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2020Vegetable ProductionC ATA L O G U E

Proud of our roots since 1928

SEA

SON

2914, Curé-Labelle BoulevardLaval (Quebec) H7P 5R9

Customer Service [email protected] 514 332-2275 | Toll free : 1 800 561-9693 450 682-4959 | Toll free : 1 800 567-4594

Office SalesClaudine Beauchemin, d.t.a.

[email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Stéphanie Gosselin, agr. [email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Sales RepresentativesSouth Shore of Montreal, Manitoba & Organic MarketGilliane Bisson

[email protected]

514 295-7202

North Shore of MontrealMichel Gratton

[email protected]

514 898-4281

South Shore of Montreal (Western Montérégie)Marie-Hélène Monchamp

[email protected]

514 968-2906

South Shore of Montreal (Eastern Montérégie)Marie-Pierre Grimard, T. Tech

[email protected]

450 261-7468

Central & Eastern Quebec and Maritime ProvincesYves Thibault, agr.

[email protected] 418 660-1498 418 666-8947

418 655-0312

OntarioWarren Peacock

[email protected]

519 427-7239

British ColumbiaBen Yurkiw

[email protected] 604 830-9295

NAVEDO F1 CARROT 65-1816

New cross of long, cylindrical, smooth, and well-filled roots. Ideal for jumbo and cello types. Excellent uniformity and high yield potential.

Maturity: 63 days

EXPECT Y.R. F1 WINTER CABBAGE 65-3615

A long-term storage, large cabbage. Very round head, upright and high above the ground. Good tolerance to thrips. Will keep its fresh appearance even after many months of storage.

Maturity: 92 days

CARTIER F1 ONION 65-6637

An early variety combined with the late variety qualities. Large size potential, very good uniformity, and high productivity. Storage until July.

Maturity: 94 days

ONEIDA (BGS 342) F1 ONION 65-6630

A more productive version, but a few days later, than the Cartier variety. Excellent yield and very good skin. Good long-term storage potential.

Maturity: 98 days

RED CARPET F1 ONION 65-6696

Early Redwing type, with a very nice external and internal red colour. Good uniformity and large size potential.

Maturity: 111 days

Superior quality for each new generation

SYBARIS F1 BUSH BEAN 65-5256

A uniform and an excellent quality bean. The pods set high on the plant and keep off the soil for a clean and easy harvest.

Maturity : 55 days

SADDLEBACK F1 ONION 65-6612

An early variety with large size potential. A good choice to secure transition from transplant to first seedlings.

Maturity: 95 days

BRISTOL F1 CUCUMBER 65-4214

An early cucumber offering an excellent yield at the very start of the season. Straight, uni-form with a nice dark apparel. Good disease packages and tolerance to downy mildew.

Maturity : 52 days

Evaluation of an onion trial in Napierville with the Norseco

and Seminis teams.

MALBEC F1 CARROT 65-1873

Cello-type red carrot offering the best quality and tolerance to bolting on the market. Good uniformity.

Maturity : 65 days Warren PeacockRepresentative (On) | Norseco

Marie-Hélène MonchampRepresentative (Qc) | Norseco

Jan van der HeideNortheast Market Manager | Bejo Seeds

norseco.com

2020Vegetable ProductionC ATA L O G U E

Proud of our roots since 1928

SEA

SON

2914, Curé-Labelle BoulevardLaval (Quebec) H7P 5R9

Customer Service [email protected] 514 332-2275 | Toll free : 1 800 561-9693 450 682-4959 | Toll free : 1 800 567-4594

Office SalesClaudine Beauchemin, d.t.a.

[email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Stéphanie Gosselin, agr. [email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Sales RepresentativesSouth Shore of Montreal, Manitoba & Organic MarketGilliane Bisson

[email protected]

514 295-7202

North Shore of MontrealMichel Gratton

[email protected]

514 898-4281

South Shore of Montreal (Western Montérégie)Marie-Hélène Monchamp

[email protected]

514 968-2906

South Shore of Montreal (Eastern Montérégie)Marie-Pierre Grimard, T. Tech

[email protected]

450 261-7468

Central & Eastern Quebec and Maritime ProvincesYves Thibault, agr.

[email protected] 418 660-1498 418 666-8947

418 655-0312

OntarioWarren Peacock

[email protected]

519 427-7239

British ColumbiaBen Yurkiw

[email protected] 604 830-9295

NAVEDO F1 CARROT 65-1816

New cross of long, cylindrical, smooth, and well-filled roots. Ideal for jumbo and cello types. Excellent uniformity and high yield potential.

Maturity: 63 days

EXPECT Y.R. F1 WINTER CABBAGE 65-3615

A long-term storage, large cabbage. Very round head, upright and high above the ground. Good tolerance to thrips. Will keep its fresh appearance even after many months of storage.

Maturity: 92 days

CARTIER F1 ONION 65-6637

An early variety combined with the late variety qualities. Large size potential, very good uniformity, and high productivity. Storage until July.

Maturity: 94 days

ONEIDA (BGS 342) F1 ONION 65-6630

A more productive version, but a few days later, than the Cartier variety. Excellent yield and very good skin. Good long-term storage potential.

Maturity: 98 days

RED CARPET F1 ONION 65-6696

Early Redwing type, with a very nice external and internal red colour. Good uniformity and large size potential.

Maturity: 111 days

Superior quality for each new generation

SYBARIS F1 BUSH BEAN 65-5256

A uniform and an excellent quality bean. The pods set high on the plant and keep off the soil for a clean and easy harvest.

Maturity : 55 days

SADDLEBACK F1 ONION 65-6612

An early variety with large size potential. A good choice to secure transition from transplant to first seedlings.

Maturity: 95 days

BRISTOL F1 CUCUMBER 65-4214

An early cucumber offering an excellent yield at the very start of the season. Straight, uni-form with a nice dark apparel. Good disease packages and tolerance to downy mildew.

Maturity : 52 days

Evaluation of an onion trial in Napierville with the Norseco

and Seminis teams.

MALBEC F1 CARROT 65-1873

Cello-type red carrot offering the best quality and tolerance to bolting on the market. Good uniformity.

Maturity : 65 days Warren PeacockRepresentative (On) | Norseco

Marie-Hélène MonchampRepresentative (Qc) | Norseco

Jan van der HeideNortheast Market Manager | Bejo Seeds

norseco.com

AArtichoke 4Asparagus 4

BBeans 4-6Beet 7Broccoli 8,9Broccoli Mini 9Brussels Sprouts 10

CCabbage-Chinese 11Cabbage-Pointed 13Cabbage-Savoy 11Cabbage-Summer 12-13Cabbage-Winter 14-15Carrot 16-18Cauliflower 19Celeriac 20Celery 20Chicory 21

Corn-Sweet 22-24Cress 21Cucumber 25-26Cucumber-Pickling 27

EEggplant 28

GGourds 29Greenhouse Vegetables 83-87Ground cherry 30

HHerbs 88,89

KKale 30Kohlrabi 31

LLeaf, Baby 32Leek 31Lettuce 33-36

MMelon 37

OOkra 38Onion 38-42Onion-Bunching 43Oriental Vegetables 44

PParsnip 44Peas 45Pepper-Hot 51-53Pepper-Sweet 46-50Potato 60Pumpkin 54-59

RRadish 60,61Rapini 61Rhubarb 61Rutabaga 61

SSalsify 61Shallots-French 43Spinach 62Sprouts and Micro Greens 44, 45Squash-Summer 63, 64Squash-Winter 64-68Swiss Chard 68

TTomato 69-77Turnip 78

WWatermelon 78

Index

PRIMUS A TripleSweet® Plus corn variety, Primus features exceptional quality and tenderness with even more supersweet kernels on every ear, and an an improved shelf-life.

CABO Offering superior eating quality and excellent adaptability, Cabo is a large augmented supersweet variety with plentiful dark green flags and great tip fill.

SPINELESS SUPREME Spineless Supreme produces high gloss fruit and offers an improved disease and virus resistance package for high yield potential.

DEPURPLE A lavender-pink cauliflower variety ideal for the specialty color market, DePurple features uniform maturity, dense dome-shaped heads, and consistent performance under different environmental conditions.

For more information on these or other Syngenta Varieties, visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables.

Leading the Way

*For complete disease resistance information, please visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables

All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission.

©2019 Syngenta. Some or all of the varieties may be protected under one or more of the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents and/or Utility Patents and may not be propagated or reproduced without authorization. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

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VOLCANO F1

A828 F1CONTACT: Brad Smith - T. 831 998 2018 - [email protected]

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Mountain HoneyDelicious, high-yielding

grape tomato with crimson gene and F-3* resistance

MischiefSmall 2-4 lb pumpkin that produces

high yields of quality fruit.

LasalleHigh quality, easy-pick beans

with good yields

Red SatinVery uniform roots and excellent field

holding ability

FlaglerSweet corn with with exceptional eating

quality and a beautiful package

EverGol® PrimeAGAINST ONION SMUT

Onions treated with Progro 30% waste due to onion smut

Onions treated with EVERGOL® PRIME0.5% waste due to onion smut

EverGol® Prime ensures you of solid protection against onion smut.In 2020, EverGol® Prime becomes Norseco’s standard treatment of onion seeds.

AArtichoke 4Asparagus 4

BBeans 4-6Beet 7Broccoli 8,9Broccoli Mini 9Brussels Sprouts 10

CCabbage-Chinese 11Cabbage-Pointed 13Cabbage-Savoy 11Cabbage-Summer 12-13Cabbage-Winter 14-15Carrot 16-18Cauliflower 19Celeriac 20Celery 20Chicory 21

Corn-Sweet 22-24Cress 21Cucumber 25-26Cucumber-Pickling 27

EEggplant 28

GGourds 29Greenhouse Vegetables 83-87Ground cherry 30

HHerbs 88,89

KKale 30Kohlrabi 31

LLeaf, Baby 32Leek 31Lettuce 33-36

MMelon 37

OOkra 38Onion 38-42Onion-Bunching 43Oriental Vegetables 44

PParsnip 44Peas 45Pepper-Hot 51-53Pepper-Sweet 46-50Potato 60Pumpkin 54-59

RRadish 60,61Rapini 61Rhubarb 61Rutabaga 61

SSalsify 61Shallots-French 43Spinach 62Sprouts and Micro Greens 44, 45Squash-Summer 63, 64Squash-Winter 64-68Swiss Chard 68

TTomato 69-77Turnip 78

WWatermelon 78

Index

PRIMUS A TripleSweet® Plus corn variety, Primus features exceptional quality and tenderness with even more supersweet kernels on every ear, and an an improved shelf-life.

CABO Offering superior eating quality and excellent adaptability, Cabo is a large augmented supersweet variety with plentiful dark green flags and great tip fill.

SPINELESS SUPREME Spineless Supreme produces high gloss fruit and offers an improved disease and virus resistance package for high yield potential.

DEPURPLE A lavender-pink cauliflower variety ideal for the specialty color market, DePurple features uniform maturity, dense dome-shaped heads, and consistent performance under different environmental conditions.

For more information on these or other Syngenta Varieties, visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables.

Leading the Way

*For complete disease resistance information, please visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables

All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission.

©2019 Syngenta. Some or all of the varieties may be protected under one or more of the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents and/or Utility Patents and may not be propagated or reproduced without authorization. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

VAQUERO

VILMORIN NORTH AMERICA3 Harris PlaceSalinas, CA 93901 USAT. +1 (831) 771 1500F. +1 (831) 771 1517vilmorinnorthamerica.comVilmorin is a brand of Vilmorin-Mikado Business Unit

CLOSER TOEVERYWHERE,

YOU

Vilmorin-Mikado brings innovation to farming

VOLCANO F1

A828 F1CONTACT: Brad Smith - T. 831 998 2018 - [email protected]

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Harris Moran is proud to offer a variety of uniquely attractive, high-quality products for your specific market needs.

Find out more at https://hmclause.com/regional-products/

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Mountain HoneyDelicious, high-yielding

grape tomato with crimson gene and F-3* resistance

MischiefSmall 2-4 lb pumpkin that produces

high yields of quality fruit.

LasalleHigh quality, easy-pick beans

with good yields

Red SatinVery uniform roots and excellent field

holding ability

FlaglerSweet corn with with exceptional eating

quality and a beautiful package

EverGol® PrimeAGAINST ONION SMUT

Onions treated with Progro 30% waste due to onion smut

Onions treated with EVERGOL® PRIME0.5% waste due to onion smut

EverGol® Prime ensures you of solid protection against onion smut.In 2020, EverGol® Prime becomes Norseco’s standard treatment of onion seeds.

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To all our clients,

You will notice that our catalogue has expanded quite a bit this year, with more pages,

but more importantly, with much more vegetable seed varieties to offer.

Our partnership with Coop Unifrontières allows us to work together with new, reliable,

experienced and reputable specialty suppliers of various cultures. Our strong reputation

is directly linked to our solid and long-lasting relationship with our suppliers.

Whether you cultivate many hectares or smaller surfaces, we are more than ever convinced

that you will find in these pages, the vegetable seed varieties specifically adapted to your

needs. Rest assured that our experienced personnel are always ready to advise, inform

and help you.

Our expert team is the valuable ally of your success.

Never hesitate to get in touch with us.

Wishing you a great season.

Norseco S.E.C.’s Vegetable Seeds Team

Back row: Ben Yurkiw, Gilliane Bisson, Warren Peacock, Michel Gratton, Claudine Beauchemin d.t.h., Christian Chartrand agr., Alexandre Bisson agr., Yves Thibault agr., André MorissetteMiddle row: Marie-Pierre Grimard T.P., Marie-Hélène Monchamp, Stephanie Gosselin agr.

Front row: Martin Deslauriers, Christine Ruckstuhl agr.

Organic seeds are Ecocert Canada certified since 2008

LegendNew introductions

True value

Organic

Untreated

Recommanded for the production of miniature vegetables

Recommanded for the production of trays, pots and multicell packs

Patio Collection

Mycorrhizea treatment*

* Order before January 25th.

Proud to grow with you

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IMPERIAL STAR AMETHYST F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Description

65-0212 IMPERIAL STAR 120 Produces 6 to 8 artichokes per plant of 7 to 10 cm in diameter.

65-0216 AMETHYST F1 120Purple artichoke with homogeneous, heavy, tight heads. Upright plant is spineless and produces multiple secondary buds of 300-400 g each.

Asparagus

GUELPH MILLENIUM F1 GUELPH ECLIPSE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Description

65-0456 GUELPH MILLENIUM F1 Perennial

Developed by the University of Guelph. Produces 100% male spears and very uniform. Good tolerance to cold temperatures. Highly productive

65-0457 GUELPH ECLIPSE F1 Perennial

Male asparagus hybrid for green spear production. Bred in Canada, the plant is tolerant of cold winters. It has been noted for thick spears, excellent tip quality, and high fern vigour. Performs on a range of soil types, but prefers sandy and sandy loam soils. Commercial trials have consistently shown Guelph Eclipse to yield higher than all other competing green varieties and, based on research trials, about 20% higher than Guelph Millennium. Early.

Beans

NECKARGOLD NECKARKONIGIN SORANO SUPREMO

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Length

(cm) Size Tolerances Description

BEANS-POLE65-5305 NECKARGOLD 65 Yellow 23-27 — 1 Consistent and reliable yield. For fresh markets and preserving.

65-5310 NECKARKONIGIN 65 Green 23-27 — 1 Consistent and reliable yield. For fresh markets and preserving.

SHELL BEANS

65-5525 SORANO 80White to

pale yellow13-14 — —

Replaces Impero Bianco. Variety resistant to high temperatures. Its green and flat pods will become pale yellow and round at maturity. 7-8 beans/pod.

65-5527 SUPREMO 80 Cream-red 16-17 — — Compact plant that will produce even in difficult conditions. 6-8 beans/pod.

ArtichokeArtichoke

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Beans

EXPRESS (PRIMO) BROAD WINDSOR ROCDOR SUNBURST

GOLD RUSH BA1003 GOLD DUST LORIOT

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Length

(cm) Size Tolerances Description

BEANS-BROAD

65-5410 EXPRESS (PRIMO) 65Medium green

16 — — Early. Medium size white seeds. Recommended for freezing. 5-6 beans/pod.

65-5420 MAJOR 75Medium green

18 — —Good pod setting, even under less favourable weather conditions. Heavy pods and a high yielder. 5-6 beans/pod.

65-5432 BROAD WINDSOR 75 Pale green 18-20 — — Excellent yield of large, easy-to-shell pods. For fresh markets. 5-7 beans/pod.

BUSH BEAN-WAX

65-5105 ROCDOR 48 — 18 medium 1, 7Early season variety. Pick early to avoid it becoming fibrous. Manual harvesting.

65-5125 SUNBURST 55 — 13-15 medium 1, 5 Appealing, high-yielding variety. Earlier than Gold Rush.

65-5161 GOLD RUSH 58 — 13-15 medium 1, 4Long, straight, yellow beans that are easy to pick. Beans are tender and stringless. Extended harvesting, good storage, and fine freezing potential. Suited for mechanical and manual harvesting.

65-5164 BA1003 58 — 14-16 medium 1, 3An improvement of the Gold Dust variety with its stronger yellow colour, its long and straight pods. Good field holding. Tolerant to Brown Spot.

65-5165 GOLD DUST 58 — 13-15 large 1, 3High quality main season variety. Long and straight beans held on upright plants for easy picking. Improved tolerance to Brown Spot.

FRENCH GOURMET YELLOW

65-5103 LORIOT 58 — 9-10 fine 1, 5, 7French beans, fine and delicate, that produce an abundance of tender, juicy and sweet pods. Compact plant. Replaces the Serin variety

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Beans-Green

BA0999

LEWIS

LASALLE AFFIRMED BA1006 BA0958 SYBARIS

PV857JAGUAR CAPRICE MASCOTTE BANGA AMETHYST TAPIA

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Length

(cm) Size Tolerances Description

BUSH BEANS-GREEN

65-5242 BA0999 52 Dark 11-13 medium 1, 3Very early bean, perfect to allow you to recover a few days of maturity, when adverse weather conditions prevent you from planting.

65-5257 LEWIS 53 Dark 14 medium 1, 3, 5, 6, 8Well adapted for seeding from beginning to end of the season. Good performance in humid conditions. Upright, solid plant.

65-5258 LASALLE 53 Dark 15 medium 1, 2, 5High quality, easy to harvest beans with good yields. Strong, upright plant with easy pick pods. Uniform, straight, quality pods.

65-5248 AFFIRMED 55Medium

Dark12-13 medium 2, 7, 8

Compares to Caprice. Medium dark green beans at the top of a plant that does not lodge, for a higher percentage of marketable beans.

65-5249 VALENTINO 55 Very dark 14-15 medium 1, 6Concentrated production of round, straight pods well positioned on the plant to facilitate mechanical harvest. Sets well in hot conditions. Excellent yield.

65-5250 BA1006 55 Dark 14-15 medium 1, 3

Easy to pick BA 1006 produces straight pods in an excellent dark green colour that snap off the plant easily. Under stressful heat conditions, it shows a significantly improved plant habit and it is comparable to Valentino in yield and performance. Suitable both for fresh markets and processing.

65-5251 BA0958 55 Dark 14-16 medium 1, 3The only bean in our selection that has intermediate tolerance to Bacterial Brown Spot. Long and straight pods. High yield potential even in hot conditions.

65-5256 SYBARIS 55 Dark 14 medium 1, 6Very good uniformity and exceptional quality. The pods set high in the plant and off the soil surface for a clean and easy harvest. Fresh or processing markets.

65-5259 PV857 55 Dark 12-15Medium-

Large1, 6, 7

Consistent high yields. Produces strong heat tolerant plants with dark, fleshy, straight pods.

65-5254 JAGUAR 57 Very dark 14-15 medium 1, 6, 7Very dark variety that likes heat. Shiny pods pick very easy and clean and have an excellent taste.

65-5255 CAPRICE 57Medium

dark14 medium 1, 2, 3, 5, 7

Straight, smooth pods that have slow seed development, a fine eating quality and an attractive medium dark-green colour. Upright plant that does not lodge and that sets its pods mid high which lends well to both hand and mechanical harvest.

FRENCH GOURMET-GREEN

65-5202 MASCOTTE 50Medium

dark11-13 fine 1, 5, 7

Compact plant ideal for patio containers and window boxes, which can also be grown in garden beds. Beautiful white-blooming time followed by an abundant crop of small, fine, crunchy and good tasting beans. 2014 AAS winner.

65-5205 BANGA 55 Dark 11-12 fine 1, 3, 5, 775 percent of uniform 1 and 2 calibre. Upright and erect plant adapted for mechanical harvest.

BUSH BEANS-PURPLE

65-5281 AMETHYST 58 Purple 12-14 medium 1Remarkable dark purple colour on the outside and green on the inside. Nice unique appearance and excellent taste.

BEAN-ITALIAN

65-5272 TAPIA 59 Medium 13-14 large 1, 6Flat bean. A better version of the variety Ebro, thanks to thicker and less fibrous pod, and improved flavour. An excellent Romano type variety.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Common Mosaic Virus - 2 = Common Wilt - 3 = Brown Spot - 4 = Root Rot - 5 = Halo Blight - 6 = Bean Rust - 7 = Anthracnose - 8 = Beet Curly Top Virus

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Beet

BABYBEAT F1 RED CLOUD F1 RED ACE F1 MERLIN F1 ROBIN F1 SOLO F1 VULTURE F1 DETROIT SUPREME

TAUNUS F1 GUARDSMARK TOUCHSTONE GOLD BOLDOR AVALANCHE F1 MONTY F1 CARILLON

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Foliage colour Tolerances Description

65-0827 BABYBEAT F1 55 Bright green —True baby beet that forms a nice round shape with a small tap root and smooth skin early on in growth. Well proportioned even when young. Good field holding ability: will stay small. Attractive small tops.

65-0835 RED CLOUD F1 55 Bright green —Variety highly comparable to Red Ace. Dark red interior. Perfectly round and appealing with petioles grouped together. High yield and high sugar content.

65-0840 RED ACE F1 55 Bright green 2 Uniform internal colour. Sweet and tender root. High yielders.

65-0842 MERLIN F1 55 Bright green —Same root quality as Red Ace, but with a higher sugar content (12-15 %) than other varieties. High yielders.

65-0843 ROBIN F1 55 Dark green —Perfectly round beet, well adapted for bunching or production of baby beets, due to its uniform globe shape at an early stage of development. It has a very fine tap root, and a strongly tied foliage. Can also be used for processing.

65-0845 SOLO F1 55 Bright green 2, 4Monogerm variety that offers the ability to singulate for precision planting, which leads to more uniform beets and higher yields. It has a red, blocky globe-shaped root with medium-sized crowns and tap roots. It also has good bolt tolerance.

65-0855 VULTURE F1 58 Dark green —Semi-long cylindrical root with a small crown and a small tap root. Mainly recommended for processing because it has a higher output potential than other beet varieties because of its longer shape. Good sweet taste.

65-0850 DETROIT SUPREME 60 Dark green 1, 2Long-time standard. Dark and smooth root, very little zoning. Good top attachment. Also good for pickling and canning.

65-0880 TAUNUS F1 60 Dark green —Replaces Rodina. Uniform, cylindrical root. Extremely smooth skin, easy to peel and clean, for uniform slicing.

65-0887 GUARDSMARK 60Medium green

—Improvement of the variety Chioggia by its better vigour. Same red-purple colouring with white zoning.

65-0889 TOUCHSTONE GOLD 60 Bright green 1, 2, 4Round root with an orangey exterior and a vibrant yellow interior. Very sweet taste. Little zoning. Strong foliage.

65-0890 BOLDOR 60 Bright green 2Interesting yellow beet. Bright yellow interior coloUr. Smooth skin, of good quality as the Touchstone Gold. Tops are tolerant to Cercospora and very healthy. Ideal for bunching.

65-0895 AVALANCHE F1 60 Green 2White beet with round bulbs and a snow-white flesh. Very sweet in taste. Healthy tops with good resistance to diseases. 2015 AAS Winner.

65-0831 MONTY F1 65 Bright green —Fast growing round beetroot with strong foliage. High-yielding and very high Brix, dry matter and betanin content. Suitable for fresh markets and juice, dye and processing industries. Good storage capability.

65-0854 CARILLON 75 Bright green — Elongated shape. Perfect for processing and slicing. Resistant foliage.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Downy Mildew - 2 = Cercospora - 3 = Powdery Mildew - 4 = Rhizoctonia

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Broccoli

CASTLE DOME F1 BLUE WIND II F1 JET DOME F1 EASTERN CROWN F1 BR 16 F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Harvest season Use Description

65-1402 CASTLE DOME F1 69 Spring

Bunching, Crown

Very early, compact, open plant. Good field holding ability. Needs good fertilization for maximum yield.

65-1401 BLUE WIND II F1 70 Spring - Fall

Bunching, Crown

For the beginning of the season. Improvement of the variety Blue Wind because of its better field holding and heat tolerance.

65-1405 JET DOME F1 72 Spring - Fall BunchingFor a nice season start. Can replace Blue Wind II. Heads are high on the plant, with the same colour but a little more domed than Blue Wind II. Medium size beads. Can be bunched.

65-1425 EASTERN CROWN F1 74 Summer - Fall Crown

Outstanding variety with blue-green heads, small fine beads and excellent heat tolerance. Compact plant with good yield of for the crown cut market.

65-1406 BR 16 F1 75 Spring - FallBunching,

CrownVariety with a compact plant and a very good tolerance to heat.

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Broccoli

LIEUTENANT F1 BC 1764 F1 GREEN MAGIC F1 CORATO F1 EMERALD PRIDE F1

BELSTAR F1 ASTEROID F1 EASTERN MAGIC F1 DIPLOMAT F1 IMPERIAL F1EMERALD ISLE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Harvest season Head shape Use Description

65-1463 LIEUTENANT F1 75 Spring - Fall Dome BunchingProduces a good quality, medium green head. Compact, strong plant. Adapted to warm weather.

65-1408 BC 1764 F1 76 Spring - Fall DomeBunching,

CrownVariety offering a good heat tolerance. Good alternative to Green Magic, with a lower incidence of cat eye.

65-1450 GREEN MAGIC F1 80Summer -

FallDome

Bunching, Crown

Uniform variety with medium beads. Good tolerance to heat.

65-1470 CORATO F1 82Spring - Summer

DomeBunching,

Crown

Variety that stood out of the trials this last summer, due to its nice dark green colour, excellent weight and good heat tolerance. Could be a good alternative to Emerald Pride.

65-1473 EMERALD PRIDE F1 82Summer -

FallSemi-dome Bunching Very good tolerance to heat. Great stem colour. Tolerant to Downy Mildew.

65-1480 BELSTAR F1 83 Fall DomeBunching,

CrownProduces very heavy, high-domed heads. Better suited for cooler periods.

65-1413 ASTEROID F1 84 Spring DomeBunching,

Crown

Medium size plants, with attractive dark green heads. Can produce very large heads. Very erect plants and clean stems result in an easy harvest. Good heat tolerance.

65-1477 EASTERN MAGIC F1 84Spring - Summer

Dome BunchingMulti-use variety, a little earlier than Imperial and showing excellent performance. High-domed head with great blue-green colour and good heat tolerance. The head is high on a tall plant for an easy harvest.

65-1472 DIPLOMAT F1 87Summer -

FallDome

Bunching, Crown

Replaces Decathlon. Excellent tolerance to heat.

65-1471 IMPERIAL F1 88Summer -

FallDome

Bunching, Crown

Diplomat type. Tolerates heat. Low percentage of hollow stems.

65-1474 EMERALD ISLE F1 89 Fall Dome Bunching Nice, solid, firm head with small beads.

Broccoli Mini

APOLLO F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Harvest season Use Description

65-1498 APOLLO F1 50Spring -

Summer - FallBunching

Long thin and tender stems ending with tiny heads. The main head must be cut to let the side shoots grow.

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Brussels sprouts

BRILLIANT F1 CAPITOLA F1 BRIGITTE F1 GUSTUS DIVINO F1 NAUTIC F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Plant size Sprout size Description

65-2835 BRILLIANT F1 105 Medium MediumIndustry standard. Flexible variety with high yield suitable for mid-autumn harvest. Nice quality, firm, round sprouts. Healthy plant. Suited for mechanical harvest.

65-2847 CAPITOLA F1 110 Large Medium Round and dark green sprouts. For mechanical harvest. Used for fresh markets and processing.

65-2838 BRIGITTE F1 116 Medium MediumHigh yield of nice green sprouts, very uniform in size all along the stem. Adapts to mechanical harvest and processing.

65-2843 GUSTUS 116 Large LargeEarly maturity perfect for short growing seasons. Large and very smooth sprouts that have minimal aftertaste. High yield of dark green sprouts, evenly spaced and well formed.

65-2844 DIVINO F1 116 Large MediumProduces medium size sprouts, on a strong erect plant that will not lodge. Will become sweeter after a few frosts.

65-2850 NAUTIC F1 120 Large MediumProduces sprouts of 2.5 cm in diameter, that are more widely spaced than other varieties, decreasing the risk of disease spreading and making the harvest easier. High disease tolerance for a reliable crop.

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For more information, contact our brassica crop specialist, Merek Dorf | 1 (831) 421 2983 | [email protected]

The seeds of Rijk ZwaanFLEXIMA RZ (30-295)• Highly uniform crop with 110 - 125 days

plus storage• Well adaptable to different plant densities• Upright plant habit with excellent

wrapper foliage• Ideal for box-marketing from field and

out of cool storage• Strong against Thrips and fungal diseases

RESIMA RZ (28-303)• Ideal “red partner” of Flexima RZ• External round, internal deep-red

compact quality• Uniform field performance, flexible spacing• For all fresh market segments including

long storage

JERADA RZ (55-151)

• Hybrid Nantes carrot for bunching and cello pack• 60 - 90 growing days• Healthy brilliant green and erect foliage with

strong attachment• Smooth skin with excellent flavor• Early high yielding and high uniform variety

regardless of planting density

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Cabbage-Chinese

SPRING EARLY BILKO Y.R. F1 EMIKO Y.R. F1 YUKI F1 HAN JIANG F1 BRAVE HEART F1 PACIFIKO Y.R. F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Dimension height x dia.

(cm)

Weight (kg) Colour Tolerances Description

MICHIHILI

65-2660 MONUMENT F1 80 45 x 12 2Medium green

—Medium green outer leaves with white internal colour. Crisp leaves with a good tolerance to hot and cold conditions. Suited for fall harvest.

NAPA

65-2610 SPRING EARLY 60 28 x 20 2,5 Dark green 7Early variety. Medium size plants with dark green leaves. Blocky barrel shape. Late bolting variety suitable for early spring to spring sowing.

65-2617 BILKO Y.R. F1 60 32 x 18 2,5-2,8Medium green

1, 2, 3, 4 Large size cabbage shaped like a barrel with a yellow interior.

65-2615 EMIKO Y.R. F1 65 32 x 17 2-2,4Medium green

1, 2, 3, 4A more barrel shaped Mirako type with darker leaves. Pale interior. Tolerance to bolting.

65-2618 YUKI F1 65 32 x 18 2-2,3 Dark green 2Uniform variety with yellow centres, especially used in the fall. Shows a certain tolerance to Clubroot.

65-2624 HAN JIANG F1 65 30 x 18 2,3-3 Dark green 3, 4, 5, 6The heaviest and most tolerant to bolting in the trials. Yellow interior.

65-2630 BRAVE HEART F1 65 32 X 18 2,5-2,8 Dark green 8Large size Chinese cabbage, early and very uniform. Heavy heads with good bolting tolerance. An alternative to the variety Chorus.

65-2613 PACIFIKO Y.R. F1 68 32 x 18 2,3-3 Dark green 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Dense head with yellow interior. 

TOLERANCES: 1 = Fusarium Yellows - 2 = Club Root - 3 = Bolting - 4 = Tipburn - 5 = Soft Rot - 6 = Downy Mildew - 7 = Pepper Spot - 8 = Turnip mosaïc virus

Cabbage-Savoy

ALCOSA Y. R. F1 CLARISSA F1 MELISSA Y. R. F1 SERPENTINE F1 MADLENE Y.R. F1 WIROSA F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Head size Tolerances Description

65-3010 ALCOSA Y. R. F1 62 Dark green small 1, 2 To be used for the production of miniature cabbages. Compact and wellfilled heads.

65-3023 CLARISSA F1 75 Bluish green medium 1Round shape, of a medium size. Early, compact with dense internal structure and short core. Ideal for close spacing.

65-3030 MELISSA Y. R. F1 75Dark bluish

greenmedium 1, 2 Y.R. version of Clarissa. Holds well in the field. Very curly foliage. Dense and heavy heads.

65-3083 SERPENTINE F1 80Green-

greyish bluemedium 1 Easy to grow. Very good yield. Beautiful deep dark green. Savoyed foliage.

65-3086 MADLENE Y.R. F1 95Green-

greyish bluemedium 2

Dense growth from the beginning of head formation. Bluish-green savoy cabbage. Adapted to a wide range of conditions.

STORAGE

65-3085 WIROSA F1 100Green-

greyish bluemedium 1 Round cabbage, tolerant to cold weather. For storage.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tipburn - 2 = Fusarium Yellows

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Cabbage-Summer

DELIGHT BALL F1 TIARA F1 PANDION F1 BOURBON F1CONQUEROR Y.R.

(B3158) F1 FARAO F1 ADEMA F1

CHECKMATE Y.R. F1 BAJONET Y.R. F1 GALLICAN F1 TOPMA F1 BRONCO Y.R. F1XTREME VANTAGE

Y.B.R. F1 BOTRAN Y.B.R. F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Weight (kg)

Quantity of heads per Box

Tolerances Description

GREEN

65-3503 DELIGHT BALL F1 48 0,9-2,7 16-18 —Large cabbage for its very early maturity. Makes weight early and has a good field holding ability. Very good tolerance to bolting and cold weather.

65-3508 TIARA F1 50 1,0-1,2 16-18 — Replaces Surprise. Better hold in the field at the start of the season.

65-3509 PANDION F1 55 1,2-1,4 16 —Very early variety with very dense and well-filled heads that hold well in the field. Small core. More wrappers than Tiara and very uniform in size. Easy to harvest.

65-3510 BOURBON F1 55 1,2-1,4 16 5Dark green, heavy and well-filled head that resists cracking. Heavier and bigger than Cambria.

65-3511 CONQUEROR Y.R. (B3158) F1 55 1.3-1.5 12-16 1, 2

Early cabbage, Cambria type. Dark bluish heads, well wrapped, very heavy, of an excellent quality. Short core. Good field holding ability. Also tolerant to white blister rust.

65-3514 FARAO F1 55 1,1-1,4 12-16 4Replaces Cambria. Early cabbage for fresh markets. Dark colour, sweet taste. Good holding in the field.

65-3507 ADEMA F1 60 1-2,5 14-16 —Very nice dark green colour. Strong vigour for an early outdoor crop. Good field holding ability.

65-3525 CHECKMATE Y.R. F1 60 1,2-1,5 12-16 1, 3Very small plant frame that makes high-density planting possible. Excellent firmness, short core and good internal structure. Round-shaped head with a sweet taste. Tolerant to thrips.

65-3550 BAJONET Y.R. F1 60 1,5-1,8 12-16 1Earlier Bronco type. Its bright green colour makes it a fresh and clean appearance. Very erect plant habits, good clearance from the soil. Produces heavy uniform heads.

65-3554 GALLICAN F1 60 2,3-3,6 12-14 1Appealing round, grey-green heads with consistent size and upright leaf type. Excellent cabbage flavour. Highly uniform plant growth and quick maturity.

65-3547 TOPMA F1 65 1,4-2,2 16 1Vigorous plant with very nice wrapper leaves. Strong, compact-framed heads in a blue-green colour with good wax. Very good field holding ability. Good performance under difficult conditions.

65-3548 BRONCO Y.R. F1 65 1,8-2,2 14-16 1, 3, 4A great choice! Bronco’s sweet and crunchy texture is very versatile in the kitchen. Well wrapped, uniform head. Also tolerant to black rot and tip burn

65-3549 XTREME VANTAGE Y.B.R. F1 65 1,8-2,2 14-16 1, 4, 5

New cabbage variety showing very good uniformity in the field. Heads have a nice blue colour and stand high above ground for an easy harvest and a clean plant. Excellent wrappers. Very good disease package, showing a strong resistance against black rot and a strong tolerance to tip burn. Leaves are more tender than most comparable variety at same maturity.

65-3551 BOTRAN Y.B.R. F1 65 1,6-2 14-16 1, 5Bronco/Grand Vantage type that combines the high quality of Bronco to the good wrappers of Grand Vantage. Stands out due to its high tolerance to black rot.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Fusarium Yellows - 2 = Black Speck - 3 = Thrips - 4 = Tipburn - 5 = Black Rot - 6 = Bacterial Spot - 7 = Black Leg

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Cabbage-Summer

VICEROY F1 GRAND VANTAGE Y.R. F1 TYPHOON Y.R. F1 KORSUMA F1 GUNMA Y.R. F1 CARAFLEX Y.R. F1

ALFARO Y.R. F1 KOSARO Y.R. F1 RANCHERO Y.R. F1 RUBY PERFECTION F1 RED CHARISMA F1 CAIRO Y.R. F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Weight (kg)

Quantity of heads per Box

Tolerances Description

GREEN (CONTINUED)

65-3552 VICEROY F1 70 4-5 12-16 1, 3, 4Blue-green cabbage for fresh markets and processing, depending on the spacing it is given in the field. Tolerance to tip burn and thrips. Good field holding ability.

65-3553 GRAND VANTAGE Y.R. F1 70 2,5-2,7 14-16 1

Bronco type with several bluish-green wrapper leaves. Dense interior, small core. Excellent vigour and good field holding.

65-3546 DRAGO F1 75 1,4-1,8 14-16 —Round and dense heads with short core. Very uniform in size for a perfect box count. Heads are high from the ground and well wrapped. Good field holding.

65-3560 TYPHOON Y.R. F1 90 3-4 — 1, 3 The size of a winter cabbage with a fall maturity! Large, dark green, dense heads on a clean, upright plant. Very good thrips resistance. Healthy look.

65-3561 KORSUMA F1 90 1,5-3 16 1Very vigorous plant. Round, very dense head with an intense green colour. Excellent field holding ability for a longer harvest window. Very attractive variety. Mild, sweet taste.

FLAT

65-3578 GUNMA Y.R. F1 85 1,8 — 1, 3Flat cabbage with thin leaves that detach very easily. Excellent for cabbage rolls or wraps. Surprising sweet taste and tender texture.

65-3580 SHOSHUDORI 65 1,8 — 5 CROP FAILURE FOR 2020

POINTED

65-3570 CARAFLEX Y.R. F1 63 0,4-1,4 — 1To be used for the production of miniature pointed green cabbages. Tender and sweet tasting. Its unique shape makes it an original choice.

RED

65-3416 ALFARO Y.R. F1 62 0,9-1,4 16-18 1Improved version of the Primero variety. Nice round heads, early in maturity, dense and well filled, with a short core. Good wrappers. Very uniform in size and shape and almost no inbred. Sweet taste.

65-3419 KOSARO Y.R. F1 62 0,9-1,4 16-18 1, 2, 4 Primero type that is tolerant to Fusarium Yellows. Well covered heads, very uniform.

65-3420 RANCHERO Y.R. F1 75 1-1,6 14-16 1, 4, 7 Better wrapper leaves than Primero. Resistant to splitting.

65-3423 RUBY PERFECTION F1 80 1-1,6 14-16 6Deep-red, globe-shaped heads with very good wrappers and good uniformity. Very late to burst and cold and heat tolerant.

65-3439 RED CHARISMA F1 80 1-3,5 14-16 — Oval shape and wine red interior. Very good field holding ability

65-3438 CAIRO Y.R. F1 85 1,4-1,6 14-16 1, 2, 4 Round, firm and heavy head. Well wrapped. For fresh markets.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Fusarium Yellows - 2 = Black Speck - 3 = Thrips - 4 = Tipburn - 5 = Black Rot - 6 = Bacterial Spot - 7 = Black Leg

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Cabbage-Winter

STORAGE # 4 Y.R. F1 EXPECT Y.R. F1 ZACAPA Y.R. F1

HAZELTON Y.R F1

LOUGHTON Y.R. F1

LENNOX F1 PARADOX Y.R. F1 ULTRA VANTAGE Y.R. F1 SHERRINGTON Y.B.R F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Weight (kg)

Quantity of heads per Box

Tolerances Description

GREEN

65-3610 STORAGE # 4 Y.R. F1 92 2-2,5 12-14 1, 3, 4Variety that produces a high yield of large cabbages. Excellent wrapper leaves. Holds well in the field under stressful weather.

65-3615 EXPECT Y.R. F1 92 2-2,6 12-14 1, 3, 4 Lennox type, for long-term storage. Holds its freshness appearance. Tolerant to thrips.

65-3616 ZACAPA Y.R. F1 92 2-2,4 12-14 1,4Improved Expect type that will be slightly smaller in size. More uniform and better tolerance to tip burn than Expect.

65-3618 HAZELTON Y.R F1 92 2-2,5 14-16 1, 3 Improved Loughton. Higher yield, better uniformity and better wrappers.

65-3619 LOUGHTON Y.R. F1 92 2-3 14-16 1, 3Cabbage mostly used for the boxing market. Distinguishes itself with its wrapper leaves, nice round head and attractive blue-green colour.

65-3620 LENNOX F1 92 2-2,5 12-14 2, 4

Well-known variety for its sweet taste. Well suited for either fresh market or storage. Round, solid heads with smooth wrapper leaves. Very productive, showing vigorous, uniform growth. Will hold its green colour very well in storage. Potential of large size cabbages.

65-3621 PARADOX Y.R. F1 92 2-2,25 12-14 1, 4, 6 Y.R. Lennox type. Good uniformity. Good wrappers.

65-3623 REACTION Y.R. F1 92 2-2,25 14-16 1, 4, 6Smaller size cabbage. Very well wrapped, with a small core. Can be used for the production of mini cabbages if sown at high density.

65-3644 ULTRA VANTAGE Y.R. F1 100 2,5-3,5 14-16 1

Storage type cabbage with many strengths including large head size and a dense core. Robust and hearty plant habit, strong stalk and a high head position for a clean and easy to harvest head. Excellent performer in the field.

65-3645 SHERRINGTON Y.B.R F1 100 2,5-3,5 14-16 1, 5 Big cabbage, similar to Loughton, only a little bigger. Long-term storage.

65-3650 BARTOLO F1 100 2-3 12-14 2, 4Popular variety known for its quality and uniformity. Can produce large cabbages. Similar to Lennox with superior storage ability.

65-3640 SARATOGA Y.R. F1 104 2-3 12-14 1, 2, 4Excellent all-purpose cabbage. Maintains its deep green colour and crisp texture even after extending storage. Medium to large heads have a tight, dense structure and a uniform, round shape with a small core.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Fusarium Yellows - 2 = Black Speck - 3 = Thrips - 4 = Tipburn - 5 = Black Rot - 6 = Bacterial Spot - 7 = Black Leg

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Cabbage-Winter

ANCOMA Y.R. F1 BUSONI Y.R. F1

AMTRAK Y.R. F1

FLEXIMA Y.R. F1

LAGRIMA Y.R. F1 MUCSUMA Y.R. F1

DECURION Y.R. F1 KLIMARO F1 SUPER RED 115 Y.R. F1 RESIMA F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Weight (kg)

Quantity of heads per Box

Tolerances Description

GREEN (CONTINUED)

65-3649 ANCOMA Y.R. F1 105 2,7-4,5 12-14 1 Very large, pale green cabbage. Good yield and uniformity. Mid-term storage.

65-3641 BUSONI Y.R. F1 108 2,2-3,5 12-14 1 Very vigorous plant. Keeps its green colour during a long time in storage.

65-3653 AMTRAK Y.R. F1 115 2,5-3 8-10 1, 2, 3, 4Later Bartolo type. Heavier cabbage for a heavy yielder. Maintains a nice green colour in storage. Easy to trim. Potential of large size cabbages

65-3622 FLEXIMA Y.R. F1 115 1-4,5 12-14 1Dark green, smooth, waxy cabbage. Very dense heads, perfect for box packaging. Good field holding ability.

65-3654 LAGRIMA Y.R. F1 115 3-6 10-12 1Very vigorous cabbage with a dense, fine structure. Excellent tolerance to thrips. Large harvesting window.

65-3651 MUCSUMA Y.R. F1 118 2,7-4,5 10-12 1Broad, vigorous plant. Very waxy leaves with good tolerance to thrips. Very good for storage.

65-3657 DECURION Y.R. F1 120 1,8-3,6 12-14 1 Nice erect head for an easy harvest. Very long storage.

RED65-3487 KLIMARO F1 110 2,5-3 14-16 4 Cabbage with a slightly elongated shape and a small core. Excellent yield.

65-3486 SUPER RED 115 Y.R. F1 115 2,5-3 14-16 1, 3, 4 Very vigorous plant, very good yielders. Good wrapper leaves. Tolerant to thrips.

65-3488 RESIMA F1 115 1,1-2,7 12-14 —Industry standard. Vigorous, healthy plant. Dense, attractive deep red heads that are very uniform. Compact interior with a short core. Nice wrappers. Easy to clean. For fresh or storage markets.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Fusarium Yellows - 2 = Black Speck - 3 = Thrips - 4 = Tipburn - 5 = Black Rot - 6 = Bacterial Spot - 7 = Black Leg

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Carrot

CARVORA F1 ADELAIDE F1 LITTLE FINGER CARVEJO F1 MOKUM F1

ADANA F1 GOLDFINGER F1 BOLERO F1 PRESTO F1 SPEEDO F1 NAPOLI F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Length (cm)

Neck diameter (cm) Storage Soil type Description

MINI

65-1803 CARVORA F1 50 14-16 1 ShortMineral and muck soil

Good alternative to Mokum for Nantes tray production. Very smooth and very uniform in length and shape. Will keep its uniformity even at lower density.

65-1804 ADELAIDE F1 50 4-6 1 ShortMineral and muck soil

Great for bunching and marketing as baby carrots

65-1805 LITTLE FINGER 50 10 2,5 ShortMineral and muck soil

A small root variety, perfect for baby carrots, preserves or pickling. Deep orange root with smooth skin. Great taste.

65-1806 CARVEJO F1 50 14-16 1,5 ShortMineral and muck soil

Ideal for pre-pack market or for bunching. Strong tops, dark orange colour and smooth texture.

65-1807 MOKUM F1 50 14-16 1,5 MediumMineral and muck soil

Very uniform Nantes carrot, perfect for the mini Nantes production. One of the best-tasting varieties on the market.

65-1810 ADANA F1 50 14-16 1,5 MediumMineral and muck soil

Small Nantes carrot with nice shape and excellent quality. Stronger foliage than other carrots in the same category. For mini Nantes production.

65-1801 ATLAS 56 4-6 2,5 ShortMineral and muck soil

Replaces Parmex. Mini, round “Paris market” type root, with strong foliage that makes harvesting and bunching easier.

65-1875 CARACAS F1 56 10 4 MediumMineral and muck soil

Chantenay type recommended for the production of cone-shaped mini carrots.

NANTES-TOUCHON

65-1812 GOLDFINGER F1 50 17-20 1,5 ShortMineral and muck soil

Early Nantes that produces high quality roots, uniform, smooth and attractive. Strong tops and dark orange colour. Sweet flavour and crisp texture. Tolerant to Alternaria and aster yellows.

65-1808 BOLERO F1 55 15-20 2-2,5 LongMineral and muck soil

Smooth and cylindrical root with round ends. Maintains its superior flavour after months of storage. Sturdy foliage, tolerant to Cercospora and Alternaria.

65-1809 PRESTO F1 55 15-17,5 2-2,5 ShortMineral and muck soil

Smooth, cylindrical root that sizes up fast. Early harvest. Exquisite taste.

65-1813 SPEEDO F1 55 18-20 3 Short Muck soilEarly Nantes, with a very good quality. Smooth and uniform cylindrical roots. Rounded tips at maturity. Erect foliage with a good aptitude for top lifting.

65-1815 NAPOLI F1 55 20-22 2-2,5 ShortMineral and muck soil

Good sweet taste. Ideal for bunching or cello. Early cylindrical root.

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Carrot

NAVAL F1 YAYA F1 NANTES IMPROVED NAVEDO F1 CELLOBUNCH F1 B3136 F1 ENVY F1

CAROCHOICE F1 ORANGE BLAZE F1 ISTANBUL F1 SV2384DL F1 SV4128 F1 ENTERPRISE F1 VOLCANO F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Length (cm)

Neck diameter (cm) Storage Soil type Description

NANTES-TOUCHON (CONTINUED)

65-1817 NAVAL F1 55 20-22 2-2,5 ShortMineral and muck soil

A good alternative to Napoli and to Apache. Nice sweet taste and excellent yield because of its cylindrical shape and rounded tip. Healthy deep green tops, perfect for bunching and cello. Remarkable uniformity.

65-1826 YAYA F1 60 16-19 3 ShortMineral and muck soil

Nantes type, smooth, crunchy and very sweet. A little shorter than other Nantes, Yaya redeems its little sin with a superior taste.

65-1830 NANTES IMPROVED 62 18-20 2,5-3 ShortMineral and muck soil

Popular variety. Known for its sweet taste.

CELLO-JUMBO

65-1816 NAVEDO F1 63 25-28 3-4 ShortMineral and muck soil

Imperator genetic mixed with Berlicum blood, leading to a uniform crop of long, straight and smooth roots, well filled to the bottom, giving a higher yield.

65-1824 CELLOBUNCH F1 63 23-28 3-4 Medium MuckEarly cello/jumbo type for muck soil. High yield potential. Tolerant to Alternaria.

65-1838 B3136 F1 63 25-28 4-4,5 MediumMineral and muck soil

Cello/jumbo type with high quality roots in both mineral and muck soils. High uniformity of straight and long roots of a perfect shape.

65-1840 ENVY F1 63 25-28 4-4,5 LongMineral and muck soil

Early Cello/Jumbo type. Earlier than Apache. Smooth and uniform carrot. High yield potential.

65-1823 CAROCHOICE F1 65 25 3-4 Long MineralVery nice, smooth carrot. Deep orange, almost coreless, tapered roots. Good choice for mineral soils.

65-1837 ORANGE BLAZE F1 65 25-28 3-4 MediumMineral and muck soil

New cello/jumbo from Seminis. A complement to SV2384 and Enterprise, offering a higher ratio of jumbo size carrots. For both mineral and muck soils.

65-1842 ISTANBUL F1 65 23-26 3-4 LongMineral and muck soil

First Imperator carrot from Bejo. Shows very good uniformity, both in mineral and muck soils.

65-1845 SV2384DL F1 65 28-30 3-4 LongMineral and muck soil

Good quality roots, for both mineral and muck soil. Very strong tops.

65-1839 SV4128 F1 66 25-28 3,5-4 MediumMineral and muck soil

New cello/jumbo type carrot that is a good complement to the Envy variety. Smooth and straight roots that seem to perform better in mineral soil. Good yield potential.

65-1871 ENTERPRISE F1 70 25-28 3-4 LongMineral and muck soil

Mid-season variety. Strong tops, outstanding for its quality and uniformity. Excellent storage ability.

65-1887 VOLCANO F1 80 22,5-27 4-4,5 LongMineral and muck soil

Carrot for all soil types. Strong foliage. Cylindrical shape that gives an excellent yield. Roots are resistant to breakage during harvest and store well. Also strong against Alternaria.

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Carrot

MALBEC F1 YELLOWSTONE MELLO YELLO F1 WHITE SATIN F1 PURPLE HAZE F1 RAINBOW MIX F1 DEEP PURPLE F1 TRITON F1

ACHIEVE F1 BELGRADO F1 BERLIN F1 BASTIA F1 CUPAR F1 CANBERRA F1 BLANES F1 BERGEN F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Length (cm)

Neck diameter (cm) Storage Soil type Description

COLOURED

65-1873 MALBEC F1 70 26 2-2,5 MediumMineral and muck soil

Red carrot with the best tolerance to bolting on the market as well as the best root quality. Good uniformity.

65-1877 YELLOWSTONE 70 20-25 2,5-3 LongMineral and muck soil

One of a kind smooth yellow root. Appealing for retail and specialty markets.

65-1878 MELLO YELLO F1 72 22-25 2-2,5 LongMineral and muck soil

Smooth root, more slender than Yellowstone. For cello. Also suited for mechanical harvest.

65-1879 WHITE SATIN F1 72 23-25 3 LongMineral and muck soil

Cello type with white roots. Strong tops for mechanical harvest.

65-1880 PURPLE HAZE F1 72 20 2-2,5 LongMineral and muck soil

Purple carrot with orange core for fresh markets or processing. Slightly susceptible to bolting.

65-1881 RAINBOW MIX F1 72 20-22,5 2-2,5 LongMineral and muck soil

Cello type in different colours: orange, white, yellow and salmon. For bunching or slicing.

65-1874 DEEP PURPLE F1 73 20-22 2-2,5 MediumMineral and muck soil

Carrot fully purple to the core. Produces uniform carrots of a darker colour than Purple Haze. Looks nice on a plate of cut vegetables.

CUT & PEEL

65-1855 TRITON F1 64 23-25 1-3 Long MinéralCylindrical roots with semi-blunt tips, great for the cut & peel market. Very good sweet taste. Strong foliage.

INDUSTRY

65-1884 ACHIEVE F1 75 20-25 4+ LongMineral and muck soil

Flakkee-type carrot. Strong top hold under adverse weather and disease pressure.

65-1872 BELGRADO F1 80 20-25 4 + LongMineral and muck soil

Bulky Berlicum type for jumbo production or processing.

65-1885 BERLIN F1 85 20-25 4 + LongMineral and muck soil

Early Belgrado/Bradford type. Very resistant foliage and better quality root.

65-1888 BASTIA F1 85 22,5-25 4-6 LongMineral and muck soil

Fontana type with better foliage and smoother root. Good for storage.

65-1896 CUPAR F1 87 20-22 6,5-7 LongMineral and muck soil

The industry choice for dicing. Vigorous and solid foliage. Excellent for storage.

65-1898 CANBERRA F1 87 22-25 6,5-7 LongMineral and muck soil

Chantenay type with longer roots. No green shoulders. Higher yield potential than Cupar.

65-1891 BLANES F1 90 20-25 4+ LongMineral and muck soil

Fontana type. Smooth and uniform. High yield potential

65-1892 BERGEN F1 92 23-25 4 + LongMineral and muck soil

Late variety. Strong tops. High yielders. Proven quality after storage.

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Cauliflower

FIORETTO 60 F1 MINUTEMAN F1 FREEDOM F1 SYNERGY F1 FLAMENCO F1 JANVEL F1 DEPURPLE F1

FLAME STAR F1 CHEDDAR F1 GRAFFITI F1 VITAVERDE F1 ORBIT F1 VERONICA YR F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Head shape Plant size Harvest

season Description

WHITE

65-3875 FIORETTO 60 F1 60 Florets Large Spring - FallNew long-stem cauliflower harvested as sticks. Each stick weighs between 10 and 20 grams. Sweet taste with a smoother texture than with traditional cauliflower.

65-3812 MINUTEMAN F1 68 Dome Medium Spring - Fall Exceptional, early, uniform and productive variety. Dense head.

65-3814 AEROSPACE F1 75 Dome Large Summer - FallHigh quality, dense heads that need to be tied. Large calibre (9) Good tolerance to hair growth and no riceyness.

65-3815 FREEDOM F1 75 Dome Upright Summer - Fall CMS version of Fremont. Very uniform and concentrated production.

65-3820 SYNERGY F1 77 Dome Large Summer - FallPure white, very nice high quality cauliflower, a little later in maturity than Freedom. Better self cover than Freedom. Very uniform in maturity.

65-3818 FLAMENCO F1 80 Dome Large Summer - FallNew high quality cauliflower that produces a tight head and is quite uniform in maturity. Good tolerance to hairyness and no riceyness.

65-3824 MELROSE F1 80 Dome Medium Summer - FallQuick growing summer variety. Very dense, nice quality, white head. Good self-covering foliage for its speed of growth. Impressing tolerance to tip burn.

65-3825 JANVEL F1 80 Dome Medium Summer - FallDense, well-filled curds make this an attractive variety for both fresh market and processing. Tall leaves of this vigorous plant provide excellent sunburn protection for curds.

COLOURED

65-3872 DEPURPLE F1 75 Dome-Purple LargeSpring -

Summer - FallSplendid lavender colour. Can produce very large heads. Good adaptability to all conditions and strong plant.

65-3868 FLAME STAR F1 78Dome-Orange

Medium-large

Spring - FallSuperb, pastel orange cauliflower with better tolerance to heat and stress than the Cheddar variety. Medium-large plant. For spring and fall crops.

65-3869 CHEDDAR F1 80Dome-Orange

Medium FallOrange colour. High content of beta carotene. For deeper colour, do not tie up the leaves.

65-3871 GRAFFITI F1 80 Dome-Purple Large FallIntense purple colour inside and out. To be eaten raw because it turns to a brownish colour when cooked.

BROCCOFLOWER

65-3873 VITAVERDE F1 75Dome-Lime

greenLarge Summer - Fall

Versatile, easy-to-grow variety. Nice-looking, compact head. Strong, vigorous, fast-growing, upright plant.

ROMANESCO

65-3882 ORBIT F1 75 Lime green Very Large FallRomanesco type. Produces big pyramid-shaped heads with sharp peaks. Very vigorous, solid plant. Does not need to be tied.

65-3881 VERONICA YR F1 85 Lime green Large Fall Pointed head showing a nice uniformity. Tolerant to Fusarium.

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Celeriac

OTAGO PRESIDENT ROWENA F1 BALENA F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Tolerances Description

65-2106 OTAGO 100 —Attractive variety with an excellent uniformity. Very white flesh that has almost no internal cavity. Very round shape with small roots which allows for quicker cleaning. Medium sized foliage.

65-2107 PRESIDENT 105 —Productive, smooth, white variety with an upright growth. Strong rooting with a good internal colour. Strong against leaf spot and free from anthocyanin. Suited for storage market.

65-2109 ROWENA F1 105 — Round and smooth root. Very vigorous with a high tolerance to bolting. For storage.

65-2110 BALENA F1 105 — Round, smooth and very white root. Higher bolting tolerance. For storage.

Celery

NERO F1 KELVIN F1 RIVALRY F1 TZ 6200 F1 BALADA F1 HUDSON F1 XP 266

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Tolerances Description

65-2020 VICTORIA F1 90 — Early. Excellent quality. Very good taste, without bitterness. Slow to bolt, holds well in the field.

65-2035 TANGO 90 1 Good quality variety. For fresh markets.

65-2021 NERO F1 92 1Main season onward variety. Outstanding yield and high petiole count. High field holding ability and excellent tolerance to Fusarium.

65-2040 TALL UTAH 5270 95 — Medium green colour. High yield. Slow to bolt.

65-2025 KELVIN F1 100 —Very uniform variety that is dark, upright and resistant to breaking. Good tolerance to cracked stems. Very few suckers.

65-2034 RIVALRY F1 100 1 High quality celery with very long internodes. Medium green plants, healthy and heavy. Fusarium tolerant.

65-2036 TZ 6200 F1 100 1 Mid-season hybrid tolerant to Fusarium. Medium green, smooth petioles and long internodes.

65-2039 BALADA F1 100 1Tall processing and fresh market celery, with intermediate tolerance to Fusarium. Tall and heavy compact plants. Good field holding ability.

65-2043 HUDSON F1 100 1Main season onward variety. Outstanding yield and high petiole count. High field holding ability and excellent tolerance to Fusarium.

65-2044 SABROSO 100 1Especially suited for the processing industry. Produces long, thick, straight petioles of an average smoothness. Heavy head, super yielders.

65-2046 XP 266 100 1 Mid-size frame with appealing green colour. Upright with smooth petioles. Excellent taste and yield.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Fusarium Yellows

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Chicory

EROS INDIGO F1 SALAD KING TOSCA DU BUISSON

Code Variety Maturity (days)

Diameter (cm) Tolerances Description

CURLED

65-2418 DU BUISSON 85 22-25 — Curly type, intermediate variety. Large, with a fine structure. Very good tolerance to tip burn. Can produce throughout the entire growing season.

65-2426 SALAD KING 85 22-24 — Long, very uniform leaves, more intensely curled in the centre of the head. Large plant. Tolerant to bolting.

ESCAROLE65-2445 EROS 85 22-24 — Early. Large, well dented leaves. High tolerance to tip burn and to bolting.

ITALIAN-RADICCHIO65-2235 INDIGO F1 70 — — Dense, round, bright red heads. Good tolerance to tip burn.

TRÈS FINE MARAÎCHÈRE65-2402 TOSCA 85 22-25 — Very uniform and good quality. Large plant. Good self-blanching ability. Tolerant to bolting.

Ornamental Corn

Cress

EXTRA CURLED ALENOIS LARGE IMPROVED

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Description

65-4810 EXTRA CURLED ALENOIS 20

Vigorous selection with a spicy flavour. Best if harvested at the 3-4 leaf stage.

65-4850 LARGE IMPROVED 60Watercress. Rich in vitamins. Best grown in moist soil conditions.

Corn Salad

VALGROS BROAD LEAF

Code Variety Maturity (days) Description

65-5811 VALGROS BROAD LEAF 45 Elongated foliage with a fuller core than other selections. Good emergence. Slight taste of mint.

FIESTA F1

Code Variety Maturity (days)

Cob length (cm) Description

65-1104 FIESTA F1 102 17-25 Nice blend of different colours such as yellow, red, purple, white and blue.

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Sweet Corn

BON JOUR F1 SWEETNESS F1

PROFIT F1

ALLURE F1 ESSENCE F1

PRIMUS F1

CAMEO F1 PROVIDENCE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Number of rows

Cob length (cm)

Cob height (cm)

Plan Height (cm) Description

BICOLOUR SE

65-1127 FAST LANE F1 59 12-14 18-20 40 150Well filled and well-covered husks. Good vigour in cold soil. Easy to harvest.

65-1130 EARLY SWEET F1 61 12-14 18-20 40-45 160-180 Good vigour.

65-1128 BON JOUR F1 62 14-16 20 50 200-220 Sure value. Produces large husks for its earliness. Good husk cover.

65-1131 TRINITY F1 63 14 20 40-45 160-180 Compact plants, well covered husks.

65-1126 TEMPTATION F1 65 16 20 50-60 200 Excellent cold soil vigour.

65-1149 LUSCIOUS F1 69 18-20 20 40-45 190-200Large, blocky ears with sweet kernels and good corn flavour. Ears are easy to pick. Adapted to a wide variety of growing conditions. Easy to harvest, high tolerance to Stewart’s Wilt.

65-1155 ACCORD F1 74 18-20 22 50-60 200-210Well filled cob that maintains its taste. Finds its place in the end of the growing season.

BICOLOUR SESH2

65-1119 VITALITY F1 60 14-16 18 45 155Good tasting, early corn. Well filled and well covered ears. Good vigour in cold soil.

65-1118 SWEETNESS F1 61 16 20 45 180The most vigorous and early sweet variety on the market. Its emergence in cold soils is perfect and the taste is tender and very sweet.

65-1123 LATTE F1 62 12-14 19-20 40 140An interesting alternative to the Fastlane variety. Darker plants, better vigour and more taste.

65-1139 SC1102 F1 66 16 20 50 180Variety that stands out because of its vigour. Exceptional taste, ear quality and very high yield. Should be included in your program.

65-1150 PROFIT F1 68 14-16 20 55 210

Replaces Bojangles. Appreciated by growers because of the vigour of its emergence, its well-filled tip and its good ear cover. Appreciated by consumers because of its sweet taste and the tenderness of its kernels.

65-1175 ALLURE F1 70 16 20-21 65-70 210Variety recognized for its solid plant, good husk cover and great taste. Sweet and tender kernels. Needs a warm soil at the plantation.

65-1176 KRISTINE F1 74 16 20-22 50 180 Dark green husks. Clean plants without side shoots.

65-1140 UTOPIA F1 76 16-18 20-21 75 210A variety similar to Montauk, with a better yield. 18-20 rows of small, sweet and juicy kernels. Excellent emergence. Tight husks and a lot of flag leaves.

65-1138 MONTAUK F1 78 16-20 20-22 50 205A big ear with excellent eating quality and good vigour. Very sweet taste.

65-1189 ESSENCE F1 78 16 20-21 75 210Refined ears with strong tip fill. Very tender with high sugars. Similar to Providence.

65-1173 PRIMUS F1 79 16-18 21 75 190Variety similar to Providence but sweeter and with a longer shelf life. Long slender ears with very smooth kernels. For memorable corn roasts.

65-1187 CAMEO F1 80 18 23 65 220The best variety to end your season. Vigorous and rugged plants. Excellent yield of savoury ears.

65-1190 PROVIDENCE F1 82 18 20 45-55 180-200 Improved version of Serendipity, with high tolerance to rust.

Mycorrhizae treatment : order before January 25th.

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Sweet Corn

SOLSTICE F1 RAQUEL F1 ROSIE F1 NIRVANA F1

FLAGLER F1 AMERICAN DREAM F1 CABO F1 TEMPTRESS F1 NECTAR F1 MISQUAMICUT F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Number of rows

Cob length (cm)

Cob height (cm)

Plan Height (cm) Description

BICOLOUR SESH2

65-1173 PRIMUS F1 79 16-18 21 75 190Variety similar to Providence but sweeter and with a longer shelf life. Long slender ears with very smooth kernels. For memorable corn roasts.

65-1187 CAMEO F1 80 18 23 65 220The best variety to end your season. Vigorous and rugged plants. Excellent yield of savoury ears.

65-1190 PROVIDENCE F1 82 18 20 45-55 180-200 Improved version of Serendipity, with high tolerance to rust.

BICOLOUR SH2

65-1152 SOLSTICE F1 72 16 18-20 50 175Earlier Nirvana type. Particularly sweet and tender variety. Strong emergence. Strong tip fill. Stands out by its quality, just like Nirvana.

65-1165 RAQUEL F1 72 16-18 20 70 180High quality ears with a good field holding ability and an excellent yield potential. Superb eating quality. Ears are tightly covered on clean, sturdy plants.

65-1166 ROSIE F1 74 16-18 20 70 180Beautifully refined ear and kernels. Superior eating quality. Attractive, with large size ears. Excellent field holding ability. Strong, beautiful plant.

65-1156 NIRVANA F1 75 16 20 60 190Early variety that competes Fantastic. The cold soil vigour and extremely sweet and tender taste are two main characteristics of this variety.

65-1167 FLAGLER F1 76 16-18 20 75 180Superior field vigour and exceptional eating quality. Large ears with clean and bright kernels with a remarquable sweet, fruity taste.

65-1163 AMERICAN DREAM F1 77 16-18 20 55 180American Dream produces vigorous, healthy plants with cobs that have good tip fill of bicoloured kernels. Very tender and super-sweet kernels. Excellent germination. 2018 AAS winner.

65-1161 AFFECTION F1 78 16-18 17-19 50 180Outstanding flavour, texture and sugar. Strong plant and excellent husk cover. Great tip fill.

65-1164 CABO F1 78 16-18 20 70 185Good yield potential. Sweet, smooth, juicy kernels. Nice ear filling. Good field holding ability for more harvest flexibility.

BICOLOUR QUAD SWEET

65-1124 TEMPTRESS F1 65 16 20 50 190

Very sweet variety called “Quad Sweet” because of its high content in Sh2 kernels in the cobs. Same maturity as Temptation but the ears are bigger and sweeter, with an excellent germination and good stand in the field.

65-1174 NECTAR F1 72 18 20 70 185Second Quad Sweet introduction from Crookham. Sweet and creamy, full season corn. Very good germination. Well filled and well-covered cob. Sturdy plant.

WHITE SESH2

65-1278 MISQUAMICUT F1 76 16-18 20-21 40 200

High yield potential of classy ears with excellent taste and kernel colour. Ears are easy to snap off the clean and sturdy plants. They have good tip cover, dark green flag leaves and shiny white kernels that fill the ears well to the tip. Superb eating quality. Intermediate resistance to common rust and Stewart’s Wilt.

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Sweet Corn

CAFÉ F1 HONEY SELECT F1 CANDICE F1

Code Variety Maturity (days)

Number of rows

Cob length (cm)

Cob height (cm)

Plan Height (cm) Description

YELLOW SESH2

65-1322 CAFÉ F1 65 14-16 20 53 175First synergistic yellow variety of this early maturity. Good size ears, medium kernels and excellent taste.

65-1340 HONEY SELECT F1 74 16 20 60 190 Great sweet taste and tender kernels. For fresh markets.

YELLOW SH2

65-1390 CANDICE F1 75 16-18 18-20 70 190High quality sweet corn with excellent field holding ability and yield potential. Ears are filled to the tip and have good coverage. Excellent sweet taste.

65-1391 900Y F1 78 16-18 19 40 190 Excellent germination and vigour. Very high-yielding variety of nice quality cobs.

65-1394 SC1336 F1 80 18-20 21-22 60 180Very vigorous plants producing very well covered ears. A delicious sweet taste. Replaces the Passion variety.

Quad SweetsQ

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Cucumber

BURPLESS 26 F1 ENGLISH TELEGRAPH MERCURY F1 MAGIC F1 BABYLON F1 MINI MUNCH

LISBOA F1 SWEET SUCCESS F1 BRISTOL F1 STONEWALL F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Fruit lenght x Dia. (cm) Flowering habit Tolerances Description

ENGLISH65-4250 BURPLESS 26 F1 65 38-40 x 4,6 Monoecious 3, 6 Digestible type. Tender non-bitter taste. Very productive. High yield.

65-4254 ENGLISH TELEGRAPH 65 38-45 x 4,5 Monoecious 4, 6Digestible type. Pleasant, non-bitter taste. Open pollination variety. Recommended for retail sales.

LEBANESE

65-4247 MERCURY F1 53 14-16 x 3 Gynoecious 3, 5, 6, 9Finally, a Lebanese cucumber with a better disease package. It’s earliness, dark green colour and crispy sweet fruits makes it a variety to grow without hesitation.

65-4230 MAGIC F1 55 14-16 x 3 Gynoecious 4, 5, 9Beit Alpha type for the field and greenhouse. Slightly spiny dark green fruit.

65-4231 BABYLON F1 55 14-16 x 3 Gynoecious 3, 6Cylindrical, ribbed fruit with fine white spines. Babylon is unbelievably sweet, crunchy and thin-skinned. Superb quality.

65-4276 MINI MUNCH 55 10 x 3 Gynoecious —Parthenocarpic cucumber to be grown in a container or in the garden on a trellis. Early high yield, very thin skin and crispy texture.

SLICING

65-4229 LISBOA F1 50 18 x 5 Parthenocarpic 3, 4, 8, 6

Extra early, parthenocarpic variety, which means it doesn’t need bees for pollination, but should be isolated if grown outside (can also be grown in a high tunnel). Seed cavity does not contain seeds. Impressive yield of two fruits per internode.

65-4260 SWEET SUCCESS F1 50 30-36 x 6 Gynoecious 3, 7, 8Similar to Japanese varieties said to be digestible, but resembling Marketmore. Tender, non-bitter taste. Adapted for greenhouses and outdoor cultivation. Parthenocarpic variety.

65-4214 BRISTOL F1 52 20 x 5 Gynoecious1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,

7, 8, 9

Early variety. Fruits stay firm, straight and uniform all season long. Nice dark green colour. Incredible yield right at the beginning of the season. Very good disease packages and tolerance to Downy Mildew.

65-4210 STONEWALL F1 53 20 x 5 Gynoecious 1, 2, 3, 6, 11Good production under stress conditions. Straight, uniform fruit. Dark green colour. Excellent yield spread over several harvests.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Angular Leaf Spot - 3 = Cucumber Mosaic Virus - 4 = Downy Mildew - 5 = Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus - 6 = Powdery Mildew - 7 = Target Leaf Spot - 8 = Scab 9 = Watermelon Mosaic Virus - 10 = Papaya Ring Spot - 11 = Cladosporiose Flowering HABIT – Gynoecious: Refered to when having 100% female flowers on the same plant Monoecious : Refered to when both male and female are on the same plant.

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Cucumber

ROCKINGHAM F1 SPEEDWAY F1 DARLINGTON F1 PETICUE F1 DASHER II F1

MARTINI F1 MARKETMORE 70 MARKETMORE 76 MOUSE MELON

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Fruit lenght x Dia. (cm) Flowering habit Tolerances Description

SLICING (CONTINUED)

65-4217 ROCKINGHAM F1 54 21 x 6 Gynoecious 1, 2, 3, 6, 8Variety that replaces Speedway favourably by its dark, smooth and uniform fruits. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew.

65-4218 SPEEDWAY F1 54 20 x 6 Gynoecious 1, 2, 3, 6, 8High yield of dark colour cucumbers. Very uniform fruits on moderately vigorous vines. This variety is popular because of its earliness, yield and disease resistance.

65-4228 DARLINGTON F1 54 21 x 6 Gynoecious1, 2, 4, 5, 6,

7, 8, 9Multivirus variety that produces straight, dark green fruits throughout the harvest season. Excellent quality.

65-4258 PETICUE F1 54 18-23 X 6 Monoecious —

Replaces Fanfare. Short vining/bush slicing cucumbers bred to stay compact with the vines using only 1/3 of the space of a standard variety. For the best tasting, crunchy-sweet cues, pick the green fruits at 18 - 23 cm. Harvest regularly to increase the yield.

65-4220 DASHER II F1 55 20 x 6 Gynoecious 1, 2, 3, 6, 8High production of very dark first quality fruits. Keeps its shape and colour in high temperatures. Constant quality and uniformity.

65-4266 MARTINI F1 55 13-15 x 4 Monoecious 6Small cucumber characterized by its white exterior colour, early maturity and thin fruit skin. Sweet and crunchy fruit, without any bitterness, that do not need to be peeled. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

65-4238 MARKETMORE 70 63 23 X 6,5 Monoecious 1, 2, 4, 6, 8Mid-early variety that produces long dark green fruits with white spines. Productive and flavourful.

65-4240 MARKETMORE 76 63 23 x 6,5 Monoecious 1, 2, 4, 6, 8Straight, flavourful fruit. Very popular open pollination variety. Productive. Recommended for retail sales.

SPECIALTY

65-4280 MOUSE MELON 70 2 x 3 Gynoecious —Tiny little cucumbers (Melothria scabra) known in Mexico as “sandíita” (little watermelon) and branded here as mouse melons. They have a prominent cucumber flavour with notes of tartness.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Angular Leaf Spot - 3 = Cucumber Mosaic Virus - 4 = Downy Mildew - 5 = Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus - 6 = Powdery Mildew - 7 = Target Leaf Spot - 8 = Scab 9 = Watermelon Mosaic Virus - 10 = Papaya Ring Spot - 11 = Cladosporiose Flowering HABIT – Gynoecious: Refered to when having 100% female flowers on the same plant. Monoecious : Refered to when both male and female are on the same plant.

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Pickling cucumber

PUCCINI F1 CORENTINE F1 SALT AND PEPPER CROSS COUNTRY F1

EXPEDITION F1 VLASPIK F1 EUREKA F1 CITADEL F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Flowering habit

Ratio length and diameter

Tolerances Description

65-4420 PETIPIKEL F1 45 Monoecious 3,1-3,3 6

Short vining/bush pickling cucumber that has been bred to stay compact with the vines using only 1/3 of the space of a standard variety. Pick the green striped, spined fruit at 8-13 cm (3 - 5 in) for the best results. Harvest regularly to increase the yield. Fruits can be left until 18 cm (7 in) long and used fresh.

65-4410 PUCCINI F1 50 Parthenocarpic 3.1 11Parthenocarpic type (does not need to be pollinated to produce fruits). Very compact vines and small foliage. Perfect for early and late season production. Ideally, needs to be isolated from other varieties to preserve its quality.

65-4477 CORENTINE F1 50 Gynoecious 3,15 3, 6, 8

Replacement of Cool Breeze. Parthenocarpic variety that needs to be isolated but does not need any pollination to give loads of medium green fruits with small fine spines.

65-4480 SALT AND PEPPER 50 Gynoecious 3,15 —

Eye catching white-skinned pickling cucumber with good powdery mildew tolerance. You won’t need to add salt and pepper to this unique miniature cucumber. It has just the right amount of natural flavours, quite delicious.

65-4415 CROSS COUNTRY F1 52 Gynoecious 3-3.2 1, 2, 11

Long, dark green fruit. Wide adaptability to diverse conditions. Performs well under stress.

65-4427 EXPEDITION F1 52 Gynoecious 3-3,06 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8

For those who like the variety Vlaspik, it must be tried. This variety produces a darker fruit and offers a higher yield.

65-4426 VLASPIK F1 54 Gynoecious 3,2 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 High yields of large, plump fruits. Suited for mechanical harvest.

65-4423 ARABIAN F1 55 Gynoecious 3,05-3,1 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 Short vine variety, darker colour than Eureka. Fruit is also longer.

65-4424 EUREKA F1 55 Monoecious 3,11, 2, 3, 4, 5,

6, 8, 9Highly disease resistant variety. Outstanding for its dark green fruit that looks like a small slicer.

65-4425 CITADEL F1 55 Gynoecious 3,1 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8Citadel is part of a new hybrid line tolerant to Downey mildew. The combination of fungicides when pressure is too high and good tolerance to Downey mildew will help achieve its highest yield potential.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Angular Leaf Spot - 3 = Cucumber Mosaic Virus - 4 = Downy Mildew - 5 = Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus - 6 = Powdery Mildew - 7 = Target Leaf Spot - 8 = Scab 9 = Watermelon Mosaic Virus - 10 = Papaya Ring Spot - 11 = Cladosporiose Flowering HABIT – Gynoecious: Refered to when having 100% female flowers on the same plant. Monoecious : Refered to when both male and female are on the same plant.

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Eggplant

PATIO BABY F1 PATIO COLLECTION GRETEL F1 A 828 F1 CHARMING F1 NADIA F1 FAIRY TALE F1 SANTANA F1 HARMONY F1

BELEN F1 SABELLE F1 DANCER F1 PURPLE SHINE F1 NIGHT SHADOW F1 CLARA F1 BIRGAH F1 TRAVIATA F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Fruit shape Fruit lenght

x Dia. (cm) Colour Tolerances Description

65-0620 PATIO BABY F1 PATIO COLLECTION 45 Oval 10-12 x 7-8 Dark purple —

Unique, high yielding, almost thornless, compact variety that produces baby size eggplants very early with a wide harvest window. Equally suited for growing in containers or in the garden.

65-0603 GRETEL F1 55 Cylindrical 7,5 x 3 White —AAS 2009 winner. Sweet and tender fruits. Extended harvest period. Adapted to cultivation in pots.

65-0622 A 828 F1 55 Oval 22 x 10 Black — Early variety. Medium plant, no thorns. Exceptional yield.

65-0628 CHARMING F1 55 Cylindrical 19 x 5,5 Pink —Pink, chubby fruits with a pleasant lustre. Nice attractive fruit with white flesh. Two to three flowers-bearing fruits on one node.

65-0621 NADIA F1 58 Oval 22 x 11 Dark purple 3Good yield. Uniform, quality production throughout the season. Sturdy plants that can set under cool conditions. Dark, shiny fruits, blemish free.

65-0624 FAIRY TALE F1 58 Elongated oval 10 x 4Purple

with white stripes

— Dwarf plant that produces loads of attractive miniature fruits.

65-0619 SANTANA F1 60 Oval 21 x 10 Black —Very productive. Vigorous plant with few spines. One of the best for heat tolerance without fruit fading problems.

65-0614 HARMONY F1 62 Elongated 15 x 3Deep purple with white

stripes—

Short Italian type. Very productive. Plant reaches 40-45 cm in height.

65-0618 BELEN F1 62 Oval 20 x 12 Black purple —A variety that produces nice uniform fruits, very similar to Night Shadow.

65-0625 SABELLE F1 65 Round 10 x 10 Purple —Traditional Sicilian type is highly attractive due to colour contrast between skin and calyx. Flavourful flesh and good texture.

65-0627 DANCER F1 65 Cylindrical 20 x 7,5 Bright purple —Robust, thornless plant. Good production of medium size fruits. Non-bitter and mild taste.

65-0630 PURPLE SHINE F1 65 Elongated 30 x 4 Purple — Seedless Italian type. Excellent yield on a solid, upright plant.

65-0617 NIGHT SHADOW F1 68 Oval 20 x 12Glossy black

purple3

Competes against Classic. Small blossom end scars. Very uniform fruits that resist wind and handling scratches.

65-0606 CLARA F1 70 Oval 15 x 8 White — Replaces Cloud Nine. Fruit slightly ribbed. White flesh.

65-0626 BIRGAH F1 70 Round 10 x 10Pinkish purple

—Sicilian type, firm and heavy. Productive plants. Excellent sweet taste.

65-0629 TRAVIATA F1 70 Elongated oval 20 x 11 Deep purple —Vigorous and thornless plants producing fruits of uniform size throughout the season. For open fields and high tunnels. Good productivity.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 2 = Verticillium Wilt - 3 = Tomato Mosaic Virus

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Gourds

FANCY WARTED MIX F1 GIZMO HOARGARTH GALAXY OF THE STARS F1 KOSHARE YELLOW

SHENOT CROWN OF THORN SMALL FRUITED WARTED MIX LUNCH LADY F1 GREMLINS MIX

AUTUMN WINGS SMALL FRUITS AUTUMN WINGS MEDIUM FRUITS AUTUMN WINGS LARGE FRUITS TURK’S TURBAN

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Description

65-4684 FANCY WARTED MIX F1 95Produces a unique combination of small decorative gourds of multiple forms and colours, with either a warty or a smooth skin.

65-4685 GIZMO 95New winged gourd mix, which is unique for its bush plant type, offers fruit with rich colours including dark green, orange, yellow, light green, and white. Hard-shelled variety with fruit that is 7–12 cm tall by 15–20 cm wide at the tip of the wings. A great addition to your fall decoration lineup.

65-4686 HOARGARTH 95Distinctive new orange and dark green gourds. Wart-covered fruit that measures 17 cm wide by 12 cm high. Intermediate bush type. Adds texture to fall displays.

65-4689 GALAXY OF THE STARS F1 95Hybrid mix of unique star-shaped fruits in yellow, cream, orange, green and white with varying stripe patterns. Great for fall displays.

65-4691 KOSHARE YELLOW 95Small pear-shaped fruit with a long neck, dark green at the base and yellow at the top. Very smooth skin. Vigorous plant with good yield.

65-4692 SMALL FRUITS MIX 95 Selection of the best small ornamental gourds.

65-4693 SHENOT CROWN OF THORN 95Various and unique colours from white to orange to green. All fruits have scalloped or thorn-like protrusions on the blossom ends.

65-4696 SMALL FRUITED WARTED MIX 95 Selection of small warty gourds.

65-4683 LUNCH LADY F1 100 Mix of large, decorative gourds of varying sizes, usually elongated and very warty.

65-4687 GREMLINS MIX 100Different original shapes, such as stars, wings, contorted and others. In different intense and vivid colours. A creepy mixture.

65-4695 AUTUMN WINGS SMALL FRUITS 100 Shaped like a pear with a swan’s neck and wings in many intense colours (up to 12 cm long).

65-4697 AUTUMN WINGS MEDIUM FRUITS 100 Shaped like a pear with a swan’s neck and wings in many intense colours (up to 18 cm long).

65-4699 AUTUMN WINGS LARGE FRUITS 100 Shaped like a pear with a swan’s neck and wings in many intense colours (up to 25 cm long).

65-4688 TURK’S TURBAN 105Also called Giraumont, the turban-shaped fruits are mainly dark orange with speckles of green, red and creamy white. With a fair quality for baking and stuffing, this variety also looks stunning in a fall display. Stores well if not bruised while harvesting.

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Ground Cherry

GOLDEN HUSK LITTLE LANTERN

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Description

65-9297 GOLDEN HUSK 65 Less than 25 Small Determinate Small, very sweet tasting fruits. Perfect for jam.

65-9296 LITTLE LANTERN 70 Less than 25 Small Determinate

Smaller, more compact strain of ground cherry, well suited for pots. Smaller fruits (11-14 mm) and lightly coloured husks. Good ramifications and short internodal spaces.

Kale

LACINATO BLACK MAGIC SCARLET REDBOR F1

RED RUSSIAN ROGUE F1 DARKIBOR F1 STARBOR F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Type Description

65-3135 LACINATO 35 Dark green KaleDark green kale to be used for the production of smaller leaves (baby leaf), thanks to its more tender texture than the curly kale. Slightly bitter taste.

65-3127 BLACK MAGIC 45Very dark

blueKale

Rich, very dark blue kale with a rosette plant habit that makes it easy to harvest. Black Magic has a sweet flavour, a vigorous regrowth and a good uniformity. Continuous harvest.

65-3104 SCARLET 55 Red KaleNew kale option for winter baby leaf salads, or to grow on as teen leaves for stir-fry or steaming. Scarlet kale has a similar habit to blue kale but with subtle red colouration to mid ribs and veins. Can also be grown as a winter vegetable.

65-3105 REDBOR F1 55 Red Kale Unique colour! Very attractive and a good yielder. For niche and ornamental markets.

65-3106 RED RUSSIAN 55 Dark red Kale Tender leaves with a sweet taste. Tolerates cold temperatures. For baby leaves.

65-3118 ROGUE F1 55Medium green

KaleMid-early hybrid variety. The plant is up to 70 cm tall, wide and resistant to uprooting. The leaves are of a medium green colour and very curly. It can tolerate temperatures to -15 °C. Thick, healthy leaves sweeten up as the weather cools. For bunching.

65-3122 DARKIBOR F1 55Very dark blue green

KaleEarly maturing, easy growing kale for late summer and fall harvests. Upright plant with finely curled leaves. Good field holding. Ideal for bunching.

65-3123 STARBOR F1 55Dark bluish

greenKale

Very uniform, compact plants that resist yellowing. Short internodes make this an ideal “mowing” kale, and is also our most productive variety for stripping. For bunching.

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Kohlrabi

QUICKSTAR F1 KONAN F1 LECH F1 KOLIBRI F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Description

65-3211 QUICKSTAR F1 52 Pale green Early variety with an excellent uniformity in shape and maturity. Weighs about 150 gr. Replaces Rapidstar.

65-3218 KONAN F1 55 GreenSmooth bulbs with very erect foliage. Easy bunching and easy to cultivate. Superb flavour and nice internal structure. The sweetest and most tender of our selection.

65-3242 LECH F1 55 GreenSlightly flattened, round bulbs with upright, dark green leaves. Good field holding ability. For summer and fall production

65-3252 KOLIBRI F1 55 Purple White flesh that remains tender. Medium tops. Good yield.

Leek

SURFER F1 CHINOOK F1 COMANCHE F1 LANCELOT MAKO POWER F1 OSLO FENCER F1 BIKER F1 CURLING F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Shaft (cm) Harvest

season Description

65-7612 CHINOOK F1 90Medium green

25-30 SummerVery quick-growing variety. Produces very long, large shanks that size up very early.

65-7613 COMANCHE F1 90 Bluish green 23-27 SummerVery quick-growing variety. Produces long, large shanks that size up very early. Very uniform. Easy to clean.

65-7615 LANCELOT 90Medium green

25-30 Summer Early high-yielding leek. Replaces Ventura.

65-7630 LANCIA 95 Bluish green 25-28 SummerErect foliage with no leaves at the base making harvesting and cleaning easier. Similar to Albana.

65-7616 MAKO POWER F1 100Very dark

green25-30 Fall

Mid-season leeks, very dark green, upright in the field. Will not bulb. Erect plant, very uniform, of nice calibre. Good shank length.

65-7617 OSLO 100Very dark

green25-28 Fall

Very upright, dark blue, easy to peel leek. Long harvest window and excellent post harvest storability.

65-7687 FENCER F1 100 Bluish green 25-28 FallBlueish-green full season variety. Uniform large size. Long shanks remarkably easy to clean.

65-7688 BIKER F1 100 Bluish green 25-28 FallAn excellent quality blue-green leek, which is uniform and easy to clean. Erect foliage. Has a strong disease package and good holding ability.

65-7680 SURFER F1 110 Bluish green 24-26 FallComparable to Shelton and to Midfield, with a slightly longer shaft. More erect foliage. Very vigorous.

65-7686 CURLING F1 118Dark bluish

green24-26 Winter

The darkest variety of our assortment. Very erect, good uniformity, good field holding. Can be stored.

65-7693 BANDIT 118 Bluish green 22-25 WinterSturdy winter harvest leeks. Late to bolt, will remain in good condition for a long time in your field. Can be stored. Replaces the Maine variety.

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Leaf - Baby

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Type Colour Description

67-0470 SSC 3099 30 Amaranth Red Variety with a darker colour development than standard varieties. Annual.

65-0885 SOLDIER 35 Beet Dark red Bull’s Blood type. Mainly grown for its red foliage resembling Swiss chard.

65-4850 LARGE IMPROVED 60 Cress Green Watercress. Rich in vitamins. Best grown in moist soil conditions.

65-2682 EARLY MIZUNA 45Japanese mustard

Light green Broad finely serrated leaves. Tolerates cold conditions.

65-3133 SIMPLYSALAD STORM MIX 35 Kale

Purple, green, blue

Kale mix made up with attractive textures and colours including purple, green and blue. This mix will last longer in containers than lettuce and won’t bolt. Storm Mix can also be planted in the ground for all-season harvest.

65-3106 RED RUSSIAN 55 Kale Dark red Tender leaves with a sweet taste. Tolerates cold temperatures. For baby leaves.

65-5601 MESCLUN MIX 28 Mesclun VariousContains selected leafy types of lettuces and radicchio to be sown together. Harvest when seedlings reach a few centimetres. Multiple harvests.

65-5602 SIMPLYSALAD ALFRESCO 30 Mesclun Various

A mixture of leaf lettuces with arugula, endive and radicchio. Mediterranean fresh flavour. Multipelleted. Can be harvested up to three times. Best if placed in shade or part shade when grown in patio containers.

65-5603 SIMPLYSALAD CITY GARDEN 30 Mesclun Various

A mixture of sweet tasting red and green lettuces. A more traditional mixture. Multipelleted. Can be harvested up to three times. Best if placed in shade or part shade when grown in patio containers.

65-5605 SIMPLYSALAD WONDER WOK MIX 30 Mesclun Various

Mix of Asian greens including mustard, kale and pak choï. Zesty and tasteful. Multipelleted. Can be harvested up to three times. Best if placed in shade or part shade when grown in patio containers.

65-6230 RUBY STREAK 30 Mustard Dark red Delicate and finely serrated red-violet leaves. Gentle spicy sweet taste.

65-6221 BARBAROSSA 45 Mustard Dark purple Red Giant mustard type, which maintains its red colour longer and better.

67-8110 ROCKET 35 Rocket Green Belongs to the mustard family. Strong aromas with a subtle nutty flavour. Annual.

67-6710 FRENCH SORREL 30 Sorrel GreenLarge, green leaves, tangy, light lemony taste. Height: 30 to 45 cm, width: 20 to 25 cm. Perennial.

SSC 3099 RED RUSSIAN SIMPLYSALAD STORM MIX

LARGE IMPROVED SIMPLYSALAD CITY GARDEN MESCLUN MIX SIMPLYSALAD ALFRESCO SIMPLYSALAD WONDER WOK MIX

BARBAROSSA RUBY STREAK EARLY MIZUNA FRENCH SORREL ROCKET

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Lettuce

HARMONY RHAPSODY BUTTERCRUNCH

EDOX PANISSE CANTARIX

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Tolerances Description

BUTTERHEAD

65-5705 HARMONY 55 Green —Attractive and high-yielding Boston type with large, heavy and glossy head. Leaf texture is moderately thick and mildly blistered. Ideal for year-round production in temperate areas. Superior tip burn tolerance. Downy mildew (I-VI) resistant.

65-5706 RHAPSODY 55 Green Pfs I-VI/LMVLarge, luxurious butterhead, bred for flavour, form and vigour. Glossy, dark green leaves with smooth margins. Good yielders in temperate areas.

65-5707 BUTTERCRUNCH 55 Green — Heavy, with medium-size head. Tolerates heat. Slow to bolt.

65-5734 EDOX 55 Red Pfs/LMV The best red and green Boston on the market. Dense head with soft thick leaves. Crisp texture and subtle mild flavour. Can be grown all season long. Tolerances: DM (1-17, 19, 21, 23), LMV.

OAK LEAF65-5638 PANISSE 55 Green — Large lime-green oak leaf lettuce. Good hazelnut flavour. Replaces the General variety.

65-5646 CANTARIX 55 Red —EAZYLEAF. Dark, triple red, mini oak leaves with a small frame. Just one cut and it falls apart into a nice bunch of small red-green leaves, ready to eat. Also impressive as a full mini-head. Excellent flavour.

TOLERANCES: Bl = Downy Mildew (Bremia) with races numbers- BR = Basal Rot - LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus - Nr = Lettuce Leaf Aphid - Pb= Lettuce Root Aphid - Pfs = Downy Mildew (Peronospora) Rs = Corky Root - TBSV = Lettuce die-back - V = Verticilium

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Lettuce

STARFIGHTER UNISUN M.I. GRAND RAPIDS TWO STAR M.I. TROPICANA

EZRILLA NEW RED FIRE RUBY SKY RED SAILS BERGAM'S GREEN

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Tolerances Description

LEAF

65-5613 STARFIGHTER 55 GreenBL:1-25,27,28,30,31/

Nr/PbHigh yield of uniform, medium-size heads with good flavour. Dark green leaves are shiny and slightly savoyed. Strong against tip burn, bolting.

65-5614 UNISUN M.I. 55 Green —Nice shiny, dark green lettuce, heavy and dense. Upright plant habit that helps protect against soil pathogens. Curly leaves that will not break when attached. More vigorous during hot temperature of the main season.

65-5615 GRAND RAPIDS 55 Green —Popular selection. Thick, juicy, bright green, frilly leaves. Rapid growth in spring and fall.

65-5617 TWO STAR M.I. 55 Green —A market standard. Voluminous and heavy head with dark green, serrated leaves that fold easily for packing. Very slow to bolt.

65-5621 TROPICANA 55 Green Rs/LMVVery good heat and bolt tolerant variety that can be used in fresh pack or whole leaf production. Also tolerant to tip burn, lettuce mosaic virus and corky root.

65-5663 EZRILLA 55 Green —EAZYLEAF. Replaces the Capulin variety. Long, narrow leaf margin with a nicely frilled, medium green base. Fast growth.

65-5667 NEW RED FIRE 55 Red —Exceptional for its shiny, red and green leaves. Classy looking selection, very uniform and productive. Consistent yields. High bolting tolerance and strong tolerance to heat. Holds well in fields.

65-5668 RUBY SKY 55 Dark red Bl:1-17,21,23/Nr/LMVDisease tolerance makes this variety particularly suited to late-season production. Dense head with ruffled leaves in an intense red at the tips and green at the inner base. Holds well in the field.

65-5675 RED SAILS 55 Red —Dark red leaf lettuce. Voluminous and uniform. Slow to bolt. Recommended for retail sales.

65-5619 BERGAM'S GREEN 58 Green —Large size, heavy, leaf lettuce, just a bit later than other varieties. Slow to bolt and strong against tip burn. Best suited for summer and fall harvest.

TOLERANCES: Bl = Downy Mildew (Bremia) with races numbers- BR = Basal Rot - LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus - Nr = Lettuce Leaf Aphid - Pb= Lettuce Root Aphid - Pfs = Downy Mildew (Peronospora) Rs = Corky Root - TBSV = Lettuce die-back - V = Verticilium

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Lettuce

AAC RICHELIEU PYB 7101 AAC CANICULA PRESTIGE ESTIVAL AAC CHAMPLAIN

Code Variety Maturity (days)

Head lettuce type Harvest season Description

ICEBERG

65-5759 AAC RICHELIEU 85 IthacaEnd of July to end

of AugustLarge heads with excellent filling capacity. Good density and very good weight, which allows for an earlier harvest under stress conditions. Tolerant to bolting, rib discolouration and tip burn.

65-5765 PYB 7101 85 Vanguard JuneLarge head with good tolerance to heat and rib discolouration. Full head with a good weight. Excellent quality lettuce.

65-5758 AAC CANICULA 87 Vanguard

Mid-July to mid-August / mid-August to mid-October

Good weight variety with a short core. Lower incidence of rib discolouration and good tolerance to bolting and tip burn. For fresh markets and processing.

65-5763 PRESTIGE 87 Vanguard June to October Large, dense head with a good tolerance to bolting.

65-5764 ESTIVAL 87 VanguardEnd of June to

end of Septembre.Good weight heads, uniform, with a short core. Adapted variety to extreme climatic conditions. Good field holding ability. Tolerant to rib discolouration, bolting and tip burn.

65-5767 HOCHELAGA 87 Ithaca PremiereParticularly heavy and compact heads, for very early fresh market. Tolerant to bolting in long-day growth conditions. Also very strong against rib discolouration.

65-5768 AAC CHAMPLAIN 87 IthacaEnd of July to

early SeptemberLarge, heavy heads on a short stem. Good structure with few protruding ribs. Medium tolerance to bolting, tip burn and rib discolouration.

Lettuce produced by regional growers, for regional people.In 2006, creation of the Lettuce Fondation owned by user growers, having as a mission, to conduct research projects for the genetic improvement of lettuce.

Its main goal is to develop new lettuce varieties best adapted to our climatic conditions, which will also meet the demands of consumers and the changing market needs.

Seek for the Foundation’s logo on the products.

Norseco is very proud to announce its new partnership with the Lettuce Foundation, allowing us to contribute to the continuity of important projects, by:

• distributing the Foundation’s varieties;• testing and promoting new varieties or varieties in

experimental phases;• help support research activities.

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Lettuce

POMEGRANATE CRUNCH XALBADORA GREEN TOWERS M.I. SOLID KING EL SUN VALLEY

SUNBELT MEZQUITE VALLEY HEART M.I. VAQUERO ARROYO

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Use Tolerances Description

ROMAINE

65-5770 POMEGRANATE CRUNCH 55 Red Box —

Red mini romaine with open habits and smooth texture. Faster growth than other varieties. Bright poppy-red colour outside and bright red-green inside. Nice twin pack with green mini romaine Starhawk.

65-5776 XALBADORA 55 Green Box —New mini romaine with great green colour and gloss, slightly open centre with high leaf count. Xalbadora performs great against tip burn and has a wide adaptability.

65-5788 RIO BRAVO 72 Green Box, heart —Tight leaf structure contributes to high pack outs of hearts from the field. Only for early spring production.

65-5789 GREEN TOWERS M.I. 72 Green Box —Popular variety used for its weight, height and uniformity. Tolerant to bolting and to tip burn.

65-5781 PATRONA F1 75 Green BoxBl:16-34/Nr/

LMV/RsLarge, dark green romaine lettuce suitable for fresh whole head, processing and machine harvesting.

65-5782 SOLID KING EL 75 Green Box, heart —Adaptable romaine variety, in a medium, glossy green colour. Impressive weight compared to other romaine types. Excellent tolerance to tip burn, bolting and corky root.

65-5783 SUN VALLEY 75 GreenBox, heart, processing

Large frame variety with a medium yellow interior and brilliant, thick, smooth tapered midrib. Excellent weight at harvest. Tolerant to corky root and bolting. Also tolerant to low and high temperature abnormalities.

65-5784 SUNBELT 75 GreenBox, heart, processing

—Large frame variety with a straight tapered but shape for an impressive pack at harvest time. Excellent field holding ability. Strong against bolting and tip burn.

65-5785 MEZQUITE 75 Green Box, heartBl:1-26,28,32 EU/1-8 US/Nr/

TBSV/Rs

A semi-savoy full-sized romaine with a thick texture. Tall variety, well filled and heavy, that works well for the heart market, but the nice internal blanching provides an attractive product for the value-added segment. The base is tapered with straight ribs, which makes for easier harvesting and packing.

65-5786 VALLEY HEART M.I. 75 Green Box, heart —Tall and dense heads, medium green in colour. Good cold and tip burn tolerance and slow to bolt. Large slightly blistered leaves. Ideal for fresh market or heart production.

65-5787 PARIS ISLAND COS SELECT M.I. 75 Green Box —

High quality, productive selection. Medium to dark green, non-brittle leaves. Good tolerance to bolting.

65-5790 VAQUERO 75 Green Box, heart Rs/TBSV/Fol:1Nice, very dense variety ideal for box and heart production. Excellent tolerance to bolting.

65-5793 ARROYO 75 Green Box, heart —Tall, upright and V-shaped romaine with tight internodes that makes this best for romaine heart production. Dark in colour with blistered leaves. High tolerance to bolting and tip burn.

TOLERANCES: Bl = Downy Mildew (Bremia) with races numbers- BR = Basal Rot - LMV = Lettuce Mosaic Virus - Nr = Lettuce Leaf Aphid - Pb= Lettuce Root Aphid - Pfs = Downy Mildew (Peronospora) Rs = Corky Root - TBSV = Lettuce die-back - V = Verticilium

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Melon

SUGAR CUBE F1 GODDESS F1 DONAR F1 ATHENA F1

MAGNIFISWEET F1 INFINITE GOLD F1 DORADO F1 HONEYCOMB F1 MELEMON F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Fruit shape

FleshColour

Weight (kg) Sutures Net Tolerances Description

CANTALOUPE

65-5902 SUGAR CUBE F1 68 RoundDeep

orange0,7-1,7 — Medium

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9

Small in size, big in taste! Amazing quality melon (14% Brix) with good shelf life. A must for that single serving trend. Excellent disease package.

65-5910 GODDESS F1 70 Oval Orange 1,8-2,7 Very light Medium 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Our earliest, full-size melon. Excellent quality and yield. Good shippers.

65-5931 DONAR F1 70 Round Orange 1,8-2,3 Bold Coarse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Nice looking Toscan type. Concentrated set and good storage. Deep green sutures.

65-5922 DUTCHESS F1 72 Oval Orange 1,8-2,2 Light Coarse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Slightly smaller in size than Athena. High Brix (14%). Stores and travels very well.

65-5925 ATHENA F1 72 Oval Orange 2,3-3,2 Light Coarse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5Variety that has set the market standard for its high quality and flavour. Dependable early maturing variety. Thick and firm flesh. Outstanding.

65-5928 ASTOUND F1 72 Oval Orange 2,3-3,2 Light Coarse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Athena type with an extended shelf life. Tight seed cavity. Strong and vigorous plants to stand up to field stress and resist fruit cracking. Excellent yield of uniform fruits.

65-5930 MAGNIFISWEET F1 74 Oval Orange 1,8-2,2 Light Coarse 1, 2, 3, 4Athena type with smaller (15 per box) and better tasting fruits. Vigorous, main season melon with an abundance of fruits.

65-5938 INFINITE GOLD F1 75 Oval Orange 2,3-3,2 Light Coarse 1, 2, 3, 5

Bred especially for strong performance and long shelf life, without sacrificing great flavour and fruit quality (LSL). This melon offers strong vines, high yield potential and uniform size and shape.

CANARY

65-5967 DORADO F1 75 Oval White 1,4-1,8 — — 1, 3, 4Yellow outer skin and white flesh. Productive vines. Distinct and sweet taste.

65-5968 DUCRAL F1 75 Oval White 1,8-2,3 — — 1, 3, 4Beautiful yellow skin. Firm, white flesh. Very good taste. Abundant production.

HONEYDEW

65-5947 HONEYCOMB F1 75 Round Green 3,0-3,5 — — 1, 3, 4, 5Early production of large fruits. Good tolerance to cracking.

PIEL DE SAPO

65-5981 MELEMON F1 75 RoundGreen to

chartreuse1,8

The first of its category to produce in short summer regions. Small fruit (single serving) that is about 15 cm in diameter. Juicy, crunchy, sweet and aromatic flesh, similar to honeydew with a citrus note. Trailing or climbing plant with a nice, dark green, healthy foliage. Produce many fruits that will easily keep one month in the house.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Fusarium Wilt (race 0) - 2 = Fusarium Wilt (race 1) - 3 = Fusarium Wilt (race 2) - 4 = Powdery Mildew (race 1) - 5 = Powdery Mildew (race 2) - 6 = Anthracnose 7 = Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus - 8 = Papaya Angular Leaf Spot - 9 = Watermelon Mosaic Virus

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Okra

ELISA F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Tolerances Description

65-6811 ELISA F1 58 —

Best adapted to our northern climate, Elisa okra produces fruits 9-15 cm in length, with very few seeds, that will not become fibrous. Elisa okra is early and more productive than other okra varieties.

Onion - Yellow

ASCENT F1

HIGHLANDER F1

OUTLANDER F1

SOHO F1NOLITA F1 TRAILBLAZER F1 TREKKER F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Size Firmness Storage Tolerances Description

65-6603 ASCENT F1 86 Medium Medium Short term 1, 2An alternative to Highlander. Similar sized onions, with a darker coloured skin but with a slightly flatter shape. Susceptible to pink root.

65-6602 HIGHLANDER F1 88 Medium Medium Short term 1, 2No. 1 choice to start the growing season. Good size for the earliness. Small neck. Uniform.

65-6606 OUTLANDER F1 88Medium-

LargeMedium Short term 1

Excellent alternative to Highlander, with a darker skin. Very round and very uniform. For transplant production and direct seeding.

65-6600 SOHO F1 90 Medium Medium Short term 1, 3Interesting variety du to its earliness, its very round shape and its small neck.

65-6604 NOLITA F1 94Medium-

LargeFirm Long term 1,3

Trailblazer type. Good size onion, very round and uniform in shape and size. Excellent, sturdy skin.

65-6608 TRAILBLAZER F1 94Medium-

LargeFirm Long term 1, 2

Larger and more uniform Frontier type. Good skin. Bulbs are tight and firm with a globe shape. Thin neck even in rich soil.

65-6611 TREKKER F1 94 Medium Very firm Long term 1, 2Combines earliness and long-term storage. The darkest onion of our selection. Excellent quality of very firm bulbs.

65-6617 FRONTIER F1 94 Medium FirmMedium to long term

2The reference amongst early onions for its long-term storability. Round bulbs with an excellent skin retention.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Basal Rot (Fusarium) - 2 = Botrytis - 3 = Pink Root - 4 = Downy Mildew

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Onion - Yellow

CARTIER F1

SADDLEBACK F1 MOUNTAINEER F1 RIDGELINE F1 TRAVERSE F1

PROSPECTOR F1

MILESTONE F1 PATTERSON F1 CATSKILL F1 SAFRANE F1 POCONO F1

ONEIDA F1 HAECKERO F1 LASALLE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Size Firmness Storage Tolerances Description

65-6637 CARTIER F1 94 Large Very firm Long term 3Early variety with the qualities of a late variety. Large size, very good uniformity, high yield potential and storage until July.

65-6612 SADDLEBACK F1 95 Medium FirmMedium

term1, 2

Early variety with large size potential. Good choice to secure a good transition from transplants to first seedlings.

65-6616 MOUNTAINEER F1 95 Medium FirmShort to medium

term1, 2, 3 Uniform onions with a thin neck. Good yield in dry or wet conditions.

65-6613 RIDGELINE F1 96 Large FirmMedium

term1, 3

Early variety with a high percentage of large size bulbs. Nice dark brown colour and small dry necks. Fairly uniform round shape.

65-6623 TRAVERSE F1 98 Large Firm Long term 3Great quality, mid-season onion. Remarkable round shape, firm, small neck and very uniform. Large size bulbs for an excellent yield.

65-6630 ONEIDA F1 98 Large Very firmVery long

term1, 3

Dark skin onion with a very nice round shape and a large size. Small necks that cure down well, making June an easy storage date.

65-6632 HAECKERO F1 98 Large Very firm Long term 4Vigorous onion, with a strong root system, that grows well even in adverse conditions. Round bulbs with good skin and small necks.

65-6619 LASALLE F1 100 Large Very firm Long term 1Dark brown onion with long-term storage potential. Large size if it has enough space. Small neck, excellent firmness and great skin retention after storage. Good disease package.

65-6607 PROSPECTOR F1 103 Large Very firm Long term 3Large, full season onion. Highly valued for its very long storage ability and its nice, thick, dark skin.

65-6618 MILESTONE F1 105 Medium FirmMedium to long term

1 Strong tops. Better root system. Firm bulbs.

65-6628 PATTERSON F1 105 Large Very firm Long term 3Excellent large calibre, early storage onion. Nice dark skin, large size bulbs, great firmness.

65-6635 CATSKILL F1 105 Medium MediumShort to medium

term1, 3

Late maturity variety with large size potential, well adapted to the north-east growing conditions. Attractive bulbs with nice skin colour. Medium to long-term storage.

65-6621 SAFRANE F1 109 Large Very firm Long term 3A substitute for Prince. Better root systems and higher percentage of single centres.

65-6625 POCONO F1 109 Medium Firm Long term 1, 3Similar to Stanley. Late maturity onion that stores very well. Nice round shape and good yield potential. More suited to Ontario’s growing conditions.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Basal Rot (Fusarium) - 2 = Botrytis - 3 = Pink Root - 4 = Downy Mildew

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Onion - Yellow

GUNNISON F1 FORTRESS F1 POWELL F1 MONTCLAIR F1

Code Variety Maturity (days) Size Firmness Storage Tolerances Description

65-6627 GUNNISON F1 109 Large Very firm Long term 3High yield of good quality onion that combines jumbo size, perfect skin and extra-long storage. Round onion with small necks that dries down quickly.

65-6636 FORTRESS F1 109 Large Very firm Long term 1, 3Popular variety with constant quality over the years. Uniform bulb size. Excellent keeper that maintains an attractive look even after several months of storage.

65-6622 POWELL F1 111 Medium Firm Long term 3, 4 Medium size, full-season onion. Our first onion with a high tolerance to Downey mildew.

65-6638 MONTCLAIR F1 112Medium-

LargeVery firm

Very long term

1,3Produces large, globe-shaped bulbs with heavy, dark coloured skin and an excellent quality out of storage. Good performance in mineral soil. For transplant.

Trailblazer Frontier

Very early maturing (96-101 days) long day

Excellent size and shape uniformity

Long term storage

Great skin quality and pack out

Hyrid Onion Hyrid Onion

Very early maturing (95-100 days) long day

Outstanding dark golden skin, thin necks

Excellent size and uniformity

Bunching OnionKiyotakiWhite Long

• Medium early maturity

• Upright plant habit

• High tolerance to cold temperatures

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Onion - Spanish

STERLING F1 WHITE WING F1 OVATION F1 KELSAE SWEET GIANT

DAWSON F1 VALENCIA DELGADO F1 SV6672NW F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Tolerances Description

65-6674 STERLING F1 105 1, 3 Large size potential bulbs with tall, vigorous tops that may help protect against sun scalding.

65-6673 WHITE WING F1 108 — Pure white onion of large size, especially when grown from transplants. Firm. Good skin retention.

65-6640 OVATION F1 110 1, 2 Very large onion with strong skin. Very uniform. High percentage of single centre in ideal conditions.

65-6668 KELSAE SWEET GIANT 110 — Onion for competition. Can reach an extremely large size.

65-6649 DAWSON F1 112 3 Large size Spanish onion, similar to Delgado with a smaller neck and an earlier maturity.

65-6655 VALENCIA 115 — Popular variety similar to Utah Jumbo.

65-6652 DELGADO F1 118 1Full season variety for storage. Round, uniform and extremely firm bulbs. Excellent yield. Seven-month storage potential.

65-6660 SV6672NW F1 120 1, 3 An alternative to Belmar. Dark-skinned onion that produces a high percentage of colossal and jumbo size onions.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Basal Rot (Fusarium) - 2 = Botrytis - 3 = Pink Root - 4 = Downy Mildew

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Onion - Red

BLUSH F1 MONASTRELL F1 RED SPRING F1 RED SKY F1 RED STONE F1 RUBY RING F1

RUBILLON F1 SV4643NT F1 RED BULL F1 RED CARPET F1 RED NUGENT F1 REDWING F1 RED MOUNTAIN F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Tolerances Description

PINK65-6681 BLUSH F1 105 3 Very nice skin, large size pink onion with an excellent storage capacity.

RED

65-6682 RED EMPEROR F1 88 —Our earliest red onion. Round, slightly flat bulbs. Dark red colour that resists well to browning. For optimum results, grow as transplant but can also be grown as direct planting if very early.

65-6687 MONASTRELL F1 90 —Improvement of the Red Emperor variety with its larger size and darker red colour. To be harvested as soon as ready. Good storage potential. For transplants or very early direct sowing.

65-6689 RED SPRING F1 92 2, 3As early as Red Sky! Nice uniform round shape with an even darker red than Red Sky. A little lower proportion of large size bulbs. Red all to the centre.

65-6688 RED SKY F1 100 —Our earliest red onion for direct sowing. Replaces Red Beauty. Round, uniform and firm, deep red bulbs. Small neck that closes up well. Susceptible to pink root.

65-6683 RED STONE F1 103 — Very round bulbs, very uniform, in a nice dark red without any sun scald. Small neck. Good storage potential.

65-6690 RUBY RING F1 103 —Dark red onion, inside and out, with solid skin. Elongated round shape. High percentage of single centres. Very vigorous plants.

65-6694 RUBILLON F1 103 1 Mid-season onion, with round shape and large size very uniform. Consistent variety from one trial to another.

65-6685 SV4643NT F1 110 1, 3A Mars type, with improved vigour and a darker colour. Good size potential. Adapted for growing from transplants or direct sowing in all growing areas.

65-6693 RED BULL F1 110 1, 3 Earlier Redwing type. Large size and very dark red colour. For long-term storage.

65-6696 RED CARPET F1 111 1, 3Redwing type with a more reliable seed availability. Very nice external and internal colour. Excellent uniformity and size potential.

65-6686 RED NUGENT F1 112 1, 3 Improvement of red onion 4643. Better vigour, larger size and darker red colour.

65-6698 REDWING F1 113 1, 3 Round onion, 7 to 8 cm in diameter. Thick skin. Known for its good quality and uniformity.

65-6699 RED MOUNTAIN F1 113 1, 3 Earlier Redwing type, with similar colour, size and quality. Stood out in the trials due to its excellent storability.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Basal Rot (Fusarium) - 2 = Botrytis - 3 = Pink Root - 4 = Downy Mildew

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Onion - Bunching

RED BARON F1 DPS 3047 F1 EARLY BLUE SKY F1 SSR BO-01 TRY-5504 SSR-BO-06 F1

SSR-BO-04 F1 KAIGARO SLENDER STAR PARADE BLUE SKY F1 WHITE GEM

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Description

RED65-6738 RED BARON F1 65 Replaces Red Spark. Non-bulbous. Adapted to a high-density population. Tolerant to rust, botrytis and downy mildew.

65-6739 DPS 3047 F1 65 Uniform variety that tends to bulb a little. Semi-erect foliage.

WHITE65-6708 EARLY BLUE SKY F1 60 Very erect foliage that stays upright. Extremely uniform. Good tolerance to herbicide stress.

65-6709 SSR BO-01 60Early variety, very erect with a long shaft, darker in colour than Green Banner. Doesn’t bulb. Has shown good tolerance to downy mildew in the fall.

65-6710 GREEN BANNER 60 Very early hybrid maturing five days earlier than Parade. Spring only.

65-6714 TRY-5504 60 Hybrid as early as Green Banner but with darker and more erect foliage. Less sensitive when handled than other varieties.

65-6716 SSR-BO-06 F1 63Here is SSR-BO-04’s big brother. It has an increased tolerance to Downey mildew, a darker colour and a really nice presentation once attached. Almost no cleaning for a faster harvesting and bunching.

65-6713 SSR-BO-04 F1 65 Hybrid variety that is much faster to bunch. Very erect foliage, of a dark green colour. Shows a certain tolerance to downy mildew.

65-6717 SSR-BO-14-F1 65 CROP FAILURE FOR 2020

65-6718 KAIGARO 65 Very erect foliage. Very uniform variety with very good stress tolerance.

65-6719 SLENDER STAR 65 Splendid selection with an erect plant habit and dark green foliage. Does not bulb. Excellent value!

65-6720 PARADE 65 Growers friendly. Long, white, non-bulbing shaft. Bluish-green foliage. Resistant to basal rot and pink root.

65-6722 PERFORMER 65 Improved version of Parade, tolerant to downy mildew. Erect and short foliage. Does not bulb.

65-6723 BLUE SKY F1 65 Very erect foliage, less sensitive to herbicide stress. Good tolerance to mildew.

65-6726 WHITE GEM 65 Very erect variety with dark foliage. Excellent hold in the field. Cultivate in summer and fall.

French shallots

PICADOR F1 CONSERVOR F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Tolerances Description

65-6783 PICADOR F1 88 1, 2Reddish-brown hybrids for seeding. Complimentary to and slightly smaller than Conservor. Easy to peel. Suitable for long-term storage.

65-6789 CONSERVOR F1 90 1, 2Hybrid for seeding. Brownish pink. A large calibre with a good weight. Suitable for long-term storage.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Pink Root - 2 = Basal Rot (Fusarium)

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Oriental Vegetables

TATSOI EARLY MIZUNA RUBY STREAK

BARBAROSSA WHITE JEWEL F1 MEI QING CHOI F1 JOI CHOI F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Type Colour Description

65-2680 TATSOI 50Chinese flat

cabbageDark green Glossy, round, thick, dark green leaves. Adapted for bunching.

65-6230 RUBY STREAK 30 Mustard Dark red Delicate and finely serrated red-violet leaves. Gentle spicy sweet taste.

65-6221 BARBAROSSA 45 Mustard Dark purple Red Giant mustard type, which maintains its red colour longer and better.

65-2682 EARLY MIZUNA 45Japanese mustard

Light green Broad finely serrated leaves. Tolerates cold conditions.

65-2695 WHITE JEWEL F1 35 Pak Choï WhiteExcellent hybrid variety with compact and tight body, very uniform with dark green, wrinkly leaves and thick white stems. White Jewel will grow about 10-12 cm tall and has high heat and cold tolerance.

65-2691 MEI QING CHOI F1 45 Pak ChoïMedium green

Extra early, compact and uniform. Green stem type. Mainly grown for the production of baby Pak Choï.

65-2690 JOI CHOI F1 50 Pak Choï White The most popular in the Pak Choï category. Excellent uniformity, slow to bolt.

Parsnip

PACIFIC F1 ALBION F1 PANORAMA F1 JAVELIN F1 PEARL F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Length (cm) Description

65-7005 PACIFIC F1 105 20 x 3.5A new and exciting very early variety, suitable for the first sowing of the season. High yield potential of bulky, well-filled roots of an attractive white colour.

65-7043 ALBION F1 115 20 x 4.5Early production of nice roots with shallow to level crown, perfect for easy cleaning. Retains its white colour in storage. Very sweet taste.

65-7033 PANORAMA F1 120 20 x 3.5A main crop variety with excellent weight distribution and shallow crowns. Panorama has relatively long roots and a very vigorous growth habit. Good resistance against canker.

65-7036 JAVELIN F1 120 20 x 3.5 Nice, very white smooth roots. Tolerant to canker. A consistent, reliable, flexible and very well-proven variety.

65-7041 PEARL F1 125 20 x 3.5 Late parsnip ideal for storage. Very white roots, uniform and well filled, for a high yield potential. Tolerant to canker.

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Pea

SPRING PREMIUM BOLERO SHERWOOD LITTLE MARVEL ALEXANDRA

ALTESSE MR. BIG SUGAR QUEEN NAIROBI LITTLE SNOW PEA SWEET SUNSATION OREGON GIANT

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Length (cm) Seeds per

PodPlant Height

(cm) Tolerances Description

PEA-SHELLING

65-7809 SPRING 52 7,5 6-7 50 2Early variety of shelling peas. Each pod contains 6 to 7 peas. Pea is tender and sweet.

65-7811 PREMIUM 52 7 6-7 58 2Replacement of the variety Spring. Very vigorous dark green plant, producing 1 to 2 pods per node.

65-7812 BOLERO 52 8 7-9 75 2, 3

Early variety that produces loads of pairs of pods born atop a bushy plant. Fat peas are sweet and perfect for fresh eating or freezing. One of the best disease tolerance package on the market. Good choice for an early planting: Bolero is not tolerant to enation.

65-7810 SHERWOOD 53 8 7-8 37 2, 4, 6

Early normal leaf type that is highly adaptable in a variety of growing environments. Has the added benefit of tolerance to downy mildew. First flower node will appear after only 9-10 days. 1-2 pods per node. 7-8 berries per pod.

65-7825 LITTLE MARVEL 57 8 7 45 1A favourite for over 60 years! Space-saving semi-dwarf plant giving a tremendous return of sweet peas. Good for freezing. Produces two pods per node.

65-7826 ALEXANDRA 66 10 8-9 95 2, 3, 4Erect plant habit that keeps the plant from tipping over. Nice contrast of blueish foliage and dark green pods.

65-7856 ALTESSE 68 11 9-10 80 2, 3, 4Replacement for the variety Utrillo with a better taste, better yield and more erect plant that does not lodge.

65-7852 MR. BIG 71 12,5 8-10 60-90 2, 3Early variety. Long and large pods on a large size plant. Easy to shell. Also suited for freezing.

PEA-SNAP

65-7872 SUGAR QUEEN 67 8-9 8-10 70 2, 3, 5“Snap” pea type with round pods. More compact habit. Replaces the variety Super Sugar Snap.

65-7873 NAIROBI 67 8-9 8-9 60 3Sweet and crunchy pods that remain totally stringless. High tolerance to powdery mildew.

PEA-SNOW

65-7886 LITTLE SNOW PEA 54 8-9 — 50-60 —

Green snow pea with purple bicolour flowering. Dwarf plant that will not surpass 50-60 cm in height. Perfect for container cultivation.

65-7878 SWEET SUNSATION 65 8-9 — 70 2, 3

“Snow” pea type with flat pods that are usually used in stir-fries. They can also be frozen or eaten fresh.

65-7882 OREGON GIANT 65 13 — 80 1, 3“Snow” pea type with flat pods. Produces two large and long pods at each node.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Common Wilt - 2 = Fusarium Rot - 3 = Powdery Mildew - 4 = Mosaic Pea Enation - 5 = Leaf and Pod Spot - 6 = Downey Mildew

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Pepper-Sweet

GREENBELL F1 CURRIER F1 PLACEPACK F1 ARISTOTLE X3R F1 PLAYMAKER X10R F1 SVR 1819 F1

TURNPIKE X5R F1 NEW ACE F1 SOCRATES X3R F1 CLASSIC F1 GIANT MARCONI F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Tolerances Description

GREEN

65-7240 GREENBELL F1 67 11 x 9,5 1, 2, 6 Replaces the Bell Boy variety. Square, firm, medium size fruit with thick walls. Good yield.

65-7225 CURRIER F1 68 10,5 x 101, 3, 4, 7, 10,

11, 12Variety similar to Karisma but earlier maturity. Dark green fruit turns a nice red. Vigorous plant with excellent fruit protection.

65-7239 PLACEPACK F1 68 13 x 13 9Large size green pepper that has excellent yields. Very nice uniformity. Very concentrated first set. Large plant.

65-7243 ARISTOTLE X3R F1 68 11 x 10 1, 3, 4, 6

Extra large, dark green to red fruits and heavy sets that have impressed growers everywhere. Anthocyaninless (no purplish colour).

65-7245 PLAYMAKER X10R F1 68 12 x 12 6, 7, 9

The first commercial variety with tolerance to bacterial leaf spot, races 1-10, AND Phytophthora blight. Fruits are dark green, anthocyaninless and the plant produces heavily concentrated set of large fruits.

65-7246 SVR 1819 F1 68 12 x 12 5Aristotle type. Continuous production of 3 to 4 lobe fruits that do not contain anthocyanin (no purple colour).

65-7250 TURNPIKE X5R F1 68 11 X 12 5, 6, 7

Large size, Bell pepper with a dark green colour and a blocky shape. Firm fruit. Good disease package including resistance to Phytophthora.

65-7276 CALIFORNIA WONDER 70 11 x 9,5 1 Popular variety used for the retail market.

RED

65-7215 NEW ACE F1 58 9 x 7,5 1 Extra early hybrid used for the production of medium sized, blocky, red peppers.

65-7233 RED KNIGHT X3R F1 65 11 x 11 3, 4

King Arthur type with better disease resistance and a more compact open plant. Turns to red early.

65-7234 SOCRATES X3R F1 65 11 x 11 1, 4

One of the best yielders for its maturity. Four lobes, thick walled, sweet tasting pepper. Very vigorous plant that does not lodge.

65-7236 CLASSIC F1 65 9,5 x 9,5 1, 3, 4High quality Bell type whose quality comes close to a greenhouse sweet pepper. Extra smooth fruit with thick walls.

65-7289 GIANT MARCONI F1 68 18 x 8 1

Extra large elongated fruit that rapidly turns red. Best for grilling, roasting, frying and in salads. High yield.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 2 = Tobacco Etch Virus - 3 = Potato Virus Y - 4 = Bacterial Leaf Spot (races 1 to 3) - 5 = Bacterial Leaf Spot (races 1 to 5) - 6 = Tobamo Virus - 7 = Phytophtora 8 = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus - 9 = Tache bactérienne (races 1-10) - 10 = Pepper Mottle Virus - 11 = Cucumber Mosaic Virus - 12 = Pepper Yellow Mosaïc Virus

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Pepper-Sweet

CANDY CANE F1 DELIRIO F1

MARONA F1 EARLY SUNSATION X3R F1 EARLY SUMMER F1 ABAY F1

BIANCA F1 B3104 F1

MILENA F1 TEQUILA F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Tolerances Description

COLOUR

65-7220 CANDY CANE F1 60 10 X 4 —

Snack pepper that has a unique, eye-catching variegated foliage, and fruits that ripens from green striped to solid red. Sweet flavour, thin walls, crispy texture. Can be eaten at any stage of ripeness.

65-7223 SANDPIPER 68 10 x 10 — Abundant yield of creamy white, turning red, pepper. Thick, tasty flesh.

65-7256 MILENA F1 68 9 x 9 2, 3, 6, 8 Early orange pepper of high quality. Vigorous and open plants. High yielding.

65-7295 TEQUILA F1 68 10 x 9,5 1 Very appealing colour. Good yield. The earliest on the market in its category.

65-7259 DELIRIO F1 70 10 x 10 1, 8Variety producing greenhouse quality peppers. Very uniform, blocky fruits with thick walls. Vigorous plants.

65-7291 BIANCA F1 72 8,5 x 8,5 1 Produces fruits that turn rapidly to an ivory/light-yellow colour. Very attractive.

65-7294 B3104 F1 72 8.5 x 8.5 6 (0, 1, 2) Purple pepper of a nice size and great quality.

65-7298 MARONA F1 75 10 x 10 1 Nice, very uniform fruit, smooth and glossy. Very thick walls, firm, 2-3 lobes. Very sweet.

YELLOW

65-7275 CELAYA F1 68 10 x 10 6, 8Nice soft lemony-yellow pepper on a compact productive plant. Uniform quality. Easy fruit set and early harvesting.

65-7279EARLY

SUNSATION X3R F1

70 10 x 10 4The earliest and sweetest yellow Bell type we have seen. Smooth, medium-sized fruits that stay firm at maturity. Produces well in hot weather.

65-7281 EARLY SUMMER F1 70 10 x 9 1, 5, 8

A variety that stands out by being of a dark green colour before turning to yellow, quite unusual for a yellow pepper. High quality and uniform fruit.

65-7280 ABAY F1 73 10 x 10 5Beautiful yellow pepper that will produce large sized peppers with thick walls throughout the season. Excellent fruit quality, shiny dark-yellow colour at maturity. Nice blocky shape.

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Pepper-Sweet

SWEET BANANA 4796 F1 SOPRON F1 SWEET SUNSET F1

MARCATO MATTADORES F1 ARUBA F1 GRENADA F1

Code Variety Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Tolerances Description

BANANA

65-7290 SWEET BANANA 63 18 x 4 — Popular variety for bedding plants and retail market.

65-7285 4796 F1 65 20 x 4 —A nice cylindrical shape and soft skin that will change colour from yellow to bright red. A vigorous plant that is tolerant to bacterial leaf spot (races 1-3, 7, 8). 12-15 fruits per plant.

65-7288 SOPRON F1 65 21 x 4 — High quality fruit for fresh markets and processing. Productive plants.

65-7292 SWEET SUNSET F1 80 18 x 4 4

Light-yellow fruit, turning to orange then to red whet it reaches its maturity. Sweet taste and perfect texture.

BULL'S HORN

65-7269 MARCATO 70 17 x 6 1, 3, 10For growers offering specialty peppers at roadside stands or farmer’s market. Large yield of tapered, brilliant red fruits with good flesh thickness and sweet flavour at full maturity.

65-7270 MATTADORES F1 70 25 x 9 —Bull’s Horn type pepper, said to be one of the longest sweet peppers in the world. Relatively thin skin, with two or three lobes. Slightly sweet taste, to be used fresh or for processing.

CUBANELLE

65-7282 ARUBA F1 65 18 x 6 — Elongated shape. Turns red at maturity. High yield and early production. Vigorous, upright plant.

65-7283 GRENADA F1 65 17 x 8 4 Nice looking, smooth and straight fruit. Shallow shoulder cavities for cleaner fruits.

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Pepper-Sweet

CARMEN DIMITRI F1 KAPRO F1 KAPTUR F1

TAKARA F1 RIGHT ON RED F1 YES TO YELLOW F1 ORANGE YOU SWEET F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Tolerances Description

SHEPHERD

65-7266 CARMEN 65 15 x 5,5 —High yield of deliciously sweet flesh fruits that are early to ripe red. Variety that is widely adaptable, flowering and setting fruits over a wide temperature range. Plants are around 60 cm tall with an upright habit and are also suitable for large patio containers.

65-7265 DIMITRI F1 68 20 x 5 1 Smooth, cone-shaped fruits with pointed tip on a vigorous and fertile plant.

65-7267 KAPRO F1 73 15 x 4 8Sweet, very uniform fruit turns bright red at maturity. Exceptional quality and yield. Good conservation.

65-7268 KAPTUR F1 73 18 x 6 1 Large-sized, bull’s horn-style pepper. Fairly thick 6-7 mm fruit. Solid, productive plant.

SHISHITO

65-7286 TAKARA F1 60 9 X 3 —

Old Japanese pepper with a small fruit and a mild but rich flavour. Compact plants with spreading habit, short internodes, well branched and high yield. One out of 10-20 fruits might be a little spicy or pungent under stress conditions like hot and dry weather. It makes them fun to eat.

TOMATO PEPPER

65-7261 RIGHT ON RED F1 75 4-6 x 2-3 —

Unique shape, perfect for stuffing or for eating raw. Very high yield on compact full plants. Red fruits bear upright on the plant for easy harvest. For home gardens, roadside stands, specialty markets and even for greenhouse growing.

65-7262 YES TO YELLOW F1 75 4-6 x 2-3 —

Unique shape, perfect for stuffing or for eating raw. Very high yield on compact full plants. Yellow fruits bear upright on the plant for easy harvest. For home gardens, roadside stands, specialty markets and even for greenhouse growing.

65-7263 ORANGE YOU SWEET F1 75 4-6 x 2-3 —

Unique shape, perfect for stuffing or for eating raw. Very high yield on compact full plants. Orange fruits bear upright on the plant for easy harvest. For home gardens, roadside stands, specialty markets and even for greenhouse growing.

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Pepper-Sweet

SNACKABELLE F1 MINISWEET YELLOW F1 MINISWEET ORANGE F1 MINISWEET RED F1 MAD HATTER F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Tolerances Description

MINI

65-7209 SNACKABELLE F1 55 8 x 6 —A tasty, sweet and original treat. Continuous yield of apple-shaped fruits. Ideal for fresh eating or for stuffing. Replaces the Cute Stuff variety.

65-7201 MINISWEET YELLOW F1 75 8-10 x 3-4 —

Small, sweet, bright coloured fruits with few seeds. Solid, straight and well-branched plants. Excellent yield.

65-7202 MINISWEET ORANGE F1 75 8-10 x 3-4 —

Small, sweet, bright coloured fruits with few seeds. Solid, straight and well-branched plants. Excellent yield.

65-7203 MINISWEET RED F1 75 8-10 x 3-4 —

Small, sweet, bright coloured fruits with few seeds. Solid, straight and well-branched plants. Excellent yield.

65-7214 MAD HATTER F1 85 5-8 x 5-6 —

Intriguing small flattened disc shape pepper with lobes or wings. Crunchy, crisp and mild fruits for perfect eating at mature green or ripe red stage. Large indeterminate plants will benefit from a support or a trellis. In hot and dry climates, a small number of fruits will have a spicy taste close to the seed cavity.

MOHWAK F1 REDSKIN F1 LIBERTY BELLE F1 PRETTY N SWEET F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Tolerances Description

PATIO COLLECTION

65-7207 MOHWAK F1 55 10-13 x 4 — Compact trailing plants. For hanging baskets or patio containers. Height: 30 to 40 cm.

65-7208 REDSKIN F1 55 10-13 x 4 — Mostly used in patio containers because of its erect and compact habit. Height: 30 to 40 cm

65-7210 LIBERTY BELLE F1 55 10-13 x 4 —

Outstanding new patio sweet pepper with a naturally dwarf habit that makes it perfect for use in patio containers. Large bright yellow fruits, well shaped and very sweet. A strong variety that withstands intense heat without fruit damage or diseases.

65-7213 PRETTY N SWEET F1 60 2,5 x 4 —

Ornamental pepper that can be eaten with a fantastic taste. Sweet, multicoloured pepper on a compact 45 cm plant that is attractive to use in ornamental gardens and containers. Early and prolific and has an amazing sweet taste with thick pepper walls.

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Pepper-Hot

BHUT JOLOKIA ARAPAHO F1 CAYENNE LONG SLIM MESILLA F1 TIME BOMB F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Tolerances Description

ANCHO-POBLANO

65-7329 SEQUOIA F1 68 17 x 7,5 — Large, dark green, very uniform poblano. Very productive, upright plant. Mild pungency.

BHUT JOLOKIA

65-7305 BHUT JOLOKIA 85 6-8,5 x 2,5-3 —One of the hottest pepper in the world at over 1 million Scoville units. Rough dented fruits with thin skin and fiery hot flavour. The seeds and fruits should be handled with extreme caution.

CAYENNE

65-7332 ARAPAHO F1 68 15 x 3 — Early. High yield. Compact plants. Long and slender pepper with medium pungency.

65-7325 CAYENNE LONG SLIM 70 10 x 1 — Very productive with creased walls. Strong and distinct taste.

65-7333 MESILLA F1 85 25 x 4 2, 3 High yield potential. Large, solid plant. Very long fruit. Good fruit quality.

CHERRY

65-7376 TIME BOMB F1 68 3,5 x 4,5 — Cherry pepper. An early and large Cherry Bomb type.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 2 = Tobacco Etch Virus - 3 = Potato Virus Y - 4 = Bacterial Leaf Spot (races 1 to 3) - 5 = Tobamo Virus

Redefining the vegetable industry

1) Enza Zaden [εnˌza ̍zædn̩̩] nouni. An entrepreneurial culture has defined Enza Zaden since our early days as

a vegetable breeding company.

ii. Select new varieties with excellent adaptability to the Northeast region

including squash GREEN MACHINE, leek OSLO and pepper PLACEPACK. enzazaden.us

PLACEPACKOSLOGREEN MACHINE

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Pepper-Hot

SUPER CHILI F1 MAMBA RED F1 GORRIA PRIMERO RED F1 BIQUINHO RED INFERNO F1

HUNGARIAN WAX HOT SUNSET F1 EARLY JALAPENO EL JEFE F1 EMERALD FIRE F1 KRIMZON LEE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Description

CHILI

65-7320 SUPER CHILI F1 75 6 x 1 Early. Very uniform. High bearing and super-productive plants.

65-7387 MAMBA RED F1 80 6 x 2,5Upright-growing pepper plant with mild spicy fruits. Glossy, fleshy fruits turn from a trendy black to a luscious red when ripening. Drought tolerant.

ESPELETTE TYPE

65-7385 GORRIA 80 9-15 x 3An Espelette type pepper, the famous European pepper with a well-established culinary reputation. It has a sweet, not too strong, taste. Plants can reach up to one metre in height.

HABANERO

65-7350 PRIMERO RED F1 75 8 x 3,5The earliest ripening habanero on the market. Expect huge yields of peppers that are larger than other habaneros. They have about one third the heat of standard habaneros, letting gardeners appreciate their rich flavour.

65-7386 BIQUINHO RED 75 2,5 x 2,5

Well branched plants that sets an abundant harvest of small fruits with a little beak-like protuberance that gives it its Portuguese name Biquinho. Fruits are 2–3 cm in diameter, red in colour. Belongs to the habanero family but has a surprisingly mild taste. To be eaten raw to preserve all the good taste. Winner of Les Exceptionnlles 2018.

HUNGARIAN

65-7339 INFERNO F1 60 20 x 4Large, smooth-skinned fruits that grow on a compact plant. This moderately hot taste variety is ideal for roasting or frying.

65-7340 HUNGARIAN WAX 60 14 x 4 Popular bedding plant variety. Fruit with a moderately hot taste.

65-7338 HOT SUNSET F1 85 20 x 4A prolific and early harvest for these delicious and spicy fruits. Large, healthy, vigorous plant that is disease-free and produces thick-walled, tasty and attractive fruits all season long. Hot Sunset gives you the heat and the great taste.

JALAPENO

65-7322 EARLY JALAPENO 65 9 x 4Early. The mildest tasting of the jalapeno types. Ideal for making salsa. For fresh markets and processing.

65-7323 EL JEFE F1 70 10 x 4 Large fruits on a vigorous plant. Very productive. Not much cracking or purple spots.

65-7321 EMERALD FIRE F1 75 9 x 3,5Large-size jalapeno. Very uniform and abundant production. Concentrated set. Does not crack even after maturing to red.

PAPRIKA

65-7304 KRIMZON LEE F1 82 15-20 x 5 Sweet and spicy flesh, perfect pepper for grilling or to add to a salsa. Moderate pungency.

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Pepper-Hot

CHILLY CHILI APACHE F1 CHEYENNE F1

CAYENNETTA F1 LOCO F1 BASKET OF FIRE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) length x dia. Description

PATIO COLLECTION

65-7310 CHILLY CHILI 55 5 x 1Ornamental pepper with an exceptional performance. Non-pungent fruit, that changes colour from yellow to orange, then red at maturity. Extremely heat tolerant.

65-7308 APACHE F1 58 5-7 x 1 Erect, compact and well-branched chili type plant. For patio containers. Height: 40-45 cm.

65-7309 CHEYENNE F1 58 10-13 x 3Compact and trailing chili type plants. For hanging baskets and patio containers. Height: 40 to 45 cm.

65-7311 CAYENNETTA F1 58 8-10 x 2Chili type pepper that grows into a very well-branched upright plant, ideal for patio planters or hanging baskets. Unique cold tolerance and dense foliage that covers and protects the fruits from the sun. Heavy yield of mild tasting peppers. 2012 AAS Winner.

65-7306 LOCO F1 68 6-7 x 3-4Compact well-branched plants. Produces an abundance of small, oval, bright red peppers that will change to purple at maturity. Edible fruits, visible above the foliage.

65-7307 BASKET OF FIRE F1 80 5-7 x 1Chili type pepper with a very hot taste on a semi-trailing plant. Perfect for containers or hanging baskets. Good tolerance to cool weather and produce well into autumn. Can be eaten fresh or dried.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 2 = Tobacco Etch Virus - 3 = Potato Virus Y - 4 = Bacterial Leaf Spot (races 1 to 3) - 5 = Tobamo Virus

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NEW MOON F1 BIG MOOSE FULL MOON ATLANTIC GIANT APOLLO F1

TALLON F1 EROS F1 HANNIBAL F1 FREDDIE F1 BIG DORIS F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) height x dia.

Weight (kg) Colour Vine Description

EXTRA LARGE

65-4076 NEW MOON F1 90 40 x 30 16-22 White LargeLarge white fruits with thick, white flesh. Keeps its firmness and its white colour many weeks after harvesting.

65-4070 BIG MOOSE 110 Variable 22-60+ Orange Very largeIdeal variety for those looking to get giant pumpkins for their roadside stand. Replaces the variety Prizewinner.

65-4074 FULL MOON 115 50 x 60 16-27 White LargeUnique! A big white pumpkin. The fruits must be picked as soon as they are mature to avoid any risk of discolouration.

65-4089 ATLANTIC GIANT 120 100 x 100 + 50 +Orange

pâleVery Large

La plus grosse citrouille au monde, issue de semences. Pour les amateurs de concours.

LARGE

65-4015 APOLLO F1 95 35 x 30 8-14,5Dark

OrangeSemi-Vine

Early, exciting, large size pumpkin to complement Aladdin. Medium dark orange colour. Medium ribbing. Improved handle size and attachment.

65-4045 TALLON F1 95 32 x 27 11-16Dark

orangeVine

Large pumpkin with a very big green handle. Fruits are very uniform, slightly elongated. Good yield potential.

65-4025 EAGLE CITY GOLD F1 100 30 x 28 8-10

Dark orange

MediumA very new variety with intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. Very smooth. Shallow ribs that make it ideal for carving. Round, deep orange fruits with strong handle.

65-4026 EROS F1 100 30 x 32 9-11Dark

orange Semi-Vine

Similar to Gladiator. Large fruits, ideal for roadside stands or shipping, uniform in size and shape. Long, strong handle, firmly rooted to fruits. Nicely ribbed.

65-4035 HANNIBAL F1 100 35 x 35 8-10Dark

orangeLarge

Nice round pumpkin with a strong dark green handle. Distinctive ribs. Shows some tolerance to powdery mildew.

65-4036 FREDDIE F1 100 40 x 40 11-12Dark

orangeLarge

Superior handle and overall appearance. Colours rapidly even in harsh conditions. Average tolerance to powdery mildew.

65-4037 BIG DORIS F1 100 45 x 44 12-14Dark

orangeLarge Large Aladdin type pumpkin that matures earlier. Very good yield.

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KRATOS F1 ALADDIN F1 CINDERELLA'S CARRIAGE F1 CRONUS F1 WARTY GOBLIN F1

SPECTER F1 ROUGE VIF D'ESTAMPES GOOSE BUMPS II F1 ORANGE SUNRISE F1 ORANGE RAVE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) height x dia.

Weight (kg) Colour Vine Description

LARGE (CONTINUED)

65-4043 KRATOS F1 100 35 x 33 9-13,5 Dark orange Semi-VineLarge handled pumpkin that matures a little earlier than most of other large fruit varieties. Good yield of medium-dark orange, medium ribbed fruits.

65-4032 ALADDIN F1 105 37 x 30 11-20 Dark orange Semi-VineDark orange fruits that set near the crown. Large size fruits potential. High quality harvest.

65-4071 CINDERELLA'S CARRIAGE F1 110 15 x 40 10-25 Orangey red Large

The hybrid version of Rouge Vif d’Estampe. Shows higher yield, faster maturity as well powdery mildew tolerance. Same flattish shape and red colour than the original variety.

65-4027 CRONUS F1 115 35 x 40 11-27 Dark orange VineVery large variety, dark orange and well ribbed. Very large handle, dark green and strongly attached to the fruit. Needs the right spacing in the field.

65-4033 HOWDEN BIGGIE 118 65 x 45 16-23 Dark orange Large

Fruits are 30% larger than Howden! Dark and solid handle. Thick flesh and uniform shape that makes it fun to carve. High yield of marketable fruits.

MEDIUM

65-4016 WARTY GOBLIN F1 95 35 x 28 3,5-9

Orange with green warts

BushHeavily warted pumpkins with a very high yield. Strong, dark handle. Hard shells for durability. Excellent choice for patches and roadside stands

65-4062 SPECTER F1 9522-30 x 22-30

6,5-8White with

white wartsVine

Very uniform in shape and size. Medium round shape. High yield potential. Large, firmly attached handle.

65-4072 ROUGE VIF D'ESTAMPES 95 15 x 37 4,5-6,5 Red Vine Flattened shape with deep ribbing. Sweet, orange flesh.

65-4080 GOOSE BUMPS II F1 95 18 x 18 3,5-5,5

Dark orange, warted

Medium Goose flesh for sure! A round and warted pumpkin.

65-4018 ORANGE SUNRISE F1 100 25 x 30 7-9 Orange fluo Semi-Bush

Early maturing variety. Enticing deep orange colour and nice ribbing. Excellent round shape and size. Very strong, dark green handle.

65-4028 ORANGE RAVE F1 100 30 x 25 6-10 Dark orange Semi-Vine

New round to slightly tall variety that stands out because of its remarkable dark orange colour, a strong handle and high uniformity. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

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DIABLO F1 BELLATRIX F1 CARRIE F1 CRYSTAL STAR F1 MOONSHINE F1

PORCELAIN DOLL F1 BLUE DOLL F1 INDIAN DOLL F1 SUNLIGHT F1 MAGIC LANTERN F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) height x dia.

Weight (kg) Colour Vine Description

MEDIUM (CONTINUED)

65-4031 DIABLO F1 100 28 x 23 7-9 Dark orange Compact

Blocky round pumpkin ideal for the Halloween market. Diablo produces fruit with very uniform size and shape. It has a beautiful dark orange colour with a strong, dark green, embedded handle. The semi-determinate vine is ideal for home gardens and small market growers.

65-4034 BELLATRIX F1 100 28 X 28 7-9 Bright orange MediumExtra early, big, round pumpkin. Very productive! Bright orange fruits with a long sturdy handle. Intermediate tolerance to powdery mildew.

65-4038 CARRIE F1 100 27 x 27 7-9 Dark orange Medium

Beautiful pumpkin, slightly smaller than Sorcerer, smooth, with a good dark and solid handle. Fruits stand out because of their great uniformity and their outstanding quality. It will be an eye catcher in your Halloween assortment.

65-4044 CRYSTAL STAR F1 100 30 x 27 11-16 White Semi-Vine

Flat, round shape. Maintains its pure white colour until frost without taking blue or yellow tones.

65-4077 MOONSHINE F1 100 16 x 16 3,5-5,5 White MediumBright white, smooth skin, very uniform. Very solid, dark green handle. Harvest when mature to avoid discolouration.

65-4078 PORCELAIN DOLL F1 100 20 x 30 8-10 Pink Large

Eye-catching exotic pink pumpkin. Its ribbed, almost square, fruits also have a sweet, deep orange flesh that is delicious in pies, soups, curry or muffins. Good tolerance to powdery mildew.

65-4079 BLUE DOLL F1 100 20 x 30 8-10 Blue LargeExotic, eye-catching blue pumpkin, very similar to Porcelain Doll. Can be used for ornamental as well as for consumption. Good tolerance to powdery mildew.

65-4081 INDIAN DOLL F1 100 20 x 30 8-10 Dark salmon Large

Exotic pumpkin that completes the trio with Porcelain Doll and Blue Doll. Can be used for ornamental as well as for consumption. Good tolerance to powdery mildew.

65-4082 SUNLIGHT F1 100 15 x 20 2 Bright yellow CompactHere is a great variety to differentiate yourself of the usual orange Halloween colours. Bright yellow fruit with a solid green handle. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

65-4012 MAGIC LANTERN F1 105 30 x 35 6,8-11,4 Orange Semi-Bush

Attractive, classy appearance, dark orange with medium ribs. Slightly upright shape. High yield potential even with close spacing in the field. Excellent vigour and uniformity.

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GLADIATOR F1 MAGIC WAND F1 KNUCKLE HEAD F1 ZEUS F1 RHEA F1 ONE TOO MANY F1 HIJINKS F1

GRIZZLY BEAR F1 MISCHIEF F1 JACK SPRAT F1TOUCH OF AUTUMN

PMT F1 MINIPUM F1 PIK-A-PIE F1 LITTLE GIANT F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) height x dia.

Weight (kg) Colour Vine Description

MEDIUM (CONTINUED)

65-4013 GLADIATOR F1 105 35 x 30 6,5-11 Dark Orange BushRound, deep orange fruit, with moderate ribbing. Thick, long handle, firmly rooted to the fruit. Vigorous, productive vine.

65-4014 MAGIC WAND F1 105 32 x 32 7-10 Dark Orange Semi-VineAttractive, uniform, round to flattened shape fruit. Large, firmly rooted handle. Well ribbed.

65-4083 KNUCKLE HEAD F1 105 25 x 20 5,5-7

Dark orange, warted

MediumA ghostly creature! Medium size pumpkin covered with ugly warts. Produces deep orange, slightly elongated fruits.

65-4017 ZEUS F1 110 27,5 x 30 7-9 Dark Orange Semi-VineLarge, firmly attached handle. Good yield on a strong vine. Attractive, medium-sized fruit. Consistent size for shipping.

65-4042 RHEA F1 110 25 x 30 9-13 Dark orange VineGood complement to its large brother Chronus. Flat round shape, rich dark orange colour and thick, dark green stem.

65-4061 ONE TOO MANY F1 110 30 x 35 9

White with green-red

veinsVine

Truly distinctive pumpkin. Pale orange fruits that are laced with red and green coloured veins. Variable in shape. Very productive.

65-4088 HIJINKS F1 110 18 x 16 3-4 Dark orange LargeRather blocky shaped pumpkin, well ribbed, with a long and thin handle. Good uniformity. 2011 AAS Winner.

SMALL

65-4084 GRIZZLY BEAR F1 85 12-15 x 12-15 2,5-3,5 Light brown Large

Novelty pumpkin with warts and bumps. Unique light-brown colouring makes it a great addition to any fall display.

65-4005 MISCHIEF F1 90 17,5 x 15 1,4-2,3 Dark Orange Semi-VinePerfect size for both chain stores and roadside stands. High yields of uniform dark orange fruits with a dark, strongly attached handle.

65-4021 JACK SPRAT F1 90 13 x 11 1,4 Dark orange Semi-Vine

Exciting pie-class pumpkin to replace Trickster. Fruits weigh three pounds on average and have a nice dark-orange exterior and dark green embedded handle. Jack Sprat is very uniform in size and shape. It boasts high fruit numbers per plant and an excellent yield potential. Good tolerance to powdery mildew.

65-4023 TOUCH OF AUTUMN PMT F1 90 15 x 12,5 1-1,4 Dark orange Compact

Trickster type with good tolerance to powdery mildew. Round ribbed fruit.

65-4098 MINIPUM F1 90 15 x 15 2,0-2,5 Pale orange BushThick, deep orange, non-fibrous flesh. Great sweet taste. Fine dark-orange stripes on the top.

65-4085 PIK-A-PIE F1 92 12 x 15 2-2,5 Orange Semi-Bush Long, thick handle. Sweet taste. Excellent for pies.

65-4003 LITTLE GIANT F1 95 14 x 14 0,9-1,8 Dark Orange Semi-VineLittle pie pumpkin with an attractive dark orange colour and a dark, firmly attached handle. Ideal for school field trips. Smooth enough for painting and ribbed enough to have the Halloween looks.

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Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) height x dia.

Weight (kg) Colour Vine Description

SMALL (CONTINUED)

65-4009 FIELD TRIP F1 95 20 x 25 2,3-3,2 Dark Orange Semi-VineDistinctive long handle. Flat and ribby. Very uniform in shape and size. Sweet taste. Perfect for pick-your-own activity.

65-4010 GARGOYLE F1 95 17 x 17 1,5-2 Dark Orange Bush Pumpkin with orange warts. Large, stiff handle. Dark orange.

65-4086 BLAZE F1 95 9 x 18 1,4Yellow/Orange

stripesCompact

Original flat, round shape, ornamental pumpkin. Dark green handle very firmly attached. Vigorous plants with tolerance to powdery mildew. Yields 4–5 fruits per plant.

65-4073 SNOWBALL F1 100 12 x 12 2,2-2,8 White MediumSmall, very white pumpkin that keeps its colour in the field. Very good yield.

65-4094 BABY WRINKLES F1 100 15 x 15 2,2-3,2 Dark orange Semi-Vine

Pie-class pumpkin, with a burnt orange colour and a rough skin texture, giving this variety a unique appearance. Dark green handle that accents the orange colour of the fruit.

65-4096 TIFFANY F1 100 13 x 15 1,7 Dark orange Bush More elongated Jack Sprat type. Nice, dark and solid handle.

65-4007 MYSTIC PLUS F1 105 22 x 20 2,3-3,2 Dark Orange Semi-VineTraditional pie filling pumpkin with high yield potential. Ideal for children to carry because of the strong handle. Great tasting pie filler.

65-4008 CANNON BALL F1 105 12 x 12 1,4-2,3 Burnt Orange Semi-Bush

A superb pie pumpkin in a burnt-orange colour, slightly ribbed, with a large, firmly rooted handle. Excellent shelf life that makes it a great variety for painting and school tours.

65-4011 NAKED BEAR F1 105 12 x 10 1-2 Orange Semi-VineVery high yield variety with large handle. Perfect for pies or edible seed production. Hulless seeds are excellent for roasting, and can be pressed for oil.

65-4006 MINIWARTS F1 110 15 x 15 1,4Orange with green warts

Semi-VineSmaller version of Warty Goblin with the same orange shell and striking green warts. Very uniform in shape and size. Ideal for Halloween decoration and roadside stands.

65-4060 SMALL SUGAR 115 15 x 18 2,5-3 Dark orange Large Sweet flesh. Popular variety.

FIELD TRIP F1 BLAZE F1 SNOWBALL F1 BABY WRINKLES F1 TIFFANY F1

MYSTIC PLUS F1 CANNON BALL F1 NAKED BEAR F1 MINIWARTS F1

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CRUNCHKIN F1 WEE-BE-LITTLE F1 MUNCHKIN F1 KANDY KORN PLUS F1 APPRENTICE F1

ORANGITA F1 CASPERITA F1 HOOLIGAN F1 JILL-B-LITTLE BLACK KAT F1 LIL'PUMP-KE-MON F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Shape Fruit size (cm) height x dia.

Weight (kg) Colour Vine Description

MINIATURE

65-4004 CRUNCHKIN F1 90 0.5-1 x 7.5-10 0.25- 0,5Orange

speckled with yellow

BushFlat-shaped fruits with a medium-orange colour and slight flecking. Concentrated high yield of hard-shelled fruits that have extended storage ability. Excellent choice as decorative pumpkin.

65-4095 WEE-BE-LITTLE F1 90 7,5 x 9 0,2-0,3 Orange Bush Productive, vigorous plant. Nice uniform fruits. Slightly ribbed.

65-4002 MUNCHKIN F1 92 2,5 x 7,5 0.25 Bright orange VineEarly mini decorative pumpkin. Excellent bright orange colour. Flat, deeply sutured shape. Excellent yield.

65-4019 KANDY KORN PLUS F1 92 8 x 8 0,3-0,45 Dark orange Compact

A round mini pumpkin. Produces 7-8 fruits per plant. For high density sowing. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

65-4001 APPRENTICE F1 95 10 x 12 0.5 Butnt orange BushSmall, round, uniform fruits, with a smooth shell, perfect for decorating. Hard shell. High-yielding variety.

65-4087 ORANGITA F1 95 8 x 12 0,5-0,7 Bright orange Compact

Excellent producers of slightly larger fruits than other mini pumpkins. Nice deep ribbing for an attractive look. Sweet flesh tasting like an acorn squash. To be used in a display with Casperita. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

65-4090 BABY BOO F1 95 5 x 7,5 0,1-0,15 White VineFlattened shape with deep ribbing. Slightly sweet, chestnut taste. Perfect for decoration. Stores well, 3 to 6 months.

65-4092 CASPERITA F1 95 8 x 11 0,25-0,5 White Compact

Casperita is a larger mini white pumpkin in a classic shape, with deep ribs and a strong green handle. This attractive pumpkin has sweet, white flesh that reminds the acorn squash taste. Casperita produces good yield of 4-5 fruits per plant. Winner «les Exceptionnelles 2019.

65-4093 HOOLIGAN F1 95 5 x 7.5 0,1Orange, cream

spots Compact Nice fruit for stuffing and decorating. Good yield.

65-4097 JILL-B-LITTLE 95 5 x 7 0,25-0,5 Orange Large Improvement of the Jack-B-Little variety with more fruit uniformity, darker colour and better yield.

65-4099 BLACK KAT F1 95 6 x 12 0,25-0,5 Black BushBlack pumpkin that is just the right size for restaurants or displays. Will start turning orange after around two months of storage. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

65-4091 LIL'PUMP-KE-MON F1 100 6 x 11 0,5-1 Orange Compact

Bushy plant habits. Strong dark green handle. Small, uniform fruits.

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CLANCY F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Height (cm) Description

65-7905 CLANCY F1 100 60-90

Our first potato from seed. The sterile seed eliminates the potential of introducing disease to the field, is easier to store and will keep longer than potato tubers. Compact and healthy dark green plants with blue flowers. Resulting spuds are a mix ranging from red to rose-blush skin tones with flesh of creamy white and yellow. Good texture and flavour, ideal for mashing or boiling. Start as transplants.

Radish

SOLARIS F1 RED CROWN F1 ROVER F1 MELITO F1

CHERRIETTE F1 ESCALA F1 CELESTA F1 RED SATIN F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Foliage Use Harvest season Description

65-8005 EARLY SCARLET GLOBE 21 Bright red Short Bunching Spring Good quality, early variety, mostly used for home gardens.

65-8013 SOLARIS F1 21 Dark red Medium BunchingSpring - Summer

A good alternative to Escala. Roots are rounder and more uniform. Healthy foliage. For bunching.

65-8027 RED CROWN F1 21 Dark red ShortBunching,

celloSpring - Fall

Very vigorous foliage, tolerant to several diseases. Nice round, uniform radish.

65-8028 ARIANA F1 21 Bright red ShortBunching,

celloSummer Very round, nice radish. Appealing bright red. Short foliage.

65-8019 ROVER F1 22 Dark red Medium CelloSpring - Summer

Very uniform variety that doesn’t get pithy. Constant yield and performance throughout the season. Strong foliage.

65-8020 MELITO F1 22 Dark red ShortBunching,

celloSpring -

Summer - FallRadish that can be used for cello as well as for bunching. Very strong top attachment. Good uniformity.

65-8021 CHERRIETTE F1 22 Bright red Medium Cello SummerShort top type mainly for cello. Grows well in warm conditions. Very uniform size and shape. Firm root.

65-8023 ESCALA F1 22 Dark red Medium Bunching Summer

Radishes with compact tops for summer production, mainly for bunching but can also be used for cello. Good tolerance to Downy Mildew, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium. Performs best in lighter soils.

65-8025 CELESTA F1 22 Dark red Short Bunching Summer

Strong, short and erect foliage. Green and healthy cotyledons at maturity. Excellent round bulb with a fine rootlet. Good internal quality. Strong against Peronospora on bulbs and foliage, and cracking. Good shelf life.

65-8015 RED SATIN F1 23 Bright red Medium Cello Spring - FallMedium sized foliage. Uniform round roots that have a refined taproot and good tolerance to damping-off.

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RadishJUNON F1 BACCHUS F1 FRENCH BREAKFAST EASTER EGG II

MINOWASE SUMMER CROSS #3 F1 RIDO RED F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Foliage Use Harvest season Description

SPECIALTY

65-8054 JUNON F1 26Red-White

tipMedium

Bunching, cello

Spring - Summer

Good top attachment. Production from March to July. Attractive red colour. Adapted to mechanical harvest.

65-8065 PINK BEAUTY 26 Bright red Medium Bunching,

celloSpring -

Summer - FallMedium tops over uniform roots with crisp texture and good taste. Resists pithiness.

65-8066 BACCHUS F1 27 Purple Medium Bunching,

celloSpring -

Summer - Fall

Exceptional dark purple variety. Nice uniformity. Strong, resistant foliage. Crunchy, tasty flesh. Recommended for early spring and fall harvest, flavour becomes quite hot in the heat of summer.

65-8055 FRENCH BREAKFAST 28Red-White

tipMedium Bunching

Spring - Summer

5 to 8 cm long cylindric radishes. May become hollow early.

65-8060 EASTER EGG II 28White-Pink-Purple-Red

Short BunchingSpring - Summer

Colourful! Uniform in maturity.

65-8095 MINOWASE SUMMER CROSS #3 F1 50 White Long

Fresh market

Spring - Summer - Fall

White root with round tip. 35 to 50 cm long. Nice white neck.

65-8077 RIDO RED F1 60 Pale green Long Fresh

marketFall

Round, 5-10 cm, pale green radishes with a stunning dark pink interior. Flesh is surprisingly sweet, crisp, and refreshing. Best grown in cool weather. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate nutrition and moisture result in a more colourful interior.

Rapini

Rhubarb

GIANT VICTORIA

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Description

65-8410 GIANT VICTORIA Perennial A selection that offers quality and uniformity. Vigorous plants.

Rutabaga

LAURENTIAN THOMSON

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Root shape Description

65-6475 LAURENTIAN THOMSON 85 Round

Smooth, globe-shaped roots with purple shoulders and fine-grained yellow flesh. Excellent storage capacity.

SESSANTINA SAN MARZANO

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Description

65-8260 SESSANTINA SAN MARZANO 60

The San Marzano selection distinguishes itself by its uniformity and the quality of its flowerets. For fall production.

Salsify

MAMMOUTH SANDWICH

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Fruit size (cm) Description

65-8620 MAMMOUTH SANDWICH 150 15-20 x 3-4

Good quality, tapered, smooth, creamy-white roots. Best cooked, fried, in salads, in sauces, etc. Young leaves are great in salads.

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SUNNY DELIGHT F1 SUNBURST F1 STAR 8080 F1 ORANGETTI F1 PRIMAVERA F1 PINNACLE F1 SMALL WONDER F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit

shape Length (cm) Tolerances Description

SCALLOP

65-4532 SUNNY DELIGHT F1 42 Bright yellow Scallop 6-8 —Quite an appealing squash that is very distinctive in its class. Shows a better resistance to greenish colouring than similar varieties.

65-4533 SUNBURST F1 47 Bright yellow Scallop 6-8 —Nice butter-yellow scallop type squash with green blossom end. Mild, white flesh fruit that remains tender and firm. Compact, open habit plant.

65-4529 STAR 8080 F1 50 Light green Scallop 6-8 —Small squash, lighter in colour than the Peter Pan variety that it replaces. Small blossom end scars.

SPAGHETTI

65-4525 ORANGETTI F1 65 Orange Oval 15-18 —Early spaghetti squash. Differentiates itself because of its orange skin. High yield of 900 g fruits. Rich in vitamin A and low in calories.

65-4517 PRIMAVERA F1 68 Light yellow Oval 20-22 —Hybrid variety of intermediate habit, earlier and more productive than the Vegetable Spaghetti Improved. 1 to 2 kg fruit.

65-4519 PINNACLE F1 68 Bright Yellow Oval 18-20 —Very productive. Semi-bush vine that allows high density seeding for superior yields. Easy to harvest fruit. Excellent hazelnut taste.

65-4506 SMALL WONDER F1 70Orangey Yellow

Oval elongated

15-18 —Orangey-yellow exterior. Excellent flavour. Good yield of uniform fruits.

TOLERANCES: PM : Powdery Mildew - CMV : Cucumber Mosaic Virus - WMV : Watermelon Mosaic Virus - ZYMV : Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

Spinach

C2-606 F1 STANTON F1 SHELBY F1 ESCALADE F1 BANJO F1 RX 2157 F1 MANDOLIN F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Leaf type Harvest season Tolerances Description

65-5043 C2-606 F1 50Very dark

greenSlightly savoyed

Summer DM (1-8)The darkest variety in our assortment. Very high yield of spade-shaped leaves. Adapts to different types of uses (baby, bunching) and is very tolerant to bolting.

65-5052 STANTON F1 50Very dark

green Semi-savoy

Spring - Summer - Fall

DM (1-11, 13,15), 2

Nice round and dark leaves with a good texture. Vigorous variety that holds well even during hot summer days.

65-5054 SHELBY F1 50Dark green

Smooth Spring - FallDM (1-13),

15, 16

Excellent transition variety for spring and fall, with high quality leaf shape and size and strong tolerance to downy mildew. Shelby has large, smooth, oval-shaped leaves that offer consistency and uniformity during seasons with variable temperatures. For baby leaf production.

65-5055 ESCALADE F1 50Dark green

Semi-savoy Spring - Fall DM (1-14)Dark green spinach, for spring and autumn production. High yield of oval and thick leaves. Holds well in the field. Very erect habit.

65-5062 BANJO F1 50Dark green

Semi-savoy Spring -

Summer - FallDM (1-12, 14, 15)

Nice and adaptable variety that performs well throughout the season. A good alternative to Stanton.

65-5066 RX 2157 F1 50Very dark

greenSemi-savoy Summer DM (1-13)

Almost oval shaped, thick leaves, very dark green in colour. Performs very well during summer time. Suited for baby leaves and bunching.

65-5063 MANDOLIN F1 52Dark green

Savoy SummerDM (1-12, 14, 15)

Very nice summer variety, thanks to its slower growing habit and thickness of the leaves. Very round leaves.

TOLERANCES: DM = Downy Mildew (races 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) - 2 = White Rust

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Squash-Summer

VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI IMPROVED STRIPETTI F1 ONE BALL F1

EASY PICK YELLOW II F1 PATIO COLLECTION GOLDEN DELIGHT F1 GOLDEN GLORY F1 GOLDEN ROD F1

EIGHT BALL F1EASY PICK GREEN F1 PATIO COLLECTION QUIRINAL F1 DUNJA F1 SPINELESS BEAUTY F1 SPINELESS PERFECTION F1 SPINELESS SUPREME F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit

shape Length (cm) Tolerances Description

SPAGHETTI (CONTINUED)

65-4515VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI IMPROVED

70 Light yellowOval

elongated20-25 —

Popular variety for its excellent yield. Running vines. White flesh that looks like spaghetti noodles. Keeps a long time.

65-4520 STRIPETTI F1 85Beige with

green stripes

Oval elongated

30 —The skin turns to orange when mature. The best tasting of the spaghetti squashes.

ZUCCHINI YELLOW

65-4541 ONE BALL F1 45 Bright yellow Round 6-8 diameter — Yellow version of Eight Ball. Open, erect and productive plants.

65-4545

EASY PICK YELLOW II F1 PATIO

COLLECTION

45 Bright yellow Elongated 18-20 —Variety to grow either in a container or in the garden. Very easy to harvest thanks to its open plant with no spines. Reaches a height and width of 90-130 cm.

65-4553 GOLDEN DELIGHT F1 45

Golden yellow

Elongated 18-20 —Golden-yellow fruits. Semi-spiny plant that is vigorous and allows for easy harvest with limited fruit damage.

65-4554 GOLDEN GLORY F1 45 Bright yellow Elongated 18-20 CMV, PM,

WMV, ZYMVAn improved Golden Delight because of its tolerance to CMV. Straight, cylindrical fruits.

65-4556 GOLDEN ROD F1 45Golden yellow

Elongated 17,5-20 —Open, easy to harvest plant. Impressing yield. Reduced incidence of green ends.

ZUCCHINI GREEN

65-4542 EIGHT BALL F1 45Medium green

Round 6-8 diameter —Unique round zucchini. Early, strong plants with an open compact habit.

65-4559EASY PICK

GREEN F1 PATIO COLLECTION

45 Dark green Elongated 18-20 —Variety adapted to grow either in a container or in the garden. Very easy to harvest thanks to its open plant with no spines. Reaches a height and width of 90-130 cm.

65-4568 QUIRINAL F1 45Medium green

Elongated 15-18PM, WMV,

ZYMVVery smooth, cylindrical, nice quality fruit. Vigorous, open and erect plant, very few spines.

65-4565 DUNJA F1 48 Green Elongated 20PM, WMV,

ZYMV, PRSVVigorous plant that stays productive for a long period. Good quality fruit, slightly larger at the end.

65-4566 SPINELESS BEAUTY F1 48

Medium green

Elongated 19-22 —Slightly waxed, smooth cylindrical fruits. Leaves and stems have no spines. Good yielders.

65-4567 SPINELESS PERFECTION F1 48

Medium green

Elongated 18-20PM, WMV,

ZYMV

Similar to Spineless Beauty but with a good tolerance to many diseases. Fruit is easy to harvest by hand without breaking the petioles. No spines on the leaves or on the petioles.

65-4570 SPINELESS SUPREME F1 48

Medium green

Elongated 18-20PM, WMV,

ZYMV

Glossy fruit on a spineless plant to reduce likelihood of fruit damage during harvest. Improved disease and virus resistance package that keeps plants healthy throughout the season to maximize yield.

TOLERANCES: PM : Powdery Mildew - CMV : Cucumber Mosaic Virus - PRSV : Papaya Ring Spot Virus - WMV : Watermelon Mosaic Virus - ZYMV : Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

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ORANGE SUMMER F1 BONBON F1 BUTTERCUP BURGESS SUNSHINE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit shape Weight

(kg) Plant habit Description

BUTTERCUP

65-4604 ORANGE SUMMER F1 92

Redish orange

Round-flat 1,2-1,6 BushImproved Uchiki Kuri hybrid maturing earlier and with more uniformity. A good choice for organic growers because of its ability to germinate in cold soil, its high yield of round, pointed, orange fruits and its tolerance to downy mildew.

65-4607 BONBON F1 95 Dark green Round-flat 1,8-2,3 Semi-bushDark green fruit with grey stripes, smooth skin and a prominent grey “button” at the base. Stands out for its creamy texture, its sweet taste and its uniformity. Yields 4–5 fruits per plant.

65-4605 BUTTERCUP BURGESS 100 Dark green Round-flat 1-1,8 Vine

Dark green fruit with distinctive “cup” on the blossom end. Very dry, sweet, rich flavoured, dark orange flesh.

65-4606 SUNSHINE F1 100Bright orange

Round-flat 2-2,2 CompactReplaces Ambercup. Its appearance and its taste are superior. Very sweet bright orange flesh is nutty, creamy smooth and stringless when cooked. High yield of 3 to 4 fruits per plant. AAS 2004 winner.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Downey Mildew

Squash-Summer

GREEN MACHINE F1 CASH MACHINE F1 ISHTAR F1 MAGDA ZOU SING F1 (LUFFA)

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit

shape Length (cm) Tolerances Description

ZUCCHINI GREEN (CONTINUED)

65-4571 GREEN MACHINE F1 48

Medium green

Elongated 15-18PM, CMV,

WMV, ZYMV

Widely adaptable, high-yielding zucchini, that has a very high quality. Medium dark green fruit with light flecking. Green Machine has a strong semi-open plant with an excellent disease package. Can yield 20% more than main varieties.

65-4574 CASH MACHINE F1 48 Dark green Elongated 20PM, CMV,

WMV, ZYMVNice looking, cylindrical fruit. Small, open plant that makes harvest easy. The exceptional plant longevity allows for extended harvest.

ZUCCHINI LEBANESE

65-4580 ISHTAR F1 45 Pale green Elongated 12-14 WMV, ZYMVShort fruit with fine white specks. Open plant habit makes harvesting easier.

65-4581 MAGDA 48 Pale green Elongated 10 —A Middle Eastern zucchini with creamy-green light skin and rich, nutty flavour.

LUFFA

65-4538 ZOU SING F1 (LUFFA) 55 Dark green Elongated 50-60 —

Long, ridged, Luffa type squash, grown for dry sponge production. Early maturity. Not sensitive to day length. Remove all the flowers from the vine below 120 cm if there is any.

TOLERANCES: PM : Powdery Mildew - CMV : Cucumber Mosaic Virus - WMV : Watermelon Mosaic Virus - ZYMV : Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

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EARLY BUTTERNUT F1 ISABEL F1 POLARIS F1 BUTTERFLY F1 AVALON F1 QUANTUM F1

TIANA F1

HAVANA F1

HONEYNUT METRO P.M.R. F1 ULTRA HP F1BUTTERKIN F1 SUCRINE DU BERRY

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit shape Weight

(kg) Plant habit Description

BUTTERNUT (CONTINUED)

65-4610 EARLY BUTTERNUT F1 75 Tan Blocky 1,3 Semi-bush

One of the earliest butternuts. Good squash for short growing season. Fine textured and sweet tasting orange flesh.

65-4614 JWS 6823 PMR F1 75 Tan Pear 1,3 Compact

The main advantages of this variety are its earliness, its short vine and its tolerance to powdery mildew. Nice hazelnut taste. For fresh markets.

65-4620 ISABEL F1 75 Tan Pear 1,2 VineExcellent alternative to Early Butternut because of its earliness, its higher yield and the better quality of its fruits. Ideal to start the growing season.

65-4611 POLARIS F1 80 Tan Pear 1,4-2,3 VineSmall to medium size squash, its shape is similar to the Waltham Butternut. Very smooth exterior, deep orange interior. Tolerant to cracking. For fresh markets.

65-4612 BUTTERFLY F1 80 Tan Pear 1,4-1,8 Semi-bushVery attractive squash that gets high marks for its uniform size and shape and its tolerance to powdery mildew. High yield on strong and healthy plants. Excellent choice for roadside stands, markets or boxing.

65-4616 AVALON F1 80 Tan Pear 1,5-1,8 VineOutperforms most other hybrid butternut varieties. Excellent yield and outstanding uniformity. Long-term storage capacity.

65-4615 QUANTUM F1 85 Tan Rectangular 1,1-2 VineMedium size squash, with a large neck and small seed cavity. Exceptional yield. Sweet taste. Perfect shape for box filling.

65-4617 TIANA F1 85 Tan Pear 1-1,2 VineTiana produces medium-sized fruits, with dark flesh and a solid skin, allowing the fruits to be stored. Good yield potential and delicious taste.

65-4618 HAVANA F1 85 Tan Pear 1,3-1,8 Semi-vine

Uniform and very productive variety that ripens fairly early for its size. The blocky fruits have a thick neck and a small seed cavity. Flesh is deep orange and tasty. Vigorous plant, well adapted to North America’s growing conditions. Good post harvest shelf life.

65-4621 HONEYNUT 85 Dark tan Pear 0,25-0,5 Vine

A very tempting mini butternut squash and an outcome of a research program from Cornell University. Open pollinated plants with a strong tolerance to powdery mildew. It will produce an abundant yield of uniform mini fruits with very high sugar content once fully ripen and fully coloured. Stores very well.

65-4609 METRO P.M.R. F1 90 Tan Pear 1-1,5 Vigne

Ideal for market that wants a small size squash. Good yield potential, produces 4–5 fruits per plant. Stores very well. Strong against powdery mildew.

65-4624 ULTRA HP F1 90 TanElongated

pear1,8-8 Vine

Variety selected for its high tonnage. Fruits are often curved with very high yield potential. Fine, sweet, dark orange flesh. For processing, dehydration or freezing.

65-4608 BUTTERKIN F1 100 Tan Round-flat 1 VineNew, unusual cross between a butternut squash and a pumpkin. Vibrant orange fleshed fruits with a creamy, smooth and sweet taste. Ideal for roasting, baking, soups or pumpkin pies.

65-4619 SUCRINE DU BERRY 115

Deep green to straw yellow

Pear 2-3 Vine A 15 to 20 cm long squash with very good quality light-orange flesh.

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RED KURI

BLUE BALLET UCHIKI KURI

HEAVENLY HUBBARD F1

BLUE RED WARTY THINGS

NEW ENGLAND BLUE SWEET MAMA F1 DELICA F1 BLACK FOREST

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit shape Weight

(kg) Plant habit Description

HUBBARD

65-4631 RED KURI 92Bright orange

Water drop 2,3-3,6 Vine Orange fruit with a smooth, dry, sweet and rich flesh. Produces 2–3 fruits per plant. Good keeping variety

65-4630 BLUE BALLET 95 Blue greyWater drop,

ribbed1,8-2,7 Vine

Same appearance that New England, but in a more marketable, smaller size. Sweet, light orange, fibreless flesh. Stores well. Produces about 2 fruits per plant.

65-4632 UCHIKI KURI 95Bright Orange

Water drop 1,5 Vine Medium-sized, teardrop-shaped fruit. Thick dark orange skin over a firm, nutty, stringless flesh. Strong wall variety.

65-4625 HEAVENLY HUBBARD F1 100

Greyish-green

Rough skin 6-7 VineA yellow flesh fruit that has a fine texture and sweet taste. Ideal to make original fries. Length: 30-35 cm Dia: 20 cm

65-4626 BLUE 100 Grey-blueWater drop,

ribbed5,5-9 Vine Popular type with thick, orange, fine-textured flesh and sweet flavour.

65-4680 RED WARTY THINGS 110 Orange-red Round, warty 9 Vine

Attractive Hubbard variety with very hard rind and Hubbard type flesh. Bright orange, warty fruit, perfect for specialty, roadside and farmer’s markets and fall displays.

65-4628 NEW ENGLAND BLUE 110 Grey-blue

Water drop, ribbed

6-7 Vine Very large fruit.

KABOCHA

65-4635 SWEET MAMA F1 85 Dark green Flat/ Round 1,2 BushCupless. Good storage ability. Vines with almost no side branches. Fruits set close to the root.

65-4636 DELICA F1 90Deep green-pale green

stripes Flat/ Round 1,2 Bush

Adapts to most growing conditions well. Sweet and scented yellow flesh. Good storage capacity.

65-4603 BLACK FOREST 95 Dark green Round-flat 1,3-1,8 Vine Variety bred to be smaller than a typical Kabocha. Dark green, flat-round fruit with medium-dry and sweet orange flesh. Yields 4–5 fruits per plant.

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AUTUMN DELIGHT PMT F1 TAYBELLE PMT F1

HEART OF GOLD F1 MASHED POTATOES F1

CELEBRATION F1 TABLE QUEEN

BUSH DELICATA LAKOTA MARINA DI CHIOGGA LADY GODIVA BANANA PINK JUMBO

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit shape Weight

(kg) Plant habit Description

ACORN

65-4642 AUTUMN DELIGHT PMT F1 85 Dark green

Ribbed and pointed

1,5 Semi-bush Uniform. High yielders. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

65-4644 TAYBELLE PMT F1 85 Dark green

Ribbed and pointed

1,5 Semi-bushHigh quality acorn squash that has high resistance to powdery mildew and matures from dark green to jet black. Semi-bush plant that allows for higher density planting and a high yield potential.

65-4647 HEART OF GOLD F1 85

Cream-dark green

Ribbed and pointed

1-1,2 Semi-bushHeart-shaped fruit with mottled striping. Thick, orange and fine-grained flesh.

65-4649 MASHED POTATOES F1 85 White

Ribbed and oval

0,5-0,7Compact

vine

Stark white acorn that will hold its pure colour into late fall. The flesh is nearly white and resembles mashed potatoes when baked and fluffed. Typically produces 3-4 fruits per plant and most of the fruits are found on the crown set.

65-4664 CELEBRATION F1 85 Pale yellow-

orange stripes

Ribbed 0,7 Bush Excellent tasting squash and very decorative. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

65-4657 TABLE QUEEN 90 Dark greenRibbed and

pointed 0,7 Bush

A little acorn type squash (10 by 11.5 cm), dark green with tasty orange flesh. Open pollination. Compact plants.

SPECIALTY

65-4660 BUSH DELICATA 80Cream-green

stripesElongated 0,7-1 Bush

AAS winner. Same shape and colour as the well-known Delicata, on a much more compact plant. Space them closer together for a higher yield. Good tolerance to powdery mildew. Storage capacity up to four months.

65-4661 LAKOTA 100Rust-black

stripesTriangular 3-5 Vine

Traditional squash of the Lakota Indian tribe. Delicate hazelnut taste. Yellow-orange flesh.

65-4667 MARINA DI CHIOGGA 100 Dark green

Round, flat, warted

4-8 VineFirm, red and sweet flesh. In addition to being decorative, this squash is ideal to make raviolis and gnocchi.

65-4671 LADY GODIVA 110Green-yellow

stripesSquare 3-9 Semi-bush

Light-orange flesh for soups or ratatouille. Produces skinless seeds for oil extraction.

65-4674 BANANA PINK JUMBO 115 Tan

Elongated, pointed

7-20 Vine Thick, bright orange, good quality flesh. Can be used to make jams.

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FUTSU MUSQUÉE DE PROVENCE TANCHEESE GALEUSE D’EYSINE TRIAMBLE

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Fruit shape Weight

(kg) Plant habit Description

SPECIALTY (CONTINUED)

65-4670 FUTSU 120Greyish brown

Round, flat, ribbed

0,7-1,5 Running vineUnique look. Delicate yellow-orange flesh. Firm, sweet and fragrant. For soups, purées, soufflés or pies.

65-4675 MUSQUÉE DE PROVENCE 120 Beige-Brown

Round, flat, ribbed

4-9 VineTraditional variety from Southern France. Deep orange and flavourful flesh. Good storage ability.

65-4676 TANCHEESE 120 BeigeRound, flat,

ribbed0,7-3 Running vine Orangey-red flesh, nicely scented, with a slightly nutty taste.

65-4677 GALEUSE D’EYSINE 120

Pinkish beige

Round, flat, warted

5-20 VineThick, orange-yellow, flavourful flesh. Let the fruits dry completely before harvesting.

65-4669 TRIAMBLE 130 Bluish greyTriangular,

folded3-6 Semi-bush Good tasting, orange-yellow flesh. Very decorative. Good storage capacity.

Swiss Chard

DELTA SILVERADO SILVER STAR PEPPERMINT BALI CELEBRATION

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Colour Leaf type Height (cm) Description

65-1005 DELTA 58 White

Medium green

slightly savoyed

35-40Lucullus type Swiss chard that distinguishes itself by its large ribs as well as its rather smooth leaves. Many proclaim this type as being the best tasting Swiss chard among all.

65-1012 SILVERADO 58 White Dark green

savoyed35-40

Silverado is a green chard with heavy savoyed, glossy dark green leaves over a white stem. Compact habits. Slow bolting. Good field holding ability.

65-1013 SILVER STAR 58 White Dark green

savoyed35-40

Very vigorous, healthy, upright variety for multiple harvests. Strong colour contrast which leads to an attractive final look.    

65-1056 PEPPERMINT 58White with pink stripes

Dark green savoyed

55Variety that can be used for fresh markets as well as for ornamental, thanks to its original colour.

65-1064 BALI 58 Deep redDark green

savoyed40-50 Superb Swiss chard with bright red petioles.

65-1054 CELEBRATION 62 MulticolouredDark green

savoyed55

High percentage of red, yellow, orange and pink petioles, very little white. To be used for fresh specialty market, baby leaf or in trays. Foliage more savoyed than Bright Lights.

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SUNSTART F1 PATIO F1 PRIMO RED F1 MOUNTAIN SPRING F1 TASTI-LEE F1

CAIMAN F1 MEGABITE F1 PATIO COLLECTION MOUNTAIN GLORY F1 CELEBRITY F1 MOUNTAIN MERIT F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

RED

65-9015 POLBIG F1 55 170-225 Small Determinate 8, 11Our earliest variety. Round, firm, fleshy fruits. Excellent yield. Well adapted to cold regions.

65-9023 SUNSTART F1 58 185-200 Small Determinate 8, 9, 11Production of large, firm, excellent quality fruit. Best for fresh markets.

65-9002 PATIO F1 60 115 Small Determinate 2, 8 Compact, erect plants. For cultivation in containers or pots.

65-9004 PRIMO RED F1 63 250-300 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11, 12, 13Large tomato with excellent firmness. Healthy, compact plant with good fruit protection. Nice colour.

65-9024 SUNRISE F1 63 190-225 MediumSemi-

determinate1, 4, 8, 9, 11 Uniform, quality fruits. Very firm. Do not crack. High yield.

65-9025 MOUNTAIN SPRING F1 64 225-250 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11

Concentrated production of No. 1 dark red fruits. Very firm. Resistant to blossom end rot.

65-9026 TASTI-LEE F1 64 180-200 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11

Hybrid for the fresh market. A high level of lycopene gives it a rich red colour, inside and out and adds health benefits to the fruit. Remains firm at maturity. Leave it on the vine to ripen for a well-developed taste.

65-9029 FIORENTINO F1 64 180-220 Large Indeterminate3, 7, 8, 9, 11,

12, 18Medium size tomato, which produces very uniform fruits. Has a good tolerance to cracking and a good shelf life.

65-9033 ROCKY TOP F1 64 200-250 Large Determinate 4, 8, 9, 10, 11Vigorous and productive plants. Produces large size tomatoes. Can also be grown in a greenhouse or a high tunnel.

65-9086 CAIMAN F1 64 220-240 Large Indeterminate —An early Beefsteak tomato, on a vigorous and open plant, very easy to grow. Produces round fruits, dark red in colour, with a very appreciated taste.

65-9003MEGABITE F1 PATIO

COLLECTION65 90-100 Small Determinate —

Compact plant that produces large fruits. For container production. Height: 45 cm - Spread: 25 cm

65-9027 MOUNTAIN GLORY F1 65 225-250 Medium Determinate 4, 8, 9, 11, 13

High yield of large to extra large Beefsteak type. Increased firmness compared to Mountain Spring.

65-9045 CELEBRITY F1 68 200 Large Determinate2, 3, 4, 5, 8,

9, 11Popular variety. Dark red fruit. Very good taste. Fresh market, pack or resale production.

65-9046 MOUNTAIN MERIT F1 69 225-280 Small Determinate

3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16

A large tomato with an excellent resistance to late blight. A nice round, deep-red, juicy fruit with a mild flavour. Short, determinate plants that have a concentrated harvest. Ideal variety for commercial growers or for home gardeners who want a lot of tomatoes at once.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Alternaria Stem Canker - 3 = Nematode - 4 = Grey Leaf Spot - 5 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 6 = Fusarium Crown and Root - 7 = Fusarium Wilt (race 0) 8 = Fusarium Wilt (race 1) - 9 = Fusarium Wilt (race 2) - 10 = Fusarium Wilt (race 3) - 11 = Verticillium Wilt (race 1) - 12 = Tomato Mosaic Virus - 13 = Tomato Spotted Wilt - 14 = Bacterial Speck 15 = Early Blight - 16 = Late Blight - 17 = Cladosporium Leaf Mold (5 races) - 18 = Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus - 19 = Powdery Mildew

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ACE 55 VF MOUNTAIN FRESH PLUS F1 RED MORNING F1 FLEURETTE F1 MARRIAGE GENUWINE F1 BIG BEEF F1

MOUNTAIN MAJESTY F1 FLORIDA 47 F1 SV7101TD F1 BETTER BOY F1 BEEFSTEAK GOLDMINE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

RED (CONTINUED)

65-9056 ACE 55 VF 69 200 Medium Determinate 8, 11 Highly comparable to Campbell 1327. Standard O.P. variety.

65-9005 MOUNTAIN FRESH PLUS F1 70 250-300 Large Determinate 3, 8, 9, 11 Firm, nice quality tomato. Large plant with good fruit protection.

65-9006 RED MORNING F1 70 240-260 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11, 12, 13Early variety produces a high number of first quality fruits. Better plant than Primo Red. Abundant production.

65-9008 RED MOUNTAIN F1 70 200 Medium Determinate 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, Round, medium-sized fruit with exceptional fruit quality. Good resistance to several diseases.

65-9087 FLEURETTE F1 70 180 Moyen Indeterminate —Hybrid Oxheart type with better plant vigour, uniformity and quality. Excellent taste.

65-9100 MARRIAGE GENUWINE F1 70 300-330 Large Indeterminate —

Slicer tomato is a cross of Costoluto Genovese and Brandywine. Distinctive heirloom look and flavour with better garden performance. Provides earlier and higher yields with fewer fruit blemishes.

65-9094 BIG BEEF F1 73 280-400 Large Indeterminate 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 Beefsteak type. Very uniform fruit size. Highly productive.

65-9007 MOUNTAIN MAJESTY F1 75 250-300 Large Determinate 8, 9, 11, 13

Extra-large, firm, smooth fruit. Contains the Crimson gene, which gives the interior a dark red colour. Large, resistant plant.

65-9081 MEGA FANTASTIC F1 75 175-185 Large Indeterminate 2, 3, 4, 8, 11

Replacing famous Fantastic tomato. Same vigorous plants, same tomato size and colour, same favourite taste, appreciated by gardeners for years.

65-9083 FLORIDA 47 F1 75 230-260 Medium Determinate 4, 8, 9, 11, 12 Adapted for stake production. Firm fruit. High yield.

65-9084 SV7101TD F1 75 225-250 Medium Determinate 2, 3, 4, 8, 9Earlier Florida 47 type. Large, faultless dark red fruits on a healthy, highly resistant plant. Same dark red colour inside and out. Exceptional taste and overall quality.

65-9085 BETTER BOY F1 75 230 Large Indeterminate 2, 3, 4, 8, 11 Well adapted variety. Large dark red fruit, smooth and firm.

65-9095 BEEFSTEAK 80 280-400 Large Indeterminate — Large meaty, thick and tasty tomato. Ideal for sandwiches.

YELLOW

65-9209 GOLDMINE F1 65 225-240 Large Indeterminate —Popular variety. Pack production for resale. Very productive plants. Light-yellow colour.

65-8898 CHEF'S CHOICE YELLOW F1 70 300 Large Indeterminate 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Savoury addition to the Chef’s Choice tomato selection. Yellow Beefsteak type on a very productive indeterminate plant. At least 30 fruits of large meaty delicacy that have a sweet, citrus-like flavour with just the right amount of acid.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Alternaria Stem Canker - 3 = Nematode - 4 = Grey Leaf Spot - 5 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 6 = Fusarium Crown and Root - 7 = Fusarium Wilt (race 0) 8 = Fusarium Wilt (race 1) - 9 = Fusarium Wilt (race 2) - 10 = Fusarium Wilt (race 3) - 11 = Verticillium Wilt (race 1) - 12 = Tomato Mosaic Virus - 13 = Tomato Spotted Wilt - 14 = Bacterial Speck 15 = Early Blight - 16 = Late Blight - 17 = Cladiosporium Leaf Mold (5 races) - 18 = Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus - 19 = Powdery Mildew

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CHEF'S CHOICE GREEN F1 CHEF'S CHOICE ORANGE F1 PINK GIRL F1 PINK CUPCAKE F1 MARRIAGE BIG BRANDY F1

CHEF'S CHOICE PINK F1 OXHEART INDIGO APPLE MARRIAGE CHEROKEE CARBON F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

GREEN

65-8897 CHEF'S CHOICE GREEN F1 75 250-280 Large Indeterminate

1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Unique green coloured fruits with subtle yellow stripes. Wonderful citrus-like flavour with a perfect tomato texture. Plant is disease free throughout the season.

ORANGE

65-8899 CHEF'S CHOICE ORANGE F1 70 330 Large Indeterminate —

Bright, almost neon, internal colour and superior flesh taste and texture for an early maturing orange tomato. Averaged size fruits are 330 g but can weigh up to 450 g. Leaves cover fruit well in protection to sunburn. AAS 2015 winner.

PINK

65-8880 PINK GIRL F1 65 225 Large Indeterminate 8, 11Large calibre fruit, smooth and uniform. Good tolerance to cracking. High quality.

65-8882 PINK CUPCAKE F1 65 200-250 Medium Determinate —Early pink tomato that produces large, very firm and great tasting fruits. A preferred choice to Pink Girl, because of its firmness.

65-9099 MARRIAGE BIG BRANDY F1 78 350-425 Large Indeterminate —

Pink Beefsteak is a cross of Big Dwarf and Brandywine. Distinctive heirloom look and flavour with better garden performance. Provides earlier and higher yields with less fruit blemishes.

65-8896 CHEF'S CHOICE PINK F1 85 335-400 Large Indeterminate

2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

Large pink beefsteak tomatoes that complements the Chef’s Choice selection. Great yields of 335–400 grams fruits ideal for canning. Perfect acid to sugar balance. The potato leaf-like plant has good disease resistance.

65-8895 OXHEART 100 300-350 Very Large Indeterminate — Extra large size fruit. Beefsteak type. Popular variety.

PURPLE

65-9077 INDIGO APPLE 72 55-110 Large Indeterminate —

A larger Indigo tomato with exceptionally high anthocyanin content. Sweet, rich flavoured fruits, resist cracking and sun scald, lasting long into cool autumn weather when others have quit. Firm, meaty fruits that turn red when ripe.

65-9075MARRIAGE CHEROKEE CARBON F1

75 280-350 Large Indeterminate —This tomato is a robust Beefsteak type, purple in colour, with a rich flavour that comes from a cross of Cherokee Purple x Carbon.This indeterminate plant is best grown in-ground.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Alternaria Stem Canker - 3 = Nematode - 4 = Grey Leaf Spot - 5 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 6 = Fusarium Crown and Root - 7 = Fusarium Wilt (race 0) 8 = Fusarium Wilt (race 1) - 9 = Fusarium Wilt (race 2) - 10 = Fusarium Wilt (race 3) - 11 = Verticillium Wilt (race 1) - 12 = Tomato Mosaic Virus - 13 = Tomato Spotted Wilt - 14 = Bacterial Speck 15 = Early Blight - 16 = Late Blight - 17 = Cladiosporium Leaf Mold (5 races) - 18 = Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus - 19 = Powdery Mildew

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SUNRISE SAUCE F1 AP 533 F1 PONY EXPRESS F1

POZZANO F1 (SAN MARZANO)

GRANADERO F1 SUNOMA F1 SUPREMO F1

PATRIA F1 DAYTONA F1 MARIANA F1 PLUM REGAL F1 STAR 9065 F1MARRIAGE PERFECT

FLAME F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

65-9218 SUNRISE SAUCE F1 60 85-110 Small Determinate 8, 11

The only non-heirloom orange, Roma/paste/cooking tomatoes on the market. The concentrated yield of fruits is perfect for making sauces and salsas. A determinate plant that is ideal for small-space gardens or large containers. Easy-to-peel, sweet and meaty tomato, with a taste like traditional Roma. Cooking will maximize flavour.

65-9217 AP 533 F1 63 100-110 Compact Determinate 3, 5, 8, 11Mid-season variety suited for fresh markets and processing. Very firm. Super yield.

65-9219 PONY EXPRESS F1 63 100-120 Medium Determinate

3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14

Early compact plant that grows large to extra large fruits, with excellent colour and firmness. High yield for field production, with or without a stake.

65-9213 POZZANO F1 (SAN MARZANO) 68 150 Medium Indeterminate 7, 8, 11, 12

A traditional looking “San Marzano” that produces large tomatoes. The fruits are really full and have a good tolerance to blossom end rot. Replacement for the San Marzano variety.

65-9216 GRANADERO F1 68 150 Compact Indeterminate3, 7, 8, 11, 12,

13, 19An Italian tomato tolerant to cooler conditions. Produces a good yield of large fruits. Can be harvested in a cluster.

65-9223 SUNOMA F1 68 110-120Medium-

LargeSemi-

determinate3, 5, 8, 11

Same class as AP 533 with slightly bigger fruits and a more vigorous vine. The sweetest variety.

65-9211 SUPREMO F1 70 120-160 Compact Determinate2, 4, 8, 9, 10,

11, 13, 14

Produces large fruits early in the season. Suited for both staking and ground culture. Excellent yield potential. Classical fruit shape; excellent quality.

65-9224 MONTICELLO F1 70 130 Medium Determinate3, 4, 8, 9, 11,

13, 14

A very vigorous plant that will produce large, smooth and firm fruits with gustative qualities that stand out. Resistant to bacterial spot.

65-9212 PATRIA F1 72 110 Medium Determinate3, 8, 9, 11,

13, 14Very firm fruit with excellent yield potential. Large-sized fruit.

65-9220 DAYTONA F1 72 100-120 Compact Determinated 2, 3, 8, 9, 11Widely adapted variety with excellent yield potential and quality. Productive medium-compact plants produce smooth extra large fruit, with good colour, firmness and shelf life. Similar to Mariana.

65-9226 MARIANA F1 72 125-130Small-

MediumDeterminate 2, 4, 8, 9, 11 Later variety. Extra large, very uniform and fleshy fruits.

65-9222 PLUM REGAL F1 73 120-130 Moyen Determinate8, 9, 11, 13,

15, 16

Our first tomato variety tolerant to both early and late blight. Plum Regal is also highly resistant to cracking and grey wall. Good plant cover and nice deep interior colour.

65-9225 STAR 9065 F1 73 130-160 Large Determinate3, 5, 8, 9,

11, 19Very good yield potential of uniform, excellent quality fruits. Tolerant to several diseases.

65-9215MARRIAGE

PERFECT FLAME F1

75 100-125 Large Indeterminate —Orange saladette tomato with a sweet-tart fruitiness. Perfect Flame is a cross of Peron x Flame and is the earliest-ripening Heirloom Marriage variety. It is best grown in-ground.

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TINY TIM TUMBLER F1 MASCOTTE F1 BASKET RED F1 CANDYLAND F1SWEET 'N' NEAT SCARLET

RED IMPROVED F1

SUGAR GLOSS F1 MONCHERRY F1 PEPE F1 SUNCHERRY F1 CHERRY FOUNTAIN F1RAMBLING RED STRIPE F1

PATIO COLLECTION

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

CHERRY RED

65-9234 TINY TIM 45 Less than 25 Small Determinate —

Mini cherry tomatoes on mini tomato plants! Sweet and juicy red fruits on plants that rarely grow taller than 30 cm (12"). Does very well in hanging baskets or containers. Flavourful fruits on this hybrid introduced in 1945.

65-9236 TUMBLER F1 45 25-30 Medium Determinate —A superior variety for hanging baskets and containers. Prolific plant with graceful, cascading habits. Sweet and juicy early fruits.

65-9231 MASCOTTE F1 47 25-30 Small Determinate —Nice bright red cherry, slightly larger than Tumbler, on a compact plant. Great sweet taste. Good yield.

65-9241 BASKET RED F1 55 Less than 25 Small Determinate —For the hanging basket and patio container market. Continuous production all season long.

65-9245 CANDYLAND F1 55 7-8 Large Indeterminate —Cherry tomato that can compete with the BONBON. A very tasty tomato with a dark red colour and a diameter of 1.25 cm. The fruits mainly grow outside the plant, making it easier to pick.

65-9246SWEET 'N' NEAT SCARLET RED IMPROVED F1

55 25 Small Determinate —Ultra compact plants of about 30 cm high for growing in containers. Good yield of sweet-tasting tomatoes. Perfect for balconies.

65-9253 SUGAR GLOSS F1 55 20-25 Medium Indeterminate —

New indeterminate variety with high-yielding trusses with very visually attractive glossy red fruit. The bright red cherry fruits have a good flavour with a 12% Brix rating. High yielding, up to 60 fruits on long and elegant trusses.

65-9227 MONCHERRY F1 58 15 Medium Indeterminate 5, 8, 11 A real candy treat! Extra sweet fruit, juicy and tender. Clusters can carry up to 50 fruits each. Very vigorous plants.

65-9250 PEPE F1 58 15-20 Compact Determinate 8, 12A great quality cherry tomato with a high sugar content giving it an amazing sweet taste. Can be grown in the garden or in containers.

65-9229 SUNCHERRY F1 60 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate 8, 9, 12Huge crops of shiny, bite-sized red fruits that ripen early and that continue to be produced throughout the summer. Fruits are tolerant to cracking.

65-9230 CHERRY FOUNTAIN F1 60 Less than 25 Large

Semi-determinate

Very vigorous variety suited to large baskets and containers. Cherry-red fruits that crop heavily over a long harvest period. Tidy habit as a young plant and good establishment make this variety ideal for young plant sales.

65-9237 JASPER F1 60 10 Large Indeterminate 8, 9, 15, 16

A 2013 AAS winner. Finally, here is a tomato that can be compared to the “Bonbon” variety. Small tomato with an extraordinary taste. Stands out for its impressive yield and healthy plants.

65-9249RAMBLING RED STRIPE F1 PATIO

COLLECTION60 25 Small Determinate —

Determinate trailing plants. Ideal for hanging baskets and containers. Small red tomatoes with dark green stripes.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Alternaria Stem Canker - 3 = Nematode - 4 = Grey Leaf Spot - 5 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 6 = Fusarium Crown and Root - 7 = Fusarium Wilt (race 0) 8 = Fusarium Wilt (race 1) - 9 = Fusarium Wilt (race 2) - 10 = Fusarium Wilt (race 3) - 11 = Verticillium Wilt (race 1) - 12 = Tomato Mosaic Virus - 13 = Tomato Spotted Wilt - 14 = Bacterial Speck 15 = Early Blight - 16 = Late Blight - 17 = Cladiosporium Leaf Mold (5 races) - 18 = Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus - 19 = Powdery Mildew

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SAKURA F1 PROFI FRUTTI CHERRY F1 SYBILLA SWEET MILLION F1 BASKET YELLOW F1 SWEET 'N' NEAT YELLOW F1

SUNLEMON SWEET GOLD F.F.R F1 GOLDEN PEARL F1 INDIGO FIREBALL F1 TORONJINA F1 SUNORANGE F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

CHERRY RED (CONTINUED)

65-9262 SAKURA F1 60 15-20 Large Indeterminate 3, 7, 8, 12, 17Cherry tomato well adapted to be harvested by clusters of 20 fruits or more or separately. Tolerant to cracking. Can be grown in open fields or high tunnels. Excellent taste.

65-9288 PROFI FRUTTI CHERRY F1 60 20 Large Indeterminate 18

Indeterminate tomato selected for its excellent productivity. Small, dark red, shiny fruits that weight around 20 g. Brix rate of 10, sweet and delicious fruits. Winner of Les Exceptionnelles 2018.

65-9301 SYBILLA 60 20-25 Large Inderterminate 8, 9, 11, 12, 17Vigorous plant produces clusters of uniform ripening fruits. Round, delicious fruit.

65-9264 SWEET 100 F1 63 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate — Popular. Thick walls. Very sweet. Productive.

65-9266 SWEET MILLION F1 65 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate —

Popular variety. Fruit size slightly smaller than Sweet 100. Very sweet.

CHERRY YELLOW

65-9242 BASKET YELLOW F1 55 Less than 25 Small Determinate —

Compact plants for hanging basket and patio container market. Sweet and delicious taste.

65-9248 SWEET 'N' NEAT YELLOW F1 55 25 Small Determinate —

Ultra compact plants of about 30 cm high for containers. Good yield of sweet-tasting tomatoes. Perfect for balconies.

65-9295 SUNLEMON 55 15-18 Large Inderterminate 12Round, pale yellow fruits on long clusters. High production. Good tolerance to cracking.

65-9265 SWEET GOLD F.F.R F1 65 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate 8, 11 Single to double clusters with good fruit sets. Super yield.

65-9275 GOLDEN PEARL F1 65 25-35 Large Indeterminate 5, 8

Good alternative to the variety Sweet Gold. Excellent taste. Does not crack and has shown a better tolerance to bacterial spot. Fruits are not jointless.

65-9232 INDIGO FIREBALL F1 75 25-40 Large Indeterminate —

Pleasantly tart and slightly acidic, these bright yellow fruits bear a full purple cap of deep indigo anthocyanin pigmentation. Fireball is great for fresh eating and cooking, with significantly more vitamin E than similar-sized red hybrids.

CHERRY ORANGE65-9267 SUN GOLD F1 60 Less than 25 Medium Indeterminate — Delicious tasting, dark orange fruit. Extremely productive.

65-9274 TORONJINA F1 60 18-22 Large Indeterminate 7, 8, 12, 17Vibrant orange and very sweet cherry tomato deliciously tasty. Gives high yields of very uniform fruits.

65-9276 SUNORANGE F1 60 16 Large Indeterminate 8, 12, 17Vibrant orange and very sweet cherry tomato deliciously tasty. High yields of very uniform fruits. Good tolerance to cracking.

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SUNPEACH F1 SWEET TREATS F1 SUNGREEN F1 CHOCOLATE CHERRY F1 CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES F1

SUNCHOCOLA F1 INDIGO ROSE F1 STURDY JO F1 PATIO COLLECTION MOUNTAIN MAGIC F1 LITTLE NAPOLI F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Weight (g)

Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

CHERRY PINK

65-9294 SUNPEACH F1 55 15-20 Large Inderterminate 12, 17

Vigorous, high-yielding plants that will stay healthy longer in the season due to its tolerance to leaf mold and tomato mosaic virus. Fruits are in a shiny deep pink colour and are set on long trusses. Excellent sweet flavour.

65-9268 SWEET TREATS F1 65 20-30 Large Indeterminate 3, 4, 8, 9, 12

Great balance of sugar and acidity in a cherry tomato. Shiny, round fruit, tolerant to cracking.

CHERRY GREEN

65-9252 SUNGREEN F1 65Less than

25 Large Indeterminate —

Green cherry tomato, that will remain green! When is the right time to pick it? Watch it carefully, you’ll notice a change in the skin colour, going from deep green to light green when ripe. Crisp texture and slightly sour taste with a touch of citrus.

CHERRY BLACK

65-9289 CHOCOLATE CHERRY F1 70

Less than 25

Medium Indeterminate —Improvement of the Black Cherry variety because of an increased tolerance to skin cracking. Red mixed with dark chocolate colour. Sweet taste.

CHERRY BROWN

65-9291 CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES F1 55 20 Large Indeterminate —

First cherry tomato with a chocolate sprinkled colour that resists diseases. It also produces more fruits with a better flavour than other open pollinated tomatoes of the same colour. Best grown in-ground.

65-9293 SUNCHOCOLA F1 60 28-56 Large Inderterminate 12Tall, vigorous and very productive plant that sets clusters of 8–12 fruits each. Very good tasting tomato with a smoky, low acid and high sugar flavour.

COKTAIL PURPLE

65-9235 INDIGO ROSE F1 75 50 LargeSemi-

determinate—

Cocktail tomato type. With a good balance of sugars and acids, Indigo Rose will stand out in gardens as well as in markets.

COKTAIL RED

65-9277STURDY JO F1 PATIO

COLLECTION55 25-30 Large Determinate —

A cocktail tomato conveniently adapting to the size of the container it grows in. Sweet fruits, nice red colour, visible on top, combined with dark green leaves. Strong regrowth after harvest.

65-9210 MOUNTAIN MAGIC F1 65 35 Medium

Semi-determinate

8, 9, 11Campari type, excellent tasting, tolerant to cracking, long shelf life. Can be harvested in clusters.

MINI ROMA RED

65-9243 LITTLE NAPOLI F1 60 30 Small Determinate —

One of the only patio Romas, with disease resistance for better garden success. High yields for such a small plant. Best grown in containers.

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PEARDROPS F1 PATIO COLLECTION YELLOW PEAR INDIGO RUBY F1 CUPID F1 RED CANDY F1 JULIET F1

SWEET HEART F1 MONTESINO F1 NAVIDAD II F1 GLITTER F1 MATTHEW F1 SOLID GOLD F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Weight (g)

Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description

PEAR YELLOW

65-9256PEARDROPS

F1 PATIO COLLECTION

65 25-30 Small Determinate —Created to be grown in containers. Extra-compact plants, 25-30 cm high. Oval shape fruit.

65-9257 YELLOW PEAR 65Less than

25 Small Determinate — Popular variety. For fresh markets or retail.

PEAR RED

65-9259 RED PEAR 65Less than

25 Small Determinate — Popular variety. For fresh markets or retail.

PLUM YELLOW

65-9255 YELLOW PLUM 65Less than

25 Small Determinate — Fresh or retail market! Very sweet.

PLUM RED-PURPLE

65-9254 INDIGO RUBY F1 75 25-50 Medium Determinate —These red plum tomatoes have a sweet flavour and pleasant aroma. Their intense indigo colour on top of each fruit indicates healthy anthocyanins. The plant produces clusters of 4-6 plum-shape fruits.

GRAPE RED65-9287 CUPID F1 55 10 Large Inderterminate 2, 4, 8, 14 Good taste. High yield. Good tolerance to cracking

65-9292 RED CANDY F1 55 10-15 Large Inderterminate 8, 11, 12Shiny dark red colour. Good taste. Good resistance to cracking. Vigorous plant that stays healthy for a long time.

65-9239 JULIET F1 60 25-35 Medium Indeterminate —Bright red glossy skin. Unique sweet flavour. High tolerance to cracking. The shape is between a big grape and a plum.

65-9272 SWEET HEART F1 60

Less than 25

Large Indeterminate 8, 12, 17Versatile variety of tomato adapted for fields or greenhouse. Tolerant to cracking. Fabulous taste. Replacement for the Sweet Mojo variety.

65-9240 MONTESINO F1 64 10-14 Large Indeterminate 7, 12“Santa” type grape tomato with a sweet, flavourful taste. Vigorous plant that sets high yields of fruits.

65-9238 NAVIDAD II F1 64Less than

25 Small Determinate 3, 4

A more compact variety noted for its sweet taste and its tolerance to cracking.

GRAPE ORANGE

65-9298 GLITTER F1 55 20 Large Inderterminate 8, 9, 12Healthy plant. Nice elongated, orange fruit with a very sweet taste. Firm flesh.

65-9273 MATTHEW F1 60 35 Large Indeterminate6, 7, 8, 11,

12, 17Large size grape tomato. Vigorous plants adapted for field production or under high tunnels.

GRAPE YELLOW65-9300 MIKI CHAN F1 55 15-20 Large Inderterminate — Tall plant. Nice elongated, grape-shaped fruit. Very sweet taste.

65-9244 SOLID GOLD F1 65Less than

25 Medium

Semi-determinate

8, 9Mid-early grape tomato producing beautiful gold fruits combined with an excellent flavour. Vigorous plant that has an outstanding fruit set of high quality yields. Good shelf life. Excellent cracking resistance.

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TOMATOBERRY GARDEN F1 SWEET VALENTINE F1PLUMBRELLA PINK F1 PATIO

COLLECTIONPLUMBRELLA RED F1 PATIO

COLLECTIONPLUMBRELLA YELLOW F1

PATIO COLLECTIONPLUMBRELLA ORANGE F1

PATIO COLLECTION

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Weight (g)

Plant size Plant habit Description

GRAPE PINK65-9233 SUGARY F1 60 12-16 Large Indeterminate Pink oblong shaped fruit with a pointed end. High sugar content.

HEARTSHAPE RED

65-9228 HEARTBREAKER DORA F1 55 12 Compact Determinate

Small, heart-shaped tomato on an ultra-compact plant. It is ideal to cultivate in containers. A good yield of bright red fruits with the right balance of sweet and sour taste.

65-9280 TOMATOBERRY GARDEN F1 60 10-15 Large Indeterminate

A unique strawberry-shaped tomato. Firm red fruit of 2.5 by 2.5 cm. Sweet taste. High yield.

65-9281 SWEET VALENTINE F1 60 10-15

Very Small

DeterminateCute, small, heart-shaped red fruits on a small, well-branched, determinate plant. Perfect to cultivate in containers or small planting areas.

PLUMBRELLA SERIES

65-9282PLUMBRELLA PINK F1 PATIO COLLECTION

65 15-20Very Small

Determinate

Brand new genetic for patio tomatoes. Plum-shaped fruits of this determinate patio tomato will develop above the leaves and spread like a blanket for an attractive visual effect. Heat tolerant plants and leaves. Deliciously sweet fruits that ripe early and are easy to pick. Plant and fruiting habit makes it an ideal variety to produce in containers or in combos.

65-9283PLUMBRELLA RED F1 PATIO COLLECTION

65 15-20Very Small

Determinate

65-9284

PLUMBRELLA YELLOW F1 PATIO

COLLECTION

65 15-20Very Small

Determinate

65-9285

PLUMBRELLA ORANGE F1 PATIO

COLLECTION

65 15-20Very Small

Determinate

TUTTI FRUTTI SERIES

65-9261TUTTI FRUTTI

CHERRY F1 (RED CHERRY)

70 20-30 Large IndeterminateSmall, red, cherry type tomato from the Tutti Frutti series. Hi Brix that gives a sweet nutty taste if harvested when fully ripe. Best in ground.

65-9269

TUTTI FRUTTI MANDARIN F1 (ORANGE COCKTAIL)

70 60-80 Large IndeterminateSmall, deep orange, cocktail type tomato from the Tutti Frutti series. Hi Brix that gives a sweet taste with a light scent of oranges if harvested when fully ripe. Best in ground.

65-9270TUTTI FRUTTI

MELON F1 (PINK CHERRY)

70 20-30 Large IndeterminateSmall, pink, cherry type tomato from the Tutti Frutti series. Hi Brix that gives a sweet taste with a watermelon note if harvested when fully ripe. Best in ground.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Anthracnose - 2 = Alternaria Stem Canker - 3 = Nematode - 4 = Grey Leaf Spot - 5 = Tobacco Mosaic Virus - 6 = Fusarium Crown and Root - 7 = Fusarium Wilt (race 0) 8 = Fusarium Wilt (race 1) - 9 = Fusarium Wilt (race 2) - 10 = Fusarium Wilt (race 3) - 11 = Verticillium Wilt (race 1) - 12 = Tomato Mosaic Virus - 13 = Tomato Spotted Wilt - 14 = Bacterial Speck 15 = Early Blight - 16 = Late Blight - 17 = Cladiosporium Leaf Mold (5 races) - 18 = Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus - 19 = Powdery Mildew

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Turnip

BELLA LUNA F1

ROYAL CROWN F1PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days) Root shape Description

65-6422 ROYAL CROWN F1 50 Round

Improved version of Purple Top White Globe. Very uniform, smoother, more vigorous. Great internal flesh quality. Fast growing. High tolerance to bolting.

65-6420 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE 57 Round

Garden turnips. Attractive purple colour. Uniform roots.

JAPANESE

65-6410 BELLA LUNA F1 40 Round

Shiny pure white Japanese turnip that can be harvested at a small size or will hold until a medium size (3.5 to 6 cm). Tolerance to bolting, heat and club root.

Watermelon

W56 F1 YELLOW BABY F1 JADE STAR F1 STARGAZER F1 MELODY F1

Code Variety Form. Maturity (days)

Fruit shape Colour Weight

(kg) Tolerances Description

SEEDED65-6053 W56 F1 65 Round Pink 1,5-2,7 — Unique, yellow coloured rind with pink, crisp, juicy flesh. Delicious taste!

65-6010 GOLDEN CROWN F1 68 Round Red 2-2,6 —

Very early. Firm fruits with a sweet taste. Rind ripens to a rich golden-yellow colour when mature.

65-6020 YELLOW BABY F1 70 Round Yellow 2,5-3,5 — Productive and sweet flavoured. Rind is thin but tough. Tolerant to cracking.

65-6025 JADE STAR F1 72 Round Red 4-5 2Very juicy, deep red flesh with a traditional delicious taste. Seeds are brown and tender enough to crunch. Good yield.

65-6021 NEW YELLOW BABY 75 Round Yellow 2,5 — Nice dark fruit with excellent sweet, juicy flesh.

65-6040 SUGAR BABY 75 Round Red 3,6-4,5 —Popular variety, open-pollinated. Round, dark green melon with seeds. Smooth, sweet flesh. Good conservation. Can also be used as a pollenizer for triploid melons.

65-6049 STARGAZER F1 85 Elongated Red 11-12 2, 6 Large, firm, sweet tasting fruits. High yield potential.

SEEDLESS

65-6037 SWEET DAWN F1 72 Oval Red 7,5-9 2, 6Early seedless melon that has shown consistent yield. Deep red, firm flesh has also shown a lower incidence of hollow heart than other early varieties.

65-6018 SOLID GOLD F1 75 Round Yellow 6,5-7,0 — Crisp bright yellow flesh colour with distinctive rind pattern. Broad adaptability.

65-6019 AMARILLO F1 75 Round Yellow 6,5-7,0 —Bright, deep yellow flesh colour with distinctive rind pattern. Broad adaptability. Variety less affected by hollow hearts than others.

65-6041 MELODY F1 78 Round Red 5,5-7,2 1, 2, 3, 6Early variety. Vigorous plant, tolerant to diseases. Abundant production of melons with firm flesh and sweet taste.

65-6035 ROAD TRIP F1 82 Oval Red 7,0-8,0 1, 6 A 45-count hybrid watermelon with exceptional external and internal quality. Uniform in fruit shape and size. Very adaptable variety with high yield potential. Average degree brix of 11.5. Sweet and crunchy flesh.

65-6054 SERVAL F1 85Round-

ovalRed 1,8-2,7 —

Single serving type. Excellent uniform size and excellent flesh colour. Early with a good shelf life.

POLLINATOR

65-6098 ACE F1 70Round-

oval— — —

Plant that is not harvested, to pollinate seedless watermelon varieties. Long and vigorous vines bring the pollen to the plants. Abundant flowering produces pollen over a long growing period.

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Herbs

SSC 3099

LEMON BALM

GREEK

EMERALD TOWER (GENOVESE)

EVERLEAF (GENOVESE)

LARGE GREEN GENOVA

ELEONORA (GENOVESE)

Code Variety Form. Description

AMARANTH - AMARANTHUS RETROFLEXUS

67-0470 SSC 3099 Variety with a darker colour development than standard varieties. Annual.

BALM - MELISSA OFFICINALIS

67-1310 LEMON BALM Lobe-shaped, serrated leaves with a lemony taste. Height and width of 40 to 50 cm. Perennial.

67-1311 MANDARINA Very aromatic perennial with a high and spreading growth habit. Oval green leaves with a gentle mandarin fragrance. Semi-hardy perennial.

BASIL - OCIMUM BASILICUM

67-1100 SIMPLYHERBS TRY BASIL

Here is a mixture of three basil varieties (Genovese, red and serrated selections) all in one pellet! Fast and easy to create diversified basil plants. Each pellet contains 8 to 14 seeds. Height: 60 to 75 cm. Spread: 30 to 40 cm. Maturity: 28 days. Annual

67-1105 GREEK Same characteristics as the sweet basil, but more scented. Annual.

67-1106 ARISTOTLE (GREEK) Small leaves, dome-shaped plant habit. Spicy taste and scented leaves. Annual.

67-1110 SWEET FINE GREEN Selection of small smooth leaves. Compact plants. Annual.

67-1112 EMERALD TOWER (GENOVESE)

Well-branched variety with short internodes that makes a towering plant with a huge harvest. Grows well in-ground, in containers and hydroponics. Flowers up to 10 to 12 weeks later than the standard basil. Traditional Genovese flavour. Dark green and glossy foliage. Height: 61–91 cm. Spread: 20–30 cm. Annual.

67-1113 EVERLEAF (GENOVESE)

Our latest Genovese type to bolt. Large leaf variety with shiny, dark green leaves. Very robust against Botrytis and Fusarium with a long shelf life after cutting. Very good handling and transport capabilities. Suitable for fresh markets and processing. Annual.

67-1117 EMILY (GENOVESE)More compact basil type adapted for production in containers in spring and winter thanks to its faster growth. Seeds are tested to be free of downy mildew and treated with Apron in addition. Annual

67-1119 LARGE GREEN GENOVESE Superb! Large, aromatic and spoon-shaped bright green leaves. Annual.

67-1120 LARGE GREEN GENOVA

Selection with large smooth leaves. Our most popular selection for bedding plants. Annual.

67-1122 BONNAZZA (GENOVESE)

Genova type that shows a good tolerance to Fusarium and Botrytis. Excellent shelf life after harvest. Recommended for container production. Annual

67-1124 ELEONORA (GENOVESE)

The first basil with an intermediate tolerance to downy mildew. Upright growth with medium green, big, lightly serrated leaves. Suitable for open fields and production in pots. Annual.

67-1125 HELIOS, LEMON FLAVOUR Rapid growth of small leaves. Great lemony basil taste. Annual.

67-1130 LETTUCE LEAF Crinkled leaves offering a sweet and gentle flavour. Annual.

67-1132 THAÏ SITA Exotic, aromatic and licorice-flavoured basil. Annual.

67-1133 BASIL THAÏ SIAM QUEEN Medium green colour foliage with purple flowers. Annual.

67-1134 JOLINA

A new variety that is a cross between a Genovese and a Thaï basil. Looks like a Genovese (with smaller leaves) but has the flavour and increased resistance to disease of the Thaï. Compact plants with short internodes, for production in containers or open field. Annual

67-1162 ROSIE Improved red basil with an intense and constant dark red colour. Compact plants with robust stems. Annual.

67-1163 CRIMSON KING Red Genovese type basil with an excellent flavour and no green off-types. Improved colour, leave shape and vigour. Annual.

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Herbs

BORAGE

CHERVIL CURLED

NELLY

SANTO MONOGERM

DUKAT

ELLA

SOLARIS F1

Code Variety Form. Description

BORAGE - BORAGO OFFICINALIS

67-1510 BORAGE This plant can reach 30 to 80 cm in height on erect stems. Balm leaves are small, lobe-shaped, serrated and have a lemony perfume. Annual.

BURNET - POTERIUM SANGUISORBA

67-7211 BURNET Offers both a nutty and light cucumber taste. Height: 30 cm. Perennial.

CELERY (CUTTING) - APIUM GRAVEOLENS

67-1911 CUTTING CELERYFinely cut glossy leaves. To be used as a garnish like parsley, with a delicious celery flavour. For salads, soups and stews. Can also be dried. Annual.

CERVIL - ANTHRISCUS CEREFOLIUM

67-2510 CHERVIL CURLED Easy to grow. Superior yield in humid soil and shade. Height: 40 to 50 cm, width: 20 cm. Annual.

CHAMOMILE - MATRICARIA RECUTICA

67-1710 CHAMOMILE COMMON Produces many flowers. Equivalent to the German Chamomile. Height: 40 to 50 cm, width: 15 to 20 cm. Annual.

CHIVES - ALLIUM SCHOENOSPRASUM

67-3110 CHIVES IMPROVED THICK

Vigorous selection, slow to bolt. Hollow, round, greyish-green leaves. Height: 15 to 30 cm, width: 15 to 20 cm. Perennial.

67-3116 NELLY Nice, dark blue-green colour on a fine to medium thick stem. Vigorous and upright growth. Very tolerant to diseases and thrips. Perennial.

67-3120 GARLIC CHIVES Flat leaves, greyish-green colour. Very distinct garlic taste. Disease resistant. Height: 30 to 40 cm, width: 30 cm. Perennial.

CORIANDER - CORIANDRUM SATIVUM

67-3551 SANTO Upright plants with broad leaves. Very tolerant to bolting. Annual

67-3552 SANTO MONOGERM Identical to Santo, but only one germ per seed. Annual.

67-3556 MARINO More compact variety, well adapted for production in containers. Annual.

CUMIN - CUMINIUM CYNIMUM

67-1912 CUMIN Requires warm cultivation conditions. Height: 45 cm, width: 30 cm. Annual.

DILL - ANETHUM GRAVEOLENS

67-0510 DUKAT Uniform plants with bigger umbels than standard selections. Height: 60 to 75 cm, width: 30 cm. Annual

67-0511 FERNLEAF Bushy plant, very close internodes and multiple secondary branches. Height: 40 cm, width: 30 cm. Annual.

67-0513 HERAVery late bolting dill, upright growth habit with much leaf mass. Wider harvest window than Bouquet. Exceptionnal aroma and flavor. Suitable for the fresh market and industry. Annual.

67-0515 ELLAVery dark and compact variety, with short hypocotyl, producing a sturdy plant. Shows a very good bolting tolerance. Mostly for container production. Annual

67-0517 GREEN SLEEVES Green Sleeves is resistant to bolting and is adapted for open field or greenhouse production. Excellent growth in very hot conditions. Annual

FENNEL - FOENICULUM VULGARE

67-4311 PRELUDIO F1An early fennel that can be grown in spring and summer, without having to worry about bolting. It has a superior field holding capacity and the bulb forms two weeks earlier than other hybrids. Annual

67-4312 SOLARIS F1 Large and uniform semi-flat bulbs. Very vigorous and tolerant to bolting. Annual.

67-4320 FLORENCE Produces medium sized bulbs. Taller and bushier foliage. Tolerant to bolting. Annual.

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Herbs

FENUGREEK

MUNSTEAD

SWEET MARJORAM

SPEARMINT

OREGANO

FOREST GREEN

ASTRO (CULTIVATED)

Code Variety Form. Description

FENUGREEK-TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM

67-4390 FENUGREEK The leaves are similar to those of a clover, and the plant can reach 60 cm in height. Used for its culinary qualities as well as for its benefits on health. Annual.

LAVENDER - LAVANDULA

67-4911 MUNSTEAD Earlier and more compact version of the common Lavandula angustifolia. Height of 30 cm. Annual.

LEMONGRASS - CYMBOPOGON SP.

67-3202 LEMONGRASS

Tropical herb favoured in Thai cuisine. Not only is it widely used as a culinary herb but also as a medicinal herb in India. It has long, slender, pale green stems that are thick and fleshy with a subtle citrus flavour. Lemongrass can be dried and ground into powder, or used fresh in soups, curries and stir-fries. This perennial must be grown in warm weather. Height: 60-100 cm, width: 30-60 cm. Annual.

LOVAGE - LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE

67-5310 LOVAGE Celery tasting aromatic foliage. All the parts of the plant (stem, root and seed) can be used for cooking. Perennial.

MARJORAM (SWEET) - ORIGANUM MAJORANA

67-5510 SWEET MARJORAM Similar to oregano but with larger leaves. Also used as a repellent for insects. Annual.

MINT - MENTHA SP.

67-6320 SPEARMINT The most popular herb because of its mild, fruity taste. Over running plants. Height: 30 to 60 cm. Perennial.

67-6321 PEPPERMINT Can reach a height of 50 to 60 cm. Oblong, finely indented leaves with a high content of menthol. Perennial.

OREGANO - ORIGANUM VULGARE

67-6510 OREGANO Requires a fertile and humid soil in a sunny area. Perennial.

67-6520 GREEK OREGANO Oval, thick leaves with a very spicy flavour. Perennial.

67-6521 CLEOPATRA

Pretty silver-grey foliage appreciated for its ornamental beauty and flavour value. Cleopatra distinguishes itself from Greek and Italian oregano by a mildly spicy flavour, tinged with a fresh mint coolness. Compact, trailing plant that produces a high yield of leaves that makes it a first-rate container plant. AAS 2015 winner. Height: 25 cm, width: 25 cm. Perennial.

PARSLEY - PETROSELINUM SP.

67-7126 FOREST GREEN Dark green extra curled type. Erect and vigorous plants. Holds well in hot weather. Annual

67-7128 GREEN PEARL Deep green, dense foliage on sturdy stems. Tolerant to bolting. Annual.

67-7131 ASTRADeep green, triple curled parsley developed to be grown and harvested all year round. Repeated crops after 8 to 10 weeks. Can be used fresh, dried or frozen. Astra is darker than Darki. Annual.

67-7133 WEGA Dark green parsley, with a thicker and more solid stem, resulting in a more erect and robust plant habit, making it easier to bunch. Slightly curlier than Darki. Annual

67-7155 DARK GREEN IMPROVED Smooth dark green leaves. Productive. Annual

67-7158 PEIONE Italian parsley with bigger leaves than standard varieties. Dark green colour and good yield. Intermediate tolerance to downy mildew. Annual

67-7182 ARAT For fall harvest. 20 to 25 cm white root. Annual

ROCKET CULTIVATED - ERUCA SATIVA

67-8104 WASABIWasabi will tickle your nose in the same way the mustard of the same name does. Its oval shape and dented leaves will add punch to your recipes. Height: 15 cm. Width: 20 cm. Annual.

67-8110 ROCKET Belongs to the mustard family. Strong aromas with a subtle nutty flavour. Annual.

67-8113 ASTRO (CULTIVATED) Slightly serrated leaves with a nutty taste. Slow to bolt. Annual

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ROSEMARY

SAGE BROAD LEAF

SUMMER SAVORY

STEVIA

DROPSHOT

RUSSIAN TARRAGON

ORANGELO

Code Variety Form. Description

ROCKET WILD - DIPLOTAXIS TENUIFOLIA

67-8123 BELLEZIABeautiful variety with an impressive tolerance to downy mildew. Dark green and highly serrated leaves. Excellent bolting tolerance, and excellent shelf life. Annual.

67-8124 GRAZIA (WILD) Improved selection of wild arugula, more compact with uniform, dark green, fine leaves. Slow bolting. The best shelf-life variety available. Annual

ROSEMARY - ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS

67-7910 ROSEMARY Greyish-green woody stems. Leaves are dark green on top and white underneath. Height and width: 90 to 150 cm. Perennial.

67-7911 SIMPLYHERBS ROSEMARY

Multipellet including 10 to 15 seeds, ideal to easily create nice pots. Minimum germination of at least 80%. Perennial.

RUE - RUTA GRAVEOLENS

67-8510 RUE Small greyish-green leaves that grow in clusters. These pungent bitter tasting leaves are used in salads, and oriental dishes. Perennial.

SAGE - SALVIA OFFICINALIS

67-9110 SAGE BROAD LEAF Soft, round, greyish leaves with oblong extremities. Height and width: 30 to 60 cm. Perennial.

67-9112 CERES Contains a high level of essential oils. Height: 70-80 cm. Perennial.

SAVORY - SATUREJA HORTENSIS

67-8910 SUMMER SAVORY Narrow dark green leaves. Height: 30 cm, width: 15 cm. Annual.

67-8920 WINTER SAVORY More pronounced flavour than the Summer Savory. Green-grey shiny leaves. Height: 35 to 40 cm, width: 30 to 40 cm. Perennial.

SORREL - RUMEX ACETOSA

67-6710 FRENCH SORREL Large, green leaves, tangy, light lemony taste. Height: 30 to 45 cm, width: 20 to 25 cm. Perennial.

STEVIA REBAUNDIANA

67-9210 STEVIA Dry leaves are used as a natural sweetener. Easy to grow. Perennial.

TAGETE -TAGETES FILIFOLIA

67-9301 DROPSHOTAnnual plant with a sweet taste with a strong licorice or anise flavour. Globular shape with a height of 25–30 cm. Branches freely and produces a dense plant of fine, thin and tender leaves. Annual.

TARRAGON (RUSSIAN) - ARTEMESIA DRACUNCULUS

67-3910 RUSSIAN TARRAGON Less pronounced flavour than French tarragon. Height: 60 to 90 cm, width: 30 to 45 cm. Perennial.

THYME - THYMUS FRAGRANTISSIMUS

67-9515 ORANGELO

French Thyme with a traditional thyme fragrance and overtones of citrusy orange scent. Useful in the kitchen and very interesting as a fragrant ground cover with small white flower. Forms a low mat and spreads to cover the soil. A hardy evergreen perennial that survives to USDA zone 5. Can be used in containers of all sizes, as ground cover, with perennials or makes an excellent spiller component for mixed containers. Perennial.

THYME - THYMUS VULGARIS

67-9510 WINTER THYME Very small, dark green, elongated, oval leaves. Tolerates dryness. Height: 30 cm, width: 50 to 60 cm. Perennial.

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CORINTO F1 PICOLINO F1 KHASSIB F1 JAWELL F1 KATRINA F1 ELDORA F1

KALUNGA F1 DOMINICA F1 CAMARO F1 AVAYA F1 DAVIDA F1 TAURUS F1

Code Variety Form. Fruit size (cm) Tolerances Production Season Description

CUCUMBER

66-4201 CORINTO F1 20-25 2, 4, 7 Spring - Fall Slicer variety that sets well under cool conditions. Produces cylindrical, dark green, shiny and smooth fruits.

66-4211 PICOLINO F1 12 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 All year roundThe shortest of all the mini cucumbers we offer. Produces high quality dark green, shiny fruits. 3-4 fruits per node. The compact, vigorous plant is early to produce.

66-4233 KHASSIB F1 15-171, 2, 4, 7, 8,

9, 10Spring - Summer - Beginning of Fall

Cucumber adapted for spring, summer and fall seeding. Dark green fruit. Short, vigorous plant.

66-4235 JAWELL F1 14-16 2, 4, 7 All year roundMini European cucumber. Produces one to two fruits per nod. Generative variety with nice vigorous laterals. Variety flexible enough for most growing systems.

66-4236 KATRINA F1 16 2, 4, 5, 7Spring - Summer - Beginning of fall

Robust and productive mini cucumber with an open plant habit. Produces three to four quality fruits per node. Fruits are glossy, nicely ribbed and very uniform.

66-4237 ELDORA F1 36-42 5, 6, 7 Spring - SummerVariety adapted for spring and summer production because of its improved tolerance to Powdery Mildew over all other varieties.

66-4239 KALUNGA F1 31-34 5, 6, 7Spring - Summer -

Fall Early variety of vigorous growth with a good productive plant. Dark green fruit, slightly ribbed.

66-4240 DOMINICA F1 30-40 7Spring - Summer -

Fall Dark green, straight and slightly ribbed fruit. Good vigour.

66-4241 CAMARO F1 34-40 7Spring - Summer -

Fall

Vigorous plants. Long and straight, dark green fruit, slightly fluted. Intermediate tolerance to powdery mildew. Tends to be generative but performs very well in a variety of conditions.

66-4244 AVAYA F1 30-35 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,Spring - Summer - Beginning of Fall

Produces a high percentage of medium fruit with a nice dark green colour, good shape, strong ribbing with a lower tendency to become too necky like other varieties. Excellent fruit quality. Competitive levels of production with improved fruit quality over the current market leaders. Its high level of powdery mildew resistance makes it most suitable for crops grown under high light levels.

66-4246 DAVIDA F1 30-35 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Spring - SummerStrong plant, with an open plant habit, making the crop easy to grow and handle. Good yield potential of high quality fruits in spring and summer. High tolerance to powdery mildew.

EGGPLANT66-0614 TAURUS F1 20-25 x 12-15 — Spring - Fall Oval eggplant uniform in size. Good storage capacity.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Watermelon Mosaic Virus - 2 = Cucumber Mosaic Virus - 3 = Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus - 4 = Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus - 5 = Scab 6 = Corynespora Blight (Target Leaf Spot) - 7 = Powdery Mildew - 8 = Cladosporium - 9 = Papaya Ring Spot - 10 = Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

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DELIZZIMO F1

Code Variety Form. Description

STRAWBERRY

66-3801 DELIZZIMO F1At last, a hybrid strawberry plant propagated from seeds! Delizzimo combines the vigour of hybrid plants with the best guaranty that seeds bring to start the season with minimal risk of disease transmission. Germination in 4-7 days. Potting in final containers 4-5 weeks later. Harvest 3-5 months after seeding. Neutral day variety with exceptional taste! For winter production.

EXCELSIOR F1 EMERITE

Code Variety Form. Length (cm) Description

POLE BEAN66-4301 EMERITE 17-22 Tall, vigorous and productive vine. High yields of fancy pods, slim and rounded. Sweet and delicate flavour.

BERKELEY F1 DR0719PB F1 DEXTER F1

Code Variety Form. Weight (g) Colour Production Season Tolerances Description

PEPPER

66-7278 DR0719PB F1 240 OrangeSpring - Summer -

Fall 1, 5

Orange pepper with a very large fruit size throughout the entire season. Its extended shelf life also provides added value to both the grower and the consumer.

66-7282 BERKELEY F1 225-245 YellowSpring - Summer -

Fall 1

Yellow blocky pepper with excellent fruit quality, a consistent blocky shape and uniform size. In trials, Berkeley provided fruits all season long with a high percentage of marketable fruits.

66-7288 DEXTER F1 210-230 RedSpring - Summer -

Fall 1

Red, blocky pepper with good yield potential. Its early production allows for an expedited picking process that gives growers the ability to maximize profits. Dexter has an excellent percentage of marketable yield.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tobamo Virus (ToMV, TMV, PMMoV) - 2 = Pepper Mottle Virus (PepMoV) - 3 = Potato Y Virus (PVY) - 4 = Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV) - 5 = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) 6 = Bacterial Spot (Xanthomonas campestris)

Code Variety Form. Length (cm) Tolerances Description

PICKLING CUCUMBER

66-4290 EXCELSIOR F1 10-12 2, 4, 5, 6, 7Pickling cucumber for both open field and unheated greenhouse, for spring and autumn production. Open and vigorous plant habits. Fruits are medium to dark green and grow 10-12 cm.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Watermelon Mosaic Virus - 2 = Cucumber Mosaic Virus - 3 = Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus - 4 = Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus - 5 = Scab - 6 = Corynespora Blight (Target Leaf Spot) - 7 = Powdery Mildew - 8 = Cladosporium - 9 = Papaya Ring Spot - 10 = Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

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MAKARI F1 BEORANGE F1 AUREA F1 REBELSKI F1 TOUCHÉ F1 FORONTI F1 STARBUCK F1 MARGUERITE F1

TORERO F1 TRUST F1 ANNAMAY F1 BELLINI F1 YELLOW SUN F1 ORANGINO F1 FLORINO F1 ROSSINI F1

Code Variety Form. Weight (g) Tolerances Description

PINK TOMATO

66-8878 MAKARI F1 180-240 1, 4, 5, 6, 9Pink Beefsteak type, less vegetative than Osaka. Quality, uniformity and firmness make it a one-of-a-kind pink tomato.

ORANGE TOMATO66-9004 BEORANGE F1 200-220 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 Orange beef tomato hybrids with good taste and flavour.

RED TOMATO66-9001 AUREA F1 220-240 1, 9 Oxheart type with a sweet taste and very low acidity. Generative plants.

66-9020 REBELSKI F1 200 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9Beefsteak type that competes against Macarena or Bigdena. Slightly ribbed fruit with a pleasant taste and a good shelf life. Labour-friendly plants with an open leaf structure.

66-9069 TOUCHÉ F1 270 1, 4, 5, 6, 9Higher yield potential and vigour than the Torero variety, with less fruit fall. Average fruit size is 270 g that will increase with light and produce a firm and good quality fruit.

66-9070 FORONTI F1 250-300 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9An improvement to the Torero variety with a better fruit grip on the stem. Higher yield than Bigdena. Performs well under intense light and high temperature.

66-9084 STARBUCK F1 250-300 2, 4, 5 Tomato offering the best yield ratio of high quality fruits and great taste.

66-9086 MARGUERITE F1 180-200 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 One of the best-tasting greenhouse varieties. Similar to Trust with a higher yield potential.

66-9087 TORERO F1 240-260 1, 4, 5, 6, 9Large firm fruits. Tolerant to blossom end rot and cracking. Favourably competes with the Macarena variety.

66-9088 TRUST F1 180-200 4, 5, 6, 9, 11 Productive Beefsteak type. Easy to grow in most growing conditions. Excellent taste.

COKTAIL TOMATO

66-9058 ANNAMAY F1 35-40 1, 4, 5, 7, 9A new vigorous cocktail on the vine tomato. A bright and flavourful fruit with intermediate disease resistance, compact truss configuration, nice glossiness, good uniformity and insusceptibility to split fruits. Can advantageously be cultivated under artificial lighting for an excellent winter production.

66-9055 BELLINI F1 45-50 1, 4, 5, 9, 10Flavourful cocktail tomato low in acidity. Produces clusters of 8-12 fruits. For greenhouses and outdoor production.

66-9046 YELLOW SUN F1 33 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 Replacement of Goldino. Fruit slightly smaller and a higher yield.

66-9051 ORANGINO F1 351, 4, 5, 6,

9, 10An orange colour fruit solidly attached to the cluster. Good overall shelf life. Loose and truss harvest. Semi open plant habit with medium vigour.

66-9054 FLORINO F1 35-40 1, 5, 9, 10Great tasting cocktail tomato hybrids with superb truss appearance. When pruned to eight fruits, Florino gives a very nice presentation and uniform colouring. Suitable for both truss or loose harvest. For year-round production. Replaces the Kierano variety.

66-9056 ROSSINI F1 30-40 1, 4, 5, 10Early cocktail tomato with lower acidity and great flavour. Produces clusters of 10-15 fruits. For greenhouses and outdoor production.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) - 2 = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV) - 3 = Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) - 4 = Cladosporium Leaf Mold - 5 = Fusarium Wilt (2 races) 6 = Fusarium Crown and Root Rot - 7 = Powdery Mildew - 8 = Corky Root - 9 = Verticillium Wilt - 10 = Root Knot - 11 = Silvering - 12 = Alternaria Stem Canker 13 = Bacterial Speck (Pseudomonas syringae Race 1) - 14 = Torrado Tomato Virus (ToTV)

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MERLICE F1 KOMEETT F1 BOLZANO F1 MAXEZA F1

LORENZO F1

BOUNTICE (DR1008) F1

DRK 948 F1 ORANJESTAR F1 CONCHITA F1 FAVORITA F1 DRC 564 F1

Code Variety Form. Colour Weight (g) Tolerances Description

TOV

66-9077 MERLICE F1 Red 150-165 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9Variety that stands out by its cluster presentation and how easy it lies flat in a box. High vigour and excellent disease package gives it a high yield potential. Less sensitive to Botrytis than other varieties.

66-9076 PADUA F1 Red 160 n/d

De Ruiter’s latest innovation in tomato-on-the-vine varieties. Features extra vigour for long crops, excellent truss presentation and tolerance to powdery mildew. Also fuller canopy and higher vigour than Komeett. Better summer fruit quality and less blocky shape.

66-9085 KOMEETT F1 Red 155 1, 4, 5, 6, 9Our earliest cluster tomato variety. High yielding and very uniform. The fruits are tight on the cluster and ripen at the same time.

66-9098 BOLZANO F1 Orange 100-130 1, 4, 5, 6, 9Orange clusters to replace the variety Orangaro. Fruits are strongly attached to the cluster.

66-9078 MAXEZA F1 Red 160 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11

Tomato on the vine that combines high yield, great fruit colour and firmness. The perfect variety of early production (3 days earlier) with a comparable yield. Open, vigorous plant that produces well in the summer. Most suitable for growing in facilities with a crop wire height of 4.25 m. Night temperatures below 15 °C are not recommended.

66-9094 LORENZO F1 Yellow 110-115 1, 3, 4, 5, 9Bright yellow cluster tomato. 5 to 6 fresh sweet tasting fruits per cluster. Vigorous plants with short internodes. Good tightness to the cluster.

66-9074 BOUNTICE (DR1008) F1 Red 150-1651, 2, 4, 5, 6,

9, 14

An outstanding weight for a TOV, an outstanding deep internal red colour and a very good disease packages are the major highlight of this new delicious tomato. Strong plant vigour and open plant type. Fruit setting is about a week after Merlice.

CHERRY TOMATO

66-9049 DRK 948 F1 Yellow 10-15 1, 3, 4, 5, 9A yellow cherry tomato with an excellent taste and good plant habit. Suitable for both truss or loose harvest.

66-9050 ORANJESTAR F1 Orange 12-17 1, 4, 5, 6, 10Excellent quality cherry tomato with a unique dark green stalk that can be harvested with the fruit or not. Vigorous and well-balanced plants that perform best in a high-tech production environment.

66-9040 CONCHITA F1 Red 25-30 1, 4, 5, 6, 9Cluster cherry tomato. Firm fruit. Very good taste and Brix levels combined to a nice shiny look. Uniform fishbone shaped trusses with 12-16 fruits. Long shelf life.

66-9041 FAVORITA F1 Red 15 1, 4, 5, 10Perfect combination of good taste, high yield and shelf life. Vigorous plants. Open habits. Uniform red fruits on solid clusters.

66-9044 DRC 564 F1 Red 15-20 1, 2, 5, 9, 10A hybrid cherry tomato for loose or truss harvest with high yield potential. Excellent taste and beautiful appearance.

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PRUNUS F1 DRK936 F1 FLAVORINO F1 BS 3756 F1

ROZESTAR F1 SANTORANGE F1 DR0603TC F1 GARINCHA F1

Code Variety Form. Colour Weight (g) Tolerances Description

ITALIAN TOMATO

66-9152 PRUNUS F1 Red 100-120 1, 5, 6, 7, 9Italian tomato to be harvested individually or by clusters. Firm, dark-coloured fruit, with excellent taste.

66-9150 DRK936 F1 Pink 70-90 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10 Pink Italian tomato. Strong crops and good production. Delicious sweet taste.

PLUM TOMATO

66-9095 FLAVORINO F1 Red 35 1, 5, 9, 10, 13A small and tasty plum shaped tomato on uniform trusses of 12-14 fruits. Can be harvested individually in clusters. In need of artificial light during winter.

GRAPE TOMATO

66-9043 BS 3756 F1 Orange 8-12 1, 4, 5, 12, 13Small orange grape tomato, with an extremely sweet taste, but more sensitive to cracking. Generative plants.

66-9052 ROZESTAR F1 Pink 15-18 1, 4, 5, 6, 10Pink grape tomato that performs very well in high tech and mid-tech production environments. It has firm fruits and is uniform in size and shape. Well-balanced taste. Vigorous plants.

66-9053 SANTORANGE F1 Orange 10-15 1, 5, 9Vigorous open plants with short leaves for dense spacing. Plants may be grown with more than two leaders to get more out of each plant and improve plant balance. Excellent taste.

66-9079 DR0603TC F1 Red 9-11 1, 4, 5, 9, 10Grape tomato with an exceptional taste. Very sweet fruits, well-balanced acidity. Impressive yield on an extensive period of time.

66-9083 GARINCHA F1 Red 12 1, 2, 5, 10

Beautiful, small, oval-shaped mini plum, tasty tomato for the heated glasshouse markets. Very uniform and extremely sweet fruits with an attractive shiny red colour, at maturity. Extraordinary production capacity. Trusses set well and regularly up the plant, which stays in balance through a long crop. Suitable for loose or truss harvest. A top variety.

ROOTSTOCK66-8802 DR 0141TX F1 — — 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 Vigorous rootstock. Very good generative capacity. Ideal for a fast setting.

66-8803 MAXIFORT F1 — — 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10

Our most vigorous rootstock available. Very high yield potential. Great for soil and rock wool. Excellent on any crop but especially on weak or generative crops lacking vigour, varieties susceptible to blossom end rot, or for very long crops. Help maintain crop vigour even under full fruit load and high temperatures.

66-8804 MULTIFORT F1 — — 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 More generative rootstock than Maxifort, which results in earliness and better yields.

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Sprouts & Microgreens

(1) Mucilaginous seeds: These seeds are mucilaginous. In water, they will release a gelatinous substance. Water from the base and drain well. (2) Rinse/Drain: Rince daily as often as recommended and drain well. Do not leave any standing water.(3) Certain varieties do not have information on germs or sprouts because they are usually not used for these purposes,

however, you can still enjoy the experiment.

Variety Code Formul. Soak (hours)

Sprouts Micro Greens

Days to Harvest Minimum Yield (weight ratio)

Rinse/Drain per day (2) Days to Harvest Minimum Yield

(weight ratio)

MICROGREENS

ARUGULA CULTIVATED (1) 65-9508 no — — — 5-14 10 : 1

BASIL (1) 65-9515 no — — — 14-21 3 : 1

BEET 65-9507 no — — — 11-21 3 : 1

CORIANDER 65-9522 no — — — 14-21 3 : 1

CRESS CURLED (1) 65-9532 no — — — 5-14 3 : 1

DILL 65-9531 no — (3) — — 12-15 4 : 1

SUNFLOWER (HULLED) 65-9506 8-12 — — — 8-12 6: 1

SPROUTS

ALFALFA 65-9502 8-12 5-6 7 : 1 2-3 — —

BEAN MUNG 65-9518 8-12 2-5 2 : 1 2-3 — —

FENUGREEK 65-9530 6-12 4-6 5 : 1 2-3 — —

ENERGY MIX 65-9512 6-10 5-6 n/a 2 — —

VITALITY MIX 65-9513 6-10 5-6 n/a 2 — —

SOYBEAN 65-9510 1-12 2-6 2 : 1 2-3 — —

SPROUTS AND MICROGREENS

BROCCOLI (RAAB) 65-9503 8-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 3 : 1

CLOVER RED 65-9504 8-12 5-6 7 : 1 2-3 5-14 n/a

KALE 65-9533 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 3 : 1

KOHLRABI RED 65-9520 6-12 5-7 5 : 1 2-3 7-14 3 : 1

LENTILS RED 65-9534 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2-3 n/a n/a

LENTILS GREEN 65-9516 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2-3 n/a n/a

PEAS 65-9511 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2 10-14 1 : 1

PEA CHICK 65-9525 8-12 2-4 2 : 1 2-3 10-14 1 : 1

PEA MAPLE (SPECKLED) 65-9535 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2-3 10-14 1 : 1

RADISH DAÏKON 65-9509 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 n/a

RADISH RAMBO 65-9529 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 8 : 1

RADISH CHINA ROSE 65-9519 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 n/a

RADISH SUPER HONG VIT 65-2715 6-12 3-6 7 : 1 2-3 5-14 12 : 1

ARUGULA (CULTIVATED)ALFALFA BASIL BEAN MUNG

CORIANDER CRESS CURLED DILL FENUGREEK

PEA CHICK PEAS MAPLE (SPECKLED)

RADISH SUPER HONG VITRADISH RAMBO

ENERGY MIX

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Important: Germs and sprouts production times, as well as their yield, can vary according to different criteria such as room temperature, water temperature, seed lots, harvest stage, the lighting used, the density of the seedbed, the substrate, etc. The data contained in the above chart are provided as an indicator only.

References: Home trials.Galchus, Rita. 2013. Faire pousser ses graines germées. Ed. Broquet. 159 p.www.sprouthouse.com www.sproutpeople.org

Variety Code Formul. Soak (hours)

Sprouts Micro Greens

Days to Harvest Minimum Yield (weight ratio)

Rinse/Drain per day (2) Days to Harvest Minimum Yield

(weight ratio)

MICROGREENS

ARUGULA CULTIVATED (1) 65-9508 no — — — 5-14 10 : 1

BASIL (1) 65-9515 no — — — 14-21 3 : 1

BEET 65-9507 no — — — 11-21 3 : 1

CORIANDER 65-9522 no — — — 14-21 3 : 1

CRESS CURLED (1) 65-9532 no — — — 5-14 3 : 1

DILL 65-9531 no — (3) — — 12-15 4 : 1

SUNFLOWER (HULLED) 65-9506 8-12 — — — 8-12 6: 1

SPROUTS

ALFALFA 65-9502 8-12 5-6 7 : 1 2-3 — —

BEAN MUNG 65-9518 8-12 2-5 2 : 1 2-3 — —

FENUGREEK 65-9530 6-12 4-6 5 : 1 2-3 — —

ENERGY MIX 65-9512 6-10 5-6 n/a 2 — —

VITALITY MIX 65-9513 6-10 5-6 n/a 2 — —

SOYBEAN 65-9510 1-12 2-6 2 : 1 2-3 — —

SPROUTS AND MICROGREENS

BROCCOLI (RAAB) 65-9503 8-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 3 : 1

CLOVER RED 65-9504 8-12 5-6 7 : 1 2-3 5-14 n/a

KALE 65-9533 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 3 : 1

KOHLRABI RED 65-9520 6-12 5-7 5 : 1 2-3 7-14 3 : 1

LENTILS RED 65-9534 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2-3 n/a n/a

LENTILS GREEN 65-9516 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2-3 n/a n/a

PEAS 65-9511 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2 10-14 1 : 1

PEA CHICK 65-9525 8-12 2-4 2 : 1 2-3 10-14 1 : 1

PEA MAPLE (SPECKLED) 65-9535 8-12 2-3 2 : 1 2-3 10-14 1 : 1

RADISH DAÏKON 65-9509 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 n/a

RADISH RAMBO 65-9529 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 8 : 1

RADISH CHINA ROSE 65-9519 6-12 3-6 5 : 1 2-3 5-14 n/a

RADISH SUPER HONG VIT 65-2715 6-12 3-6 7 : 1 2-3 5-14 12 : 1

BEET BROCCOLI CABBAGE RED CLOVER RED

KALE KOHLRABI LENTILS GREEN LENTILS RED PEA

RADISH CHINA ROSE RADISH DAIKON

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CultureSeed count per Seeds/acre Spacing (inch) Plants per

kg lbs lbs on the row between rows acre hectare

Asparagus 43000 19500 4.5 2-3 24 88200 220500

Bean 3950 1800 75.0 2 24 132300 330750

Broad Bean 850 380 125.0 4-6 18-36 47000 117600

Lima Bean 2400 1075 30.0 6 24-36 35200 88200

Pole Bean 3200 1450 15.0 6-8 36-48 21600 54000

Beet 61500 28000 5.0 8 seeds/foot 30 141000 352000

Broccoli (sowing) 220000 100000 0.6 3.5 30 60000 150000

Broccoli (transplanting) 220000 100000 0.4 6 30 36000 90000

Brussels Sprouts 182000 82500 0.1 18 30 11760 29400

Cabbage (box) 187000 85000 0.2 14 24-36 15120 37800

Cabbage (vrac) 187000 85000 0.1 18 24-36 11760 29400

Savoy Cabbage 286000 130000 0.1 14-18 24-36 13230 33100

Chinese Cabbage 323000 147000 0.1 14-16 24-30 15600 39000

Carrot (cello) 605000 275000 1.6 22 seeds/foot 24-30 430000 1075000

Carrot (jumbo) 605000 275000 1.1 16 seeds/foot 24-30 313600 784000

Cauliflower 264000 120000 0.1 18 30 11760 29400

Celeriac 139000 63000 0.5 8 24-30 30000 73500

Celeri (coated) 145500 66000 0.6 6 24-30 39500 98000

Chicory (Italian) 572600 260000 0.1 14 30 15120 37800

Cucumber 37500 17000 0.6 12 48-60 9800 25000

Eggplant 210500 95500 0.1 18 30-36 10700 26700

Endive / Escarole 627800 285000 0.1 14 30 15120 37800

Gourds 21800 9900 0.4 30 60 3500 8800

Kohlrabi 169500 77000 1.2 4-6 12-16 90720 226800

Leek 375000 170000 0.2 6 30 35280 88200

Lettuce - planted 870000 395000 0.04 14 30 15120 37800

Lettuce - seeded 870000 395000 0.2 2.5 30 84700 211700

Melon (cantaloup) 36800 16700 0.4 12-24 48-72 5880 14700

Onion 230000 105000 2.5 9 seeds/foot 18 264600 661500

Bunching Onion 450500 205000 5.2 3 seeds/foot 18 1058400 2646000

Spanish Onion 222500 101000 0.3 6 30 35280 88200

French Shallot 291000 132100 2.0 9 seeds/foot 18 264600 661500

Parsnip 249000 1130000 0.2 1.5 18-24 211600 529200

Peas 4500 2050 65.0 2 24 132300 330750

Pepper 143000 65000 0.2 18 24-36 11760 29400

Pumpkin 7150 3250 0.7 30-36 72-96 2280 5700

Radish 106000 48000 20.0 1 6-8 907200 2268000

Squash 7350 3350 0.9 36 60 2940 7350

Sweet Corn 6150 2800 8.9 8-10 32 24800 62000

Swiss Chard 61500 28000 1.3 6 24-36 35280 88200

Tomato (Italian) 340000 155000 0.04 14-18 60 6650 16500

Tomato (Round) 340000 155000 0.04 14-18 60 6650 16500

Tomato (Small fruited) 572000 260000 0.03 14-18 60 6650 16500

Ground Cherry 1321500 600000 0.01 14-18 60 6650 16500

Turnip 341500 155000 0.3 4 30 52900 132300

Watermelon 24500 11100 0.5 12-24 48-72 5880 14700

Planting Guidelines*

Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue

* Indicative basis only.

AArtichoke 4Asparagus 4

BBeans 4-6Beet 7Broccoli 8,9Broccoli Mini 9Brussels Sprouts 10

CCabbage-Chinese 11Cabbage-Pointed 13Cabbage-Savoy 11Cabbage-Summer 12-13Cabbage-Winter 14-15Carrot 16-18Cauliflower 19Celeriac 20Celery 20Chicory 21

Corn-Sweet 22-24Cress 21Cucumber 25-26Cucumber-Pickling 27

EEggplant 28

GGourds 29Greenhouse Vegetables 83-87Ground cherry 30

HHerbs 88,89

KKale 30Kohlrabi 31

LLeaf, Baby 32Leek 31Lettuce 33-36

MMelon 37

OOkra 38Onion 38-42Onion-Bunching 43Oriental Vegetables 44

PParsnip 44Peas 45Pepper-Hot 51-53Pepper-Sweet 46-50Potato 60Pumpkin 54-59

RRadish 60,61Rapini 61Rhubarb 61Rutabaga 61

SSalsify 61Shallots-French 43Spinach 62Sprouts and Micro Greens 44, 45Squash-Summer 63, 64Squash-Winter 64-68Swiss Chard 68

TTomato 69-77Turnip 78

WWatermelon 78

Index

PRIMUS A TripleSweet® Plus corn variety, Primus features exceptional quality and tenderness with even more supersweet kernels on every ear, and an an improved shelf-life.

CABO Offering superior eating quality and excellent adaptability, Cabo is a large augmented supersweet variety with plentiful dark green flags and great tip fill.

SPINELESS SUPREME Spineless Supreme produces high gloss fruit and offers an improved disease and virus resistance package for high yield potential.

DEPURPLE A lavender-pink cauliflower variety ideal for the specialty color market, DePurple features uniform maturity, dense dome-shaped heads, and consistent performance under different environmental conditions.

For more information on these or other Syngenta Varieties, visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables.

Leading the Way

*For complete disease resistance information, please visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables

All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission.

©2019 Syngenta. Some or all of the varieties may be protected under one or more of the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents and/or Utility Patents and may not be propagated or reproduced without authorization. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

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MischiefSmall 2-4 lb pumpkin that produces

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Red SatinVery uniform roots and excellent field

holding ability

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quality and a beautiful package

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Onions treated with Progro 30% waste due to onion smut

Onions treated with EVERGOL® PRIME0.5% waste due to onion smut

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AArtichoke 4Asparagus 4

BBeans 4-6Beet 7Broccoli 8,9Broccoli Mini 9Brussels Sprouts 10

CCabbage-Chinese 11Cabbage-Pointed 13Cabbage-Savoy 11Cabbage-Summer 12-13Cabbage-Winter 14-15Carrot 16-18Cauliflower 19Celeriac 20Celery 20Chicory 21

Corn-Sweet 22-24Cress 21Cucumber 25-26Cucumber-Pickling 27

EEggplant 28

GGourds 29Greenhouse Vegetables 83-87Ground cherry 30

HHerbs 88,89

KKale 30Kohlrabi 31

LLeaf, Baby 32Leek 31Lettuce 33-36

MMelon 37

OOkra 38Onion 38-42Onion-Bunching 43Oriental Vegetables 44

PParsnip 44Peas 45Pepper-Hot 51-53Pepper-Sweet 46-50Potato 60Pumpkin 54-59

RRadish 60,61Rapini 61Rhubarb 61Rutabaga 61

SSalsify 61Shallots-French 43Spinach 62Sprouts and Micro Greens 44, 45Squash-Summer 63, 64Squash-Winter 64-68Swiss Chard 68

TTomato 69-77Turnip 78

WWatermelon 78

Index

PRIMUS A TripleSweet® Plus corn variety, Primus features exceptional quality and tenderness with even more supersweet kernels on every ear, and an an improved shelf-life.

CABO Offering superior eating quality and excellent adaptability, Cabo is a large augmented supersweet variety with plentiful dark green flags and great tip fill.

SPINELESS SUPREME Spineless Supreme produces high gloss fruit and offers an improved disease and virus resistance package for high yield potential.

DEPURPLE A lavender-pink cauliflower variety ideal for the specialty color market, DePurple features uniform maturity, dense dome-shaped heads, and consistent performance under different environmental conditions.

For more information on these or other Syngenta Varieties, visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables.

Leading the Way

*For complete disease resistance information, please visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables

All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission.

©2019 Syngenta. Some or all of the varieties may be protected under one or more of the following: Plant Variety Protection, United States Plant Patents and/or Utility Patents and may not be propagated or reproduced without authorization. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

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VILMORIN NORTH AMERICA3 Harris PlaceSalinas, CA 93901 USAT. +1 (831) 771 1500F. +1 (831) 771 1517vilmorinnorthamerica.comVilmorin is a brand of Vilmorin-Mikado Business Unit

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Mountain HoneyDelicious, high-yielding

grape tomato with crimson gene and F-3* resistance

MischiefSmall 2-4 lb pumpkin that produces

high yields of quality fruit.

LasalleHigh quality, easy-pick beans

with good yields

Red SatinVery uniform roots and excellent field

holding ability

FlaglerSweet corn with with exceptional eating

quality and a beautiful package

EverGol® PrimeAGAINST ONION SMUT

Onions treated with Progro 30% waste due to onion smut

Onions treated with EVERGOL® PRIME0.5% waste due to onion smut

EverGol® Prime ensures you of solid protection against onion smut.In 2020, EverGol® Prime becomes Norseco’s standard treatment of onion seeds.

2020Vegetable ProductionC ATA L O G U E

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2914, Curé-Labelle BoulevardLaval (Quebec) H7P 5R9

Customer Service [email protected] 514 332-2275 | Toll free : 1 800 561-9693 450 682-4959 | Toll free : 1 800 567-4594

Office SalesClaudine Beauchemin, d.t.a.

[email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Stéphanie Gosselin, agr. [email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Sales RepresentativesSouth Shore of Montreal, Manitoba & Organic MarketGilliane Bisson

[email protected]

514 295-7202

North Shore of MontrealMichel Gratton

[email protected]

514 898-4281

South Shore of Montreal (Western Montérégie)Marie-Hélène Monchamp

[email protected]

514 968-2906

South Shore of Montreal (Eastern Montérégie)Marie-Pierre Grimard, T. Tech

[email protected]

450 261-7468

Central & Eastern Quebec and Maritime ProvincesYves Thibault, agr.

[email protected] 418 660-1498 418 666-8947

418 655-0312

OntarioWarren Peacock

[email protected]

519 427-7239

British ColumbiaBen Yurkiw

[email protected] 604 830-9295

NAVEDO F1 CARROT 65-1816

New cross of long, cylindrical, smooth, and well-filled roots. Ideal for jumbo and cello types. Excellent uniformity and high yield potential.

Maturity: 63 days

EXPECT Y.R. F1 WINTER CABBAGE 65-3615

A long-term storage, large cabbage. Very round head, upright and high above the ground. Good tolerance to thrips. Will keep its fresh appearance even after many months of storage.

Maturity: 92 days

CARTIER F1 ONION 65-6637

An early variety combined with the late variety qualities. Large size potential, very good uniformity, and high productivity. Storage until July.

Maturity: 94 days

ONEIDA (BGS 342) F1 ONION 65-6630

A more productive version, but a few days later, than the Cartier variety. Excellent yield and very good skin. Good long-term storage potential.

Maturity: 98 days

RED CARPET F1 ONION 65-6696

Early Redwing type, with a very nice external and internal red colour. Good uniformity and large size potential.

Maturity: 111 days

Superior quality for each new generation

SYBARIS F1 BUSH BEAN 65-5256

A uniform and an excellent quality bean. The pods set high on the plant and keep off the soil for a clean and easy harvest.

Maturity : 55 days

SADDLEBACK F1 ONION 65-6612

An early variety with large size potential. A good choice to secure transition from transplant to first seedlings.

Maturity: 95 days

BRISTOL F1 CUCUMBER 65-4214

An early cucumber offering an excellent yield at the very start of the season. Straight, uni-form with a nice dark apparel. Good disease packages and tolerance to downy mildew.

Maturity : 52 days

Evaluation of an onion trial in Napierville with the Norseco

and Seminis teams.

MALBEC F1 CARROT 65-1873

Cello-type red carrot offering the best quality and tolerance to bolting on the market. Good uniformity.

Maturity : 65 days Warren PeacockRepresentative (On) | Norseco

Marie-Hélène MonchampRepresentative (Qc) | Norseco

Jan van der HeideNortheast Market Manager | Bejo Seeds

norseco.com

2020Vegetable ProductionC ATA L O G U E

Proud of our roots since 1928

SEA

SON

2914, Curé-Labelle BoulevardLaval (Quebec) H7P 5R9

Customer Service [email protected] 514 332-2275 | Toll free : 1 800 561-9693 450 682-4959 | Toll free : 1 800 567-4594

Office SalesClaudine Beauchemin, d.t.a.

[email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Stéphanie Gosselin, agr. [email protected] 514 332-2275 | 1 800 561-9693

Sales RepresentativesSouth Shore of Montreal, Manitoba & Organic MarketGilliane Bisson

[email protected]

514 295-7202

North Shore of MontrealMichel Gratton

[email protected]

514 898-4281

South Shore of Montreal (Western Montérégie)Marie-Hélène Monchamp

[email protected]

514 968-2906

South Shore of Montreal (Eastern Montérégie)Marie-Pierre Grimard, T. Tech

[email protected]

450 261-7468

Central & Eastern Quebec and Maritime ProvincesYves Thibault, agr.

[email protected] 418 660-1498 418 666-8947

418 655-0312

OntarioWarren Peacock

[email protected]

519 427-7239

British ColumbiaBen Yurkiw

[email protected] 604 830-9295

NAVEDO F1 CARROT 65-1816

New cross of long, cylindrical, smooth, and well-filled roots. Ideal for jumbo and cello types. Excellent uniformity and high yield potential.

Maturity: 63 days

EXPECT Y.R. F1 WINTER CABBAGE 65-3615

A long-term storage, large cabbage. Very round head, upright and high above the ground. Good tolerance to thrips. Will keep its fresh appearance even after many months of storage.

Maturity: 92 days

CARTIER F1 ONION 65-6637

An early variety combined with the late variety qualities. Large size potential, very good uniformity, and high productivity. Storage until July.

Maturity: 94 days

ONEIDA (BGS 342) F1 ONION 65-6630

A more productive version, but a few days later, than the Cartier variety. Excellent yield and very good skin. Good long-term storage potential.

Maturity: 98 days

RED CARPET F1 ONION 65-6696

Early Redwing type, with a very nice external and internal red colour. Good uniformity and large size potential.

Maturity: 111 days

Superior quality for each new generation

SYBARIS F1 BUSH BEAN 65-5256

A uniform and an excellent quality bean. The pods set high on the plant and keep off the soil for a clean and easy harvest.

Maturity : 55 days

SADDLEBACK F1 ONION 65-6612

An early variety with large size potential. A good choice to secure transition from transplant to first seedlings.

Maturity: 95 days

BRISTOL F1 CUCUMBER 65-4214

An early cucumber offering an excellent yield at the very start of the season. Straight, uni-form with a nice dark apparel. Good disease packages and tolerance to downy mildew.

Maturity : 52 days

Evaluation of an onion trial in Napierville with the Norseco

and Seminis teams.

MALBEC F1 CARROT 65-1873

Cello-type red carrot offering the best quality and tolerance to bolting on the market. Good uniformity.

Maturity : 65 days Warren PeacockRepresentative (On) | Norseco

Marie-Hélène MonchampRepresentative (Qc) | Norseco

Jan van der HeideNortheast Market Manager | Bejo Seeds

norseco.com