It has a fruit size of approximately 15 to 20 grams and is larger than standard grape tomatoes currently on the market (10-12 grams). Sweet Elite has an attractive deep red color with good flavor and cracking resistance.

sweet Zen Sweet Zen is a determinate red grape tomato offering early maturity and bright red fruit weighing 13 to 14 grams. This variety has good brix and is tolerant to heat. Firm fruit handle shipping well. Sweet Zen can be used outdoors or indoors and is an extended-harvest type.

sweet Canary Sweet Canary is a semi-determinate yellow grape tomato offering early maturity and weighing an average of 14 to 15 grams per fruit. This variety has a deep yellow color with firm texture. It can be used outdoors or indoors.

sweet gold Sweet Gold is a very early, indeterminate yellow cherry tomato with good flavor. The plants are high yielding and very vigorous — producing single and double clusters. The fruit are small and weigh around 10 to 15 grams, have bright yellow flesh and a very attractive general appearance. Sweet Gold is a potential for both home garden and commercial growers.

premio Premio features a vigorous plant with good cover. It produces large, elongated-blocky, smooth fruit and has a high yield potential. It has a strong plant that is well suited for production in areas and slots requiring disease resistance. Premio has good performance in Mexico and performs well for longer cycle production.

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taChiTachi is a productive variety that produces extra-large and large fruit that are very similar in quality to that of Mariana. The plants are strong, medium in size and set well in the heat. The fruit have high quality, are firm and have good shelf life at maturity. Tachi is adapted for mature green and vine ripe production. Tachi has resistance to root knot nematode and intermediate resistance to TSWV.

pinK CupCaKe Pink Cupcake (CSX21058) is an early main-season, very high-yielding determinate salad variety featuring concentrated sets of deep oblate, firm fruit with uniform green shoulders and smooth skin. Fruit size up rapidly and offer good internal and external pink coloring and very good flavor. Pink Cupcake is adapted for both high tunnel and open-field staking. Plants offer medium vigor and mid cover. Pink Cupcake has good general disease resistance.

supremo Supremo is a productive hybrid that produces high numbers of uniform extra-large and large fruit. The plants are compact, have a concentrated production period and set well in the heat. The fruit have high quality, are very firm, have nice red color at maturity and great shelf life. Supremo has an impressive disease resistance package.

VeroniCa Veronica develops a large plant that provides very good fruit cover. This saladette variety has an excellent set of smooth fruit that are uniform in size and shape. Veronica is best suited to stake production, is widely adapted and produces a very classy product under a wide range of temperatures.

mariana Mariana is popular in many NAFTA and Central American markets due to its reliability, versatility and excellent quality. It is well suited for mature green and vine ripe harvesting and performs well on ground and staked culture. The plants are strong, medium compact and produce high yields of smooth extra large and large, high quality fruit with very good uniformity, firmness and shelf life.

moniCa Monica has high yields with a high percentage of extra large, smooth, elongated blocky fruit. Monica performs well in many markets including the U.S. and Mexico. The plant is vigorous and provides good cover. Monica is well adapted for green mature production where it displays good firmness and shelf life. This variety has very good flavor.

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ChargerCharger is a very high-yielding determinate salad variety featuring a combination of TYLCV intermediate resistance and Fol: 1-3 resistance. It shows wide adaptability for Eastern U.S. through Central America for markets requiring extra-large fruit. The fruit are very firm and smooth shouldered with excellent color for mature green and vine ripe markets. The plants are medium to tall and benefit from light to no pruning. Charger has good flavor.

Volante Volante is a productive variety that produces a concentrated set of large and extra-large fruit. The plants are strong, medium in size, and set very well in the heat. The fruit are high quality, very firm with good shelf life and flavor. It is adapted for mature green and vine ripe production. Volante has intermediate resistance to TSWV.

triBute Tribute is a high-yielding variety featuring intermediate resistance to TSWV and TYLCV with good heat setting ability. It is well adapted for Eastern U.S. production. It has large, firm, uniform, green, smooth-shouldered and globe-shaped fruit. Tribute plants are medium tall and benefit from light to no pruning.

rally Rally (STM9106) is outstanding from a quality perspective, with good flavor. The smooth uniform fruit are large and extra-large, globe shaped, very firm and with excellent color for the mature green and vine ripe markets. The plants are determinate and medium to tall in height and benefit from light to no pruning. Rally features an important combination of TYLCV intermediate resistance and Fusarium crown and root rot resistance. It shows wide adaptability for the Southeastern U.S., particularly for main season through late spring production slots.

reBa Reba is a large to extra-large determinate round variety, well suited for California production. It has large leaves that provide good cover over a concentrated fruit set. The fruit quality is excellent and Reba is larger and more firm than the standard varieties currently on the market, particularly in the early season.

Bella rosa Bella Rosa is a high quality determinate salad variety featuring a combination of very good heat setting ability and intermediate resistance to TSWV. It has large firm, smooth-shouldered fruit with good flavor. Suited for both mature green and vine ripe markets. The plants are medium tall and benefit from light to no pruning. It has a concentrated set and high yield potential.

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Grape Indeterminate:

Amai F1 Early Slightly elongated oval, uniform, very dark red

HR: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1 / ToMV: 0-2IR: Mi^ / Ss

Excellent fruit set. Very uniform shape andsize with excellent color. Widely adapted.

Solid Gold F1 Early Uniform shape, golden color, 12-15g

HR: Fol: 1 Outstanding shelf life.

Sweet Hearts F1 Early Elongated oval,brilliant red, firm

HR: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1 / ToMV: 0-2IR: Ss

Can be used in both indoor and outdoor productions.

Sweet Elite F1 Mid-early Oval, very uniform, dark red HR: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1, 2 / ToMV: 0-2IR: Ss

Consistently produces high yields of extra-large fruit on a strong vigorous plant.

Cherry Indeterminate:

Sweet Gold F1 Very early Small cherry round, yellow HR: Fol: 1 / ToMV: 0, 1 Great yields of tasty small yellow fruit.

Sweet Million F1 Early Small cherry round, red, firm HR: Fol: 1 / ToMV: 0, 1 Classic cherry with sweet, flavorful fruit.

Sweet Treats F1 Early Large cherry round, rich pink HR: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1, 2 / ToMV: 0, 1IR: For / Ss

High yield potential. Excellent flavored pink tomatoes.

Cherry/Grape Determinate:

Sweet Canary F1 Early Dark yellow color, 14-15g Firm fruit with attractive deep yellow color.

Sweet Zen F1 Early Bright red color, 13-14g Very firm fruit with bright red color, and excellent for shipping.

Saladette/Roma Determinate:

Supremo F1 Early Elongated blocky,extra-large, smooth, firm

HR: Fol: 1-3 / Mi^ / Pst: 0 / Vd: 1IR: TSWV

Very early concentrated productions. Firm fruit with great quality.

Monica F1 Mid Elongated blocky,extra-large, smooth

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Pst: 0 / Vd: 1IR: Ss

Consistently produces high yields.

Premio F1 Mid Blocky smooth, large, firm HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Mi^ / Pst: 0 / Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV

Performs well for longer cycle production. Good performance in Mexico.

Veronica F1 Mid Elongated blocky narrow, medium-large, red, smooth

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Mi^ / Pst: 0 / Vd: 1IR: Ss

Good general disease resistance. Produces high yields under a wide range of temperatures.

Mariana F1 Mid-late Elongated blocky,extra-large, firm

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Mi^ / Vd: 1IR: Ss

Good performance under hot set conditions with excellent shelf life. Extra-large fruit.

Tachi F1 Mid-late Elongated blocky,extra-large, firm

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Mi ̂ / Vd: 1IR: TSWV

Very good quality. Combines HR: Mi^ and IR: TSWV

Salad/Round Determinate:

Pink Cupcake (CSX21058) F1

Early Deep oblate, large, pink, firm HR: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1, 2 / Vd: 1IR: Mi^

Excellent fruit quality. Adapted for both high tunnel and open field staking.

Charger F1 Early to mid-early Oblate, extra-large, very firm HR: Aal / Fol: 1-3 / Vd: 1IR: Ss / TYLCV: Is*

Early maturity of extra-large fruits with good flavor. Widely adapted.

Rally** (STM9106) F1

Early to mid-early Globe, extra-large, firm, smooth, great color

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / For / ToMV: 0-2 / Vd: 1 \\ IR: Ss / TYLCV: Is*

Well adapted to Southeastern USA. Outstanding fruit quality with good flavor.

Tribute F1 Early to mid-early Globe, extra-large, dark red HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV /TYLCV: Is*

Good heat-setting ability. Well suited to Eastern U.S. Firm fruit and high yield potential.

Bella Rosa** F1 Mid-early Oblate, large to extra-large, uniform

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV

Very good heat-setting ability. Well adapted for Eastern U.S. production.

Volante F1 Mid-early Dark oblate, large to extra-large, uniform

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV

Good heat-setting ability. Well adaptedfor Eastern U.S. production.

Linda F1 Mid Oblate, extra-large, firm HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Vd: 1 \\ IR: Ss A solid choice for the Eastern U.S.

Reba F1 Mid Deep oblate, large to extra-large, classy

HR: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Vd: 1IR: Ss

Excellent fruit quality. Superb variety for California production.

Disease terminology: HR = High Resistance, IR = Intermediate Resistance. Disease code: Aal - Alternaria stem canker, Ff - Leaf mold, Fol - Fusarium wilt, For - Fusarium crown and root rot, Mi - Root knot, Pst - Bacterial speck, Ss - Gray leaf spot, ToMV - Tomato mosaic, TSWV - Tomato spotted wilt, TYLCV - Tomato yellow leaf curl, Vd - Verticillium wilt.

* - TYLCV: Is = Tomato yellow leaf curl virus: Israel strain. ** - This hybrid was developed in cooperation with the University of Florida’s Food and Agricultural Sciences tomato breeding program. ^ - Soil temperatures above 80.6 °F (27°C) and other stress conditions may cause Mi resistance to break.

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watermelon Tasty, nutritious and low calorie! Watermelon has more of the cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable. Watermelon consumption has also been shown to increase the body’s free arginine, which helps maintain cardiovascular function. Add to that its high levels of vitamins A, B6 and C per serving, and its low calories, means adding watermelon to your diet may be one of the tastiest ways to eat healthier.

WWWWWWwatermelonWwatermelonTasty, nutritious and low calorie! WTasty, nutritious and low calorie! Watermelon has more of the cancer-WWatermelon has more of the cancer-fighting antioxidant lycopene than any Wfighting antioxidant lycopene than any other fruit or vegetable. Watermelon

Wother fruit or vegetable. Watermelon

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Citation Satisfy emerging consumer trends with this family-sized melon. Citation is an early, high-quality seedless watermelon and is a true 60 count. It sets well in cool conditions with a high number of quality fruit per plant. Because of its tremendous set potential, Citation can yield quantities equivalent to 45-counts! Citation offers beautiful demarcation and deep red, dense flesh. Citation offers good holding ability and shelf life and is widely adapted.

Bold rulerEarliness pays! Bold Ruler is a 45-count that offers good set in cold conditions, significantly earlier maturity and high yield potential - the perfect formula for grower success! This variety has excellent fruit uniformity and weighs 16 to 20 pounds on a vigorous vine. The bright red flesh with dense texture is crisp and sweet.

aFFirmedAffirmed features bright red flesh with good demarcation and density. This variety is well suited for all major markets and diverse growing regions. It is uniform and has consistent yields of 16 to 20 pound fruit.

gentle BenGentle Ben is a traditional Crimson-type with strong vines, great yields and excellent interior qualities including red, crisp, sweet flesh. This variety also maintains its excellent eating qualities when grafted.

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aCe polleniZerThis variety was developed as a non-harvested pollenizer for the production of seedless watermelon. It produces long, thin and very sturdy vines with small leaves. Ace blooms early and profusely, providing an abundance of pollen over a more extended period, as compared to competitor pollenizers.

sweet treasureSweet Treasure is a round-oval Crimson triploid produced on a strong vigorous vine yielding 16 to 18 pound fruit. This variety has smooth, dense red flesh. Sweet Treasure has excellent yield potential and is definitely a welcome addition to any grower’s watermelon line-up.

sweet memory A true world traveler, Sweet Memory offers a fresh, clean, medium light green background with dark green stripes. This variety has excellent shelf appearance. Its deep red flesh is dense and crisp. That, and its small ovules, make it very attractive to consumers.

proVider This triploid watermelon has a unique, smooth, Crimson rind pattern and a fresh looking appearance. Provider has smooth, crisp, deep red flesh with small obscure ovules. The interior qualities of this variety are unexcelled. Provider is great for whole or cut fruit markets.

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yellow ButterCupWell known in the marketplace, Yellow Buttercup is considered one of the top yellow-fleshed varieties. Bright yellow flesh and crisp texture with great eating qualities makes Yellow Buttercup a must for any growing schedule.

ssx7405This variety offers round oval-shaped, 18 to 24 pound fruit set on a strong vigorous vine. SSX7405 offers excellent protection for this Jubilee type. Its nice red flesh, crisp, sweet texture add value to this high-yielding variety.

swt6832 Non-grafted or grafted, this variety produces an excellent fruit set and uniformity. This seedless watermelon is smaller than traditional, in tune with the new emerging markets. SWT6832 has high fruit yields and excellent fruit quality produced on a strong vine.

swt7829 This variety has a Crimson Sweet rind with round oval shape. It weighs 16 to 20 pounds and has bright red, firm flesh. SWT7829 has extremely small, thin and low count pips. It is highly uniform with good fruit setting and sets early in cool conditions.

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sweet FaVoriteA Jubilee type, Sweet Favorite is a mid-season maturing diploid watermelon. The fruit shape is oblong with bold, dark green stripes. This variety’s fruit weight is 22 to 24 pounds. Sweet Favorite has a medium rind thickness and the flesh color is rosy, pink red.

sweet Fashion This is a very nice, long, blocky melon with bright red flesh. It has a very vigorous plant that yields well. Sweet Fashion has high quality fruit with an average weight of 23 pounds.

Valentino An Allsweet type with deep red flesh and medium black seeds, Valentino is a blocky elongated melon which maintains its shape throughout the growing season. This variety performs well in winter production where size and uniformity are needed.

Fantasy Fantasy is a very attractive hybrid Allsweet type. This variety produces uniform, elongated fruit weighing 24 to 26 pounds. The rind has dark green stripes on a medium-green background. Its flesh is bright red and very sweet. Fantasy is resistant to Fusarium wilt race 1 and Anthracnose race 1.

Verde grande Verde Grande is a hybrid picnic style melon produced on a strong vigorous vine providing excellent protection. The 20 to 25 pound fruit has deep red flesh with crisp, sweet flavor.

ssx8585 SSX8585 is an Allsweet type with bright red flesh. It performs well in areas where size is needed to fit the market needs. The vines are strong and vigorous providing excellent protection for the 22 to 25 lb fruit.

sweet amigo This bright red fleshed hybrid Allsweet type is produced on a strong vigorous vine providing exceptional yields of large fruit. The heavy long bloom makes this variety an excellent pollenizer for triploid production.

Variety Type

Days to Maturity fromTransplant Size / Shape

Rind Characteristics

Interior Color


Pollenizer:

Ace Pollenizer / Non-Harvestable

Round oval Light green with medium green stripes.

Red Non-harvestable pollenizer for use with seedless production.

Triploids:

Citation F1 Crimson Sweet

78 12-14 lb / round oval

Dark green background with green stripes

Dark red A true 60 count and sets well in cool conditions.

Bold Ruler F1 Crimson Sweet



Bright red Small pips, very uniform and productive. Cold setting ability.

SWT7829 F1 Crimson Sweet

83 16-20 lb /round oval

Green background with light green stripes

Bright red Highly uniform. Good fruit setting, early set in cool conditions.

Gentle Ben F1 Crimson Sweet


Dark green background with light green stripes

Deep red Uniform shape and size. Crisp flesh.

Affirmed F1 Crimson Sweet

90 16-20 lb /round oval


Bright red Consistent yields. Crisp sweet flesh.

Provider F1 Crimson Sweet

90 16-18 lb /blocky oval


Deep red Dense red flesh. Very small ovules.

Sweet Treasure F1 Crimson Sweet



Bright red IR: Co: 1 Excellent yields. Smooth, dense, red flesh.

SWT6832 F1 Jubilee 83 14-16 lb /round

Light green background with dark green stripes

Bright red Very productive, sweet, crisp and firm flesh, nice demarcation.

SSX7405 F1 Jubilee 87 18-24 lb /round oval


Bright red Firm flesh and very productive. Strong vine and uniform fruit

Yellow Buttercup F1

Jubilee 90 14-16 lb /round oval


Bright yellow A highly regarded yellow flesh variety. High yields. Dense flesh.

Sweet Memory F1 Jubilee 90 16-18 lb /round


Bright red High yields. Dense interior.

Diploids:

Sweet Amigo F1 Allsweet 85 25-30 lb /long blocky


Deep red HR: Fon: 1 Large fruit. Crisp sweet flesh. Also excellent pollenizer for triploid production.

Fantasy F1 Allsweet 87 24-26 lb / long blocky


Bright red HR: Co: 1 / Fon: 1

Large, uniform fruit.

Valentino F1 Allsweet 87 20-25 lb / blocky elon-gated


Deep red HR: Co: 1 / Fon: 1

Abundant yields, very sweet flesh.

SSX8585 F1 Allsweet 90 22-25 lb / long blocky


Deep red HR: Co: 1 /Fon: 1

High yields, black seeded.

Sweet Fashion F1 Crimson Sweet

90 20-25 lb / long blocky oval


Deep red HR: Co: 1 /Fon: 1

Dense red flesh. Great yields.

Sweet Favorite F1 Jubilee 83 22-24 lb / oblong


Rosy pink, known for good flavor

Local market favorite due to fine flavor and quality. Productive and easy to grow. AAS Award Winner!

Verde Grande F1 Picnic 85 20-25 lb / long blocky

Uniform darkgreen

Deep red Consistent yields. Crisp sweet flesh.


Disease code: Co - Anthracnose, Fon - Fusarium wilt.

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saKata seed ameriCa deFinitions oF terms used to desCriBe reaCtions to pathogens, pests and stresses

The terms used in this catalog to describe the reactions of varieties to various diseases, pests, or stresses are consistent with those developed and used in the sciences of plant pathology and plant breeding, and by the International Seed Federation.

immunity: Not subject to attack or infection by a specified pest or pathogen.

resistanCe: Resistance is the ability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen and/or the damage they cause when compared to susceptible plant varieties under similar environmental conditions and pest or pathogen pressure. Resistant varieties may exhibit disease symptoms or damage under heavy pathogen or pest pressure.

Two levels of resistance are defined:

• High resistance (HR): plant varieties that highly restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen under normal pest or pathogen pressure when compared to susceptible varieties. These plant varieties may, however, exhibit some symptoms or damage under heavy pathogen or pest pressure.

• Intermediate resistance (IR): plant varieties that restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of symptoms or damage compared to “highly resistant” varieties. Intermediately resistant plant varieties will still show less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible plant varieties when grown under similar environmental conditions and/or pathogen or pest pressure.

toleranCe(t): The ability of a plant variety to endure an abiotic stress without serious consequences for growth, appearance and yield.

susCeptiBility: The inability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen.

Resistance claimed in a plant variety is limited to the specified biotype, pathotype, race or strain of the pathogen or pest. Statements on the reaction of varieties to a specific pathogen, pest or stress are based on evaluations made under defined conditions and are believed to be reliable. However, it is important to understand that these reactions can be affected in nature by environmental, biological (e.g. new pathogen races or pest biotypes which overcome resistance), or other uncontrollable factors that may alter expected performance, and thus are not covered by the original resistance claim.

limitation oF liaBility and remedy:Sakata Seed America, Inc. (“Company”) warrants that the seeds and/or plants in the container are as described on the container, subject to tolerances established by law. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION HEREON. Company does not warrant that the conventional seed and/or plants produced by the company are completely free of genetically modified organisms (“GMO”). Due to events outside the reasonable control of the company, including (but not limited to) adventitious pollen contamination due to pollen drift caused by wind and/or insects, Company specifically disclaims any warranty as to complete freedom from GMO. By acceptance, and/or use of the seed and/or plants, buyer agrees that the Company’s liability and the buyer’s exclusive remedy for breach of any warranty shall be limited, in all events, to a return of the purchase price of the seed and/or plants, and in no event shall the Company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. All claims must be presented within a reasonable time after discovery and in no event more than thirty (30) days after the defect in the seed and/or plants becomes apparent. Crop yields and quality are due to so many causes and conditions beyond the Company’s control that neither the Company nor dealer can warrant yield or quality. Unless accepted on the foregoing terms, buyer shall return the seed and/or plants in the original unopened container within 15 days of purchase for a refund of the purchase price.

NOTE: Maturity date unless specified for a particular location provides a range of earliness. These maturity dates may be different under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.

DISCLAIMER: Claims and other disclosed information are based on our observations and/or information from other sources. Crop performance depends on the interaction between the genetic potential of the seed, its physiological characteristics, the environment, including management, and other uncontrollable factors that may alter expected performance. Statements on the reaction of varieties to a specific pathogen, pest or stress are based on evaluation under defined conditions. These reactions can be affected by changes in environmental and biological factors, especially new pathogen races, pest biotypes or vectors of disease agents. Therefore, we give no warranty, express or implied, for crop performance relative to the information given; nor do we accept any liability for any loss, direct or consequential, that may arise from any cause. Read all seed package labeling carefully as it contains terms and conditions of sale.

DEFINITIONS OF SAKATA SEED ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Primax®

Sakata’s Primax® seed enhancement is Performax® quality seed primed for enhanced performance, especially under stressful planting conditions.

Performax®

Sakata’s highest quality precision graded seed tested to meet the highest germination, hybridity, and vigor standards. Performax® seed is sized and density-graded for greater uniformity.

Promax™

Sakata’s high quality vegetable seed pelleted or encrusted to aid in precision planting for greenhouse or open field sowing.

Primax-Plus®

A combination of Sakata’s Primax® and PromaxTM technologies that meet the highest standards of quality. Primax-Plus® is Sakata’s highest quality seed pelleted or encrusted and primed, meeting Performax® quality standards.

ADVANTAGES OF PRIMAX® TECHNOLOGY

Dependable• Processing customized to each lot’s specific quality and performance characteristics

• Extensively tested to assure and confirm quality

Versatile

• Geared for use with most flowers, vegetables and herb crops

• Geared for use with most seed lot qualities, both strong and weak

Gentle

• Hydration process is more natural than other priming processes, resulting in greater storability

Proprietary

• Sakata acquired this valuable technology for use with vegetable, flower and herb species

SHELF LIFE OF PRIMAX® PRIMED SEED

• Shelf life varies by crop species, seed lot and storage conditions

• Primed seed should be used for immediate growing season with carry-over being avoided if possible

• Primed lots held over time may deteriorate and should be retested before planting

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

• For storage, maintain temperatures at or below 68°F (20°C)

• Avoid cycling temperatures and retest if exposure to high temperature is suspected

BENEFITS OF PRIMAX® SEED PRIMING TECHNOLOGY

• Increases the rate of germination compared to unprimed species

• Improves germination under stressful planting conditions or fluctuating temperatures

• Strengthens stand establishment

• Provides for earlier stand establishment and earlier harvest

• Enhances crop uniformity

• Reduces production and harvesting costs, and improves yields

• Reduces seeding rates for many crops

• Allows for more precise weed management by providing a fast uniform start

• Reduces period of intense watering after planting

• Provides a higher useable plant percentage and reduces the number of days to harvest or transplanting, thus increasing greenhouse bench space and efficiency

PRIMAX® PRIMED VS. UNPRIMED

© Primax®, Performax®, Primax Plus® and Promax™ are trademarks of Sakata Seed America, Inc.

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