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SAKATA CHRISEED
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RELIABILITY
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Upon returning to Japan in 1913 from a worldwide tour, Takeo Sakata founded what is
now Sakata Seed Corporation. Nearly 100 years later, Sakata has grown and extended its
reach across the globe. With subsidiaries on fi ve continents, Sakata now offers its quality
products and services worldwide.
Sakata is committed to providing the highest quality and highest yielding hybrid varieties
to our customers to help ensure their success and profi tability. Our breeders work diligently
around the world to develop improved hybrids that remain at the forefront of the industry.
When using our products, growers will benefi t from the Sakata Advantage.
This catalog not only showcases Sakata Seed America’s vegetable products, but also those
of our sister company, Chriseed. This fi rst combined catalog marks a milestone for us, as
both companies continue to work closely together (Chriseed’s product line begins on page 61).
Today, Sakata and Chriseed have the reputation for supplying the best broccoli, beets,
cabbage, spinach and melon hybrids. These foundation crops are the fruit of years of
extraordinary Research and Development. Over the past years, we have used our expertise
and values to develop and expand our other breeding lines. Sakata and Chriseed’s up
and coming programs have all produced exceptional new hybrids with many more on the
horizon. Some crops with exciting new varieties in this catalog include baby leaf, carrot,
onion, tomato and pepper.
Sakata’s motto says it all, “Quality, Reliability & Service”. At Sakata you can always rely on
our three core values to be present in all of our products and services.
Welcome to Sakata
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Table of Contents VEGETABLE VARIETIES
SAKATA INTRODUCTION ii PEPPER 36
BROCCOLI 2 PUMPKIN 40
BEAN 7 RADISH / DAIKON RADISH 42
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 7 SQUASH 44
CABBAGE 8 TOMATO 48
CANTALOUPE 13 WATERMELON 54
CARROT 17
CAULIFLOWER 19 CHRISEED INTRODUCTION 60
CHINESE CABBAGE 21 BEET 61
COLLARD 23 CABBAGE 63
CUCUMBER 24 CARROT 65
KALE 25 CHINESE CABBAGE 66
GREENS / TURNIP 26 HERBS & MORE 67
KOHLRABI 28 PAK CHOI 69
BUNCHING ONION 28 RADISH 71
LETTUCE 29 SPINACH 72
MELON 30 SWISS CHARD 74
ONION 32 TOMATO 75
PAK CHOI 35 SEED ENHANCEMENT 77
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EMERALD ISLE
Emerald Isle is a mid maturing type broccoli. It has a short branching habit, smooth dome shape and medium-small beads. It shows excellent uniformity and yield per acre.
GYPSY
Gypsy performs well under moderately warm conditions. It is a medium green hybrid that yields overall uniformity. This variety produces a very strong root system and has downy mildew intermediate resistance. Gypsy yields excellent, smooth, dome-shaped heads with medium-small beads.
PATRON
This 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. Hollow core and brown bead tolerant. Excellent for post harvest color retention!
MARATHON
As 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.
GREEN MAGIC This summer to fall type broccoli offers very good uniformity of harvest. Green Magic is in the mid-early maturity class and has a wide adaptability. Green Magic has a semi-domed, tight head with medium-small bead size and a good plant habit.
EMERALD CROWN
Emerald Crown is a medium maturing, very uniform, tight, heavy headed, domed variety with small beads that are blue green in color on a small framed plant. The variety’s growing season is warm to cool (not for rainy season). This variety can extend the Green Magic slot into cold due to its resistance to purpling. Produces excellent quality crown cuts/short trim in all NAFTA regions.
BROCCOLI
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DIPLOMAT
Another outstanding variety from Sakata’s broccoli program, Diplomat performs well in the Northeast, Canada and the Pacifi c Northwest with good uniformity. Diplomat is suitable for the bunch and crown markets.
MAXIMO Maximize your broccoli yield and weight with this outstanding variety! Maximo is a mid-late maturing variety with dome-shaped heads and small beads with a short branching habit, making it excellent for processingand bunch markets. Maximo performs well in the Desert Southwest and Mexico, and has intermediate resistance to downy mildew.
ARCADIA
Arcadia is a widely adapted variety. Similar maturity to Marathon with large heads, small to medium bead size and medium stem. Good tolerance to hollow core. Suited for fresh market bunching, fl orets and freezer markets.
TRIATHLON
In a class by itself, Triathlon yields a dense, smooth, dome-shaped head. This variety is ideal for crown cut asits heavy heads offers growers and buyers more “product in the box.” Triathlon also purples less than other varieties in the over-wintering slot.
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.
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.
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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. Performs well in warm to cool conditions and overwinter.
ENDURANCE
This high yielding crown and processing hybrid is an exciting addition to the Sakata product line. Small, refi ned beads and tight, semi-domed heads characterize this hybrid. Endurance has reduced sideshoots which can lead to a more uniform and predictable harvest. Plant to plant uniformity is good.
MAVERICK This exciting multi-purpose broccoli variety is noted for its vigorous plant, tight dome, and small uniform beads. Maverick has mid-late maturity,performing well in warm to cool conditions in coastal California. Maverick has a clean stem, good color and is a multi-use variety.
AVENGER Avenger is an excellent choice for the crown cut and processing markets! Avenger offers dome-shaped, tight, heavy, blue-green heads with short bracts, thick stems and very small beads. Avenger also offers a small, uniform fl oret size. This variety has wide adaptability performing well in the U.S., Mexico and Guatemala.
IMPERIAL
Imperial performs best during long day length 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!
GREEN GOLD Green Gold is a tight, smooth, heavy, domed, fi ne beaded with a medium green color. This mid-late maturing variety has excellent uniformity and performs well in the Desert Southwest fall Greenbelt slot. Green Gold is a premium choice for crown cut/short trim markets.
BROCCOLI
Variety
Relative Maturity DirectSeeded
Plant Height Head Color
Head Characteristics Bead Size
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Destiny 89 days Compact Medium green Domed, round, smooth
Medium-small Good head quality and heat tolerance.
Green Magic 90 days Medium Blue-green Semi-domed Medium-small Excellent variety for fresh market and processing. Widely adaptable.
Gypsy 90 days Tall Medium green Domed, smooth Medium-small IR: Pp Wide regional adaptability.
Emerald Crown
93 days Compact Blue-green Semi-domed Small Produces excellent quality crown cuts/short trim product in all NAFTA regions. Highly resistant to purpling.
Greenbelt 93 days Medium Medium green Domed, large Small For cool seasons. Good weight. Fresh market and processing.
Patron 94 days Medium Dark blue-green Domed, highshape
Small Good for summer to fall harvest. Tolerant to brown bead and hollow core. Multi-use variety.
Arcadia 95 days Tall Medium green Domed Medium-small Wide seasonal adaptability. Holds well. Fresh market.
Maverick 95 days Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Multi-use variety. Vigorous plant.
Emerald Isle 97 days Medium tall Blue-green Domed Medium Nice blue-green head color.
Emerald Pride 97 days Tall Dark green Semi-domed Small Moderate heat tolerance, exceptional stalk color, nice stem with even beads.
Marathon 97 days Medium tall Blue-green Domed, dense Small Uniform and sizes well in cold, overwinter production. Multi-use.
Maximo 97 days Medium tall Blue-green Domed, dense Small IR: Pp Excellent yield and weight.
Green Gold(SBC5526)
100 days Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent harvest uniformity.
Triathlon 100 days Medium tall Medium green Domed, high shape, large
Medium-small Smooth, nice dome shape. Fresh market and crown cut.
Avenger 102 days Tall Blue-green Domed, dense Very small High percentage of crown cut, very attractive head and excellent holding ability. Excellent for processing.
Diplomat 102 days Tall Blue-green Semi-domed Small Performs well in long day length and moderate heat.
Endurance(SBC6530)
102 days Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent for crown cut/short trim.
Expo 102 days Medium Medium green Domed, dense Small Excellent variety for crown cut and processing.
Imperial 105 days Tall Dark green Semi-domed Small Performs well in long day length and moderate heat. Good for crown cut and processing.
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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BROCCOLI HYBRIDS
Variety Area Planting Date Harvesting Date
Arcadia Salinas Valley
Oxnard
Imperial ValleyYumaNortheast/Midwest Pacifi c Northwest
Jan-Apr June-Sept Aug-SeptFeb-Mar Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov May-Aug May-June
Apr-JulySept-Jan Nov-Dec May-June Mid Jan-Early Mar Mid Jan-Early Mar Aug-Nov Aug-Sept
Avenger Salinas Valley
Santa MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast
Jan-MarJuly-Aug June-Sept June-Sept Sept-Nov Sept-Nov Sept-Nov July-Aug
May-June Nov-Dec Sept-Dec Sept-Dec Dec-Feb Jan-Mar Jan-Mar Oct-Nov
Destiny San Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheastPacifi c Northwest
July-Aug Sept Sept May May-July
Oct-Nov Dec Dec July Sept-Nov
Diplomat NortheastPacifi c Northwest
May-Aug May-July
Aug-Nov Sept-Nov
Emerald Crown
Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast Pacifi c NorthwestSoutheast
June-Aug May-Aug May-Aug July-Aug Sept-Oct Sept-Oct May-June May-JulyJuly-Aug
Sept-Dec July-Nov July-Nov Oct-Nov Dec-Jan Dec-Jan Aug-Sept Sept-Nov Oct-Nov
Emerald Isle
NortheastSoutheast
May-JuneDec
Aug-SeptMar
EmeraldPride
NortheastPacifi c Northwest
May-Aug May-June
Aug-Nov Aug-Sept
Endurance Salinas Valley
Santa MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast
Oct-Dec Aug Aug-Feb Aug-Feb Aug-Nov Sept-Oct Sept-Oct July-Aug
Mar-May Nov-Dec Oct-June Oct-June Nov-Feb Jan-Feb Jan-Feb Oct-Nov
Expo Salinas Valley
Santa MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast
Oct-Dec Aug Aug-Feb Aug-Feb Aug-Nov Sept-Oct Sept-Oct July-Aug
Mar-May Nov-Dec Oct-June Oct-June Nov-Feb Jan-Feb Jan-Feb Oct-Nov
Greenbelt Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYuma
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late MarEarly Feb-Late Mar
Green Gold Northeast Imperial ValleyYuma
July-AugLate Sept-Late Oct Mid Sept-Mid Oct
Oct-NovLate Dec-Mid Feb Mid Dec-Jan
Variety Area Planting Date Harvesting Date
GreenMagic
Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast Pacifi c NorthwestSoutheast
June-Aug May-Aug May-Aug July-Aug Sept-Oct Sept-Oct May-June May-JulyJuly-Aug
Sept-Nov July-Nov July-Nov Oct-Nov Dec-Jan Dec-Jan Aug-Sept Sept-Nov Oct-Nov
Gypsy Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardImperial ValleyYumaNortheast Pacifi c NorthwestSoutheast
Apr-July Apr-July Apr-July Sept Sept May-July May-JulyJuly-AugDec
July-Oct July-Oct July-Oct Dec Dec Aug-Oct Sept-NovOct-NovMar
Imperial Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast Pacifi c NorthwestSoutheast
Apr-June Apr-July Apr-July June-July Sept Sept May-AugMay-JulyLate July-Aug
July-Oct July-Oct July-Oct Sept-Nov Dec Dec Aug-Nov Aug-NovOct-Early Dec
Marathon Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheastSoutheast
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov July-AugOct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late Mar Early Feb-Late Mar Oct-NovJan-Feb
Maverick Salinas Valley
Santa MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheastPacifi c Northwest
June-Aug/Feb Jan-Aug Jan-Aug July-Aug Sept-Oct Sept-Oct May-June May-July
Sept-NovJune-July Apr-Nov Apr-Nov Oct-Dec Dec-Jan Dec-Jan Aug-Sept Sept-Nov
Maximo Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov July-Aug
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late Mar Early Feb-Late Mar Oct-Nov
Patron Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnard
Imperial ValleyYumaNortheast
Apr-July Mar-July AugFeb-Mar Mid Oct-Nov Mid Oct-Nov May-July
July-Oct June-OctNov May-June Late Jan-Early Mar Late Jan-Early Mar Aug-Oct
Triathlon San Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYumaNortheast/Midwest Pacifi c Northwest
Mid Oct-Nov Mid Oct-Nov Mid Oct-Nov May-Aug April
Mid Feb-Late Mar Mid Feb-Late Mar Mid Feb-Late Mar Aug-NovJuly
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BROCCOLI PLANTING & HARVESTING SCHEDULE
Variety Kind Uses & Remarks
Orient Wonder Yard Long Bean/Pole Bean Rich green colored beans are slender and long, from 15 to 18 inches (38-48 cm). Seeds are slow to develop, so pods stay smooth. Thrives in heat, but sets better in cool or drier weather than similar varieties.
Variety
RelativeMaturity Transplanted Plant Height
Sprout Color
Sprout Shape
Sprout Size
Uses & Remarks
Royal Marvel Extra early,120 days
30-36’’,80-90 cm
Green Round 1’’, 2.5 cm Good early yields. Tolerant to tipburn.
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ORIENT WONDER
A type of pole bean, sometimes called “Asparagus Bean,” Orient Wonder is popular in warm and humid areas. Its fl avors are unlike snap beans and are especially good when stewed with other vegetables. Orient Wonder is interesting for specialty and ethnic markets and far superior to standard strains of yard long bean.
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. Suitable for fresh and freezer markets. Good quality after blanching and freezing.
BEANS
BRUSSELS SPROUTS HYBRIDS
BEAN / BRUSSELS SPROUTS
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VANTAGE POINT
Vantage Point is a late maturity type. It has large, exceptionally dense heads and a well fi lled interior, which helps this variety hold well during shipping. It exhibits excellent fi eld holding ability with Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance and tipburn tolerance.
GREENBOY
A mid-season hybrid with wide adaptability and Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance. Greenboy has a medium head with a very solid white interior and overall good quality. Ideal for fresh market and shipping. Excellent performance in worldwide markets from cool to tropical regions.
ROYAL VANTAGE
Royal Vantage yields large heads which are excellent for the shredder market. Five to seven days later than Blue Vantage with solid, round heads and a well fi lled interior. Fusarium yellows race 1 resistant. Excellent quality for long distance shipping. Very popular in Mexico.
BLUE VANTAGE
Mid-season maturity with large, dense heads which are short cored. Fusarium yellows race 1 resistant and tipburn tolerant. 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.
SUPREME VANTAGE
Supreme Vantage is a hybrid that matures slightly later than Charmant. Plant habit is slightly open with round, solid, dense heads. Attractive blue-green color with Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance. Ideal for fresh and shredder markets. Performs well in coastal California.
CHARMANT
Charmant produces uniform, solid, medium sized round heads with blue-green color; tight internal structure and a short core. Best holding ability of all early market Sakata lines and additionally, does not point under cool conditions. Charmant is resistantto Fusarium yellows race 1 and matures approximately one week later than Headstart.
CABBAGE
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EMBLEM
This 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.
SUPERKRAUT 86 SuperKraut 86 is a very good yielding processing cabbage. This early maturing variety has good holding ability and has good quality for the coleslaw and sauerkraut market. Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance and very good thrips tolerance.
DESERT VANTAGE Desert Vantage is a uniform, large headed variety with outstanding density. It has a small to medium size core with medium green colored heads. Its sweet flavor makes it a favorite for coleslaw producers.
FAST VANTAGE
A great tasting early variety in the Headstart class with slightly earlier maturity and improved uniformity under cool conditions. Excellent choice for growers looking for high quality, uniform yields.
GRAND VANTAGE
An exciting new fresh market variety with attractive green to blue-green color. Very round head (7 x 7”), heavy weight (5-6 lb), 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. Resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1.
ULTIMA VANTAGE
This excellent mid-season cabbage is large headed with good weight and size. Ultima Vantage performs well in warm temperatures for summer/fall harvest. This variety produces a vigorous plant that has shown good performance in poor soil conditions. Ultima Vantage is silvery blue-green with a good wrap.
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SUPERSTAR
An exciting and adaptable variety, SuperStar is resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1, and has tolerance to tipburn. Thick, attractive wrappers protect an excellent head before and after harvest. This great tasting variety looks excellent for boxing cabbage markets.
RED JEWEL
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.
SUPERSTOR 112Great 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 this variety should be transplanted a little later into the planting season.
SUPERELITE
A popular and widely adapted variety, SuperElite is resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1, and has tolerance to tipburn. Tough, fancy wrappers protect an excellent head before and after harvest. This great tasting variety is an excellent boxing cabbage.
STONEHEAD AAS AWARD WINNER
Stonehead is an early, medium headed variety with tipburn tolerance. It has a compact plant with grey-green head color.
SAVOY KINGAAS AWARD WINNER
An outstanding, very popular second-early savoy type hybrid. Under mild climates, it may be sown in spring, summer and autumn. A large headed, heavy yielder offering semi-fl at, short cored and good textured heads which are excellent for fresh market usage.
CABBAGE
Variety Relative Maturity Plant Type Use Head Color Head Size
Disease Resistance/Tolerance Uses & Remarks
Fast Vantage Very early Green/Round
Fresh market Green Medium Excellent early cabbage, heat tolerance.
Charmant Early Green/Round
Fresh market Green Medium R: Foc: 1T: TpB
Wide adaptability, excellent holding ability.
Desert Vantage Early Green/Round
Fresh market Green Medium-large T: TpB Suitable for desert area in the Southwest.
Stonehead Early Green/Round
Home garden Green Small T: TpB Compact, excellent holding ability.
Scorpio Mid-early Green/Round
Fresh market Green Medium R: Foc: 1T: TpB
Easy to grow.
SupremeVantage
Mid-early Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Green Medium-large R: Foc: 1 Good holding ability.
Blue Vantage Mid Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Blue-green Medium-large R: Foc: 1T: TpB
Wide adaptability, good for direct sowing.
Emblem Mid-late Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Green-grey Medium-large R: Foc: 1 Good internal quality, prefers warm weather.
Grand Vantage(SBC9340)
Mid-late Green/Round
Fresh market Green Medium-large R: Foc: 1 Excellent tight wrapper. Wide adaptability.
Greenboy Mid-late Green/Round
Fresh market Green Medium-large R: Foc: 1 Heat and rain tolerance.
Royal Vantage Mid-late Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Blue-green Medium-large R: Foc: 1 Grows well under cool weather or poor soil conditions.
SuperElite Mid-late Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Blue-green Medium-large R: Foc: 1T: TpB
Good holding ability with thick leaves.
SuperKraut 86 Mid-late Green/Round
Processing,kraut
Blue-green Large R: Foc: 1 Good yield and holding ability, good quality for kraut.
SuperStar Mid-late Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Green Medium-large R: Foc: 1 Excellent holding ability with thick leaves.
UltimaVantage
Mid-late Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Blue-green Medium-large R: Foc: 1T: TpB
More vigorous than Blue Vantage.
Vantage Point Late Green/Round
Fresh market,kraut
Dark blue-green
Large R: Foc: 1T: TpB
Good yields with late maturity.
SuperStor 112 Very late Green/Round
Storage,processing
Blue-green Large R: Foc: 1 Mid to long term storage. Vigorous plant with high yields.
Red Jewel Mid Red/Round Fresh market,processing
Garnet red Medium-large Early maturity, good size and color.
Savoy King Mid Semi Savoy/ Semi fl at
Fresh market Green Medium-large T: TpB Excellent yields. Attractive fresh market savoy type.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance, T = Tolerance.
Disease code: Foc - Fusarium yellows, TpB - Tipburn.
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CABBAGE HYBRIDS
Variety Area Planting Date Harvesting Date
BlueVantage
Imperial ValleyYumaRio Grande ValleyWintergardenNortheast/Midwest Southeast
Mid Dec Sept-Oct Mid Aug-Dec July-Mid Nov Mar-AugFeb-Aug
Mid Mar Dec-Jan Mid Nov-Mid Mar Mid Oct-Mid Mar June-Nov June-Dec
Charmant Salinas ValleySanta Maria
OxnardImperial ValleyYumaNortheast/Midwest
Mid Nov-Early Sept All year Nov-Jan All year Sept-Mid Dec Sept-Mid Dec Mar-Aug
Mar-Dec All year Mar-May All year Dec-Mid Mar Dec-Mid Mar June-Nov
DesertVantage
Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin Valley Imperial ValleyYuma
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late Mar Early Feb-Late Mar
Emblem Rio Grande ValleyWintergardenNortheast/Midwest Southeast
Mid Aug-Mid Sept Mid Aug-Nov Mar-Aug Feb-Aug
Jan-Apr Mid Nov-Mid Mar June-NovJune-Dec
FastVantage
Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardImperial ValleyYuma
Jan-Sept Nov-Feb Nov-Feb Sept -Oct Sept -Oct
Apr-Dec Feb-Apr Feb-Apr Dec-Jan Dec-Jan
Greenboy Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYuma
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late Mar Early Feb-Late Mar
Red Jewel Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardNortheast/Midwest Southeast
Mid Nov-Sept Mid Nov-Sept All year Mar-Aug Feb-Aug
Mar-Dec Mar-Dec All year June-NovJune-Dec
Royal Vantage
Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYuma
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late Mar Early Feb-Late Mar
Variety Area Planting Date Harvesting Date
Savoy King Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYuma
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late Mar Early Feb-Late Mar
Scorpio Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin Valley Imperial ValleyYuma
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late MarEarly Feb-Late Mar
Stonehead Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardSan Joaquin ValleyImperial ValleyYuma
Aug-Early Mar Aug-Mar Sept-Feb Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov Early Oct-Nov
Dec-June Nov-June Dec-May Feb-Apr Early Feb-Late MarEarly Feb-Late Mar
SuperElite NortheastM.West/CanadaSoutheast
Mar-Late JulyMar-Late July Feb-Aug
Late July-NovLate July-NovJune-Dec
SuperKraut 86
NortheastM.West/Canada
Mar-Late JulyMar-Late July
Late July-NovLate July-Nov
SuperStar NortheastM.West/CanadaSoutheast
Mar-Late JulyMar-Late July Feb-Aug
Late July-NovLate July-NovJune-Dec
SuperStor 112
NortheastM.West/Canada
Mid Apr-Mid MayMid Apr-Mid May
Sep-Late OctSep-Late Oct
Supreme Vantage
Salinas ValleySanta MariaOxnardImperial ValleyYuma
Feb-Sept Jan-Sept Jan-Sept Oct-Mid Dec Sept-Oct
May-Dec Apr-Dec Apr-Dec Jan-Mid Mar Dec-Jan
Ultima Vantage
Rio Grande Valley WintergardenNortheast Southeast
Mid Aug-Sept July-SeptJuly-Aug Apr-Sept
Mid Nov-Dec Mid Oct-Dec Oct-Nov Aug-Dec
Vantage Point
Rio Grande ValleyWintergarden
Southeast
Oct-Dec Aug-Mid Oct Mid Dec-Feb July-Aug
Mid Feb-Apr Mid Dec-Mar May-June Oct-Dec
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CABBAGE PLANTING & HARVESTING SCHEDULE
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DON LUIS
This mid-maturing, Western shipper is medium sized (12’s,15’s and 18’s), and offers a closed cavity with fi rm, dark-orange fl esh. Don Luis performs well in Costa Rica, Honduras and is ideally sized for European export markets. This variety is characterized by a good set of uniform-sized fruits, and a strong, full, vine.
WESTERN GOLD
Western Gold is well adapted to many melon producing areas. Vigorous vines produce large-sized, round fruit with excellent internal qualities, including a small cavity and good fl esh color.
ORO DURO Oro Duro is a medium-large sized, mid-maturing cantaloupe. This variety offers an excellent net, outstanding fl esh color, and a small, closed cavity. Oro Duro is a great tasting cantaloupe with consistent, high sugar content. Oro Duro works best in Central America and Mexico.
OLYMPIC GOLD
Olympic Gold is renown for high yield and consistent performance. It has also shown wide adaptability, performing well in Central AZ 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). The full-netted fruit works for fresh and fresh cut markets because of its excellent firm, crisp flesh and consistently high Brix.
GOLD COAST Gold Coast is a medium-large Western shipper cantaloupe (9’s,12’s and 15’s) with mid-maturity. Fruits have a full, ropey net and have good internal quality (firmness). Gold Coast has performed well in main season slots of the San Joaquin Valley.
WESTERN EXPRESS
Western Express is an excellent choice as a fi rst or second early melon because it produces large, round-oval fruit under cool conditions. It has performed well in early and fall slots in the Imperial Valley and Arizona. Western Express matures early and produces a concentrated crown set with very small cavities.
C ANTALOUPE: WESTERN SHIPPERS
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OLYMPIC EXPRESS
Olympic Express is a Western shipperwith early maturity. Good for early season with consistent sizes and fi rm-ness. This variety has great taste, excellent firmness and very good interior color. Performs well in Central America, Mexico and Arizona.
WESTERN KING
Western King is a fast-maturing, main season shipper that has performed well in California’s Central Valley and North Mexico. It has round-oval fruit, the majority being 9s,12s and 15s. Western King has a small cavity and fi rm, long-holding fl esh.
PACIFICO
Pacifi co is a medium-large, fi rm and crisp fl esh Western shipper cantaloupe from Sakata’s new genetics. It performs well in California, Central America and Costa Rica. It has a round oval shape, high yields, tight cavity with a deep orange fl esh color and high sugar. Excellent vine that stays healthy during harvest.
JOURNEY
Journey is an early, large melon. It has round-oval fruit, good fl esh color and crisp fl esh. It has trialed well in areas of the U.S. and Australia where good fruit size and yield are diffi cult. Exceptional fruit quality make this variety suitable for fresh cut and processing.
SME1081California main season Western shipper. Small closed cavity with crisp, fi rm, dark orange fl esh. Round tan exterior with a smooth uniform net. Also performs well in Central America and Costa Rica. SME1081 has a vigorous vine to sustain a large fruit set and is very sweet.
C ANTALOUPE: WESTERN SHIPPERS
Variety
Relative Maturity Direct Seed
Fruit Size/Shape
RindCharacteristics
InteriorCharacteristics
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Journey Early 9’s & 12’sblocky-oval
Refi ned closed full net
Dark orange, very fi rm fl esh
R: Sf: 1IR: Fom: 2
Exceptional fruit quality. Excellent fl avor.
Olympic Express
Early 9’s, 12’s & 15’s, round-oval
Full net fi rm, crisp fl esh
Dark orange color R: Sf: 1, 2IR: Fom: 0, 2
A variety for both fresh and fresh-cut markets. Exceptional fruit quality.
Western Express
Early 9’s & 12’s, round-oval
Medium net,thick fl esh
Tight cavity IR: Fom: 0, 2 Concentrated heavy crown set. Good size in early or late desert slots.
Western King Mid-early 9’s, 12’s & 15’s, round-oval
Full, raised net Firm fl esh, dark orange, tight cavity
IR: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1
Sulfur resistant. A main season variety for the San Joaquin Valley.
Gold Coast Mid 9’s, 12’s & 15’s, round-oval
Full, mediumropey net
Crisp fl esh, dark orange color
R: Fom: 0, 2 /Sf: 1IR: Sf: 2
Sulfur resistant. Holds sugars well in later picks and under stress.
Olympic Gold Mid 9’s, 12’s & 15’s, round-oval
Full, even net Very fi rm fl esh IR: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1, 2
Consistent and productive.
Pacifi co Mid 9’s, 12’s & 15’s, round-oval shape
Netted refi ned rope
Firm crisp fl esh, deep orange color
R: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1IR: Sf: 2
Pacifi co has a strong vine, and is a high yielding main season variety.
SME1081 Mid 9’s & 12’s, round-oval
Full, thick net Dark orange color R: Fom: 0, 1 IR: Fom: 2 / Sf: 1, 2
Large, uniform, attractive fruit, works best in Mexico. Performer in California for main season.
Western Gold Mid 9’s, 12’s & 15’s, round
Full, refi ned net Tight cavity IR: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1
Small cavity. Heavy yields of large fruit.
Don Luis Mid-late 12’s, 15’s & 18’s, round-oval
Full, medium ropey net
Firm fl esh, tight cavity
R: Fom: 0, 2 / Sf: 1, 2
Excellent fi rmness, cavity, fl esh color, set and uniformity.
Oro Duro Mid-late 9’s, 12’s & 15’s, round
Full, even net Good fl esh color, tight cavity
R: Sf: 1, 2IR: Fom: 0, 2
Strong vine under stress conditions. Heavy yielder.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Fom - Fusarium wilt, Sf - Powdery mildew.
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CANTALOUPE HYBRIDS: WESTERN SHIPPERS
Variety
Relative MaturityDirect Seed
Fruit Size/Shape
Rind Characteristics
InteriorCharacteristics
DiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks
Atlantis Early Oval, 4-5 lb Full fi ne net, shallow sutures
Deep orangefl esh
R: Fom: 0-2 /Sf: 1IR: Sf: 2
Excellent fi eld performance.
Avatar (SSX1029)
Early Oval, larger sizes
Shallow, full net Orange fl esh R: Fom: 0-2 /Sf: 1IR: Sf: 2
High sugars and great yields. Farm market type.
Lilliput (SSX1253)
Early-mid 15’s & 18’s, round
Light green open netted
Dark orange, small tight cavity, high fl avor
R: Fom: 0-2 / Sf: 1, 2
Personal sized Eastern cantaloupe with very high fl avors and very fi rm fl esh.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Fom - Fusarium wilt, Sf - Powdery mildew.
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LILLIPUT
Mini Eastern shipper, closed cavity, dark orange fl esh with very sweet aromatic fl avor. Exterior is light green turning to yellow/tan color and the stem slips when fully mature. Round shape, 3.5-5”.
AVATAR
Eastern Shipper, medium open cavity. Firm fl avorful orange fl esh. Exterior is light green and turns to a yellow-tan when fully ripe. Oval shape melons are 7-9 lb and 8 x 7.5”. Ideal for higher latitudes.
ATLANTIS
Atlantis is a Eastern melon from Sakata with round oval shape. It has excellent interior quality including fi rmness and consistently high sugar content for high consumer appeal and use either as a shipper or farm market variety.
CANTALOUPE: EASTERN SHIPPERS
CANTALOUPE HYBRIDS: EASTERN SHIPPERS
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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 10-12” in length and .5-.75” in diameter, perfect for the cut & peel market. Trinity has good color, texture and fl avor with very good cracking resistance in many conditions.
OLYMPUS Olympus is a new cello type that is outstanding for bunching. Olympus has great color combined with a smooth fi nish. The taste is outstanding with a very crisp texture. One advantage to Olympus is the uniformity. The yield potential is high with this classy carrot.
ZEUS
An exciting cut & peel variety from Sakata’s carrot program, Zeus is a nice tasting carrot with good texture, size and “peeler” shape. Zeus has strong tops with medium, light green coloring. Roots are 9-11’’ long, .5-1’’ in diameter with medium orange color and are slightly tapered with a semi-blunt shape.
TRITON
This new carrot from Sakata is known for its superb taste and texture. Triton has strong tops that are erect and dark green in color. Roots are 9-10’’ long and .5-1’’ in diameter. This carrot is medium orange and quite cylindrical in shape with a semi-blunt tip.
COLUMBIA Columbia is an Imperator type carrot developed for the cut & peel market.The roots are 9-10” in length and are cylindrical in shape, resulting in more cuts per acre. It has a smooth exterior, indistinct core and crunchy texture. It offers a sweet fl avor as well.
ARROWHEAD
This medium orange tapered Imperatortype has excellent taste and texture with good plant vigor. Arrowhead is in the mid maturity class. It is 7-8” long, and 1.25-1.5” in diameter with vigorous top growth. If you are looking for a jumbo/cello type carrot, Arrowhead is an excellent choice.
CARROT
Variety Relative Maturity Length / Diameter Interior Shape Top Length
Cut and Peel:
Columbia Mid-early 9-10”, .875- 1” Small core,dark orange
Cylindrical Medium, 15-17”
Trinity Mid 9-10”, .5-.75” Medium orange Cylindrical Medium, 15-17”
Triton Mid 9-10”, .75-1’’ Medium orange Cylindrical,semi-blunt
Strong, 15-17’’
Zeus Mid 9-11”, .5-.75’’ Medium orange Slightly tapered,semi-blunt
Strong, 15-17’’
Fresh/Cello Market:
Arrowhead Mid 7-10”, 1.25-1.5” Medium orange Tapered Strong, 18-20”
Olympus Mid 7-9”, 1-1.5’’ Medium orange Tapered Medium, 15-17’’
Nantes Type:
Tentación(SCR3688)
Early/Mid-early 5-7”, 1.25-1.5” Medium orange Cylindrical, blunt tip
Medium, 16-25”
Fuerte(SCR5114)
Mid 6-9”, 1.5-2.5” Medium orange Cylindrical Strong, 18-28”
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FUERTE This new carrot from Sakata 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, medium green in color. Roots are 6-9” long, 1.5-2.5” in diameter with a cylindrical shape and medium orange color. This is an excellent Nantes variety that compares favorably to other Nantes types.
TENTACIÓN Tentación has a nice classic Nantes shape with a strong medium green top color. Roots are 5-7” long, 1.25-1.5” in diameter with medium orange color and cylindrical shape with blunt tips. This has been a high yielding performer, with great uniformity.
CARROT
CARROT HYBRIDS
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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.
INCLINE
Incline offers large outer leaves and a tight inner wrap that provides good coverage. 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.
MARAVILLA
Maravilla produces semi-dome shaped, dense, heavy, creamy white heads which are surrounded by a good inner wrap. The variety is late maturing, large framed and 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 type cauliflower. It features a fl at dome shaped head and excellent uniformity.
CANDID CHARM
Popular hybrid with a large jacket and good inner wrap. 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.
CAULIFLOWER
Variety
Relative Maturity Transplanted Plant Type Head Type Curd Cover Uses & Remarks
Majestic 50 days Compact Domed, shallow,medium size
Moderate Excellent uniformity, good choice for extra-early market. Good tolerance to heat.
Candid Charm 65 days Large, semi-erect 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 76 days* Extra-large, erect Domed, mediumto large
Excellent, abundant jacket and inner leaves.
For overwinter and cold seasons; processing and fresh market. Dense heavy curds for high yields and excellent uniformity.
White Magic 76 days* Extra-large,upright
Domed, white and heavy
Excellent Dense, heavy curds are yielded which are ideal for the fresh market. Excellent hybrid vigor.
Maravilla(SCF2607)
79 days* Large, upright Semi-domed, white and heavy
Good Good uniformity and inner wrap.
* 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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C AULIFLOWER HYBRIDS
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CHINA STAR
China Star is large headed with dark green external color, dark yellow interior color and is slow bolting. China Star performs well in all Chinese cabbage planting slots. Tolerant to tipburn and black speck.
MICHIHILI JADE PAGODA
Michihili Jade Pagoda matures earlier than standard Michihili. Plant is upright in habit. Heads are cylindrical in shape, with a crisp leaf texture suitable for salad use. Close planting will produce smaller sized heads.
CHINA GOLD
China Gold has excellent external and internal color. China Gold has a compact frame, good weight and is very slow bolting. Tolerant to tipburn and some club root races.
CHINA EXPRESS
China Express is a widely adapted and utilized variety. This variety has tipburn and bolting tolerance. Attractive, medium sized barrel shaped heads, well wrapped and uniform.
YUKI
Yuki is a medium-maturing, China Express type hybrid. Yuki has good uniformity and size with tolerance to black speck and intermediate resistance to some races of club root.
GREENWICH
Greenwich is a main season Michihili type Chinese cabbage. The plant hasan upright habit with cylindrical shaped heads. Compared to Jade Pagoda, Greenwich is slightly shorter, but is slower bolting and has tolerance to tipburn. Leaf color is an attractive dark green.
C HINESE CABBAGE
Variety Plant Type
Relative Maturity Direct Seed Head Color Head Shape Head Size
DiseaseResistance/Tolerance
China Flash Napa/Heading Early, 58 days Bright green Oblong Small tomedium
T: TpB
China Express Napa/Heading Mid-early,62 days
Medium light green Barrel Medium T: TpB
Cha Cha Napa/Heading 65 days Medium green Roundish/barrel Large T: TpB
China Gold Napa/Heading 65 days Dark green Barrel Medium IR: PbT: TpB
Yuki Napa/Heading 67 days Bright green Barrel Large IR: PbT: BLS / TpB
China Star Napa/Heading 69 days Dark green Barrel Large T: BLS / TpB
Greenwich Michihili Main season,69 days
Dark green Tall cylinder Medium-large T: TpB
Michihili Jade Pagoda
Michihili Main season,69 days
Dark green Very tall cylinder Large
Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate resistance, T = Tolerance.
Disease code: BLS - Black leaf speck, Pb - Clubroot, TpB - Tipburn.
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CHINESE CABBAGE HYBRIDS
Variety
RelativeMaturityDirect Seeded Plant Type Leaf Type Bolt Resistance Uses & Remarks
Bulldog 71 days Tall, semi-erect Blue-green, slightly wavy, broad
Better than O.P. collards
Generally earlier and very uniform. Appearance in between and Vates and Georgia. Vigorous, rapid regrowth. Better uniformity.
Top Bunch 71 days 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 75 days Upright Dark green, smooth
Better than O.P. collards
Fast regrowth, good uniformity. Good for stripping, bunching and processing. Vates type.
C OLLARD HYBRIDS
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FLASH
Due 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, Flash allows growers repeated heavy harvests of fancy, dark leaves.
TOP BUNCH
Early maturing hybrid. Resembles O.P. Georgia with wavy, lightly savoyed leaves that regrow quickly after harvest. Suitable for fresh market bunching and machine harvest for processing. Excellent yielder.
BULLDOG
Bulldog is our newest hybrid collard. Yield potential is high. Similar to Top Bunch with very good uniformity. It has an upright plant habit like our other popular Georgia types. Leaves are slightly savoyed with excellent dark green color. It can be stripped or cut with fast regrowth.
C OLLARD
Variety Maturity Fruit Length Fruit Color Fruit Skin Sex Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Slicer:
Ministro(SCU200)
Early,45-50 days
9”, 23 cm Dark green Smooth ME IR: PRSV / WMV / ZYMV
Very high quality fruit for open fi eld and greenhouse production.
Slice King Early 8”, 20 cm Medium dark green
Smooth PF R: CcuIR: Pcu / Psl / Sf
Productive with good quality, even under adverse conditions. Fine fl avor from “burpless” parent. Performs best in humid conditions.
Slice More Mid-early 8.5”, 22 cm Dark green Smooth PF R: CcuIR: CMV / Co: 1, 3 / Pcu / Sf
Very good yields with dark green color and excellent shape.
Japanese:
Tasty Green Early 9”, 23 cm Dark green Faint ridges, tender
ME R: SfIR: Pcu
Fine fl avored and easy to grow even under adverse conditions.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Ccu - Scab, CMV - Cucumber mosaic, Co - Anthracnose, Pcu - Downy mildew, PRSV - Papaya ringspot, Psl - Angular leaf spot, Sf - Powdery mildew, WMV - Watermelon mosaic, ZYMV - Zucchini yellow mosaic.
Sex: ME - Monoecious, PF - Predominantly female.
C UCUMBER HYBRIDS
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TASTY GREEN
Early, heavy yielding, burpless cucumber. Fruit is long, slender, dark green with shallow ridges and small white spines. Tasty Green is resistant to powdery mildew and intermediately resistant to downy mildew. Fruit length is nine inches long and 1.5” in diameter. Suited for greenhouse culture. Sakata’s most popular burpless cucumber and a home garden industry standard.
SLICE MORE
This hybrid slicing cucumber has shown excellent yield characteristics incommercial plantings. Slice More offers a good L/D ratio, dark green color with straight fruit. Ideal when a consistent slicing cucumber is desirable.
MINISTRO
Ministro is a monoecious, slicing variety which grows on a very vigorous plant with excellent cover. The fruit is of high quality and is cylindrical, typical dimensions of 9 x 2.5”. This high yielding variety has performed very well in open fi eld settings in both Mexico and the Southeastern U.S. The fruit reaches maturity in 45-50 days.
CUCUMBER
Variety TypeRelativeMaturity
TransplantedLeaf Characteristics Uses & Remarks
Nagoya Garnish Red
Flowering 80 days Raspberry red on gray-green, fringed
Combines uniformity, vigorous growth, slow-bolting and fi ne appearance. Used as a garnish.
Nagoya Garnish White
Flowering 82 days Clean white on dark green, fringed above, with somewhat less vigor
Grow together with Nagoya Garnish Red for better marketing.
Blue Ridge Kale 60 days Nice full curl, dark blue-green leaves
Hand stripping, cutting.
Chinese Kale:
Green Lance 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.
KALE: FLOWERING, KALE, CHINESE KALE
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BLUE RIDGE This hybrid features dark, blue-green foliage with an attractive, full curl on all leaves. Blue Ridge offers a semi-tall plant type, mid-season maturity and an extended yield. It is also slow to bolt or stretch, and is suitable for hand stripping or cutting for fresh market, mechanical harvesting and processing. Blue Ridge is widely adapted to all kale producing areas.
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 areharvested and sold in bunches when 2 or 3 fl owers open. It likes humidity but can be grown nearly anywhere ifsoil is kept moist. Green Lance is sold bunched, with stalks about 8” long.
NAGOYA GARNISH WHITE
Nagoya Garnish White is Nagoya Garnish Red’s “kissingcousin” but with a great looking white color. It is still as uniform as Nagoya Garnish Red, but slightly less vigorous.
NAGOYA GARNISH RED
Popular in salad bar use, garnish and stir fry, Nagoya Garnish Red is an excellent choice for growers looking for a quality fl owering kale. With a deep red color, Nagoya Garnish Red produces a flowering kale that is an ideal choice for growers and consumers alike.
KALE
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ALAMO In Texas and the Southeast, this variety has shown excellent results for processors. Yields have been as high as 50% greater than standard varieties due to its vigorous re-growth. Processors like the excellent taste. This unique hybrid compares favorably in type to standard turnip greens, but with much more vigor.
ALL TOP Hybrid developed from Japanese domestic turnip greens. Thick, tender leaves like the tendergreen type with a well developed root system. Grows well under moderate climate conditions. Best for processing turnip greens and multiple cuttings.
WHITE LADY Vigorous, uniform oriental type hybrid. Flat round, medium sized roots with good white color. Tolerant to pith even into the large sizes (4-5” diameter). The leaves are virtually free of pubescence and can be used as greens. Harvesting ability ranges from the young stage to larger sizes.
ROYAL CROWN This hybrid Purple Top White Globe type offers better uniformity for tops or roots. Royal Crown has green leaves and a bright attractive purple color on the root. Roots are slightly fl at-round in shape. Royal Crown offers multiple harvests for greens and its bulb quality is superior to O.P.’s.
SOUTHERN GREEN This tendergreen type variety offers very rapid growth and earlier re-growth. Southern Green has very dark green and smooth leaves on a tall plant. High yield potential.
SAVANNA 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. Slow bolting.
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 goodbolting tolerance and vigorous re-growth ability for multiple harvests.
TOP STAR This Topper type hybrid isan early maturing variety. Top Star offers good re-growth capability compared to O.P. varieties. The yield potential shown for this variety gives growers a new option in improving their yield performance.
GREENS / TURNIP
Variety Type Relative Maturity
RootCharacteristics
LeafCharacteristics
BoltResistance Uses & Remarks
Greens:
Savanna 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 fi t into domestic turnip or mustard green markets.
Southern Green
Tendergreen Early,33 days
Small, short Dark green, glossy, large oval leaves
Good Has excellent re-growth capability, high yield potential.
Alamo 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 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 Turnip green Early, 36 days
Medium-small, pale green,top shaped
Broad, deep green, serrated large leaves
Good High yielding. Will re-grow after cutting up to 3 times.
Top Star Turnip green Early, 36 days
Narrow,small root
Broad, serrated leaves Good Early re-growth with a very serrated leaf.
Turnip:
White Lady Orientalturnip
Early, 28-35 days depending on size
Medium,fl at round,white
Erect, serrated leaves Good Excellent tasting white turnip.
Royal Crown Purple Top White Globe
Mid-early, 50 days
Large, slightly fl at 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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GREENS / TURNIP HYBRIDS
Variety Relative MaturityDirect Seed Bulb Description Uses & Remarks
Quickstar Early Smooth, fl at-roundand pale green color
Early, uniform, excellent for outdoors.
Variety Maturity Bulb Description Uses & Remarks
White Gem Mid, approx 62 days Medium length, white shanks Excellent standing ability. Easier to bunch, better yield that O.P. types.
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QUICKSTAR Quickstar is an early, slow bolting kohlrabi with dark green, slightly broad leaves. Bulbs are fl at-round and very smooth, with beautiful pale-green color that are extremely uniform in size and maturity.
WHITE GEM White Gem has dark foliage that contrasts well with a medium length white shank. This variety has excellent fi eld standing ability, and has been used successfully in the Northeast and Canada. White Gem’s a summer-fall harvest variety, with dark shiny green color. White Gem’s overall performance is superior to O.P.’s.
KOHLRABI HYBRID
BUNCHING ONION
KOHLRABI / BUNCHING ONION
VarietyMaturity Class Plant Habit/Type
HeadCharacteristics
DiseaseResistance/Tolerance Uses & Remarks
Crisphead:
Salinas 88Supreme
Main season(summer)
Salinas type Medium, uniform, green R: LMV An improved selection of Salinas 88 with better uniformity, heavier butt.
Arco Iris Mid(fall/spring)
Medium, uniform Round, fl at bottom, heavy, short core
R: Bl: 1, 2, 5-7, 14, 17
Round head (5-6” diameter), good for 24” cartons.
Leaf:
Vulcan Mid-early Leaf lettuce,open head
Red, slightly frilly leaves T: TpB Intense red color, good holding coupled with weight and vigorous growth.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, T = Tolerance.
Disease code: Bl - Downy mildew, LMV - Lettuce mosaic, TpB - Tipburn.
LETTUCE
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ARCO IRIS
Arco Iris is a heavy headed iceberg type lettuce with dark green color, a fl at bottom and short core. Its head is round and approximately 5-6” in diameter, good for shipping in 24” cartons. Arco Iris is mid-maturing, approximately 60 days from harvest with good uniformity for both fall and early spring production.
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.
SALINAS 88 SUPREME
A medium headed iceberg lettuce with excellent uniformity and color. Approximately 4-5 days earlier than other Salinas types. Resistant to lettuce mosaic virus. Has shown good results in California and Mexico.
LETTUCE
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HONEYBREW Honeybrew has been an industry standard for years, and a proven value for early and late plantings in major melon production areas. Features include high yields, good fl avor and a strong rind. It also has uniform fruit size with better shipping abilitythan O.P.’s and many other hybrids.
MEGABREW Megabrew provides excellent fruit size (4’s, 5’s) and yields and is slightly larger, rounder, and earlier than Honeybrew. It has trialed well in Texas and Mexico and has very uniform fruit size and shape.
TEMPTATION #1 Temptation #1 is a light orange fl eshed honeydew that has some green fl esh color towards the rind at maturity. It has excellent eating quality, and is ideal for growers looking for melons with unique qualities that appeal to consumers.
DA VINCI This Italian Supermarket type melon offers wide regional adaptability, improved nettingand nice intense orange interior color. This melon is very attractive with a nice oval shape and dark green stripes. Da Vinci is extremely fi rm and very sweet.
SUPER NECTAR Excellent main season honeydew that has shown excellent quality in California, Mexico, and Central America. The smooth dense green fl esh produces a savory honeydew fl avor. Fruit is round to round oval shape. Mostly sizes 5’s and 6’s with some 4’s. The vine is vigorous and adds good cover and protection from sunburn.
DULCE NECTAR Dulce Nectar is an early and late season honeydew. Mostly sizes 5’s with some 4’s. Shape is round oval. Dense light green fl esh with medium closed cavity. Creamy white exterior. Grows well in cool conditions transitioning to warm or hot.
SNOW MASS This medium-sized honeydew offers excellent fruit quality. Snow Mass has a very smooth rind, yielding round to slightly oblong fruit. The cavity is tight with light green, very sweet fl esh. 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.
EARLIBREW Earlibrew is a very early maturing honeydew with a concentrated set of very smooth, large-medium fruit (5’s, 6’s). Earlibrew fruit have very small, tight cavities, and are very uniform in size and shape.
MELON
Variety Type
RelativeMaturity Direct Seed
Fruit Size/Shape
RindCharacteristics
InteriorCharacteristics
DiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks
Earlibrew Green fl esh
Very early 5’s and 6’s,round
Very smooth, creamy white
Extremelytight cavity
R: Fom: 0, 2 Concentrated set of very uniform fruit, best for very dry areas. Has slip characteristic.
Snow Mass Green fl esh
Mid-early Round, slightly oblong, 5’s, 6’sand 8’s
Very smooth Tight cavity,light green fl esh
R: Fom: 0, 2 Heavy fruit set, excellent taste and high Brix.
Honeybrew Green fl esh
Mid Oval, 6’s and 8’s
Smooth, thick, pale creamy green
Light greenfi rm fl esh
R: 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 Green fl esh
Mid Round, 4’s and 5’s
Very smooth, creamy white
Nice even green fl esh
R: Fom: 0, 2IR: Sf: 1, 2
Good yields of large fruit, very uniform.
Super Nectar Green fl esh
Mid Round oval,mostly 5’s and 6’s, some 4’s
Smooth, creamy white rind
Medium semi- closed cavity
R: Fom: 2 IR: Sf: 1
Excellent shape and size uniformity. Good Brix and fi rmness.
Dulce Nectar(SME1680)
Green fl esh
Main season
Round oval, 5’s, with some 4’s
Smooth, creamy white rind
Light green fl esh with medium closed cavity
R: Fom: 2 IR: Sf: 1, 2
Good sizes and high yields for growing in cool to warm or hot seasons.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Fom - Fusarium wilt, Sf - Powdery mildew.
Variety Type
Relative Maturity Direct Seed
Fruit Size/Shape
RindCharacteristics
InteriorCharacteristics
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Temptation #1
Orange fl esh
Mid-season 6.5”, nearly round
Smooth, creamy color
Light orange fl esh, sweet, green fl esh towards rind
R: Fom: 0, 2 Excellent choice for growers looking for a “value added” melon.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance.
Disease code: Fom - Fusarium wilt.
Variety Type
RelativeMaturity Direct Seed
Fruit Size/Shape
RindCharacteristics
InteriorCharacteristics
DiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks
Da Vinci Charentais netted
Mid 12’s and 15’s Netted sutured Dark orange fl esh, small tight cavity.
R: Fom: 0, 2 Firm crisp fl esh with very sweet, aromatic fl avors.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance.
Disease code: Fom - Fusarium wilt.
MELON: HONEYDEW ORANGE FLESH
MELON: MIXED MELON
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MELON: HONEYDEW GREEN FLESH
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OVATION
Late intermediate yellow that transitions into the long day Spanish type. Ovationhas fi rmness and excellent skin retention.Globe shaped, sizes range from jumbo to colossal. Ovation cuts a high percentageof single centers. Adaptable grower friendly; in the PNW and CO it is a true intermediate. In CA, NM this is a good transitional variety.
SWEET JASPER
Vidalia approved yellow that offers mid-season maturity that is grower friendly with good adaptability. Its thick granex shape with low pungency and high sugars offers good competitive yields. Sizes will average jumbo with a very nice tan-brown skin. Sweet Jasper retains its skins with good tops.
SPANISH MEDALLION
Late intermediate yellow that transitions into the long day Spanish types. Spanish Medallion has fi rmness and excellent skin retention. Shape is globe, sizes range from jumbo to colossal. Spanish Medallion cuts a high percentage of single centers. Adaptable, grower friendly; in the PNW and CO it is a true intermediate. In CA and NM this is a good transitional variety.
WESTERN GIANT
Yellow intermediate hybrid, mainly jumbo to super colossal in size, can vary as you move it to the PNW. Western Giant has a slightly tall globe to globe shape with a light brown skin. Western Giant performs successfully within the U.S. especially in CA, CO, NM and areas of PNW either direct seeded or transplanted.
ARUBA Long day Spanish suited to many growing areas of U.S. Mid-early to mid maturity. Sizes range from jumbo to colossal with consistent yields, store well with minimum culling. Grower friendly and adaptable, globe shape, cuts nearly 100% single centers in all locations; but can vary by area conditions.
SWEET HARVEST
Vidalia approved that offers early mid maturity. Sweet Harvest has low pungency and high sugars. It has strong tops and holds up well under foliage diseases. Sweet Harvest is grower friendly, adaptable and has brown skins with good retention. Its thick granex shape will offer good competitive yields with sizes averaging jumbo.
ONION
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MT. WHITNEY This 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 fi rmness. Shape is globe, sizes range large to jumbo, with strong tops and single centers.
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 CA, PNW, CO, NV, ID, OR and Mexico. Bello Blanco has fi rmness and several layers of skins retention that stores well. Sizes range from large to jumbo. This variety is competitive; grower friendly with single centers.
AZTECA
Short day white with early-mid maturity suited for Mexico, Texas, California and Arizona. Azteca is grower friendly with consistency. It can be direct seeded or transplanted with competitive yields. Shape is globe to slightly fl atten globe, size will range large to jumbo with low pungency, high sugars and fi rmness with nice tops.
RINGO Newest 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 with sizes averaging jumbo. Ringo’s strong tops give it protection from foliage diseases.
ALAMOSA
This short day white offers mid-late maturity that is suited for Central America and California. Alamosa has brilliant white skin with several layers. Sizes will range large to jumbo, shape is round to globe. Plant inCalifornia mid-November to prevent bolting. Alamosa is grower friendly with competitive yields.
ORO BLANCO
This intermediate white offers mid-season maturity with consistency. This grower friendly variety is suited for the U.S. and Mexico growing areas. It can be direct seeded or transplanted. It has competitive yields, a globe shape, sizes range large to jumbo with brilliant white skins and strong tops. Oro Blanco offers firmness with retention and high percentage of single centers.
Variety Type RelativeMaturity Bulb Size Bulb Shape
SkinColor
DiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks
Yellow:
Sweet Harvest Short day Early-mid, 150-155 days
Large to jumbo
Thick granex Brown IR: Foc / Pt Vidalia approved grower friendly early-mid season variety with bolt tolerance.
Sweet Jasper Short day Mid,155-160 days
Large to jumbo
Thick granex Brown IR: Foc / Pt Vidalia approved grower friendly variety, suited for main season.
Ringo(XON403Y)
Short day Mid,155-160 days
Large to jumbo
Thick granex Brown IR: Foc / Pt Newest Vidalia approved variety suited for main season. This grower friendly variety offers consistency.
Western Giant Intermediate Mid,105-110 days
Jumbo tosuper colossal
Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Superior size. Consistent yields. Widely adaptable. Cuts good centers.
SpanishMedallion
Lateintermediate
Mid-late,110-115 days
Jumbo tocolossal
Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Very high percentage of single centers. Transitions into long day Spanish types. Consistent yields.
Ovation Lateintermediate
Mid-late,110-115 days
Jumbo tocolossal
Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Very high percentage of single centers. Transitions into long day Spanish types. Consistent yields.
Yellowstone( SON535Y)
Late Short day Late,150-165 days
Jumbo to colossal
Globe with slight 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.
Aruba Long day Spanish
Mid,115-120 days
Jumbo to colossal
Globe Brown IR: Foc / Pt Newest long day Spanish variety that is grower friendly. Offers good yield and stores well.
White:
Azteca Short day Mid,175-185 days
Large to jumbo
Globe to slightly fl atten-globe
White IR: Pt Very adaptable. Consistent yields. Low pungency.
Opal (SON304W)
Short day Mid,195 days
Jumbo to colossal
Grano White IR: Pt Brilliant white skins, adaptable with yield, moderate pink root resistance, grower friendly.
Bello Blanco Long day Mid-late,118-125 days
Large to jumbo
Globe White IR: Foc / Pt Very adaptable. Brilliant white scale. High yielder.
Alamosa (SON210W)
Extra early intermediate
Early,95-100 days
Medium-large to jumbo
Globe White IR: Foc / Pt Consistent yield. Good skin retention. Brilliant white scale.
Mt. Whitney Intermediate Mid,105-110 days
Large to jumbo
Globe White IR: Foc / Pt High percentage of single centers. Brilliant white scale. High yielder. Very adaptable.
Oro Blanco Intermediate Mid-early,100-105 days
Large to jumbo
Globe White IR: Foc / Pt Main season onion suited for all intermediate areas.
Red:
Vino Tinto (SON690R)
Intermediate Main season, 105-110 days
Large to jumbo
Globe Red IR: Foc / Pt Newest intermediate red with excellent exterior and interior color. This grower friendly variety has consistency.
Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Foc - Basal rot, Pt - Pink root.
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ONION HYBRIDS
Variety
RelativeMaturityDirect Seeded Habit Head Characteristics
BoltResistance Uses & Remarks
Joi Choi Mid-early,55 days
Semi-erect Bright green leaves, heavywhite petioles. Can get quite large.
Very good Easy to grow, outstanding uniformity, widely used.
Mei Qing Choi
Extra early, 35-40 days
Erect, compact
Green petiole, miniature type. Tight vase-like shape.
Good Uniform, slow bolting and simple to grow.
Feng Qing Choi
Extra early, 35-40 days
Erect, compact
Green petiole, tight vase-like shape.
Very good Good uniformity, slower bolting than Mei Qing Choi with nice green leaf color.
PAK CHOI HYBRIDS
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FENG QING CHOI
Feng 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
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 pound. This pak choi has an excellent fl avor and is extra tender.
JOI CHOI
This hybrid revolutionized the production of pak choi in North America by making it a reliable, easy crop to grow. Slow bolting with excellent uniformity. This variety has been accepted nationwide and is the standard variety in the industry.
PAK CHOI
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RED BULL
Red Bull has plants with excellent canopies. Produces strong heavy sets of 4-lobed large fruit that are blocky, smooth, and very thick-walled. Resistant to Xcv: 1-3.
MARTHA-RMartha-R is an attractive Lamuyo type pepper with intermediate resistance to Phytophthora. It has a vigorous plant with high yields of premium quality, large and uniform fruit. Fruit are dark green maturing to vibrant red.
CLASSIC New from Sakata, Classic is a green to red, high yielding bell that has outstanding fruit quality, with thick walls and uniform blocky fruit. Approaches greenhouse quality in the open fi eld. Resistant to Xcv: 1-3.
DOUBLE UP
Double-Up is a popular green to red bell pepper known for dependable performance in most Western U.S. growing regions. Early-mid maturity with high yields of quality fruit. Resistant to Xcv: 1-3.
EXCEL With smooth, uniform, extra-large fruit, Excel performs well in California for both green and red harvest. Blocky to deep blocky with deep, dark color and thick walls.
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. Intermediate resistance to Phytophthora, and resistance to PVY: 0.1.2 / TMV: 0.
P EPPER
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DIVO
Divo is a red, large to extra-large blocky pepper for protected culture. Divo has a vigorous, medium to large plant with good yield of firm fruit. Ideal for the Dutch system (2 stem pruning). Resistant to TMV: 0, PMMoV: 1.2.3 and intermediate resistance to TSWV.
GRENADA
Resistant to Xcv: 1-3, Grenada is well-adapted to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Caribbean. This large to extra-large cubanelle boasts smooth fruit with a shallow shoulder cavity.
VIKINGO
Vikingo is an extra-large, very attractive green to yellow blocky bell developed for greenhouse production. Well suited to warm-cool production seasons, Vikingo has excellent yields and resistance to TMV: 0 and PMMoV: 1.2.
NOVUS
Novus is an extra-large to jumbo, blocky red pepper for protected culture. With a very strong, large plant and great yields, this versatile pepper grows well with the Dutch or multistem training system. Resistant to TMV: 0, PMMoV: 1.2.3 and intermediate resistance to TSWV.
CABALLERO
Caballero set the industry standard for hybrid poblanos. With smooth, very dark green fruit and consistent two lobes, Caballero is well suited for both fresh and processing. Distributed exclusively by Sakata de Mexico.
TIBURON
Tiburon produces extra-large fruit for stuffi ng or drying. Fruit are shiny dark green maturing to red and are mildly pungent. Tiburon has a large plant with continuous fruit setting for extended harvest.
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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. Fruit are dark green with a minimum of stress purpling. El Rey is resistant to Xcv: 1-3.
CHEYENNE
This large and very attractive cayenne pepper produces high yields of early maturing fruit on a compact plant. Cheyenne can be harvested 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than the standard variety on the market with no sacrifi ce in fruit quality.
MAGNO
Magno produces jumbo fruit on vigorous, high yielding plants. Widely adapted, it works well throughout Mexico and the U.S. Fruit are smooth, very dark green and pungent. Resistant to Xcv: 1-3 and PVY: 0.1.2.
CAMPEON
Campeón is widely adapted, performing well in various growing conditions throughout Mexico and the U.S. Campeón yields uniform, dark green, extra-large fruit on strong plants. Fruit have a smooth, classic shape with blunt tips. Campeón is resistant to Xcv: 1-3 and PVY: 0.1.2. Distributed exclusively by Sakata Mexico.
JALAFUEGO
Jalafuego has a large vigorous plant with excellent yields of extra large, smooth, and very dark green fruit. This fruit has extra length that makes this new jalapeño perfect for growing conditions that may cause fruit to shorten. Jalafuego is resistant to Xcv: 1-3 and PVY 0.1.2.
CAPSICO Large, vigorous plants with very heavy sets of extra large fruit; pungent fruit are dark green, with a minimum of corking and anthocyanin. Fruit is verysmooth with a classic jalapeño shape. It is very widely adapted and performs well in CA, Mexico and the Eastern US. Resistant to Xcv: 1-3 and PVY: 0.1.2.
P EPPER
Variety Type Relative Maturity
Fruit Size/Shape Fruit Color Plant Habit
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Double Up Bell Mid-early Large to extra- large, blocky
Green to red Medium-largewith great cover
R: TMV: 0 /Xcv: 1-3
Dependable performer for multiple seasons.
Classic Bell Mid Large to extra- large, blocky
Green to red Medium plant with good cover
R: Xcv: 1-3 Approaches greenhouse quality in the open fi eld.
Excel Bell Mid Large to extra- large, blocky to deep blocky
Dark green to deep red
Well branched, strong plant
Multi-season bell pepper for harvest as green or red.
Red Bull Bell Mid Extra-large, blocky
Dark green tored
Strong plant,excellent cover
R: Xcv: 1-3 Excellent yields of smooth, thick-walled fruit.
Divo(PPAD186)
Bell, Indoor
Mid Large to extra-large (230 gm avg.)
Green to red Medium to big, vigorous
R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0IR: TSWV
For plastic and shade house production.
Novus(PPAD169)
Bell, Indoor
Mid Large to extra- jumbo(250 gm avg.)
Green to red Vigorous, large R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0 / IR: TSWV
Versatile and vigorous for protected culture.
Vikingo Bell, Indoor
Mid Extra-large, blocky
Green to yellow Medium to tall R: PMMoV: 1.2 / TMV: 0
High yield and extra large fruit for greenhouse.
Cheyenne Cayenne Early Large Green to red Compact and vigorous; concentrated set
Early harvest for fresh market and processing.
Grenada(SPP2302)
Cubanelle Mid Extra-large, long blocky
Pale green to red
Good cover on strong plant
R: Xcv: 1-3 Smooth quality fruit.
Fabuloso (AF6529)
Lamuyo Early Large long, blocky
Dark green to red
Tall, vigorous R: PVY: 0.1.2 /TMV: 0
Thick wall and heavy set.
Martha-R Lamuyo Mid Medium-large, long blocky
Dark green to red
Large, vigorous R: Pc / PVY: 0.1.2 / TMV: 0
Uniform and continuous fruit setting.
El Jefe Jalapeño Mid-early Large to extra- large
Dark green to red
Large, vigorous R: PVY: 0.1.2/ PepMoV / TEV / Xcv: 1-3
Widely adapted, uniform.
El Rey Jalapeño Mid-early Large Green to red Compact R: PVY: 0.1.2/ PepMoV / TEV / Xcv: 1-3
Concentrated early set.
Campeón Jalapeño Mid Extra-large Dark green to red
Large, vigorous R: PVY: 0.1.2/ PepMoV / Xcv: 1-3
Very adaptable, uniform fruit.
Capsico Jalapeño Mid Extra-large Dark green to red
Large, vigorous R: PVY: 0.1.2/ PepMoV / Xcv: 1-3
Traditional jalapeño shape; widely adapted.
Jalafuego Jalapeño Mid Extra-large,Extra long
Dark green to red
Large, vigorous R: PVY: 0.1.2/ PepMoV / Xcv: 1-3
Our hottest pepper; excellent fruit length.
Magno Jalapeño Mid Jumbo Dark green to red
Large, vigorous R: PVY: 0.1.2/ PepMoV / Xcv: 1-3
Jumbo fruit adapted to U.S. and Mexico.
Caballero Poblano (ancho)
Mid Extra-large Very dark green to red
Large, vigorous For fresh market or processing.
Tiburon Poblano (ancho)
Mid Extra-large Very dark green to red
Large, vigorous Stuffi ng pepper; excellent yields.
XPP2508 Poblano (mulato)
Mid Large to extra- large
Very dark green to chocolate
Large, vigorous Very vigorous with high yields.
XPP2548 Poblano (ancho)
Mid Large Extremely dark green to red
Large, vigorous IR: Pc For fresh market or processing.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance. Disease abbreviation code: Pc - Phytophthora root rot, PMMoV - Pepper mild mottle, PVY - Potato Y, TMV - Tobacco mosaic, TSWV - Tomato spotted wilt, Xcv - Bacterial spot.
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PEPPER HYBRIDS
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FALL SPLENDOR
A true spookster, with dark orange fruit on a restricted vine. Excellent yield potential with uniform 5-6 lb fruit and smooth, dark green handles for easy carrying by schoolsters. For either the local pumpkin patch orretail market, both growers and school children will be proud to have Fall Splendor.
SPARTAN
This is an exciting variety with deep green, fi rmly attached handles and deep orange color. These attributes along with strong vines and high yield potential make this pumpkin a shippers chosen variety.
ROCKAFELLOW
This unique small pie pumpkin, with its long dark green embedded handle and hard shell is just right for little hands to pick and carry. This variety makes a great pumpkin for painting with its smooth outer shell.
KANDY KORN
Dark green handles set on deep orange miniature fruit gives this pumpkin eye appeal. Fruit set on a semi-determinate vine and high yields make this a new favorite.
HIJINKS AAS AWARD WINNER
This extremely uniform pumpkin has a very blocky shape with nice square shoulders and medium deep ribbing.Hijinks averages 7-9 lb per fruit and has a nice long and dark green handle which makes this variety ideal for school children.
DIABLO This 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.
P UMPKIN
Variety TypeRelativeMaturity
Fruit Size/Shape
Skin Color/Ribbing
HandleColor/Length Uses & Remarks
Little Guy Indeterminate 90 days 3.5 x 3.75’’,round, 1 lb
Orange,shallow
Medium green, precocious, 3’’
Heavy yields and very uniform fruit.
Kandy Korn Semi-determinate
90 days 3.5 x 4.25’’,oblate, 1 lb
Deep orange,shallow
Dark green,precocious, 3’’
Very heavy yields on a bush type plant, attractive small fruits.
Rockafellow Semi-determinate
95 days 5.5 x 6.5’’,round oval,2-3 lb
Deep orange,very shallow
Dark green, 4’’ Hard shell and smooth skin make it ideal for painting.
Earlipack Semi-determinate
95 days 11.5 x 13’’,round blocky,18-22 lb
Deep orange Deep dark green,4.5’’
Very strong handle attachment. Uniform shape and size. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.
Diablo Semi-determinate
100 days 9 x 11”,round blocky,18-22 lb
Deep orange,medium deep ribs
Dark green, 4.5” Uniform size and shape make Diablo ideal for the Jack-o’-lantern market.
Hijinks Indeterminate 100 days 7.5 x 8”, round blocky,7-9 lb
Deep orange,medium deep ribs
Dark green, 5” The consistency of the fruit shape and size makes this variety a good all around pumpkin.
Spartan Semi-determinate
100 days 12 x 11.75’’,round blocky,20-25 lb
Burnt orange,very deep
Medium dark green, 3.5’’
Uniform shape and size. Average weight is 22 lb. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.
Mr. Wrinkles Indeterminate 100 days 13 x 10.5”,barrel shaped,20-30 lb
Deep orange,deep wrinkled
Dark green, 5” Strong embedded handle. Very strong vine.
Fall Splendor Semi-determinate
105 days 6.7 x 8.0”, round blocky,5-6 lb
Deep orange, medium ribs
Dark green, 4.5” Very uniform blocky-round shape, average weight runs 5-6 lb.
Captain Jack Indeterminate 110 days 15 x 13”, tall barrel,30 lb plus
Medium orange, medium deep ribs
Dark green, 4’’ Several large fruits per plant and will retain large fruit size. (This variety does require lower plant population to obtain larger size).
P UMPKIN HYBRIDS
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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 fruits.
MR. WRINKLES
This large, solid Jack-o’-lantern type pumpkin has excellent dark orange color and thick flesh. Large thick handles and deep ribs along with exceptional yields makes this one a winner.
EARLIPACK
Deep orange color, uniform blocky round shape, 18-22 lb fruit, dark green handles and good yields makes this pumpkin great for the bin market.
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CRUNCHY CRIMSON Crunchy Crimson is the newest edition to Sakata’s leading hybrid radish program. This outstandingvariety yields roots with superior quality and uniformity. Roots have bright red skin with excellent interiorquality and are very slow to develop pith. This variety grows well under cool conditions.
CHERRIETTE
Cherriette offers similar maturity to Crunchy Red but with a brighter red color and shorter tops. This hybrid 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. Very slow to develop pith. Performs well under cool conditions. Usually a few days earlier than standard O.P.’s. Crunchy Red is desirable where larger roots are required.
CRUNCHY ROYALE
Crunchy Royale is a dark red round radish ideal for bunching or cello pack. It yields high quality, extremely uniform roots. Overall, it offers excellent internal and external color and a high pack-out rate for growers.
FIREBALL
Fireball offers excellent roots with uniform tops. Overall grower recovery is much greater with Fireball because of its hybrid uniformity. Fireball yields dark red roots.
RADISH
Variety
RelativeMaturity Direct Seeded Length Diameter
BoltResistance
Seasonal Adaptation Uses & Remarks
Omny 63 days 16”, 40 cm 2.75”, 7 cm Very good Widely adapted,except heat
“All-season” type, similar to Mino but root shape is an even taper. Shoulder may be pale green, but usually white.
VarietyRelativeMaturity Top Size
RootCharacteristics Uses & Remarks
Round Red:
Cherriette Early 3’’, 7.5 cm Globe, bright cherry red, fi ne tailed root, tolerant to pith
Short top type for bunch or cello. Grows well in warm regions. Very uniform size and shape.
Crunchy Red Early 4’’, 10 cm Round to globe, scarlet red, medium-large, excellent pith tolerance
Can get large size roots without pith in cool weather. Excellent for bunching.
Crunchy Crimson Mid-early 4’’, 10 cm Round, dark red roots, medium- large, tolerant to pith
Vigorous top under cool condition. High yields with good uniformity.
Crunchy Royale Mid-early 4’’, 10 cm 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.
Fireball Mid-early 3.5’’, 8.75 cm Round, dark red roots Performs well in warm weather.
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OMNY
Hybrid “all-season” type that is easy to grow year round, and the best choice for anyone who wants to grow a single variety. Juicy, crisp and mild. Tolerant to premature bolting.
DAIKON RADISH
RADISH HYBRIDS
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PRIME STAR
A widely adapted variety, yielding long cylindrical fruit on a medium- large vine. This medium green, nicelyfl ecked fruit maintains uniform shapethroughout the harvest season. Growers enjoy having this variety in their production line-up.
ENDEAVOR
A vigorous growing, large open small spinned, easy harvestable plant with an aggressive yielding medium dark green glossy fruit. This variety is suitable in all growing areas.
NORTHERN STAR This variety is very productive. Uniform cylindrical shaped fruit produced on a large open plant with minimal breakage makes for ease of harvest.
SOUTHERN STAR
Southern Star produces long cylindrical fruit on a strong sturdy open plant. The fruit is medium green with small fl ecks and maintains its uniform shape throughout the harvest season. This variety is very widely adapted.
BLACK DAWN
Uniformly shaped and sized, dark green glossy fruit is long and cylindrical, making this variety an excellent package presentation. Expect above average yield and pack-out with this large open plant variety.
GREGORY
A very productive Caserta type. The open plant habit and fruit twist off which makes for ease of harvest.
S QUASH: SUMMER
Variety Type
RelativeMaturity Direct Seeded
FruitShape
SizeLength x Diameter
SkinCharacteristics Plant Habit Uses & Remarks
Endeavor(SSX6001)
Zucchini 45 days Cylindrical 7 x 2” Medium dark green glossy
Large, open Uniform, glossy fruit. Maintains shape. Good yields.
Fiesta (SSX6564)
Zucchini 45 days Long, cylindrical
7 x 2” Black green Medium, open Spineless. High yield potential.
Gregory( SSX6746)
Caserta 45 days Slightlybulbous
7 x 2” Medium greenwith dark stripes
Large, open Vigorous vines. High yield potential.
Northern Star
Zucchini 45 days Cylindrical 7 x 1.5” Dark green Large, open Small spines. Maintains shape. Abundant yield.
Prime Star Zucchini 45 days Cylindrical 7 x 2” Medium darkgreen
Large, open Glossy fruit. High yields. Easily picked with minimal breakage.
Southern Star
Zucchini 45 days Long, cylindrical
7.75 x 1.75” Medium dark green with medium greenfl ecking
Large, closed Glossy fruit. Maintains shape. Very small spine.
Star Dust(SSX6995)
Zucchini 45 days Cylindrical 7 x 1.5” Yellow Large, open Uniform color. High yield potential.
Black Dawn Zucchini 49 days Cylindrical 7 x 2” Dark glossy green Large, open Small spines. High yield potential. Uniform shape and size.
Cometa Lebanese 48 days Bulbous 5 x 1-2” Medium green Medium Excellent shelf life post harvest.
Estrella Lebanese 48 days Bulbous 5 x 1-2” Medium green Medium Excellent shelf life post harvest.
SQUASH: SUMMER
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ESTRELLA Lebanese type squash is suitable for both summer and winter production. Estrella is very productive and produces bulbous shape fruit on a vigorous plant. Excellent post harvest shelf life.
COMETA
Lebanese type squash offering great productivity of good quality fruit on a vigorous plant. Cometa is bulbous shape with dark green color sprinkled with bright light green color. Excellent post harvest shelf life.
STAR DUST
This has an aggressive growing plant with medium spines and has bright yellow fruit. It is a prolifi c yielder with very little greening at the spine and blossom end. This plant is suitable in all growing areas.
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VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI
Vegetable Spaghetti is a popular squash introduced by Sakata years ago. It produces fruit about 2.5 lb and has light yellow color, with noodle-like strands inside. The fruit is long oval in shape and has a creamy yellow exterior.
SUPER DELITE
Super Delite is a dark green skinned kabocha squash with a bright deep yellow interior color. The texture is very starchy. It has an oblate shape and weighs approximately 3 to 4 lb. Super Delite has a vigorous vine.
TIVOLI AAS AWARD WINNER
This hybrid is the fi rst bush Spaghetti Squash. Like other bush winter squash, it will produce short vines after the initial fruit set. Tivoli has a creamy fl esh and small plant habit that offers high yield potential per acre.
ATLAS
This 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. Fruit color is cream with dark orange fl esh. This winter squash has a cylindrical shape with a slight bulb, making it ideal for processing.
QUANTUM
Quantum has exceptional uniformity of size and shape with a thick neck, and small seed cavity. This hybrid’s strong vigorous plant produces a high number of fruits per plant, with smooth tan exterior and bright orange interior. Quantum is a great tasting butternut squash.
SWEET DUMPLING
Sweet Dumpling is a very popularsquash because it can be used for ornamental as well as culinary purposes. The fruit shape is round with high shoulders. The size is small (about 8-10 ounces). Skin color is creamy with dark green stripes and a light yellow interior fl esh color. It has a smooth fl esh texture with a delicate fl avor.
S QUASH: WINTER
Variety Type
RelativeMaturity Direct Seeded
Fruit Shape
Size/Weight
Rind Characteristics Plant Habit Uses & Remarks
Atlas Butternut 110 days Cylindrical 5-7 lb Cream with dark orange fl esh
Somewhatvigorous vine
Medium vine and high density. Ideal for processing.
Quantum Butternut 100-110 days
Cylindrical 2.5-4.5 lb Buff/tan color, smooth skin fl esh
Very vigorous plant habit, full vine
Uniform size and shape makes Quantum ideal for the “boxing”/fresh market.
Super Delite
Kabocha 100 days Oblate 4.5 lb/2 kg Dark green with yellowfl esh
Vigorous vine Very nutty texture with extremely sweet taste.
SweetDumplingO.P.
Ornamental edible, C.pepo
82 days Roundish, with high shoulders
Small, 4.5 x 3.5’’, 11 x 9 cm
Dark green stripes on cream
Vigorous, multi-branchedvine
Popular squash, sweet and tender plus ornamental. Convenient small size.
Tivoli Bush vegetable spaghetti, C.pepo
98 days Oval Medium-large,6 x 9.5’’, 15 x 24 cm
Smooth, pale creamy yellow
Vigorous bush, may have a few short vines
Unique, space saving bush habit with typical spaghetti squash fruit. AAS winner.
Vegetable SpaghettiO.P.
C.pepo 100 days Long oval Medium-large, 5.5 x 10’’,14 x 25 cm
Smooth,creamy yellow
Medium long vine
Cooked fl esh separates into noodle-like strands. Introduced to America by Sakata.
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TACHI
A productive variety that produces extra large and large fruit in trials. Plants are strong, medium in size and set well in the heat. Fruit have high quality, are fi rm and have good shelf life at maturity. It is adapted for mature green and vine ripe production. Tachi has resistance to root knot nematode and intermediate resistance to TSWV.
RUBIA
Rubia is an early maturing saladette variety with intermediate resistance to TSWV and TYLCV. It sets medium to large, smooth elongated fruit with good fi rmness and is suited for mature green and vine-ripe markets. Rubia has a strong vigorous determinate plant.
MONICA
Monica has high yields with a high percentage of extra large, smooth, elongated blocky fruit. Monica performs well in the U.S. and Mexico and hasbecome an industry standard in California. The plant is vigorous and provides good cover. Monica is well adapted for green mature production where it displays good fi rmness and shelf life. Monica has very good fl avor.
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. Plants are strong, medium compact and produce high yields of smooth extra large and large, high quality fruit with very good uniformity, fi rmness and shelf life.
MURIEL
Muriel has a vigorous plant with good cover. It produces large, elongated, smooth fruit and has a high yield potential. Muriel is widely adapted and offers resistance to root knot nematode and intermediate resistance to TSWV.
VERONICA
Veronica develops a large plant that provides very good fruit cover and 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.
T OMATO: SALADETTE /ROMA
Variety
Relative Maturity Transplanted Vine Type
Fruit Characteristics
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Mariana Mid-late Determinate Elongated blocky,extra-large, fi rm
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Mi^ / Vd: 1IR: Ss
Exceptional fruit set. Good performance under hot set conditions. Excellent shelf life. Resistance to root knot nematode.
Monica Mid Determinate Elongated blocky,extra-large, smooth
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Pst: 0 / Vd: 1IR: Ss
Consistently produces high yields of extra- large fruit on a strong vigorous plant.
Muriel Mid Determinate Elongated blocky narrow, large, good color
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Mi ̂ /Pst: 0 / Vd: 1 IR: Ss / TSWV
Strong plant well suited for production areas and slots requiring disease resistance.
Rubia(STM5808)
Mid-early Determinate Blocky smooth,medium-large
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV /TYLCV: Is*
Well suited for production areas and slots requiring disease resistance. Intermediate resistance to TSWV and TYLCV.
Tachi (STM5897)
Mid-late Determinate Elongated blocky,extra-large, fi rm
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Mi ̂ /Vd: 1IR: TSWV
Very good quality and offers the benefi t of root knot nematode resistance and intermediate resistance to TSWV.
Veronica Mid Determinate Elongated blocky narrow, medium-large
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Mi^ / Pst: 0 / Vd: 1 IR: Ss
Good general disease resistance and produces high yields under a range of temperatures.
Victoria Supreme
Mid-early Determinate Elongated blocky,extra-large
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 / Mi^ / Pst: 0 / Vd: 1IR: Ss
Excellent yields of extra-large fruit on a small to medium plant. Performs well setting in the heat.
Hermosa Mid Indeterminate Elongated blocky, large, classic shape
R: Fol: 1, 2 /ToMV: 0-2 / Vd: 1
Vigorous grower producing high yields of quality fruit. Benefi ts from lower fertilization programs.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Aal - Alternaria stem canker, Fol - Fusarium wilt, 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.^ - Soil temperatures above 80.6 °F (27°C) and other stress conditions may cause Mi resistance to break.
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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, fi rm, smooth shouldered fruit with good flavor suited for both for mature green and vine ripe markets. Plants are medium tall and benefi t from light to no pruning. It has a concentrated set and high yield potential.
VOLANTE
Volante is a productive variety that produces a concentrated set of large and extra-large fruits. Plants are strong, medium in size, and set very well in the heat. Fruits are high quality, very fi rm with good shelf life and fl avor. It is adapted for mature green and vine ripe production. Volante has intermediate resistance to TSWV.
LINDA
Linda is well adapted for mature green and vine ripe harvesting and performs very well in the Eastern U.S. Plants have good vigor, are tall and have excellent fruit cover. Fruit quality isexcellent, extra large with uniform green shoulders, smooth, have excellent fi rmness and have a deep oblate shape with a small blossom end.
REBA
Reba is a large to extra large determinate round variety, well suited for California production. It has large leaves that provides good cover over a concentrated fruit set. Fruit quality is excellent and Reba is larger and more fi rm than the standard varieties currently on the market, particularly in the early season.
CHARGER Charger 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 fi rm and smooth shouldered with excellent color for mature green and vine ripe markets. Plants are medium to tall and benefi t from light to no pruning.
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, fi rm, uniform green shouldered, smooth shouldered and globe shaped fruit. Plants are medium tall and benefi t from light to no pruning.
T OMATO: SALAD /ROUND
Variety
RelativeMaturityTransplanted Vine Type
FruitCharacteristics
DiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks
Atomic Mid Determinate Deep oblate to globe,large to extra-large, smooth
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /ToMV: 0-2 / Vd: 1IR: Ss
Suited for production in California. Attractive fruit with small blossom ends.
Bella Rosa** Mid-early Determinate Deep oblate, large to extra-large, uniform
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV
Heat set ability and intermediate resistance to TSWV. Very good quality and deep red color. Well adapted for Eastern U.S. production.
Charger Early tomid-early
Determinate Deep oblate, extra- large, very fi rm
R: Aal / Fol: 1-3 /Vd: 1IR: Ss / TYLCV: Is*
Early maturity of extra-large, very fi rm deep red colored fruit with good fl avor. Widely adapted with TYLCV.
Linda Mid Determinate Deep oblate,extra-large, fi rm
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss
Produces high yields of extra-large fruit on a strong vigorous plant. A solid choice for the Eastern U.S.
Reba Mid Determinate Deep oblate, large to extra-large, classy
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss
Excellent fruit quality. Superb variety for California production.
Red Delight Mid Determinate Deep oblate, extra- large, green shoulders
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss
Consistent performer in trials in the Eastern U.S. Extra large and large fruit. Very high yield potential.
Red Pride Late Determinate Deep oblate, large to extra-large
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss
Strong plants with late maturity and good general foliar disease resistance. Adapted in the Northeastern U.S.
STM0225 Mid Determinate Deep oblate, large to extra-large
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss
Good fruit quality with long shelf life. Very high yield potential.
Tribute Early tomid-early
Determinate Globe, large to extra- large, deep red
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV /TYLCV: Is*
Good heat setting ability. Intermediate resistance to TSWV and TYLCV. Firm fruit and high yield potential.
Volante (STM5356)
Mid-early Determinate Deep oblate, large to extra-large, uniform
R: Aal / Fol: 1, 2 /Vd: 1IR: Ss / TSWV
Heat set ability and intermediate resistance to TSWV. Very good quality and deep red color. Well adapted for Western U.S. production.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Aal - Alternaria stem canker, Ff - Leaf mold, Fol - Fusarium wilt, Ss - Gray leaf spot, ToMV - Tomato mosaic, TSWV - Tomato spotted wilt, TYLCV - Tomato yel-low leaf curl, Vd - Verticillium wilt.
* - TYLCV: Is = Tomato yellow leaf curl virus: Israel strain. ** - Developed in cooperation with the University of Florida’s Food and Agricultural Sciences tomato breeding program.
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AMAI Amai is a highly productive grape tomato that has performed very well in the early and main season slots. It has tall and vigorous plants with good leaf cover. The fruits are high quality with a rich deep red color and good fl avor and maintain good size and shape uniformity through the production cycle. Amai is used for indoor and outdoor production.
SWEET TREATS Sweet Treats is a unique large fruited pink cherry tomato with a delicious flavor. Smooth globe shaped fruit have a beautiful deep pink tone, a rich fl avor with great texture with cracking resistance. Fruit weight is around 20-30 grams. Plants are strong and vigorous with high yield potential and a very good disease resistance. Ideal for home garden, roadside, specialized retail, etc.
SWEET ELITE Sweet 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. Fruit size of approximately 15-20g is larger than standard grape tomatoes currently on the market (approximately 10-12g). Sweet Elite has an attractive deep red color, good fl avor and cracking resistance.
SWEET HEARTS
Sweet Hearts is a leading grape tomato that is brilliant red, has excellent fl avor, shelf life and resistance to cracking. Indeterminate plants have good vigor and produce early impressive yields with continuous sets and full clusters of very fi rm fruit of excellent quality. Sweet Hearts is well suited for single fruit harvest and adapted for both indoor and outdoor production.
SWEET MILLION
Sweet Million is an early maturing round cherry tomato with an average weight of 10-15 grams. Fruits are very uniform and compared with other varieties ofsimilar habit and sweetness, Sweet Million is less likely to crack and has an improved balanced fl avor. It is easy to grow, has strong vigor and produces high yields of fi rm fruit with an averageshelf life. Excellent home garden/roadside variety offering superb fl avor.
SWEET GOLD Sweet Gold is an extra-early, indeterminate yellow cherry tomato with very good fl avor. Plants are high yielding, very vigorous producing single and double clusters. Fruits are small and weigh around 10-15 grams, and have a bright yellow flesh color and a very attractive general appearance. Potential for both home garden and commercial growers.
T OMATO: GRAPE / CHERRY
Variety
RelativeMaturityTransplanted Vine Type
FruitCharacteristics
DiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks
Amai (STM7704)
Early Indeterminate Slightly elongated oval, uniform, very deep red
R: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1 / ToMV: 0-2IR: Mi^ / Ss
Excellent fruit set. Very uniform shape and size. Widely adapted. Indoor/outdoor.
Sweet Chelsea Early Indeterminate Large cherry round, bright red
R: Fol: 1, 2 / Mi^ /ToMV: 0-2 / Vd: 1
High yielding, sweet fl avorful fruit. Sturdy plant with large clusters. Easy to grow. Specialty markets.
Sweet Elite Mid-early Indeterminate Oval, very uniform, deep red
R: Ff: A-C / Fol: 1, 2 /ToMV: 0-2IR: Ss
Consistently produces high yields of extra-large fruit on a strong vigorous plant.
Sweet Gold Mid-early Indeterminate Small cherry round, yellow
R: Fol: 1 / ToMV: 0, 1 Excellent yield potential of tasty yellow tomatoes. Home garden, roadside and specialty markets.
Sweet Hearts Early Indeterminate Elongated oval,brilliant red
R: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1 /ToMV: 0-2IR: Ss
Excellent set. Very versatile. Excellent cracking resistance, shelf life and great fl avor. Can be used in both indoor/outdoor productions.
Sweet Million Early Indeterminate Small cherry round, red R: Fol: 1 / ToMV: 0, 1 Sweet and very fl avorful fruit. High yield potential. Home garden, roadside and specialty markets.
Sweet Treats Early Indeterminate Large cherry round, deep rich pink
R: Ff: A-E / Fol: 1, 2 /ToMV: 0, 1IR: For / Ss
High yield potential of excellent fl avored pink tomatoes. Unique tomato with multiple market options.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Aal - Alternaria stem canker, 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.
^ - Soil temperatures above 80.6 °F (27°C) and other stress conditions may cause Mi resistance to break.
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SWEET HARMONY
An Allsweet type with deep red fl esh and medium black seeds. This variety produces very uniform 18-22 lb fruit on a vigorous vine giving excellent fruit protection, maintaining shape with low incidences of bottlenecking. Performs well in many areas.
VERDE GRANDE
This hybrid picnic style melon is produced on a strong vigorous vine providing excellent protection. The 20-25 lb fruit has deep red fl esh with crisp sweet fl avor.
VALENTINO
An Allsweet type with deep red fl esh 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.
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.
FANTASY
Fantasy is a very attractive hybrid Allsweet type. This variety produces uniform elongated fruit weighing approximately 24-26 lb. Rind has dark green stripes on a medium green background. Flesh is bright red andvery sweet. Fantasy is resistant to Fusarium wilt race 1 and Anthracnose race 1.
SSX8585 SSX8585 is an Allsweet type with bright red fl esh, which performs well in areas where size is needed to fi t the market needs. The vines are strong and vigorous providing excellent protection for the 22-25 lb fruit.
W ATERMELON: DIPLOID
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DULCE FANTASIA
A round oval Crimson Sweet type with bright red fl esh produce a large vigorous plant with excellent yields. Fruit weight is 20-25 lb with a medium thick rind.
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 lb.
SWEET FAVORITEAAS AWARD WINNER
A Jubilee type, Sweet Favorite is a mid-season maturing diploid watermelon. Fruit shape is oblong with bold, dark green stripes. Fruit weight is approximately 22-24 lb with a medium rind thickness. The fl esh color is rosy, pink red.
Variety Type
Relative Maturity Transplanted
Size and Shape
Rind Characteristics Flesh
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Sweet Favorite
Jubilee 83 days 22-24 lb, 10 kg,oblong
Moderately sturdy, even light/dark stripes.
Rosy pink, known for good fl avor
Local market favorite due to fi ne fl avor and quality. Productive and easy to grow. AAS Award Winner.
Sweet Amigo
Allsweet 85 days 25-30 lb,11.5-13.6 kg,long blocky
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Deep red R: Fon: 1 Large fruit. Crisp sweet fl esh. Also excellent pollenizer for triploid production.
Verde Grande
Picnic 85 days 20-25 lb,11.5-13.6 kg,long blocky
Uniform darkgreen.
Deep red Consistent yields. Crisp sweet fl esh.
SSX8493 Crimson Sweet 85 days 20-25 lb,9-11.5 kg,round oval
Med. dark green stripes on medium green background.
Deep red R: Co: 1 / Fon: 1
High yields. Uniform fruit shape and size.
SSX8656 Crimson Sweet 85 days 22-25 lb,10-11.5 kg,blocky oval
Med. dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red R: Co: 1 / Fon: 1
Excellent yield potential. Uniform shape and size.
Sweet Harmony
Allsweet 87 days 18-22 lb, 8-10 kg, long blocky
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Deep redfl esh, smallblack seeds
R: Fon: 1 Aggressive vines. Maintains fruit shape and size.
Valentino Allsweet 87 days 20-25 lb,9-11.5 kg, long blocky
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Deep red R: Co: 1 / Fon: 1
Abundant yields, very sweet fl esh.
Fantasy Allsweet 87 days 24-26 lb,11-12 kg
Deep green stripe on medium green background.
Bright red R: Co: 1 / Fon: 1
Large, uniform fruit.
Daytona Crimson Sweet 90 days 22-26 lb,10-12 kg
Sturdy rind, dark green stripes.
Dark red IR: Co: 1 Heavy yielder. Attractive rind.
Sweet Fashion
Crimson Sweet 90 days 20-25 lb,9-11.5 kg,blocky oval
Med. dark green stripes on a medium green background.
Deep red R: Co: 1 / Fon: 1
Dense red fl esh. Great yields.
SSX8585 Allsweet 90 days 22-25 lb,10-11.3 kg,long blocky
Wide dark stripes on medium green background.
Deep red R: Co: 1 / Fon: 1
High yields, black seeded.
Dulce Fantasia
Crimson Sweet 90 days 20-25 lb,9-11.5 kg,round oval
Med. dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red R: Co: 1 Crisp sweet fl esh. Abundant yields.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Co - Anthracnose, Fon - Fusarium wilt.
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PROVIDER
This triploid watermelon has a unique smooth Crimson rind pattern and a fresh looking appearance. With smooth deep red fl esh, small obscure ovules and crisp sweet flesh, the interior qualities of this variety are unexcelled. Great for whole or cut fruit markets.
BOLD RULER Bold Ruler is a high quality seedless hybrid with early set in cool conditions. Very high yield potential with excellent fruit uniformity 16-18 lb fruit on a vigorous vine. The bright red fl esh with dense texture is crisp and sweet.
GENTLE BEN A traditional Crimson type with strong vines, great yields and excellent interior qualities including red, crisp, sweet fl esh. This variety also maintains its excellent eating qualities when grafted.
ACE: POLLENIZER
This variety was developed as a non-harvested pollenizer for the production of seedless watermelon. It produces long, thin, very sturdy vines with small leaves. It blooms profusely, thus providing an abundance of pollen over a more extended period as compared to competitor pollenizers.
SWEET TREASURE
A round oval Crimson triploid produced on a strong vigorous vine yielding 16-18 lb fruit. This variety has smooth dense red fl esh, excellent yield potential and is definitely a welcome addition in a grower’s watermelon line-up.
AFFIRMED
Affi rmed features bright red fl esh with good demarcation and improved dense fl esh. Affi rmed is well suited for all major markets and diverse growing regions. Uniform and consistent yields of 18-20 lb.
W ATERMELON: TRIPLOID
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SWT6832 Non-grafted or grafted this variety produces excellent fruit set and uniformity. This seedless watermelon is smaller than traditional, in tune with the new emerging markets. High fruit yields and excellent fruit quality are produced on a strong vine.
TRIPLE SEVEN
Triple Seven is a very productive hybrid triploid watermelon with large and very vigorous plants. Fruitis blocky oval in shape averaging16-18 lb in size. Its rind pattern is medium green with light green fl ecks. Flesh is bright red, very sweet and crisp.
YELLOW BUTTERCUP Well known in the market place, Yellow Buttercup is considered one of the top yellow fl eshed varieties. Bright yellow fl esh and crisp texture with great eating qualities makes Yellow Buttercup a must for your growing schedule.
SWT7829A Crimson Sweet rind with round oval shape, 16-18 lb with bright red and firm flesh. Extremely small, thin and low count pips. Highly uniform and good fruit setting. Early set in cool conditions.
SSX7405 This variety offers round oval shaped 18-24 lb fruit set on a strong vigorous vine. SSX7405 offers excellent protection for this Jubilee type. Nice red fl esh, crisp and sweet texture add value to this high yielding variety.
SWEET MEMORY
A true world traveler, Sweet Memory offers a fresh clean medium light green background and dark green stripes with excellent shelf appearance. Its deep red fl esh, small ovules and dense crisp fl esh make it very attractive to consumers.
W ATERMELON: TRIPLOID
Variety Type
Relative Maturity Transplanted
Size and Shape
Rind Characteristics Flesh
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Pollenizer:
Ace Non-HarvestablePollenizer
Round oval Light green with medium green stripes.
Red Non-harvestable pollenizer for use with seedless production.
Triploids:
Gentle Ben (QV771)
Crimson Sweet 85 days 18-22 lb,8-10 kg,round oval
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Deep red Uniform shape and size. Crisp fl esh. Triple sweet.
Provider (QV776)
Crimson Sweet 90 days 16-18 lb,7-8 kg,blocky oval
Med. dark green stripes on medium green background.
Deep red Dense red fl esh. Very small ovules.
Sweet Treasure
Crimson Sweet 90 days 16-18 lb,7-8 kg,oval
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red IR: Co: 1 Excellent yields.
Affi rmed (SSX7609)
Crimson Sweet 90 days 18-20 lb, 8-9 kg,round oval
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red Consistent yields. Crisp sweet fl esh.
Bold Ruler( SWT7436)
Crimson Sweet 83 days 16-18 lb,7-8 kg,round oval
Med. dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red Small pips, very uniform and productive. Cold setting ability.
SWT7829 Crimson Sweet 83 days 16-18 lb,7-8 kg,round oval
Med. dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red Extremely small, thin and low count pips. Highly uniform and good fruit setting. Early set in cool conditions.
Yellow Buttercup
Yellow 90 days 14-16 lb,6.5-7 kg,round oval
Med. dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright yellow
A highly regarded yellow fl esh variety. High yields. Dense fl esh.
SWT6832 Jubilee 83 days 14-16 lb,6.5-7 kg,round
Dark green narrow stripes on medium green background.
Bright red Very productive, sweet, crisp and fi rm fl esh, nice demarcation.
SSX7405 Jubilee 87 days 18-24 lb, 8-10.9 kg,blocky oval
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red Strong vine, uniform fruit, very productive and fi rm fl esh
Sweet Memory
Jubilee 90 days 16-18 lb,7-8 kg,round
Dark green stripes on medium green background.
Bright red High yields. Dense interior.
Triple Seven
Medium green 90 days 16-18 lb, 7-8 kg, blocky oval
Medium green with light green fl ecks.
Bright red IR: Co: 1 Very productive. Sweet and crisp.
Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Co - Anthracnose.
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CHRISEED®
A BRAND OF ALF CHRISTIANSON SEED CO.
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Named after its founder, Alf Christianson Seed Company was formed in 1926
in Mount Vernon, Washington. The ideal climate and fertile soil surrounding
the area, helped catapult this once small family company into its current role
as a worldwide supplier of high quality vegetable seed that is sold under the
Chriseed label–the company’s brand name.
Since its inception, Chriseed focused its efforts on fulfi lling the needs of the
vegetable growers and marketers and built a reputation for consistent quality in
the product line, global market awareness and superior service. This collaborative
approach enabled Chriseed to become an industry leader in spinach, beets and
baby leaf. Using this same philosophy, Chriseed has expanded its product line to
include other crops including cabbage, tomato and Asian vegetables.
In 2002, Alf Christianson Seed Company became a subsidiary of Sakata Seed
Corporation after working together for nearly three decades. This union allowed
both companies to build on their strengths and provide the highest quality seed
and the best customer service.
Quality, integrity and service were the bywords of Alf Christianson–these words
still hold true with the company to this day. At Chriseed, our customers come fi rst.
We are fi rmly committed to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations.
Welcome toChriseed
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EAGLE Eagle is the newest introduction from Chriseed’s beet program. Roots are very uniform, round and highly refi ned with a small crown. Its interior exhibits medium dark red with very little zoning. Tops are erect and leaves have a very glossy dark green color. Tolerant to heat.
MERLIN A recent addition to Chriseed’s hybrid beet offering. Merlinoffers a uniform, round shapedroot and late maturation. Merlin is noted for its exceptional fl avor and storage ability due to its high sugar content. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
VULTUREVulture is an elongated hybrid beet. It matures in 65-70 days with root size of 4-5” in length and 2” in diameter. The beet has a good fl avor with no bitter aftertaste. This is a multi-use variety: processing, fresh market novelty item, and baby leaf as its tops have a very dark red petiole with a glossy green leaf.
KESTREL Kestrel’s hybrid vigor leads to early, uniform plant stand establishment. Its ability to develop a round shape at an early stage of growth makes it an excellent candidate for quality baby beet production. This variety can also be stored for extended periods of time when harvested at full maturity. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
CHIOGGIA GUARDSMARK Chriseed’s notably improved Chioggia offers a vivid purple and white interior zoning along with a sweet flavor. This beet is appealing to the adventurous home gardener and innovative fresh market grower. Roots are fl attened globe-shape with short attractive tops. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
BULL’S BLOOD Bull’s Blood is an heirloom variety characterized by its deep reddish/purple leaf color. It makes a fi ne addition to salads when harvested young at the baby leaf stage. It exhibits its best color under cool weather conditions. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
RED ACE Red Ace’s wide adaptability and high yield potential has made it an industry leader. Known for uniform top-shaped roots, heavy yields, disease free tops and consistent performance, Red Ace has been growers’ favorite hybrid red beet worldwide. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
TOUCHSTONE GOLD Touchstone Gold offers a root with vibrant interior color and little zoning. Combined with its striking leaf/petiole contrast and sweet, mild fl avor, this beet is sure to catch your eye on the dinner plate. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
BEET
Variety
Maturity*
Direct Seed
Root Shape/Size Root Color Plant Habit Uses & Remarks
Solo F1
50-55 days Blocky round Dark red Semi-erect Fresh market. Monogerm variety, very fast growing, uniform and excellent yields.
Eagle F1
55-60 days 3.5-4”, globe Medium dark red Erect Very uniform, smooth, round root with small crown and tolerant to heat.
Early Wonder Tall Top
55-60 days Blocky round Red Erect Fresh market. Tall tops stay green under cooler conditions, very hardy and widely adapted.
Kestrel F1
55-60 days Round Red Erect For processing and fresh market use. Uniform and stores well.
Pacemaker III F1
55-60 days Blocky round Red Erect Processing type with good cold tolerance.
Red Ace F1
55-60 days Top shaped Dark red Erect Multi-use: Fresh market, processing and baby leaf. Widely adapted, uniform and easy to grow.
Ruby Queen 55-60 days Round Red Erect Multi-use: Processing, fresh market and baby leaf. Widely adapted and good fl avor.
BEC104 F1
60-65 days Blocky round Dark red Erect Early Wonder Tall Top hybrid for fresh market use, with strong, tall and green leaves.
Bull’s Blood 60-65 days Top shaped Red Erect For fresh market and home garden. Heirloom variety, dark red foliage great for spring mix.
Chioggia Guardsmark
60-65 days Round Bright red Prostrate Home garden. Heirloom, bright red skin, internal root color white with red rings, good fl avor, bright green foliage.
Detroit Supreme
60-65 days Round Red Erect Chriseed’s improved version of open pollinated DDR. Stores well and uniform.
Touchstone Gold
60-65 days Globe Interior: Golden yellow; Exterior: Orange red
Erect Fresh market and home garden. Vibrant yellow internal color, very uniform, and mild sweet fl avor.
Merlin F1
62-67 days Globe Dark red Erect, short top Multi-use: processing and fresh market. Very good fl avor, high brix (12-15%) and very uniform.
Vulture (BEG138)F1
65-70 days 4-5 x 2”, blocky cylindrical
Deep dark red Semi-erect Multi-use: processing, fresh market novelty and baby leaf with good fl avor.
Rodina F1
75-80 days Cylindrical Dark red Erect For processing and home garden. Good for slicing and canning. Very uniform.
* Maturity is based on beetroot reaching 2 inches in diameter.
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BEET
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SUPER RED 80This uniform variety has tight, medium tall wrappers surrounding solid, round heads with dark red color. Excellent fi eld holding ability gives this variety flexibility in harvesting.
STORAGE #4Storage #4 is an excellent yielding storage type with 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.
PUMA Puma is a very solid round cabbage adapted to early fresh market, shipping, and home garden use. This early maturing variety has a medium green color. A slightly taller head position and Fusarium yellows race 1 resistance allows Puma to excel where other early maturing varieties falter.
BOBCAT
This high yielding fresh market variety holds well and has very good fl avor. Resistant to Fusarium yellows race 1 and tolerance to thrips. High yields have indicated that Bobcat is suitable for coleslaw production.
SUPER RED 115The fi rst 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. Also tolerant to thrips.
SC100 This true savoy cabbage has excellentuniformity with solid heads. SC100 has very good dark green color and fi nely savoyed leaves. This variety stores well for a savoy type.
CABBAGE
Variety Relative Maturity Plant Type Use Head Color Head Size
Disease Resistance/Tolerance Uses & Remarks
Puma Early Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Green Medium R: Foc: 1 Wide adaptability, Good for direct sowing.
Bobcat Mid Green/Round
Fresh market,processing
Blue-green Medium-large R: Foc: 1T: TpB
Wide adaptability.
Storage #4 Late Green/Round
Fresh/Storage,processing
Green Medium-large R: Foc: 1 Wide adaptability, Excellent holding ability.
Super Red 80 Mid Red/Round Fresh market,processing
Garnet red Medium True round shape and good color as early red cabbage.
Super Red 115 Late Red/Round Storage,processing
Garnet red Medium R: Foc: 1 Excellent color, good storage ability.
SC100 Mid-late Savoy/Round
Fresh market Dark green Medium Wide adaptability as true savoy cabbage.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance, T = Tolerance.
Disease code: Foc - Fusarium yellows, TpB - Tipburn, Xcc - Black rot.
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CABBAGE HYBRIDS
Variety Relative Maturity
Length /Diameter Interior Type / Shape Top Length Uses & Remarks
CSX409 Early 7-8”, 1.2” Orange Nantes Medium Fresh market. Works well in Mexico.
Juno (CSX410)
Early 8-9”, 1.2” Orange Nantes Medium Fresh market. Grows well in Mexico. Excellent root quality.
C8771 Mid 7-8”, 1.1” Medium orange Long Nantes Medium Fresh market. Works well in Mexico and parts of Europe.
Ingot Mid 7-8”, 1.1” Medium orange Long Nantes Medium Fresh market. Home Garden. Recognized for its excellent taste.
Samantha Mid 7-9”, 1.1” Medium orange Berlicum/Imperator
Medium High yields. Good fl avor and appearance. For fresh market and processing
Hercules Mid-late 7-7.5”, 1.5” Medium orange Chantenay Medium Strong tops. Works well where growing longer carrots can be challenging.
Neptune Mid-late 8-10”, 1.6” Medium orange Imperator Medium Can be used for cello, jumbo, bunching and processing.
CARROT HYBRIDS
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SAMANTHABerlicum/Imperator type hybrid. Mid-early maturity, medium orange color with sweet fl avor. Medium to strong top attachment, with roots that are smooth and have a very nice orange color. Yield is very good with good fi eld holding ability and strong tops.
NEPTUNE
Neptune is a broad shouldered heavy yielding Imperator for cello, jumbo and bunching. Averaging 8-10” in length. Early maturing with extended fi eld holding ability, and is very adaptable.
JUNOA smooth, uniform Nantes hybrid with cylindrical roots and blunt tips. Early maturing, 8” long, very nice exterior and interior color with healthy deep green foliage.
CARROT
Variety Plant Type
Relative Maturity Direct Seed Head Color Head Shape Head Size Uses & Remarks
Napaville(ACX503)
Napa/Heading 60 days Medium green exterior, white interior
Barrel Large Exceptional cold tolerance. Plant after bolting period.
Napa Gold(CSX535)
Napa/Heading 60-65 days Dark green exterior, bright yellow interior
Barrel Large Strong bolting tolerance. Good internal and external quality.
Tender Gold(CSX558)
Baby Napa 55 days Medium dark green exterior, bright yellow interior
Elongated barrel Small Early maturing “mini”, slow bolting, suitable for planting at close spacing.
Tenderheart Baby Napa 55-60 days Medium green exterior, pale yellow interior
Elongated barrel Small Early maturing mini Chinese cabbage. Suitable for planting at close spacing.
CHINESE CABBAGE HYBRIDS
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TENDER GOLD A new Mini Hybrid Chinese cabbage. Early maturing, with very nice interior color and fairly good tolerance to bolting. Great tender fl avor. Can be harvested when head is 20 cm tall and 6-8 cm in diameter.
NAPA GOLDNapa Gold is an attractive Chinese Cabbage with strong bolt tolerance. It produces a solid head with healthy looking dark green exterior and bright yellow interior.
NAPAVILLENapaville is a medium heading, barrel shaped variety. It has a dark green exterior color and yields a compact 5.5 lb head in about 60 days from transplant. This hybrid has been noted for exceptional cold tolerance and is highly recommended for early sowing or for cool areas.
C HINESE CABBAGE
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BASIL ITALIAN LARGE LEAF Chriseed’s selection of this strain produces broad, dark green leaves with a very pleasant aroma. The well branched plant grows to 12-18” and is moderately slow to bolt. Recommended for gardeners and commercial growers alike. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
CORIANDER SANTO Santo is a fast growing and one of the fi rst slow bolting varieties introduced. Santo has broad celery-like leaves, which can be harvested two or more times. Variety is very uniform and good for bunching. A widely utilized herb variety with strong aroma. Monogerm seed available. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
PARSLEY FOREST GREENMaturity in 70-75 days. Leaf type is double curled with dark green color. Plants are erect, vigorous and hold well in warmer weather. Used for fresh market and home garden.
PARSNIP ANDOVERTop yielding parsnip with superior storage ability. Bright white roots are 10-12” in length and gradually tapered. 120 days to maturity.
ARUGULA ASTROMedium green leaves with a cut leaf shape. Maturity is 31-51 days dependent on usage. Leaves have a nutty flavor which gets stronger in warmer weather. Can be utilized year round for clipping and bunching. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
ARUGULA ADAGIOThis variety has a strong, zesty flavor compared to other arugulas. A very uniform strain and is slow to bolt. Leaf is a strap leaf type with a deep green color. Bred by Purdue University. PVP applied for.
MUSTARD DEEP PURPLEThis variety is one of the darkest purple colored varieties on the market. Can be grown for produce or used as ornamental. Leaves are slightly oval, dark purple color with the underside a lighter green. The variety has a tolerance to bolting. Mainly used as a red mix in baby leaf salads.
PARSLEY DARK GREEN ITALIAN Maturity in 65-70 days. Flat leaf type with glossy dark green leaves. Has an erect habit and more fl avorful than regular plain leaf types. Used for fresh market, processing and home garden. Organic and non-organic seeds available.
HERBS & MORE
Variety
RelativeMaturityDirect Seed Leaf Type Leaf Color Uses & Remarks
Herbs:
Arugula Astro 52 days Whole leaf, slightly cut Medium green Bunch, clip and home garden. Slower to bolt, strap leaf, 1” fl ower adds peppery fl avor.
Arugula Adagio 52-55 days Refi ned strap leaf Deep green Bunch, clip and home garden. Slow bolting habit.
Coriander Santo 60 days Broad, celery-like Dark green Fast growing, slow bolting strain, suitable for multiple harvests. Very Aromatic. For Mexican and Asian cooking.
Dill Bouquet 60 days Strong plant Medium green Home garden and fresh market. Early, strong aroma.
Dill Dukat 70 days Strong plant Dark green Strong aroma, large umbels. Suitable for summer culture.
Basil Italian Large Leaf
90 days Medium broad Glossy dark green Excellent for potted and live herb production. Moderately slow bolting.
Kale:
Red Russian 25 days Baby leaf50 days Mature
Flat non-curled Deep gray-green,stems/veins purple
Home garden, fresh market ornamental, tender taste.
Winterbor F1
52 days Finely curled, long stemmed
Blue-green Fresh market. Winter hardy.
Vates Blue Curled Scotch
55 days Finely curled Blue-green Home garden and fresh market. Used for garnish.
Improved Dwarf Siberian
60 days Coarsely curled Dark green Home garden and processing. Vigorous and winter hardy.
Mustard:
Deep Purple 25 days Baby leaf45 days Mature
Round, slightly serrated
Dark red Baby leaf, home garden. Fast growing, dark red with green underside, good bolting tolerance.
Florida Broadleaf 45 days Round with serrated edges
Medium green Home garden, fresh market and processing. High yielder, easy to grow.
Southern Giant Curled L.S.
48 days Heavily curled Dark green Home garden, fresh market and processing. Fast growing with good bolting tolerance.
Parsley:
Dark Green Italian 65-70 days Plain leaf/Moderately cut
Glossy dark green Broader leaf, more erect and fl avorful than most plain leaf parsley.
Evergreen 68-70 days Double-curled/Deeply cut leaf
Dark green Dense foliage is tolerant to cool weather.
Forest Green 70-75 days Double-curled/Finely cut leaf
Dark green Plants are erect and vigorous. Holds well in hot weather. Superior for garnish.
Garland 75-80 days Triple-curled/Finely cut leaf
Deep dark green Very deep color. Finely cut leaves. Durable. Excellent uniformity.
Overwinter Plain 77-80 days Plain leaf/Moderately cut
Dark green A winter-hardy plain leaf variety well suited for overwinter production.
Parsnip:
Andover 120 days Root size: 10-12”, Convex crown
Deep green Canker resistant. Superior storage ability.
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HERBS & MORE
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TOY CHOY
A compact hybrid Canton pak choi with thick, broad, milky white petioles and glossy, dark green leaves. Perfect for home gardeners and specialty growers servicing Asian markets. Tolerant to heat, well suited for production in summer months. Early maturity, 30-35 days harvest from sowing.
CSX 9906A slow bolting Shanghai pak choi hybrid with compact plant habit, glossy, deep green leaves and broad, light green stems. Suitable for producing baby Shanghai pak choi. Widely adaptable.
JADE CHOYOur newest commercial Shanghai pak choi line. This variety has a broad stem with nice light green color and darker green, glossy leaves than many other Shanghai pak choi’s. This variety is also slightly earlier maturing and forms a very nice vase shape. Planting should be direct seeded and thinned to 3-4” in spacing for best result.
BONSAIBonsai is a hybrid Shanghai pak choi with 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. Planting should be direct seeded and in 3-4” spacing.
WIN CHOIWin Choi is a medium sized Canton type that can be used for baby pak choi production due to its bolting tolerance. At full maturity, Win Choi is about 2/3 the size of normal Canton pak choi varieties. Very white stems and dark green leaves make this variety a nice looking pak choi.
LI REN CHOI An extremely attractive mini pak choi with light green stems and slightly darker green leaves. This variety develops a pak choi shape at a very early stage. It can even be planted in trays and harvested at transplanting time. One of the smaller mini pak chois on the market. Ideal for producing premium pak choi hearts for the Asian market.
PAK CHOI
Variety
RelativeMaturityDirect Seeded Habit
HeadCharacteristics
BoltResistance Uses & Remarks
CSX 927 30-35 days Semi-erect Short and compact plant with dark green, glossy leaves, white stems
Weak Attractive miniature plants perfect for baby pak choi production. Suitable for summer culture. Excellent for soups in Asian cuisine.
Toy Choy 30-35 days Semi-erect 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.
CSX 909 35-38 days Semi-erect Short plant, milky white stems, dark green leaves
Weak Canton Dwarf type pak choi hybrid, plant in summer. Avoid planting in high bolting pressure season.
Win Choi(SPC001)
35 days Mini 48 days Mature
Semi-erect Medium, white stem with dark green leaves
Good Fresh market. Canton type pak choi, bolt tolerant, market by itself or together with Shanghai type as a pair for added appeal.
Li Ren Choi 40 days Erect Medium, light green stalks with light green leaves
Very good Novelty item. Home garden. Develops pak choi shape very early.
Bonsai 48 days Semi-erect Good pak choi shape, dark green leaves
Fair Fresh market and home garden. Typical mini pak choi.
CSX 9906 48 days Semi-erect Large, green stems with dark green leaves
Excellent Compact plant habit, vase shape, broad stems, glossy leaves. Shanghai pak choi with strong bolt tolerance.
CXS 9808 48 days Semi-erect Large, green stems with dark green leaves
Excellent Fresh market, home garden. Very strong against bolting. Shanghai type.
Jade Choy(CSX 9813)
48 days Semi-erect Large, dark green leaves Excellent New introduction. This variety stood out in our Shanghai pak choi trial. Healthy-looking darkgreen leaves are very attractive. Nice vase shapeplant. Strong against bolting.
Tatsoi Longevity
50-55 days Semi-erect Dark green, glossy leaves, high leaf count, rossette shape
Good Tolerant to bolting, slow to wilt, dark green and glossy leaves great for spring mix.
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PAK CHOI HYBRIDS
VarietyRelative Maturity Top Size
RootCharacteristics Uses & Remarks
Cherry Belle 22 days Short Round, bright red Early variety for bunching and packing, tops remain short for forcing.
French Breakfast 25 days Medium Oblong, scarlet w/white tip Excellent for home garden. Delicate fl avor.
Altabelle 26 days Tall Globe, bright red,medium to large
Cello and bunching. Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and yellows.
Winner (XRA3536)F1
26-28 days Medium tall Round, dark red Strong, tall tops, best for bunching, and performs well under short days and cool weather.
Altaglobe 28 days Medium tall Top to globe, deep cherry red, large
Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and yellows. Late to get pith.
Champion 28 days Tall Globe, bright red Late to get pithy. Strong tops for upland soils. Performs well for bunching and shipping.
Easter Egg II 28 days Tall Round, shades of red, purple and white
Delightful colors and delicate fl avor. Offers six shades of red, purple and white. Home garden and specialty bunch.
Icicle Short Top 29 days Medium Elongated tapered slender, white Mild fl avor. Popular for both garden and fresh market.
RADISH
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WINNERChriseed’s new Champion type hybrid radish offers excellent exterior color, medium tall tops with strong root attachments and exceptional fi eld uniformity. Roots are slow to develop pith. Winner will do well under short days and cool weather. It is also tolerant to wet conditions.
EASTER EGG II Developed by Chriseed for the home garden and novelty bunching trade, Easter Egg II offers a range of six colors. Radishes are round, large, and late to become pithy. Sliced into a garden salad or include it in vegetable tray, Easter Egg II is certain to add distinctive colors and fl avor.
CHAMPIONChampion is a uniform, large, round-oval radish with bright cherry-red color. Vigorous, tall tops with strong attachment along with roots which are very late to become pithy, lead to greater grower fl exibility for time of harvest. A standard for short-day or cool-season bunching.
RADISH
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PERSIUSA high yielding processing type spinach. This variety is resistant to white rust. Nice medium green colored leaves with broad leaf type and good petiole length.
ADMIRAL A fresh market and baby leaf variety for Texas and the East Coast as it does have white rust resistance. Nice oval shaped leaves with a slight savoy. The leaf color is a medium green color.
ANNA Anna is a moderately fast growing variety with an upright plant habit, medium dark green, with an oval leaf and round tip. Leaf becomes more round as it matures, providing a good pack for processing. Leaf surface is slightly savoyed.
CRESCENT Crescent combines downy mildew races 1-7 resistance and white rust resistance, making it a remarkable value added hybrid for bunching, industry and home garden use. Dark green, uniform semi-savoy leaves coupled with a slow bolting habit consistently place this variety among the leaders in nationwide trialing.
IMPERIAL GREENAn Asian leaf type spinach used for bunching. Plant habit is very erect with long stems and very dark green leaves. Better mildew resistance than other similar types for bunching.
C2-606 C2-606 is a top yielding, smooth leaf hybrid with erect plant habit for quality baby leaf and clip markets. Dark green leaves are excep-tionally uniform in size and shape. This variety also offers resistance to downy mildew races 1-9, 11, and new isolate UA2209.
EMPERORSemi-savoy type baby leaf with resistance to downy mildew races 1-10. Nice round to oval type leaf which has a very dark green color. Usage is targetedfor the East Coast, Canada, Texas and Colorado.
ELFIN Baby leaf spinach with resistance to downy mildew races 1-10. The leaves are smooth, round to oval, with medium green color. Targeting for California/Arizona conventional growing market and also for the East Coast.
SPINACH
Variety Relative Maturity Plant Type Leaf Color Bolting Habit
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
Anna (SPF328)F1
Early Oval/round leaf
Medium dark green
Moderate resistance
R: Pfs: 1-10 Versatile variety for multi-use (Baby, bunch and processing). Smooth leaf with slight savoy.
AvonF1
Early Semi erect, oval leaf
Medium green Bolt resistant R: Pfs: 1, 2 Fall variety for bunch and processing, semi savoy.
CrescentF1
Early Semi-savoy, oval leaf
Medium dark green
Moderate resistance
R: Ao / Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11 Planted in fall and overwintering.
C2-608F1
Early Very erect,round leaf
Medium green Moderate resistance
R: Pfs: 1-7, 11 Very uniform, erect type for bunch and processing.
Elfi n(SPF327) F1
Early Round oval leaf
Medium green Moderate resistance
R: Pfs: 1-10 IR: Pfs: 11, UA2209*
Year round use for baby leaf, smooth leaf.
F91-415 Early Large oval leaf with lobes
Light green Fast bolting R: Ao / Pfs:1,2 Fall, very fast growing for processing, very smooth.
F97-154 Early Erect, large leaf
Medium green Fast bolting R: Ao / Pfs: 1, 2 Fall, smooth leaf, very fast growing for processing.
No. 3665F1
Early Very erect,oval leaf
Medium green Fast bolting R: Pfs: 1-5, 8, 9 IR: Pfs: 11, UA2209*
Fall processing, very erect and very smooth.
Persius(SPC309) F1
Early Semi erect, smooth leaf
Medium green Fast bolting R: Ao / Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9 IR: Pfs: 11, UA2209*
Broad leaf type with good petiole length. Smooth leaf for processing, fall planting.
SamishF1
Early Erect, oval leaf
Medium green Fast bolting R: Ao / Pfs: 1-4 Fall fresh market variety, full savoy.
ViceroyF1
Early Erect, savoy large leaf
Dark green Fast bolting R: Ao / Pfs: 1, 2 Fall and overwinter semi savoy.
Admiral(SPE420) F1
Mid Erect, oval leaf
Medium green Moderate resistance
R: Ao / Pfs: 1, 2 Fall and overwinter season, semi savoy.
BakerF1
Mid Semi erect, oval leaf
Dark green Moderate resistance
R: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11 Bunching smooth leaf type.
C4-028F1
Mid Erect, long oval leaf
Dark green Fast bolting R: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11 Very smooth for bunch.
Imperial Green (C5-111) F1
Mid Erect, Asian leaf
Dark green Moderate resistance
R: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11 More bolt tolerant than other bunching varieties.
Emperor(SPF430) F1
Mid Erect, oval leaf
Dark green Moderate resistance
R: Pfs: 1-10 Use in East Coast, Canada and Colorado.Semi savoy.
OlympiaF1
Mid Open,long oval leaf
Medium green Bolt resistant R: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, UA2209*
Bunch and processing, smooth leaf with a slight savoy.
RegalF1
Mid Semi erect, oval leaf
Dark green Moderate resistance
R: Ao / Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11 Very uniform semi savoy for baby leaf, overwinter and spring.
TyeeF1
Mid Erect, heavy leaf
Dark green Bolt resistant R: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, UA2209*
Widely adapted for year-round quality pack, semi savoy.
C2-606F1
Late Erect, oval leaf
Dark green Bolt resistant R: Pfs: 1-9, 11, UA2209* Very uniform dark green baby leaf, holds in the fi eld.
TetonF1
Late Erect,oval leaf
Dark green Very bolt tolerant
R: Pfs: 1-4 Very slow growing smooth leaf for baby leaf production.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Ao - White Rust, Pfs - Downy mildew. * UA2209 is a new isolate that has not been nominated to a new race (Pfs: 12) at the time of printing.
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SPINACH
VarietyBabyMaturity
Relative Maturity Petiole Color Leaf Type Disease Uses & Remarks
DiscoveryF1
26-28 days 55-60 days Medium red Savoy Fast growing, good venation and contrast, good petiole color at full size.
GalaxyF1
26-28 days 55-60 days Light red Light savoy Dark green leaves, gloss, good petiole contrast, very uniform.
Fordhook Giant 27-30 days 55-60 days White Medium savoy Popular standard variety for home garden and fresh market.
GazelleF1
27-30 days 55-60 days Deep dark red Smooth IR: Pfb Dark green leaf, excellent leaf/petiole contrast, high yielding.
Eldorado 30-33 days 60-65 days Bright yellow Savoy Deep green leaves, glossy.
Rhubarb 30-33 days 55-65 days Bright red Savoy Fine quality strain for market and home garden.
Silverado 30-33 days 65+ days White Heavy savoy Fine taste. Compact for ease in packaging. Slow bolting.
Celebration(BEF230)
30-33 days 55-60 days Multi: Red, yellow, pink, orange & white
Semi-savoy Uniform plants, dark green leaves on attractive multi-colored petioles. Few whites.
Peppermint(BEF231)
33-35 days 60-65 days Stripped (pink) Savoy Savoy, uniform, dark green leaves with botton petiole in attractive pink.
Disease terminology: IR = Intermediate resistance.
Disease code: Pfb - Downy mildew.
SWISS CHARD
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ELDORADOEldorado is a classy yellow/gold Swiss chard. Leaves have a glossy sheen, which is very attractive. Yellow stems and venation contrast well with deep green, glossy leaves. Eldorado can be harvested young for salad mix or for full size bunching.
CELEBRATIONCelebration is Chriseed’s interpretation of a multi-colored chard. This line exhibits highly uniform plants with dark green, glossy leaves; it has vibrant multi-colored petioles and venations with high percentage of pink, yellow and orange chards. Great for producing full-sized specialty chard, baby leaf or ornamental bedding plants.
GAZELLE With exceptional venation, lightly savoyed leaves, and dark red petioles, Gazelle provides a visually impressive addition to any salad mix. This hybrid offers a surprisingly pleasant fl avor when compared to other red chards/beet tops. Gazelle’s intermediate resistance to downy mildew and its hybrid vigor make this variety the top choice for premium spring mix production.
DISCOVERY Discovery offers a versatile red chard for bunching and baby leaf production. The erect, uniform plants have a striking contrast of dark red petioles against dark green leaves. This chard can be harvested young at 26-28 days. Discovery has been noted for exceptional cold tolerance and its ability to retain color for bunching.
SWISS CHARD
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SWEET CANARY Semi-determinate yellow grape tomato, early maturity, average 14-15 gram fruit size, deep yellow with fi rm texture. Can be used outdoors or indoors.
SWEET ZEN Determinate red grape tomato, early maturity, bright red fruits weigh 13-14 grams; good Brix. Tolerant to heat. Firm fruits handle shipping well. Can be used outdoors or indoors. Extended harvest type.
SOLID GOLDThis is a mid-early, indeterminate hybrid golden grape tomato. Solid Gold offers a uniquely colored grape tomato with an excellent fl avor. The vigorous plants have an outstanding fruit set of high quality yields.
GOLDEN RAVE Hybrid Golden Rave is a mid-early season indeterminate tomato that has performed well over a wide range of climates. The medium sized plant yields an excellent fruit set of distinctive 50 gram baby Roma fruit. Golden Rave is in a class of its own with excellent fl avor, fruit size and shape.
SWEET MOJOThis hybrid grape tomato develops a large indeterminate plant yielding an excellent fruit set from top to bottom. Each long cluster averages 21 bright red, fi rm and sweet fruits. It trialed well vs. commercial red grape varieties in SE/NE/W U.S. and Europe.
CSX207 Determinate pink grape tomato, very early maturity, average 13 gram fruits, Firm fruits offers excellent shelf life, attractive external and internal color, smooth rounded edges, good Brix, good flavor. Can be grown outdoors or indoors.
TOMATO
Variety
Relative Maturity Transplanted Vine Type
Fruit Characteristics
Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks
CSX207 Very early Determinate Pink color, 13g. Firm fruits with attractive pink color, and excellent cracking resistance.
Sweet Canary (CSX204)
Early Semi-determinate Deep yellow color, 14-15g Very fi rm fruits with attractive deep yellow color.
Sweet Zen (CSX209)
Early Determinate Bright red color, 13-14g. Very fi rm fruits with bright red color, and excellent for shipping.
Sweet Mojo Early Indeterminate Uniform shape, bright red, 11-12g
R: Fol: 1 Excellent yield potential.
Golden Rave Mid-early Indeterminate 50 gram baby Roma shaped fruits
R: Fol: 1 / ToMV: 1
Mild taste with low acid level, excellent for fresh eating or novelty sauce/paste.
Solid Gold Mid-early Indeterminate Uniform shape, golden color, 12-15g
R: Fol: 1 Excellent cracking resistance. Outstanding shelf life.
Disease terminology: R = Resistance.
Disease code: Fol - Fusarium wilt, ToMV - Tomato mosaic.
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TOMATO HYBRIDS
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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 fi eld sowing.
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A combination of Sakata’s Primax® and Promax® 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 specifi c quality and performance characteristics.
• Extensively tested to assure and confi rm quality.
Versatile• Geared for use with most fl owers, 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, fl ower, 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 fl uctuating 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 effi ciency.
SAKATA SEED ENHANCEMENT
PRIMAX® PRIMED UNPRIMED DAY 10 AT 15º C
Primax®, Performax®, and Primax Plus® are registered trademarks of Sakata Seed America, Inc. Promax™ is a trademark of Sakata Seed America, Inc. © Sakata Seed America, Inc.
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SAI 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.
Immunity: Not subject to attack or infection by a specifi ed pest or pathogen.
Resistance: Resistance is the ability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specifi ed 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 some disease symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure.
Two levels of resistance are defi ned:
• Standard resistance (R): plant varieties that highly restrict the growth and development of the specifi ed 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 pest or pathogen pressure.
• Intermediate or moderate resistance (IR): plant varieties that restrict the growth and development of the specifi ed pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of symptoms or damage compared to “standard resistant” varieties. Moderately/intermediately resistant plant varieties will still show less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible plant varieties when grown under similar environmental conditions and/or pest or pathogen pressure.
Tolerance(T): The ability of a plant variety to endure 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 specifi ed pest or pathogen.
Statements on the reaction of varieties to a specifi c pathogen, pest or stress are based on evaluations made under defi ned 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.
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 modifi ed 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 specifi cally 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 specifi ed for a particular location provides a range of earliness. These maturity dates may be different under your specifi c 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 specifi c pathogen, pest or stress are based on evaluation under defi ned 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.
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