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NAVEDO F1 CARROT EXPECT Y.R. F1 WINTER CABBAGE 65-1816 65-3615 New cross of long, cylindrical, smooth, A long-term storage, large cabbage. and well-filled roots. Ideal for jumbo and Very round head, upright and high above cello types. Excellent uniformity and the ground. Good tolerance to thrips. Superior quality high yield potential. Will keep its fresh appearance even after Maturity: 63 days many months of storage. for each new generation 2914, Curé-Labelle Boulevard Maturity: 92 days Laval (Quebec) H7P 5R9

BRISTOL F1 CUCUMBER MALBEC F1 CARROT SYBARIS F1 BUSH BEAN CARTIER F1 ONION 65-4214 65-1873 65-5256 65-6637 An early cucumber offering an excellent yield Cello-type red carrot offering the A uniform and an excellent quality bean. An early variety combined with the late at the very start of the season. Straight, uni best quality and tolerance to bolting The pods set high on the plant and keep variety qualities. Large size potential, very form with a nice dark apparel. Good disease on the market. Good uniformity. off the soil for a clean and easy harvest. good uniformity, and high productivity. packages and tolerance to downy mildew. Storage until July. Maturity : 65 days Maturity : 55 days Maturity : 52 days Warren Peacock Maturity: 94 days Jan van der Heide Representative (On) | Norseco Northeast Market Manager | Bejo Seeds

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[email protected] CATALOGUE SEASON ONEIDA (BGS 342) F1 ONION RED CARPET F1 ONION SADDLEBACK F1 ONION 450 261-7468 2020 65-6630 65-6696 65-6612 Evaluation of an onion trial A more productive version, but a few days later, Early Redwing type, with a very nice external and internal red colour. An early variety with large size potential. A good choice in Napierville with the Norseco than the Cartier variety. Excellent yield and very good skin. Good uniformity and large size potential. to secure transition from transplant to first seedlings. Good long-term storage potential. norseco.com Proud of our roots since 1928 Maturity: 111 days Maturity: 95 days and Seminis teams. Maturity: 98 days Index A Corn-Sweet 22-24 M S Vilmorin-Mikado brings Leading the Way Artichoke 4 Cress 21 Melon 37 Salsify 61 Cucumber 25-26 PRIMUS Asparagus 4 O Shallots-French 43 Cucumber-Pickling 27 Spinach 62 ® B Okra 38 A TripleSweet Plus corn variety, Primus features Sprouts and Micro Greens 44, 45 Beans 4-6 E Onion 38-42 exceptional quality and tenderness with even Squash-Summer 63, 64 Beet 7 Eggplant 28 Onion-Bunching 43 innovation to farming more supersweet kernels on every ear, and an an Squash-Winter 64-68 Broccoli 8,9 Oriental Vegetables 44 G Swiss Chard 68 improved shelf-life. Broccoli Mini 9 Gourds 29 P Brussels Sprouts 10 T Greenhouse Vegetables 83-87 Parsnip 44 Tomato 69-77 C Ground cherry 30 Peas 45 Turnip 78 CABO Cabbage-Chinese 11 H Pepper-Hot 51-53 Cabbage-Pointed 13 Herbs 88,89 Pepper-Sweet 46-50 W Offering superior eating quality and excellent Cabbage-Savoy 11 Potato 60 Watermelon 78 adaptability, Cabo is a large augmented Cabbage-Summer 12-13 K Pumpkin 54-59 supersweet variety with plentiful dark green Kale 30 EVERYWHERE, Cabbage-Winter 14-15 R flags and great tip fill. Carrot 16-18 Kohlrabi 31 Radish 60,61 Cauliflower 19 CLOSER TO L Rapini 61 Lasalle Flagler Celeriac 20 Leaf, Baby 32 Rhubarb 61 YOU Celery 20 High quality, easy-pick beans Sweet corn with with exceptional eating Leek 31 Rutabaga 61 SPINELESS SUPREME Chicory 21 with good yields quality and a beautiful package Lettuce 33-36 VAQUERO Spineless Supreme produces high gloss fruit and offers an improved disease and virus resistance package for high yield potential. ® VOLCANO F1 Prime DEPURPLE Mountain Honey EverGol A lavender-pink cauliflower variety ideal for AGAINST ONION SMUT the specialty color market, DePurple features Delicious, high-yielding uniform maturity, dense dome-shaped heads, Mischief grape tomatoRed with Satin crimson gene and consistent performance under different Small 2-4 lb pumpkin that produces Very uniformand F-3* roots resistance and excellent field environmental conditions. high yields of quality fruit. holding ability Onions treated with Progro For more information on these or other Syngenta Varieties, visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables. 30% waste due to onion smut Harris Moran is proud to offer a variety of A828 F1 ® uniquely attractive, high-quality products Onions treated with EVERGOL PRIME CONTACT: Brad Smith - T. 831 998 2018 - [email protected] for your specific market needs. 0.5% waste due to onion smut VILMORIN NORTH AMERICA COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION | US7786 1119 COMMUNICATIONS 3 Harris Place Find out more at https://hmclause.com/regional-products/ Salinas, CA 93901 USA T. +1 (831) 771 1500 *For complete disease resistance information, please visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables ® F. +1 (831) 771 1517 All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission. EverGol Prime ensures you of solid protection against onion smut. ©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 vilmorinnorthamerica.com or reproduced without authorization. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. ® In 2020, EverGol Prime becomes Norseco’s standard treatment of onion seeds. Vilmorin is a brand of Vilmorin-Mikado Business Unit

1910 Press Ad Noresco.indd 1 04/11/2019 15:48:10 Index A Corn-Sweet 22-24 M S Vilmorin-Mikado brings Leading the Way Artichoke 4 Cress 21 Melon 37 Salsify 61 Cucumber 25-26 PRIMUS Asparagus 4 O Shallots-French 43 Cucumber-Pickling 27 Spinach 62 ® B Okra 38 A TripleSweet Plus corn variety, Primus features Sprouts and Micro Greens 44, 45 Beans 4-6 E Onion 38-42 exceptional quality and tenderness with even Squash-Summer 63, 64 Beet 7 Eggplant 28 Onion-Bunching 43 innovation to farming more supersweet kernels on every ear, and an an Squash-Winter 64-68 Broccoli 8,9 Oriental Vegetables 44 G Swiss Chard 68 improved shelf-life. Broccoli Mini 9 Gourds 29 P Brussels Sprouts 10 T Greenhouse Vegetables 83-87 Parsnip 44 Tomato 69-77 C Ground cherry 30 Peas 45 Turnip 78 CABO Cabbage-Chinese 11 H Pepper-Hot 51-53 Cabbage-Pointed 13 Herbs 88,89 Pepper-Sweet 46-50 W Offering superior eating quality and excellent Cabbage-Savoy 11 Potato 60 Watermelon 78 adaptability, Cabo is a large augmented Cabbage-Summer 12-13 K Pumpkin 54-59 supersweet variety with plentiful dark green Kale 30 EVERYWHERE, Cabbage-Winter 14-15 R flags and great tip fill. Carrot 16-18 Kohlrabi 31 Radish 60,61 Cauliflower 19 CLOSER TO L Rapini 61 Lasalle Flagler Celeriac 20 Leaf, Baby 32 Rhubarb 61 YOU Celery 20 High quality, easy-pick beans Sweet corn with with exceptional eating Leek 31 Rutabaga 61 SPINELESS SUPREME Chicory 21 with good yields quality and a beautiful package Lettuce 33-36 VAQUERO Spineless Supreme produces high gloss fruit and offers an improved disease and virus resistance package for high yield potential. ® VOLCANO F1 Prime DEPURPLE Mountain Honey EverGol A lavender-pink cauliflower variety ideal for AGAINST ONION SMUT the specialty color market, DePurple features Delicious, high-yielding uniform maturity, dense dome-shaped heads, Mischief grape tomatoRed with Satin crimson gene and consistent performance under different Small 2-4 lb pumpkin that produces Very uniformand F-3* roots resistance and excellent field environmental conditions. high yields of quality fruit. holding ability Onions treated with Progro For more information on these or other Syngenta Varieties, visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables. 30% waste due to onion smut Harris Moran is proud to offer a variety of A828 F1 ® uniquely attractive, high-quality products Onions treated with EVERGOL PRIME CONTACT: Brad Smith - T. 831 998 2018 - [email protected] for your specific market needs. 0.5% waste due to onion smut VILMORIN NORTH AMERICA COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION | US7786 1119 COMMUNICATIONS 3 Harris Place Find out more at https://hmclause.com/regional-products/ Salinas, CA 93901 USA T. +1 (831) 771 1500 *For complete disease resistance information, please visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables ® F. +1 (831) 771 1517 All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission. EverGol Prime ensures you of solid protection against onion smut. ©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 vilmorinnorthamerica.com or reproduced without authorization. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. ® In 2020, EverGol Prime becomes Norseco’s standard treatment of onion seeds. Vilmorin is a brand of Vilmorin-Mikado Business Unit

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Norseco S.E.C.’s Vegetable Seeds Team * Order before January 25th. Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 3 IMPERIAL STAR AMETHYST F1 GUELPH MILLENIUM F1 GUELPH ECLIPSE F1 Artichoke

Maturity Code Variety Form. Description (days)

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

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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Description (days)

GUELPH MILLENIUM Developed by the University of Guelph. Produces 100% male spears and very uniform. Good tolerance to cold temperatures. 65-0456 Perennial F1 Highly productive 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 65-0457 GUELPH ECLIPSE F1 Perennial 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

Maturity Length Code Variety Form. Colour Size Tolerances Description (days) (cm) BEANS-POLE

65-5305 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 White to Replaces Impero Bianco. Variety resistant to high temperatures. Its green and flat pods 65-5525 SORANO 80 13-14 — — pale yellow 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.

4 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Beans

EXPRESS (PRIMO) BROAD WINDSOR ROCDOR SUNBURST

GOLD RUSH BA1003 GOLD DUST LORIOT

Maturity Length Code Variety Form. Colour Size Tolerances Description (days) (cm) BEANS-BROAD Medium 65-5410 EXPRESS (PRIMO) 65 16 — — Early. Medium size white seeds. Recommended for freezing. 5-6 beans/pod. green

Medium Good pod setting, even under less favourable weather conditions. 65-5420 MAJOR 75 18 — — green 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 Early season variety. Pick early to avoid it becoming fibrous. 65-5105 ROCDOR 48 — 18 medium 1, 7 Manual harvesting.

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

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

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

High quality main season variety. Long and straight beans held on upright 65-5165 GOLD DUST 58 — 13-15 large 1, 3 plants for easy picking. Improved tolerance to Brown Spot. FRENCH GOURMET YELLOW French beans, fine and delicate, that produce an abundance of tender, 65-5103 LORIOT 58 — 9-10 fine 1, 5, 7 juicy and sweet pods. Compact plant. Replaces the Serin variety

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 5 Beans-Green

BA0999 LASALLE AFFIRMED BA1006 BA0958 SYBARIS

JAGUAR LEWIS CAPRICE MASCOTTE BANGA AMETHYST TAPIA PV857

Maturity Length Code Variety Form. Colour Size Tolerances Description (days) (cm) BUSH BEANS-GREEN Very early bean, perfect to allow you to recover a few days of maturity, 65-5242 BA0999 52 Dark 11-13 medium 1, 3 when adverse weather conditions prevent you from planting.

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

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

Medium Compares to Caprice. Medium dark green beans at the top of a plant that 65-5248 AFFIRMED 55 12-13 medium 2, 7, 8 Dark does not lodge, for a higher percentage of marketable beans.

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

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 65-5250 BA1006 55 Dark 14-15 medium 1, 3 shows a significantly improved plant habit and it is comparable to Valentino in yield and performance. Suitable both for fresh markets and processing.

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

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

Medium- Consistent high yields. Produces strong heat tolerant plants with dark, 65-5259 PV857 55 Dark 12-15 1, 6, 7 Large fleshy, straight pods.

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

Straight, smooth pods that have slow seed development, a fine eating Medium quality and an attractive medium dark-green colour. Upright plant that does 65-5255 CAPRICE 57 14 medium 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 dark not lodge and that sets its pods mid high which lends well to both hand and mechanical harvest. FRENCH GOURMET-GREEN Compact plant ideal for patio containers and window boxes, which can also Medium be grown in garden beds. Beautiful white-blooming time followed by an 65-5202 MASCOTTE 50 11-13 fine 1, 5, 7 dark abundant crop of small, fine, crunchy and good tasting beans. 2014 AAS winner.

75 percent of uniform 1 and 2 calibre. Upright and erect plant adapted for 65-5205 BANGA 55 Dark 11-12 fine 1, 3, 5, 7 mechanical harvest. BUSH BEANS-PURPLE Remarkable dark purple colour on the outside and green on the inside. Nice 65-5281 AMETHYST 58 Purple 12-14 medium 1 unique appearance and excellent taste. BEAN-ITALIAN Flat bean. A better version of the variety Ebro, thanks to thicker and less 65-5272 TAPIA 59 Medium 13-14 large 1, 6 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

6 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue 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

Maturity Foliage Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description (days) colour

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

Variety highly comparable to Red Ace. Dark red interior. Perfectly round and appealing with 65-0835 RED CLOUD F1 55 Bright green — 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.

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

Perfectly round beet, well adapted for bunching or production of baby beets, due to its 65-0843 ROBIN F1 55 Dark green — 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.

Monogerm variety that offers the ability to singulate for precision planting, which leads to 65-0845 SOLO F1 55 Bright green 2, 4 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.

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

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

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

Medium Improvement of the variety Chioggia by its better vigour. Same red-purple colouring with 65-0887 GUARDSMARK 60 — green white zoning.

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

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

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

Fast growing round beetroot with strong foliage. High-yielding and very high Brix, dry matter 65-0831 MONTY F1 65 Bright green — 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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 7 Broccoli

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

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

CASTLE DOME Bunching, Very early, compact, open plant. Good field holding ability. Needs good fertilization for 65-1402 69 Spring F1 Crown maximum yield.

BLUE WIND Bunching, For the beginning of the season. Improvement of the variety Blue Wind because of its better 65-1401 70 Spring - Fall II F1 Crown field holding and heat tolerance. For a nice season start. Can replace Blue Wind II. Heads are high on the plant, with the same 65-1405 JET DOME F1 72 Spring - Fall Bunching colour but a little more domed than Blue Wind II. Medium size beads. Can be bunched.

EASTERN Outstanding variety with blue-green heads, small fine beads and excellent heat tolerance. 65-1425 74 Summer - Fall Crown CROWN F1 Compact plant with good yield of for the crown cut market. Bunching, 65-1406 BR 16 F1 75 Spring - Fall Variety with a compact plant and a very good tolerance to heat. Crown

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8 EasternNorseco 2020 |Crown Vegetable Production broccoli Catalogue Touchstone Gold beet Jack Sprat pumpkin

Sakata Norseco Ad.indd 1 11/19/19 2:18 PM Broccoli

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

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

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

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

Bunching, Variety offering a good heat tolerance. Good alternative to Green Magic, 65-1408 BC 1764 F1 76 Spring - Fall Dome Crown with a lower incidence of cat eye.

Summer - Bunching, 65-1450 GREEN MAGIC F1 80 Dome Uniform variety with medium beads. Good tolerance to heat. Fall Crown

Variety that stood out of the trials this last summer, due to its nice dark green Spring - Bunching, 65-1470 CORATO F1 82 Dome colour, excellent weight and good heat tolerance. Could be a good alternative Summer Crown to Emerald Pride.

Summer - 65-1473 EMERALD PRIDE F1 82 Semi-dome Bunching Very good tolerance to heat. Great stem colour. Tolerant to Downy Mildew. Fall

Bunching, 65-1480 BELSTAR F1 83 Fall Dome Produces very heavy, high-domed heads. Better suited for cooler periods. Crown

Medium size plants, with attractive dark green heads. Can produce very large Bunching, 65-1413 ASTEROID F1 84 Spring Dome heads. Very erect plants and clean stems result in an easy harvest. Crown Good heat tolerance.

Multi-use variety, a little earlier than Imperial and showing excellent Spring - 65-1477 EASTERN MAGIC F1 84 Dome Bunching performance. High-domed head with great blue-green colour and good heat Summer tolerance. The head is high on a tall plant for an easy harvest.

Summer - Bunching, 65-1472 DIPLOMAT F1 87 Dome Replaces Decathlon. Excellent tolerance to heat. Fall Crown

Summer - Bunching, 65-1471 IMPERIAL F1 88 Dome Diplomat type. Tolerates heat. Low percentage of hollow stems. Fall Crown

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

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

Long thin and tender stems ending with tiny Spring - 65-1498 APOLLO F1 50 Bunching heads. The main head must be cut to let the side Summer - Fall APOLLO F1 shoots grow.

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 9 Brussels sprouts

BRILLIANT F1 CAPITOLA F1 BRIGITTE F1 GUSTUS DIVINO F1 NAUTIC F1

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

Industry standard. Flexible variety with high yield suitable for mid-autumn harvest. Nice quality, 65-2835 BRILLIANT F1 105 Medium Medium 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.

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

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

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

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

The seeds of Rijk Zwaan

FLEXIMA 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 JERADA RZ (55-151) • Strong against Thrips and fungal diseases • Hybrid Nantes carrot for bunching and cello pack • 60 - 90 growing days • Healthy brilliant green and erect foliage with RESIMA RZ (28-303) strong attachment • Ideal “red partner” of Flexima RZ • Smooth skin with excellent flavor • External round, internal deep-red • Early high yielding and high uniform variety compact quality regardless of planting density • Uniform field performance, flexible spacing • For all fresh market segments including long storage

For more information, contact our brassica crop specialist, Merek Dorf | 1 (831) 421 2983 | [email protected] 10 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Sharing a healthy future Cabbage-Chinese

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

Dimension Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. height x dia. Colour Tolerances Description (days) (kg) (cm) MICHIHILI Medium green outer leaves with white internal colour. Medium 65-2660 MONUMENT F1 80 45 x 12 2 — Crisp leaves with a good tolerance to hot and cold conditions. green Suited for fall harvest. NAPA Early variety. Medium size plants with dark green leaves. 65-2610 SPRING EARLY 60 28 x 20 2,5 Dark green 7 Blocky barrel shape. Late bolting variety suitable for early spring to spring sowing.

Medium 65-2617 BILKO Y.R. F1 60 32 x 18 2,5-2,8 1, 2, 3, 4 Large size cabbage shaped like a barrel with a yellow interior. green

Medium A more barrel shaped Mirako type with darker leaves. Pale interior. 65-2615 EMIKO Y.R. F1 65 32 x 17 2-2,4 1, 2, 3, 4 green Tolerance to bolting.

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

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

Large size Chinese cabbage, early and very uniform. Heavy heads 65-2630 BRAVE HEART F1 65 32 X 18 2,5-2,8 Dark green 8 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

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

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

Dark bluish 65-3030 MELISSA Y. R. F1 75 medium 1, 2 Y.R. version of Clarissa. Holds well in the field. Very curly foliage. Dense and heavy heads. green

Green- 65-3083 SERPENTINE F1 80 medium 1 Easy to grow. Very good yield. Beautiful deep dark green. Savoyed foliage. greyish blue

Green- Dense growth from the beginning of head formation. Bluish-green savoy cabbage. Adapted 65-3086 MADLENE Y.R. F1 95 medium 2 greyish blue to a wide range of conditions. STORAGE Green- 65-3085 WIROSA F1 100 medium 1 Round cabbage, tolerant to cold weather. For storage. greyish blue

TOLERANCES: 1 = Tipburn - 2 = Fusarium Yellows

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 11 Cabbage-Summer

CONQUEROR Y.R. DELIGHT BALL F1 TIARA F1 PANDION F1 BOURBON F1 (B3158) F1 FARAO F1 ADEMA F1

XTREME VANTAGE CHECKMATE Y.R. F1 BAJONET Y.R. F1 GALLICAN F1 TOPMA F1 BRONCO Y.R. F1 Y.B.R. F1 BOTRAN Y.B.R. F1

Quantity Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. of heads Tolerances Description (days) (kg) per Box GREEN Large cabbage for its very early maturity. Makes weight early and has a good field 65-3503 DELIGHT BALL F1 48 0,9-2,7 16-18 — 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.

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

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

CONQUEROR Y.R. Early cabbage, Cambria type. Dark bluish heads, well wrapped, very heavy, of an excellent 65-3511 55 1.3-1.5 12-16 1, 2 (B3158) F1 quality. Short core. Good field holding ability. Also tolerant to white blister rust. Replaces Cambria. Early cabbage for fresh markets. Dark colour, sweet taste. Good 65-3514 FARAO F1 55 1,1-1,4 12-16 4 holding in the field.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 XTREME VANTAGE 65-3549 65 1,8-2,2 14-16 1, 4, 5 wrappers. Very good disease package, showing a strong resistance against black rot and Y.B.R. F1 a strong tolerance to tip burn. Leaves are more tender than most comparable variety at same maturity.

Bronco/Grand Vantage type that combines the high quality of Bronco to the good 65-3551 BOTRAN Y.B.R. F1 65 1,6-2 14-16 1, 5 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

12 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue 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

Quantity Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. of heads Tolerances Description (days) (kg) per Box GREEN (CONTINUED) Blue-green cabbage for fresh markets and processing, depending on the spacing it is 65-3552 VICEROY F1 70 4-5 12-16 1, 3, 4 given in the field. Tolerance to tip burn and thrips. Good field holding ability.

GRAND VANTAGE Bronco type with several bluish-green wrapper leaves. Dense interior, small core. 65-3553 70 2,5-2,7 14-16 1 Y.R. F1 Excellent vigour and good field holding. Round and dense heads with short core. Very uniform in size for a perfect box count. 65-3546 DRAGO F1 75 1,4-1,8 14-16 — Heads are high from the ground and well wrapped. Good field holding.

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

Very vigorous plant. Round, very dense head with an intense green colour. 65-3561 KORSUMA F1 90 1,5-3 16 1 Excellent field holding ability for a longer harvest window. Very attractive variety. Mild, sweet taste. FLAT Flat cabbage with thin leaves that detach very easily. Excellent for cabbage rolls or 65-3578 GUNMA Y.R. F1 85 1,8 — 1, 3 wraps. Surprising sweet taste and tender texture.

65-3580 SHOSHUDORI 65 1,8 — 5 CROP FAILURE FOR 2020 POINTED To be used for the production of miniature pointed green cabbages. Tender and sweet 65-3570 CARAFLEX Y.R. F1 63 0,4-1,4 — 1 tasting. Its unique shape makes it an original choice. RED Improved version of the Primero variety. Nice round heads, early in maturity, dense 65-3416 ALFARO Y.R. F1 62 0,9-1,4 16-18 1 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.

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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 13 Cabbage-Winter

HAZELTON Y.R F1

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

LOUGHTON Y.R. F1

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

Quantity Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. of heads Tolerances Description (days) (kg) per Box GREEN Variety that produces a high yield of large cabbages. Excellent wrapper leaves. Holds 65-3610 STORAGE # 4 Y.R. F1 92 2-2,5 12-14 1, 3, 4 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.

Improved Expect type that will be slightly smaller in size. More uniform and better 65-3616 ZACAPA Y.R. F1 92 2-2,4 12-14 1,4 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. Cabbage mostly used for the boxing market. Distinguishes itself with its wrapper 65-3619 LOUGHTON Y.R. F1 92 2-3 14-16 1, 3 leaves, nice round head and attractive blue-green colour.

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, 65-3620 LENNOX F1 92 2-2,5 12-14 2, 4 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. Smaller size cabbage. Very well wrapped, with a small core. Can be used for the 65-3623 REACTION Y.R. F1 92 2-2,25 14-16 1, 4, 6 production of mini cabbages if sown at high density.

Storage type cabbage with many strengths including large head size and a dense core. ULTRA VANTAGE 65-3644 100 2,5-3,5 14-16 1 Robust and hearty plant habit, strong stalk and a high head position for a clean and Y.R. F1 easy to harvest head. Excellent performer in the field.

SHERRINGTON 65-3645 100 2,5-3,5 14-16 1, 5 Big cabbage, similar to Loughton, only a little bigger. Long-term storage. Y.B.R F1 Popular variety known for its quality and uniformity. Can produce large cabbages. 65-3650 BARTOLO F1 100 2-3 12-14 2, 4 Similar to Lennox with superior storage ability.

Excellent all-purpose cabbage. Maintains its deep green colour and crisp texture even 65-3640 SARATOGA Y.R. F1 104 2-3 12-14 1, 2, 4 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

14 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Cabbage-Winter

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

AMTRAK 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

Quantity Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. of heads Tolerances Description (days) (kg) per Box 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. Later Bartolo type. Heavier cabbage for a heavy yielder. Maintains a nice green colour 65-3653 AMTRAK Y.R. F1 115 2,5-3 8-10 1, 2, 3, 4 in storage. Easy to trim. Potential of large size cabbages

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

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

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

65-3487 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.

Industry standard. Vigorous, healthy plant. Dense, attractive deep red heads that are 65-3488 RESIMA F1 115 1,1-2,7 12-14 — 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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 15 Carrot

CARVORA F1 ADELAIDE F1 LITTLE FINGER CARVEJO F1 MOKUM F1

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

Maturity Length Neck diameter Code Variety Form. Storage Soil type Description (days) (cm) (cm) MINI Good alternative to Mokum for Nantes tray production. Very Mineral and 65-1803 CARVORA F1 50 14-16 1 Short smooth and very uniform in length and shape. Will keep its muck soil uniformity even at lower density.

Mineral and 65-1804 ADELAIDE F1 50 4-6 1 Short Great for bunching and marketing as baby carrots muck soil

Mineral and A small root variety, perfect for baby carrots, preserves or 65-1805 LITTLE FINGER 50 10 2,5 Short muck soil pickling. Deep orange root with smooth skin. Great taste.

Mineral and Ideal for pre-pack market or for bunching. Strong tops, dark 65-1806 CARVEJO F1 50 14-16 1,5 Short muck soil orange colour and smooth texture.

Mineral and Very uniform Nantes carrot, perfect for the mini Nantes 65-1807 MOKUM F1 50 14-16 1,5 Medium muck soil production. One of the best-tasting varieties on the market.

Small Nantes carrot with nice shape and excellent quality. Mineral and 65-1810 ADANA F1 50 14-16 1,5 Medium Stronger foliage than other carrots in the same category. For mini muck soil Nantes production.

Mineral and Replaces Parmex. Mini, round “Paris market” type root, with strong 65-1801 ATLAS 56 4-6 2,5 Short muck soil foliage that makes harvesting and bunching easier.

Mineral and Chantenay type recommended for the production of cone-shaped 65-1875 CARACAS F1 56 10 4 Medium muck soil mini carrots. NANTES-TOUCHON Early Nantes that produces high quality roots, uniform, smooth Mineral and 65-1812 GOLDFINGER F1 50 17-20 1,5 Short and attractive. Strong tops and dark orange colour. Sweet flavour muck soil and crisp texture. Tolerant to Alternaria and aster yellows.

Smooth and cylindrical root with round ends. Maintains its Mineral and 65-1808 BOLERO F1 55 15-20 2-2,5 Long superior flavour after months of storage. Sturdy foliage, tolerant muck soil to Cercospora and Alternaria.

Mineral and Smooth, cylindrical root that sizes up fast. Early harvest. 65-1809 PRESTO F1 55 15-17,5 2-2,5 Short muck soil Exquisite taste.

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

Mineral and 65-1815 NAPOLI F1 55 20-22 2-2,5 Short Good sweet taste. Ideal for bunching or cello. Early cylindrical root. muck soil

16 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue 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

Maturity Length Neck diameter Code Variety Form. Storage Soil type Description (days) (cm) (cm) NANTES-TOUCHON (CONTINUED) A good alternative to Napoli and to Apache. Nice sweet taste Mineral and and excellent yield because of its cylindrical shape and rounded 65-1817 NAVAL F1 55 20-22 2-2,5 Short muck soil tip. Healthy deep green tops, perfect for bunching and cello. Remarkable uniformity.

Nantes type, smooth, crunchy and very sweet. A little shorter Mineral and 65-1826 YAYA F1 60 16-19 3 Short than other Nantes, Yaya redeems its little sin with a muck soil superior taste.

Mineral and 65-1830 NANTES IMPROVED 62 18-20 2,5-3 Short Popular variety. Known for its sweet taste. muck soil CELLO-JUMBO Imperator genetic mixed with Berlicum blood, leading to a Mineral and 65-1816 NAVEDO F1 63 25-28 3-4 Short uniform crop of long, straight and smooth roots, well filled muck soil to the bottom, giving a higher yield.

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

Cello/jumbo type with high quality roots in both mineral and Mineral and 65-1838 B3136 F1 63 25-28 4-4,5 Medium muck soils. High uniformity of straight and long roots of a muck soil perfect shape.

Mineral and Early Cello/Jumbo type. Earlier than Apache. Smooth and uniform 65-1840 ENVY F1 63 25-28 4-4,5 Long muck soil carrot. High yield potential.

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

New cello/jumbo from Seminis. A complement to SV2384 and Mineral and 65-1837 ORANGE BLAZE F1 65 25-28 3-4 Medium Enterprise, offering a higher ratio of jumbo size carrots. muck soil For both mineral and muck soils.

Mineral and First Imperator carrot from Bejo. Shows very good uniformity, 65-1842 ISTANBUL F1 65 23-26 3-4 Long muck soil both in mineral and muck soils.

Mineral and Good quality roots, for both mineral and muck soil. 65-1845 SV2384DL F1 65 28-30 3-4 Long muck soil Very strong tops.

New cello/jumbo type carrot that is a good complement to the Mineral and 65-1839 SV4128 F1 66 25-28 3,5-4 Medium Envy variety. Smooth and straight roots that seem to perform muck soil better in mineral soil. Good yield potential.

Mineral and Mid-season variety. Strong tops, outstanding for its quality and 65-1871 ENTERPRISE F1 70 25-28 3-4 Long muck soil uniformity. Excellent storage ability.

Carrot for all soil types. Strong foliage. Cylindrical shape that Mineral and 65-1887 VOLCANO F1 80 22,5-27 4-4,5 Long gives an excellent yield. Roots are resistant to breakage during muck soil harvest and store well. Also strong against Alternaria.

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 17 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

Maturity Length Neck diameter Code Variety Form. Storage Soil type Description (days) (cm) (cm) COLOURED Mineral and Red carrot with the best tolerance to bolting on the market as 65-1873 MALBEC F1 70 26 2-2,5 Medium muck soil well as the best root quality. Good uniformity.

Mineral and One of a kind smooth yellow root. Appealing for retail and 65-1877 YELLOWSTONE 70 20-25 2,5-3 Long muck soil specialty markets.

Mineral and Smooth root, more slender than Yellowstone. For cello. Also suited 65-1878 MELLO YELLO F1 72 22-25 2-2,5 Long muck soil for mechanical harvest.

Mineral and 65-1879 WHITE SATIN F1 72 23-25 3 Long Cello type with white roots. Strong tops for mechanical harvest. muck soil

Mineral and Purple carrot with orange core for fresh markets or processing. 65-1880 PURPLE HAZE F1 72 20 2-2,5 Long muck soil Slightly susceptible to bolting.

Mineral and Cello type in different colours: orange, white, yellow and salmon. 65-1881 RAINBOW MIX F1 72 20-22,5 2-2,5 Long muck soil For bunching or slicing.

Carrot fully purple to the core. Produces uniform carrots Mineral and 65-1874 DEEP PURPLE F1 73 20-22 2-2,5 Medium of a darker colour than Purple Haze. Looks nice on a plate muck soil of cut vegetables. CUT & PEEL Cylindrical roots with semi-blunt tips, great for the cut & peel 65-1855 TRITON F1 64 23-25 1-3 Long Minéral market. Very good sweet taste. Strong foliage. INDUSTRY Mineral and Flakkee-type carrot. Strong top hold under adverse weather and 65-1884 ACHIEVE F1 75 20-25 4+ Long muck soil disease pressure.

Mineral and 65-1872 BELGRADO F1 80 20-25 4 + Long Bulky Berlicum type for jumbo production or processing. muck soil

Mineral and Early Belgrado/Bradford type. Very resistant foliage and better 65-1885 BERLIN F1 85 20-25 4 + Long muck soil quality root.

Mineral and Fontana type with better foliage and smoother root. 65-1888 BASTIA F1 85 22,5-25 4-6 Long muck soil Good for storage.

Mineral and The industry choice for dicing. Vigorous and solid foliage. 65-1896 CUPAR F1 87 20-22 6,5-7 Long muck soil Excellent for storage.

Mineral and Chantenay type with longer roots. No green shoulders. 65-1898 CANBERRA F1 87 22-25 6,5-7 Long muck soil Higher yield potential than Cupar.

Mineral and 65-1891 BLANES F1 90 20-25 4+ Long Fontana type. Smooth and uniform. High yield potential muck soil

Mineral and Late variety. Strong tops. High yielders. Proven quality 65-1892 BERGEN F1 92 23-25 4 + Long muck soil after storage.

18 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue 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

Maturity Harvest Code Variety Form. Head shape Plant size Description (days) season WHITE New long-stem cauliflower harvested as sticks. Each stick weighs 65-3875 FIORETTO 60 F1 60 Florets Large Spring - Fall 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spring - Splendid lavender colour. Can produce very large heads. Good adaptability to all 65-3872 DEPURPLE F1 75 Dome-Purple Large Summer - Fall conditions and strong plant.

Dome- Medium- Superb, pastel orange cauliflower with better tolerance to heat and stress 65-3868 FLAME STAR F1 78 Spring - Fall Orange large than the Cheddar variety. Medium-large plant. For spring and fall crops.

Dome- Orange colour. High content of beta carotene. For deeper colour, do not tie up 65-3869 CHEDDAR F1 80 Medium Fall Orange the leaves.

Intense purple colour inside and out. To be eaten raw because it turns to a 65-3871 GRAFFITI F1 80 Dome-Purple Large Fall brownish colour when cooked. BROCCOFLOWER Dome-Lime Versatile, easy-to-grow variety. Nice-looking, compact head. Strong, vigorous, 65-3873 VITAVERDE F1 75 Large Summer - Fall green fast-growing, upright plant. ROMANESCO Romanesco type. Produces big pyramid-shaped heads with sharp peaks. Very 65-3882 ORBIT F1 75 Lime green Very Large Fall 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.

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 19 Celeriac

OTAGO PRESIDENT ROWENA F1 BALENA F1

Maturity Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description (days)

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

Productive, smooth, white variety with an upright growth. Strong rooting with a good internal colour. Strong 65-2107 PRESIDENT 105 — 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description (days)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

20 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Chicory

EROS INDIGO F1 SALAD KING TOSCA DU BUISSON

Maturity Diameter Code Variety Tolerances Description (days) (cm) CURLED Curly type, intermediate variety. Large, with a fine structure. Very good tolerance to tip burn. Can produce 65-2418 DU BUISSON 85 22-25 — 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. ESCAROLE

65-2445 EROS 85 22-24 — Early. Large, well dented leaves. High tolerance to tip burn and to bolting. ITALIAN-RADICCHIO

65-2235 INDIGO F1 70 — — Dense, round, bright red heads. Good tolerance to tip burn. TRÈS FINE MARAÎCHÈRE 65-2402 TOSCA 85 22-25 — Very uniform and good quality. Large plant. Good self-blanching ability. Tolerant to bolting. Corn Salad

Maturity Code Variety Description (days)

65-5811 VALGROS BROAD LEAF 45 Elongated foliage with a fuller core than other selections. Good emergence. Slight taste of mint. VALGROS BROAD LEAF Cress Maturity Code Variety Form. Description (days)

EXTRA CURLED Vigorous selection with a spicy flavour. Best if 65-4810 20 ALENOIS harvested at the 3-4 leaf stage. Watercress. Rich in vitamins. Best grown in moist 65-4850 LARGE IMPROVED 60 EXTRA CURLED ALENOIS LARGE IMPROVED soil conditions. Ornamental Corn

Maturity Cob length Code Variety Description (days) (cm)

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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 21 Sweet Corn

PROFIT F1 PRIMUS F1

BON JOUR F1 SWEETNESS F1 CAMEO F1 ALLURE F1 ESSENCE F1 PROVIDENCE F1

Maturity Number Cob length Cob height Plan Height Code Variety Form. Description (days) of rows (cm) (cm) (cm) BICOLOUR SE Well filled and well-covered husks. Good vigour in cold soil. Easy to 65-1127 FAST LANE F1 59 12-14 18-20 40 150 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. Large, blocky ears with sweet kernels and good corn flavour. Ears 65-1149 LUSCIOUS F1 69 18-20 20 40-45 190-200 are easy to pick. Adapted to a wide variety of growing conditions. Easy to harvest, high tolerance to Stewart’s Wilt.

Well filled cob that maintains its taste. Finds its place in the end of 65-1155 ACCORD F1 74 18-20 22 50-60 200-210 the growing season. BICOLOUR SESH2 Good tasting, early corn. Well filled and well covered ears. Good 65-1119 VITALITY F1 60 14-16 18 45 155 vigour in cold soil.

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

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

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

Replaces Bojangles. Appreciated by growers because of the vigour of its emergence, its well-filled tip and its good ear cover. 65-1150 PROFIT F1 68 14-16 20 55 210 Appreciated by consumers because of its sweet taste and the tenderness of its kernels.

Variety recognized for its solid plant, good husk cover and 65-1175 ALLURE F1 70 16 20-21 65-70 210 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.

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

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

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

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

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

22 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Sweet Corn

SOLSTICE F1 RAQUEL F1 ROSIE F1 NIRVANA F1

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

Maturity Number Cob length Cob height Plan Height Code Variety Form. Description (days) of rows (cm) (cm) (cm) BICOLOUR SESH2 Variety similar to Providence but sweeter and with a longer shelf 65-1173 PRIMUS F1 79 16-18 21 75 190 life. Long slender ears with very smooth kernels. For memorable corn roasts.

The best variety to end your season. Vigorous and rugged plants. 65-1187 CAMEO F1 80 18 23 65 220 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 Earlier Nirvana type. Particularly sweet and tender variety. 65-1152 SOLSTICE F1 72 16 18-20 50 175 Strong emergence. Strong tip fill. Stands out by its quality, just like Nirvana.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good yield potential. Sweet, smooth, juicy kernels. Nice ear filling. 65-1164 CABO F1 78 16-18 20 70 185 Good field holding ability for more harvest flexibility. BICOLOUR QUAD SWEET Very sweet variety called “Quad Sweet” because of its high content in Sh2 kernels in the cobs. Same maturity as Temptation 65-1124 TEMPTRESS F1 65 16 20 50 190 but the ears are bigger and sweeter, with an excellent germination and good stand in the field.

Second Quad Sweet introduction from Crookham. Sweet and 65-1174 NECTAR F1 72 18 20 70 185 creamy, full season corn. Very good germination. Well filled and well-covered cob. Sturdy plant. WHITE SESH2 High yield potential of classy ears with excellent taste and kernel colour. Ears are easy to snap off the clean and sturdy plants. 65-1278 MISQUAMICUT F1 76 16-18 20-21 40 200 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.

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 23 Sweet Corn

CAFÉ F1 HONEY SELECT F1 CANDICE F1

Maturity Number Cob length Cob height Plan Height Code Variety Description (days) of rows (cm) (cm) (cm) YELLOW SESH2 First synergistic yellow variety of this early maturity. Good size ears, medium 65-1322 CAFÉ F1 65 14-16 20 53 175 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 High quality sweet corn with excellent field holding ability and yield potential. 65-1390 CANDICE F1 75 16-18 18-20 70 190 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. Very vigorous plants producing very well covered ears. A delicious sweet taste. 65-1394 SC1336 F1 80 18-20 21-22 60 180 Replaces the Passion variety.

QuadQ Sweets

24 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Cucumber

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

LISBOA F1 SWEET SUCCESS F1 BRISTOL F1 STONEWALL F1

Maturity Fruit lenght Code Variety Form. Flowering habit Tolerances Description (days) x Dia. (cm) ENGLISH

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

Digestible type. Pleasant, non-bitter taste. Open pollination variety. 65-4254 ENGLISH TELEGRAPH 65 38-45 x 4,5 Monoecious 4, 6 Recommended for retail sales. LEBANESE Finally, a Lebanese cucumber with a better disease package. It’s 65-4247 MERCURY F1 53 14-16 x 3 Gynoecious 3, 5, 6, 9 earliness, dark green colour and crispy sweet fruits makes it a variety to grow without hesitation.

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

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

Parthenocarpic cucumber to be grown in a container or in the garden 65-4276 MINI MUNCH 55 10 x 3 Gynoecious — on a trellis. Early high yield, very thin skin and crispy texture. SLICING Extra early, parthenocarpic variety, which means it doesn’t need bees for pollination, but should be isolated if grown outside (can also be 65-4229 LISBOA F1 50 18 x 5 Parthenocarpic 3, 4, 8, 6 grown in a high tunnel). Seed cavity does not contain seeds. Impressive yield of two fruits per internode.

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

Early variety. Fruits stay firm, straight and uniform all season long. Nice 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 65-4214 BRISTOL F1 52 20 x 5 Gynoecious dark green colour. Incredible yield right at the beginning of the season. 7, 8, 9 Very good disease packages and tolerance to Downy Mildew.

Good production under stress conditions. Straight, uniform fruit. Dark 65-4210 STONEWALL F1 53 20 x 5 Gynoecious 1, 2, 3, 6, 11 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.

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 25 Cucumber

ROCKINGHAM F1 SPEEDWAY F1 DARLINGTON F1 PETICUE F1 DASHER II F1

MARTINI F1 MARKETMORE 70 MARKETMORE 76 MOUSE MELON

Maturity Fruit lenght Code Variety Form. Flowering habit Tolerances Description (days) x Dia. (cm) SLICING (CONTINUED) Variety that replaces Speedway favourably by its dark, smooth and 65-4217 ROCKINGHAM F1 54 21 x 6 Gynoecious 1, 2, 3, 6, 8 uniform fruits. Tolerant to Powdery Mildew.

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

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, Multivirus variety that produces straight, dark green fruits throughout the 65-4228 DARLINGTON F1 54 21 x 6 Gynoecious 7, 8, 9 harvest season. Excellent quality.

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. 65-4258 PETICUE F1 54 18-23 X 6 Monoecious — For the best tasting, crunchy-sweet cues, pick the green fruits at 18 - 23 cm. Harvest regularly to increase the yield.

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

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

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

Straight, flavourful fruit. Very popular open pollination variety. Productive. 65-4240 MARKETMORE 76 63 23 x 6,5 Monoecious 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 Recommended for retail sales. SPECIALTY Tiny little cucumbers (Melothria scabra) known in Mexico as “sandíita” 65-4280 MOUSE MELON 70 2 x 3 Gynoecious — (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.

26 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Pickling cucumber

PUCCINI F1 CORENTINE F1 SALT AND PEPPER CROSS COUNTRY F1

EXPEDITION F1 VLASPIK F1 EUREKA F1 CITADEL F1

Ratio Maturity Code Variety Form. Flowering habit length and Tolerances Description (days) diameter

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

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

Replacement of Cool Breeze. Parthenocarpic variety that needs to be isolated CORENTINE 65-4477 50 Gynoecious 3,15 3, 6, 8 but does not need any pollination to give loads of medium green fruits with F1 small fine spines.

Eye catching white-skinned pickling cucumber with good powdery mildew SALT AND 65-4480 50 Gynoecious 3,15 — tolerance. You won’t need to add salt and pepper to this unique miniature PEPPER cucumber. It has just the right amount of natural flavours, quite delicious.

CROSS Long, dark green fruit. Wide adaptability to diverse conditions. Performs 65-4415 52 Gynoecious 3-3.2 1, 2, 11 COUNTRY F1 well under stress.

EXPEDITION For those who like the variety Vlaspik, it must be tried. This variety produces 65-4427 52 Gynoecious 3-3,06 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 F1 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. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Highly disease resistant variety. Outstanding for its dark green fruit that looks like 65-4424 EUREKA F1 55 Monoecious 3,1 6, 8, 9 a small slicer.

Citadel is part of a new hybrid line tolerant to Downey mildew. The combination of 65-4425 CITADEL F1 55 Gynoecious 3,1 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 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.

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 27 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

Maturity Fruit lenght Code Variety Form. Fruit shape Colour Tolerances Description (days) x Dia. (cm)

Unique, high yielding, almost thornless, compact variety PATIO BABY F1 PATIO that produces baby size eggplants very early with a wide 65-0620 45 Oval 10-12 x 7-8 Dark purple — COLLECTION harvest window. Equally suited for growing in containers or in the garden.

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

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

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

Purple 65-0624 FAIRY TALE F1 58 Elongated oval 10 x 4 with white — Dwarf plant that produces loads of attractive miniature fruits. stripes

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

Deep purple Short Italian type. Very productive. Plant reaches 40-45 cm 65-0614 HARMONY F1 62 Elongated 15 x 3 with white — in height. stripes

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

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

Robust, thornless plant. Good production of medium size 65-0627 DANCER F1 65 Cylindrical 20 x 7,5 Bright purple — 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.

Glossy black Competes against Classic. Small blossom end scars. Very 65-0617 NIGHT SHADOW F1 68 Oval 20 x 12 3 purple 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.

Pinkish Sicilian type, firm and heavy. Productive plants. Excellent 65-0626 BIRGAH F1 70 Round 10 x 10 — purple sweet taste.

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

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

28 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Description (days)

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

New winged gourd mix, which is unique for its bush plant type, offers fruit with rich colours including dark green, orange, 65-4685 GIZMO 95 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.

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

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

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

65-4692 SMALL FRUITS MIX 95 Selection of the best small ornamental gourds. Various and unique colours from white to orange to green. All fruits have scalloped or thorn-like protrusions on 65-4693 SHENOT CROWN OF THORN 95 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. Different original shapes, such as stars, wings, contorted and others. In different intense and vivid colours. 65-4687 GREMLINS MIX 100 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).

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

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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 29 Ground Cherry

GOLDEN HUSK LITTLE LANTERN

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

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

LITTLE Smaller, more compact strain of ground cherry, well suited for pots. Smaller fruits (11-14 mm) 65-9296 70 Less than 25 Small Determinate LANTERN 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Colour Type Description (days)

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

Very dark Rich, very dark blue kale with a rosette plant habit that makes it easy to harvest. Black Magic 65-3127 BLACK MAGIC 45 Kale blue has a sweet flavour, a vigorous regrowth and a good uniformity. Continuous harvest.

New kale option for winter baby leaf salads, or to grow on as teen leaves for stir-fry or 65-3104 SCARLET 55 Red Kale 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.

Mid-early hybrid variety. The plant is up to 70 cm tall, wide and resistant to uprooting. The Medium 65-3118 ROGUE F1 55 Kale leaves are of a medium green colour and very curly. It can tolerate temperatures to -15 °C. green Thick, healthy leaves sweeten up as the weather cools. For bunching.

Very dark Early maturing, easy growing kale for late summer and fall harvests. Upright plant with finely 65-3122 DARKIBOR F1 55 Kale blue green curled leaves. Good field holding. Ideal for bunching.

Dark bluish Very uniform, compact plants that resist yellowing. Short internodes make this an ideal 65-3123 STARBOR F1 55 Kale green “mowing” kale, and is also our most productive variety for stripping. For bunching.

30 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Kohlrabi

QUICKSTAR F1 KONAN F1 LECH F1 KOLIBRI F1

Maturity Code Variety Form. Colour Description (days)

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

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

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

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

Medium Very quick-growing variety. Produces very long, large shanks that size 65-7612 CHINOOK F1 90 25-30 Summer green up very early.

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

Medium 65-7615 LANCELOT 90 25-30 Summer Early high-yielding leek. Replaces Ventura. green

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

Very dark Mid-season leeks, very dark green, upright in the field. Will not bulb. Erect plant, 65-7616 MAKO POWER F1 100 25-30 Fall green very uniform, of nice calibre. Good shank length.

Very dark Very upright, dark blue, easy to peel leek. Long harvest window and excellent 65-7617 OSLO 100 25-28 Fall green post harvest storability.

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

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

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

Dark bluish The darkest variety of our assortment. Very erect, good uniformity, good field 65-7686 CURLING F1 118 24-26 Winter green holding. Can be stored.

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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 31 Leaf - Baby

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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Type Colour Description (days)

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.

Japanese 65-2682 EARLY MIZUNA 45 Light green Broad finely serrated leaves. Tolerates cold conditions. mustard

Kale mix made up with attractive textures and colours including purple, green and blue. This SIMPLYSALAD STORM Purple, green, 65-3133 35 Kale mix will last longer in containers than lettuce and won’t bolt. Storm Mix can also be planted MIX blue 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.

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

A mixture of leaf lettuces with arugula, endive and radicchio. Mediterranean fresh flavour. SIMPLYSALAD 65-5602 30 Mesclun Various Multipelleted. Can be harvested up to three times. Best if placed in shade or part shade ALFRESCO when grown in patio containers.

A mixture of sweet tasting red and green lettuces. A more traditional mixture. Multipelleted. SIMPLYSALAD CITY 65-5603 30 Mesclun Various Can be harvested up to three times. Best if placed in shade or part shade when grown in GARDEN patio containers.

Mix of Asian greens including mustard, kale and pak choï. Zesty and tasteful. Multipelleted. SIMPLYSALAD 65-5605 30 Mesclun Various Can be harvested up to three times. Best if placed in shade or part shade when grown in WONDER WOK MIX 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.

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

32 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Lettuce

HARMONY RHAPSODY BUTTERCRUNCH

EDOX PANISSE CANTARIX

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

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

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

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

65-5638 PANISSE 55 Green — Large lime-green oak leaf lettuce. Good hazelnut flavour. Replaces the General variety.

EAZYLEAF. Dark, triple red, mini oak leaves with a small frame. Just one cut and it falls apart 65-5646 CANTARIX 55 Red — 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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 33 Lettuce

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

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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description (days) LEAF BL:1-25,27,28,30,31/ High yield of uniform, medium-size heads with good flavour. Dark green leaves are 65-5613 STARFIGHTER 55 Green Nr/Pb shiny and slightly savoyed. Strong against tip burn, bolting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Lettuce

AAC RICHELIEU PYB 7101 AAC CANICULA PRESTIGE ESTIVAL AAC CHAMPLAIN

Maturity Head lettuce Code Variety Harvest season Description (days) type ICEBERG End of July to end Large heads with excellent filling capacity. Good density and very good weight, which allows for an 65-5759 AAC RICHELIEU 85 Ithaca of August earlier harvest under stress conditions. Tolerant to bolting, rib discolouration and tip burn.

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

Mid-July to mid-August / Good weight variety with a short core. Lower incidence of rib discolouration and good tolerance to 65-5758 AAC CANICULA 87 Vanguard mid-August to bolting and tip burn. For fresh markets and processing. mid-October

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

End of June to Good weight heads, uniform, with a short core. Adapted variety to extreme climatic conditions. Good 65-5764 ESTIVAL 87 Vanguard end of Septembre. field holding ability. Tolerant to rib discolouration, bolting and tip burn.

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

End of July to Large, heavy heads on a short stem. Good structure with few protruding ribs. Medium tolerance to 65-5768 AAC CHAMPLAIN 87 Ithaca early September 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.

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.

Seek for the Foundation’s logo Vegetable on Production the Catalogue products. | Norseco 2020 35 Lettuce

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

SUNBELT MEZQUITE VALLEY HEART M.I. VAQUERO ARROYO

Maturity Code Variety Form. Colour Use Tolerances Description (days) ROMAINE Red mini romaine with open habits and smooth texture. Faster growth POMEGRANATE 65-5770 55 Red Box — than other varieties. Bright poppy-red colour outside and bright red- CRUNCH green inside. Nice twin pack with green mini romaine Starhawk.

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

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

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

Bl:16-34/Nr/ Large, dark green romaine lettuce suitable for fresh whole head, 65-5781 PATRONA F1 75 Green Box LMV/Rs processing and machine harvesting.

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

Large frame variety with a medium yellow interior and brilliant, Box, heart, thick, smooth tapered midrib. Excellent weight at harvest. 65-5783 SUN VALLEY 75 Green — processing Tolerant to corky root and bolting. Also tolerant to low and high temperature abnormalities.

Large frame variety with a straight tapered but shape for an impressive Box, heart, 65-5784 SUNBELT 75 Green — pack at harvest time. Excellent field holding ability. Strong against processing bolting and tip burn.

A semi-savoy full-sized romaine with a thick texture. Tall variety, well Bl:1-26,28,32 filled and heavy, that works well for the heart market, but the nice 65-5785 MEZQUITE 75 Green Box, heart EU/1-8 US/Nr/ internal blanching provides an attractive product for the value-added TBSV/Rs segment. The base is tapered with straight ribs, which makes for easier harvesting and packing.

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

PARIS ISLAND COS High quality, productive selection. Medium to dark green, non-brittle 65-5787 75 Green Box — SELECT M.I. leaves. Good tolerance to bolting. Nice, very dense variety ideal for box and heart production. Excellent 65-5790 VAQUERO 75 Green Box, heart Rs/TBSV/Fol:1 tolerance to bolting.

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

36 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Melon

SUGAR CUBE F1 GODDESS F1 DONAR F1 ATHENA F1

MAGNIFISWEET F1 INFINITE GOLD F1 DORADO F1 HONEYCOMB F1 MELEMON F1

Maturity Fruit Flesh Weight Code Variety Form. Sutures Net Tolerances Description (days) shape Colour (kg) CANTALOUPE Small in size, big in taste! Amazing quality melon Deep 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 65-5902 SUGAR CUBE F1 68 Round 0,7-1,7 — Medium (14% Brix) with good shelf life. A must for that single orange 7, 8, 9 serving trend. Excellent disease package.

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

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

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

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

Athena type with an extended shelf life. Tight seed cavity. Strong and vigorous plants to stand up to 65-5928 ASTOUND F1 72 Oval Orange 2,3-3,2 Light Coarse 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 field stress and resist fruit cracking. Excellent yield of uniform fruits.

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

Bred especially for strong performance and long shelf life, without sacrificing great flavour and fruit 65-5938 INFINITE GOLD F1 75 Oval Orange 2,3-3,2 Light Coarse 1, 2, 3, 5 quality (LSL). This melon offers strong vines, high yield potential and uniform size and shape. CANARY Yellow outer skin and white flesh. Productive vines. 65-5967 DORADO F1 75 Oval White 1,4-1,8 — — 1, 3, 4 Distinct and sweet taste.

Beautiful yellow skin. Firm, white flesh. Very good 65-5968 DUCRAL F1 75 Oval White 1,8-2,3 — — 1, 3, 4 taste. Abundant production. HONEYDEW Early production of large fruits. Good tolerance 65-5947 HONEYCOMB F1 75 Round Green 3,0-3,5 — — 1, 3, 4, 5 to cracking. PIEL DE SAPO

The first of its category to produce in short summer regions. Small fruit (single serving) that is Green to about 15 cm in diameter. Juicy, crunchy, sweet and aromatic flesh, similar to honeydew with a 65-5981 MELEMON F1 75 Round 1,8 chartreuse 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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 37 Okra

Maturity Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description (days)

Best adapted to our northern climate, Elisa okra produces fruits 9-15 cm in length, with very few seeds, 65-6811 ELISA F1 58 — that will not become fibrous. Elisa okra is early and more productive than other okra varieties. ELISA F1 Onion - Yellow

ASCENT F1 OUTLANDER F1

NOLITA F1 HIGHLANDER F1 TRAILBLAZER F1 TREKKER F1 SOHO F1

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

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

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

Medium- Excellent alternative to Highlander, with a darker skin. Very round and 65-6606 OUTLANDER F1 88 Medium Short term 1 Large very uniform. For transplant production and direct seeding.

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

Medium- Trailblazer type. Good size onion, very round and uniform in shape and 65-6604 NOLITA F1 94 Firm Long term 1,3 Large size. Excellent, sturdy skin.

Medium- Larger and more uniform Frontier type. Good skin. Bulbs are tight and 65-6608 TRAILBLAZER F1 94 Firm Long term 1, 2 Large firm with a globe shape. Thin neck even in rich soil.

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

Medium to The reference amongst early onions for its long-term storability. Round 65-6617 FRONTIER F1 94 Medium Firm 2 long term bulbs with an excellent skin retention.

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

38 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Onion - Yellow

SADDLEBACK F1 MOUNTAINEER F1 RIDGELINE F1 TRAVERSE F1

CARTIER F1 ONEIDA F1 HAECKERO F1 LASALLE F1 PROSPECTOR F1

MILESTONE F1 PATTERSON F1 CATSKILL F1 SAFRANE F1 POCONO F1

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

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

Medium Early variety with large size potential. Good choice to secure a good 65-6612 SADDLEBACK F1 95 Medium Firm 1, 2 term transition from transplants to first seedlings.

Short to 65-6616 MOUNTAINEER F1 95 Medium Firm medium 1, 2, 3 Uniform onions with a thin neck. Good yield in dry or wet conditions. term

Medium Early variety with a high percentage of large size bulbs. Nice dark 65-6613 RIDGELINE F1 96 Large Firm 1, 3 term brown colour and small dry necks. Fairly uniform round shape.

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

Very long Dark skin onion with a very nice round shape and a large size. Small 65-6630 ONEIDA F1 98 Large Very firm 1, 3 term necks that cure down well, making June an easy storage date.

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

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

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

Medium to 65-6618 MILESTONE F1 105 Medium Firm 1 Strong tops. Better root system. Firm bulbs. long term

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

Short to Late maturity variety with large size potential, well adapted to the 65-6635 CATSKILL F1 105 Medium Medium medium 1, 3 north-east growing conditions. Attractive bulbs with nice skin colour. term Medium to long-term storage.

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

Similar to Stanley. Late maturity onion that stores very well. Nice 65-6625 POCONO F1 109 Medium Firm Long term 1, 3 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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 39 Onion - Yellow

GUNNISON F1 FORTRESS F1 POWELL F1 MONTCLAIR F1

Maturity Code Variety Size Firmness Storage Tolerances Description (days)

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

Popular variety with constant quality over the years. Uniform bulb size. Excellent keeper 65-6636 FORTRESS F1 109 Large Very firm Long term 1, 3 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. Medium- Very long Produces large, globe-shaped bulbs with heavy, dark coloured skin and an excellent 65-6638 MONTCLAIR F1 112 Very firm 1,3 Large term quality out of storage. Good performance in mineral soil. For transplant.

Hyrid Onion Hyrid Onion Trailblazer Frontier

Bunching • Very early maturing (96-101 days) • Very early maturing (95-100 days) long day Onion long day Kiyotaki • Excellent size and shape uniformity White Long • Outstanding dark golden skin, thin necks Medium early maturity • Long term storage • • Upright plant habit • Excellent size and uniformity • Great skin quality and pack out • High tolerance to cold temperatures

40 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Onion - Spanish

STERLING F1 WHITE WING F1 OVATION F1 KELSAE SWEET GIANT

DAWSON F1 VALENCIA DELGADO F1 SV6672NW F1

Maturity Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description (days)

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.

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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 41 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description (days) PINK 65-6681 BLUSH F1 105 3 Very nice skin, large size pink onion with an excellent storage capacity. RED Our earliest red onion. Round, slightly flat bulbs. Dark red colour that resists well to browning. For optimum 65-6682 RED EMPEROR F1 88 — results, grow as transplant but can also be grown as direct planting if very early.

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

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

Our earliest red onion for direct sowing. Replaces Red Beauty. Round, uniform and firm, deep red bulbs. Small 65-6688 RED SKY F1 100 — 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.

Dark red onion, inside and out, with solid skin. Elongated round shape. High percentage of single centres. Very 65-6690 RUBY RING F1 103 — 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. A Mars type, with improved vigour and a darker colour. Good size potential. Adapted for growing from 65-6685 SV4643NT F1 110 1, 3 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.

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

42 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Description (days) RED 65-6738 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. WHITE 65-6708 EARLY BLUE SKY F1 60 Very erect foliage that stays upright. Extremely uniform. Good tolerance to herbicide stress. Early variety, very erect with a long shaft, darker in colour than Green Banner. Doesn’t bulb. Has shown good tolerance to 65-6709 SSR BO-01 60 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. Here is SSR-BO-04’s big brother. It has an increased tolerance to Downey mildew, a darker colour and a really nice 65-6716 SSR-BO-06 F1 63 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description (days)

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

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

TOLERANCES: 1 = Pink Root - 2 = Basal Rot (Fusarium) PICADOR F1 CONSERVOR F1

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 43 Oriental Vegetables

TATSOI EARLY MIZUNA RUBY STREAK

BARBAROSSA WHITE JEWEL F1 MEI QING CHOI F1 JOI CHOI F1

Maturity Code Variety Form. Type Colour Description (days)

Chinese flat 65-2680 TATSOI 50 Dark green Glossy, round, thick, dark green leaves. Adapted for bunching. cabbage

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.

Japanese 65-2682 EARLY MIZUNA 45 Light green Broad finely serrated leaves. Tolerates cold conditions. mustard

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

Medium Extra early, compact and uniform. Green stem type. Mainly grown for the production of baby 65-2691 MEI QING CHOI F1 45 Pak Choï green 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

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

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

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

A main crop variety with excellent weight distribution and shallow crowns. Panorama has relatively long roots 65-7033 PANORAMA F1 120 20 x 3.5 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.

44 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Pea

SPRING PREMIUM BOLERO SHERWOOD LITTLE MARVEL ALEXANDRA

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

Maturity Seeds per Plant Height Code Variety Form. Length (cm) Tolerances Description (days) Pod (cm) PEA-SHELLING Early variety of shelling peas. Each pod contains 6 to 7 peas. Pea 65-7809 SPRING 52 7,5 6-7 50 2 is tender and sweet.

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

Early variety that produces loads of pairs of pods born atop a bushy plant. Fat peas are sweet and perfect for fresh eating 65-7812 BOLERO 52 8 7-9 75 2, 3 or freezing. One of the best disease tolerance package on the market. Good choice for an early planting: Bolero is not tolerant to enation.

Early normal leaf type that is highly adaptable in a variety of growing environments. Has the added benefit of tolerance to 65-7810 SHERWOOD 53 8 7-8 37 2, 4, 6 downy mildew. First flower node will appear after only 9-10 days. 1-2 pods per node. 7-8 berries per pod.

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

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

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

Early variety. Long and large pods on a large size plant. Easy to 65-7852 MR. BIG 71 12,5 8-10 60-90 2, 3 shell. Also suited for freezing. PEA-SNAP “Snap” pea type with round pods. More compact habit. Replaces 65-7872 SUGAR QUEEN 67 8-9 8-10 70 2, 3, 5 the variety Super Sugar Snap.

Sweet and crunchy pods that remain totally stringless. High 65-7873 NAIROBI 67 8-9 8-9 60 3 tolerance to powdery mildew. PEA-SNOW Green snow pea with purple bicolour flowering. Dwarf plant LITTLE SNOW 65-7886 54 8-9 — 50-60 — that will not surpass 50-60 cm in height. Perfect for container PEA cultivation.

SWEET “Snow” pea type with flat pods that are usually used in stir-fries. 65-7878 65 8-9 — 70 2, 3 SUNSATION They can also be frozen or eaten fresh. “Snow” pea type with flat pods. Produces two large and long pods 65-7882 OREGON GIANT 65 13 — 80 1, 3 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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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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Tolerances Description (days) length x dia. 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.

1, 3, 4, 7, 10, Variety similar to Karisma but earlier maturity. Dark green fruit turns a nice red. Vigorous 65-7225 CURRIER F1 68 10,5 x 10 11, 12 plant with excellent fruit protection.

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

ARISTOTLE Extra large, dark green to red fruits and heavy sets that have impressed growers 65-7243 68 11 x 10 1, 3, 4, 6 X3R F1 everywhere. Anthocyaninless (no purplish colour).

The first commercial variety with tolerance to bacterial leaf spot, races 1-10, AND PLAYMAKER 65-7245 68 12 x 12 6, 7, 9 Phytophthora blight. Fruits are dark green, anthocyaninless and the plant produces heavily X10R F1 concentrated set of large fruits.

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

TURNPIKE Large size, Bell pepper with a dark green colour and a blocky shape. Firm fruit. Good 65-7250 68 11 X 12 5, 6, 7 X5R F1 disease package including resistance to Phytophthora.

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

RED KNIGHT King Arthur type with better disease resistance and a more compact open plant. 65-7233 65 11 x 11 3, 4 X3R F1 Turns to red early.

SOCRATES One of the best yielders for its maturity. Four lobes, thick walled, sweet tasting pepper. 65-7234 65 11 x 11 1, 4 X3R F1 Very vigorous plant that does not lodge.

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

GIANT Extra large elongated fruit that rapidly turns red. Best for grilling, roasting, frying and in 65-7289 68 18 x 8 1 MARCONI F1 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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MILENA F1 TEQUILA F1

CANDY CANE F1 BIANCA F1 B3104 F1 DELIRIO F1

MARONA F1 EARLY SUNSATION X3R F1 EARLY SUMMER F1 ABAY F1

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Tolerances Description (days) length x dia. COLOUR Snack pepper that has a unique, eye-catching variegated foliage, and fruits that ripens CANDY CANE 65-7220 60 10 X 4 — from green striped to solid red. Sweet flavour, thin walls, crispy texture. Can be eaten at F1 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.

Variety producing greenhouse quality peppers. Very uniform, blocky fruits with thick walls. 65-7259 DELIRIO F1 70 10 x 10 1, 8 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 Nice soft lemony-yellow pepper on a compact productive plant. Uniform quality. Easy fruit 65-7275 CELAYA F1 68 10 x 10 6, 8 set and early harvesting.

EARLY The earliest and sweetest yellow Bell type we have seen. Smooth, medium-sized fruits 65-7279 SUNSATION 70 10 x 10 4 that stay firm at maturity. Produces well in hot weather. X3R F1

EARLY A variety that stands out by being of a dark green colour before turning to yellow, quite 65-7281 70 10 x 9 1, 5, 8 SUMMER F1 unusual for a yellow pepper. High quality and uniform fruit.

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

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SWEET BANANA 4796 F1 SOPRON F1 SWEET SUNSET F1

MARCATO MATTADORES F1 ARUBA F1 GRENADA F1

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Shape Tolerances Description (days) length x dia. BANANA SWEET 65-7290 63 18 x 4 — Popular variety for bedding plants and retail market. BANANA

A nice cylindrical shape and soft skin that will change colour from yellow to bright red. A vigorous plant 65-7285 4796 F1 65 20 x 4 — 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.

SWEET Light-yellow fruit, turning to orange then to red whet it reaches its maturity. 65-7292 80 18 x 4 4 SUNSET F1 Sweet taste and perfect texture. BULL'S HORN For growers offering specialty peppers at roadside stands or farmer’s market. Large yield of tapered, 65-7269 MARCATO 70 17 x 6 1, 3, 10 brilliant red fruits with good flesh thickness and sweet flavour at full maturity.

Bull’s Horn type pepper, said to be one of the longest sweet peppers in the world. Relatively thin skin, 65-7270 MATTADORES F1 70 25 x 9 — 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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CARMEN DIMITRI F1 KAPRO F1 KAPTUR F1

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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Tolerances Description (days) length x dia. SHEPHERD High yield of deliciously sweet flesh fruits that are early to ripe red. Variety that is widely 65-7266 CARMEN 65 15 x 5,5 — 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.

Sweet, very uniform fruit turns bright red at maturity. Exceptional quality and yield. 65-7267 KAPRO F1 73 15 x 4 8 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 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 65-7286 TAKARA F1 60 9 X 3 — might be a little spicy or pungent under stress conditions like hot and dry weather. It makes them fun to eat. TOMATO PEPPER Unique shape, perfect for stuffing or for eating raw. Very high yield on compact full plants. RIGHT ON 65-7261 75 4-6 x 2-3 — Red fruits bear upright on the plant for easy harvest. For home gardens, roadside stands, RED F1 specialty markets and even for greenhouse growing.

Unique shape, perfect for stuffing or for eating raw. Very high yield on compact full plants. YES TO 65-7262 75 4-6 x 2-3 — Yellow fruits bear upright on the plant for easy harvest. For home gardens, roadside YELLOW F1 stands, specialty markets and even for greenhouse growing.

Unique shape, perfect for stuffing or for eating raw. Very high yield on compact full plants. ORANGE YOU 65-7263 75 4-6 x 2-3 — Orange fruits bear upright on the plant for easy harvest. For home gardens, roadside SWEET F1 stands, specialty markets and even for greenhouse growing.

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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Tolerances Description (days) length x dia. MINI A tasty, sweet and original treat. Continuous yield of apple-shaped fruits. Ideal for fresh 65-7209 SNACKABELLE F1 55 8 x 6 — eating or for stuffing. Replaces the Cute Stuff variety.

MINISWEET Small, sweet, bright coloured fruits with few seeds. Solid, straight and well-branched 65-7201 75 8-10 x 3-4 — YELLOW F1 plants. Excellent yield.

MINISWEET Small, sweet, bright coloured fruits with few seeds. Solid, straight and well-branched 65-7202 75 8-10 x 3-4 — ORANGE F1 plants. Excellent yield.

MINISWEET Small, sweet, bright coloured fruits with few seeds. Solid, straight and well-branched 65-7203 75 8-10 x 3-4 — RED F1 plants. Excellent yield.

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 65-7214 MAD HATTER F1 85 5-8 x 5-6 — 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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Tolerances Description (days) length x dia. 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

Outstanding new patio sweet pepper with a naturally dwarf habit that makes it perfect for LIBERTY 65-7210 55 10-13 x 4 — use in patio containers. Large bright yellow fruits, well shaped and very sweet. A strong BELLE F1 variety that withstands intense heat without fruit damage or diseases.

Ornamental pepper that can be eaten with a fantastic taste. Sweet, multicoloured pepper PRETTY N 65-7213 60 2,5 x 4 — on a compact 45 cm plant that is attractive to use in ornamental gardens and containers. SWEET F1 Early and prolific and has an amazing sweet taste with thick pepper walls.

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BHUT JOLOKIA ARAPAHO F1 CAYENNE LONG SLIM MESILLA F1 TIME BOMB F1

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Tolerances Description (days) length x dia. 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 One of the hottest pepper in the world at over 1 million Scoville units. Rough dented 65-7305 BHUT JOLOKIA 85 6-8,5 x 2,5-3 — 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.

CAYENNE LONG 65-7325 70 10 x 1 — Very productive with creased walls. Strong and distinct taste. SLIM

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

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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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Description (days) length x dia. CHILI

65-7320 SUPER CHILI F1 75 6 x 1 Early. Very uniform. High bearing and super-productive plants.

Upright-growing pepper plant with mild spicy fruits. Glossy, fleshy fruits turn from a trendy black to 65-7387 MAMBA RED F1 80 6 x 2,5 a luscious red when ripening. Drought tolerant. ESPELETTE TYPE An Espelette type pepper, the famous European pepper with a well-established culinary reputation. 65-7385 GORRIA 80 9-15 x 3 It has a sweet, not too strong, taste. Plants can reach up to one metre in height. HABANERO The earliest ripening habanero on the market. Expect huge yields of peppers that are larger 65-7350 PRIMERO RED F1 75 8 x 3,5 than other habaneros. They have about one third the heat of standard habaneros, letting gardeners appreciate their rich flavour.

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 65-7386 BIQUINHO RED 75 2,5 x 2,5 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 Large, smooth-skinned fruits that grow on a compact plant. This moderately hot taste variety is 65-7339 INFERNO F1 60 20 x 4 ideal for roasting or frying.

65-7340 HUNGARIAN WAX 60 14 x 4 Popular bedding plant variety. Fruit with a moderately hot taste.

A prolific and early harvest for these delicious and spicy fruits. Large, healthy, vigorous plant that is 65-7338 HOT SUNSET F1 85 20 x 4 disease-free and produces thick-walled, tasty and attractive fruits all season long. Hot Sunset gives you the heat and the great taste. JALAPENO Early. The mildest tasting of the jalapeno types. Ideal for making salsa. 65-7322 EARLY JALAPENO 65 9 x 4 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.

Large-size jalapeno. Very uniform and abundant production. Concentrated set. Does not crack even 65-7321 EMERALD FIRE F1 75 9 x 3,5 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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CHILLY CHILI APACHE F1 CHEYENNE F1

CAYENNETTA F1 LOCO F1 BASKET OF FIRE F1

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Code Variety Form. Shape Description (days) length x dia. PATIO COLLECTION

Ornamental pepper with an exceptional performance. Non-pungent fruit, that changes colour from 65-7310 CHILLY CHILI 55 5 x 1 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.

Compact and trailing chili type plants. For hanging baskets and patio containers. 65-7309 CHEYENNE F1 58 10-13 x 3 Height: 40 to 45 cm.

Chili type pepper that grows into a very well-branched upright plant, ideal for patio planters or 65-7311 CAYENNETTA F1 58 8-10 x 2 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.

Compact well-branched plants. Produces an abundance of small, oval, bright red peppers that will 65-7306 LOCO F1 68 6-7 x 3-4 change to purple at maturity. Edible fruits, visible above the foliage.

Chili type pepper with a very hot taste on a semi-trailing plant. Perfect for containers or hanging 65-7307 BASKET OF FIRE F1 80 5-7 x 1 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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Weight Code Variety Form. Shape Colour Vine Description (days) height x dia. (kg) EXTRA LARGE Large white fruits with thick, white flesh. Keeps its firmness and its 65-4076 NEW MOON F1 90 40 x 30 16-22 White Large white colour many weeks after harvesting.

Ideal variety for those looking to get giant pumpkins for their roadside 65-4070 BIG MOOSE 110 Variable 22-60+ Orange Very large stand. Replaces the variety Prizewinner.

Unique! A big white pumpkin. The fruits must be picked as soon as 65-4074 FULL MOON 115 50 x 60 16-27 White Large they are mature to avoid any risk of discolouration.

Orange La plus grosse citrouille au monde, issue de semences. Pour les 65-4089 ATLANTIC GIANT 120 100 x 100 + 50 + Very Large pâle amateurs de concours. LARGE Early, exciting, large size pumpkin to complement Aladdin. Dark 65-4015 APOLLO F1 95 35 x 30 8-14,5 Semi-Vine Medium dark orange colour. Medium ribbing. Improved handle size Orange and attachment.

Dark Large pumpkin with a very big green handle. Fruits are very uniform, 65-4045 TALLON F1 95 32 x 27 11-16 Vine orange slightly elongated. Good yield potential.

A very new variety with intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. EAGLE CITY Dark 65-4025 100 30 x 28 8-10 Medium Very smooth. Shallow ribs that make it ideal for carving. Round, deep GOLD F1 orange orange fruits with strong handle.

Similar to Gladiator. Large fruits, ideal for roadside stands or shipping, Dark 65-4026 EROS F1 100 30 x 32 9-11 Semi-Vine uniform in size and shape. Long, strong handle, firmly rooted to fruits. orange Nicely ribbed.

Dark Nice round pumpkin with a strong dark green handle. Distinctive ribs. 65-4035 HANNIBAL F1 100 35 x 35 8-10 Large orange Shows some tolerance to powdery mildew.

Dark Superior handle and overall appearance. Colours rapidly even in harsh 65-4036 FREDDIE F1 100 40 x 40 11-12 Large orange conditions. Average tolerance to powdery mildew.

Dark 65-4037 BIG DORIS F1 100 45 x 44 12-14 Large Large Aladdin type pumpkin that matures earlier. Very good yield. orange

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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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Weight Code Variety Form. Shape Colour Vine Description (days) height x dia. (kg) LARGE (CONTINUED) Large handled pumpkin that matures a little earlier than most of 65-4043 KRATOS F1 100 35 x 33 9-13,5 Dark orange Semi-Vine other large fruit varieties. Good yield of medium-dark orange, medium ribbed fruits.

Dark orange fruits that set near the crown. Large size fruits potential. 65-4032 ALADDIN F1 105 37 x 30 11-20 Dark orange Semi-Vine High quality harvest.

The hybrid version of Rouge Vif d’Estampe. Shows higher yield, faster CINDERELLA'S 65-4071 110 15 x 40 10-25 Orangey red Large maturity as well powdery mildew tolerance. Same flattish shape and CARRIAGE F1 red colour than the original variety.

Very large variety, dark orange and well ribbed. Very large handle, 65-4027 CRONUS F1 115 35 x 40 11-27 Dark orange Vine dark green and strongly attached to the fruit. Needs the right spacing in the field.

Fruits are 30% larger than Howden! Dark and solid handle. Thick HOWDEN 65-4033 118 65 x 45 16-23 Dark orange Large flesh and uniform shape that makes it fun to carve. High yield of BIGGIE marketable fruits. MEDIUM Heavily warted pumpkins with a very high yield. Strong, dark WARTY Orange with 65-4016 95 35 x 28 3,5-9 Bush handle. Hard shells for durability. Excellent choice for patches and GOBLIN F1 green warts roadside stands

22-30 x White with Very uniform in shape and size. Medium round shape. High yield 65-4062 SPECTER F1 95 6,5-8 Vine 22-30 white warts potential. Large, firmly attached handle.

ROUGE VIF 65-4072 95 15 x 37 4,5-6,5 Red Vine Flattened shape with deep ribbing. Sweet, orange flesh. D'ESTAMPES

GOOSE BUMPS Dark orange, 65-4080 95 18 x 18 3,5-5,5 Medium Goose flesh for sure! A round and warted pumpkin. II F1 warted

ORANGE Early maturing variety. Enticing deep orange colour and nice ribbing. 65-4018 100 25 x 30 7-9 Orange fluo Semi-Bush SUNRISE F1 Excellent round shape and size. Very strong, dark green handle.

New round to slightly tall variety that stands out because of its ORANGE 65-4028 100 30 x 25 6-10 Dark orange Semi-Vine remarkable dark orange colour, a strong handle and high uniformity. RAVE F1 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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Weight Code Variety Form. Shape Colour Vine Description (days) height x dia. (kg) MEDIUM (CONTINUED) Blocky round pumpkin ideal for the Halloween market. Diablo produces fruit with very uniform size and shape. It has a beautiful 65-4031 DIABLO F1 100 28 x 23 7-9 Dark orange Compact dark orange colour with a strong, dark green, embedded handle. The semi-determinate vine is ideal for home gardens and small market growers.

Extra early, big, round pumpkin. Very productive! Bright orange fruits 65-4034 BELLATRIX F1 100 28 X 28 7-9 Bright orange Medium with a long sturdy handle. Intermediate tolerance to powdery mildew.

Beautiful pumpkin, slightly smaller than Sorcerer, smooth, with a good dark and solid handle. Fruits stand out because of their great 65-4038 CARRIE F1 100 27 x 27 7-9 Dark orange Medium uniformity and their outstanding quality. It will be an eye catcher in your Halloween assortment.

CRYSTAL Flat, round shape. Maintains its pure white colour until frost without 65-4044 100 30 x 27 11-16 White Semi-Vine STAR F1 taking blue or yellow tones.

Bright white, smooth skin, very uniform. Very solid, dark green handle. 65-4077 MOONSHINE F1 100 16 x 16 3,5-5,5 White Medium Harvest when mature to avoid discolouration.

Eye-catching exotic pink pumpkin. Its ribbed, almost square, fruits PORCELAIN 65-4078 100 20 x 30 8-10 Pink Large also have a sweet, deep orange flesh that is delicious in pies, soups, DOLL F1 curry or muffins. Good tolerance to powdery mildew.

Exotic, eye-catching blue pumpkin, very similar to Porcelain Doll. Can 65-4079 BLUE DOLL F1 100 20 x 30 8-10 Blue Large be used for ornamental as well as for consumption. Good tolerance to powdery mildew.

Exotic pumpkin that completes the trio with Porcelain Doll and Blue INDIAN DOLL 65-4081 100 20 x 30 8-10 Dark salmon Large Doll. Can be used for ornamental as well as for consumption. Good F1 tolerance to powdery mildew.

Here is a great variety to differentiate yourself of the usual orange 65-4082 SUNLIGHT F1 100 15 x 20 2 Bright yellow Compact Halloween colours. Bright yellow fruit with a solid green handle. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

Attractive, classy appearance, dark orange with medium ribs. Slightly MAGIC 65-4012 105 30 x 35 6,8-11,4 Orange Semi-Bush upright shape. High yield potential even with close spacing in the LANTERN F1 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

TOUCH OF AUTUMN GRIZZLY BEAR F1 MISCHIEF F1 JACK SPRAT F1 PMT F1 MINIPUM F1 PIK-A-PIE F1 LITTLE GIANT F1

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Weight Code Variety Form. Shape Colour Vine Description (days) height x dia. (kg) MEDIUM (CONTINUED) Round, deep orange fruit, with moderate ribbing. Thick, long handle, 65-4013 GLADIATOR F1 105 35 x 30 6,5-11 Dark Orange Bush firmly rooted to the fruit. Vigorous, productive vine.

Attractive, uniform, round to flattened shape fruit. Large, firmly 65-4014 MAGIC WAND F1 105 32 x 32 7-10 Dark Orange Semi-Vine rooted handle. Well ribbed.

KNUCKLE HEAD Dark orange, A ghostly creature! Medium size pumpkin covered with ugly warts. 65-4083 105 25 x 20 5,5-7 Medium F1 warted Produces deep orange, slightly elongated fruits.

Large, firmly attached handle. Good yield on a strong vine. 65-4017 ZEUS F1 110 27,5 x 30 7-9 Dark Orange Semi-Vine Attractive, medium-sized fruit. Consistent size for shipping.

Good complement to its large brother Chronus. Flat round shape, 65-4042 RHEA F1 110 25 x 30 9-13 Dark orange Vine rich dark orange colour and thick, dark green stem.

White with ONE TOO MANY Truly distinctive pumpkin. Pale orange fruits that are laced with red 65-4061 110 30 x 35 9 green-red Vine F1 and green coloured veins. Variable in shape. Very productive. veins

Rather blocky shaped pumpkin, well ribbed, with a long and thin 65-4088 HIJINKS F1 110 18 x 16 3-4 Dark orange Large handle. Good uniformity. 2011 AAS Winner. SMALL GRIZZLY BEAR Novelty pumpkin with warts and bumps. Unique light-brown 65-4084 85 12-15 x 12-15 2,5-3,5 Light brown Large F1 colouring makes it a great addition to any fall display.

Perfect size for both chain stores and roadside stands. High yields 65-4005 MISCHIEF F1 90 17,5 x 15 1,4-2,3 Dark Orange Semi-Vine of uniform dark orange fruits with a dark, strongly attached handle.

Exciting pie-class pumpkin to replace Trickster. Fruits weigh three pounds on average and have a nice dark-orange exterior and dark 65-4021 JACK SPRAT F1 90 13 x 11 1,4 Dark orange Semi-Vine 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.

TOUCH OF Trickster type with good tolerance to powdery mildew. 65-4023 90 15 x 12,5 1-1,4 Dark orange Compact AUTUMN PMT F1 Round ribbed fruit.

Thick, deep orange, non-fibrous flesh. Great sweet taste. 65-4098 MINIPUM F1 90 15 x 15 2,0-2,5 Pale orange Bush 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.

Little pie pumpkin with an attractive dark orange colour and a dark, 65-4003 LITTLE GIANT F1 95 14 x 14 0,9-1,8 Dark Orange Semi-Vine firmly attached handle. Ideal for school field trips. Smooth enough for painting and ribbed enough to have the Halloween looks.

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FIELD TRIP F1 BLAZE F1 SNOWBALL F1 BABY WRINKLES F1 TIFFANY F1

MYSTIC PLUS F1 CANNON BALL F1 NAKED BEAR F1 MINIWARTS F1

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Weight Code Variety Form. Shape Colour Vine Description (days) height x dia. (kg) SMALL (CONTINUED) Distinctive long handle. Flat and ribby. Very uniform in shape and 65-4009 FIELD TRIP F1 95 20 x 25 2,3-3,2 Dark Orange Semi-Vine 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.

Original flat, round shape, ornamental pumpkin. Dark green handle Yellow/Orange 65-4086 BLAZE F1 95 9 x 18 1,4 Compact very firmly attached. Vigorous plants with tolerance to powdery stripes mildew. Yields 4–5 fruits per plant.

Small, very white pumpkin that keeps its colour in the field. 65-4073 SNOWBALL F1 100 12 x 12 2,2-2,8 White Medium Very good yield.

Pie-class pumpkin, with a burnt orange colour and a rough skin BABY WRINKLES 65-4094 100 15 x 15 2,2-3,2 Dark orange Semi-Vine texture, giving this variety a unique appearance. Dark green handle F1 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.

Traditional pie filling pumpkin with high yield potential. 65-4007 MYSTIC PLUS F1 105 22 x 20 2,3-3,2 Dark Orange Semi-Vine Ideal for children to carry because of the strong handle. Great tasting pie filler.

A superb pie pumpkin in a burnt-orange colour, slightly ribbed, with CANNON BALL 65-4008 105 12 x 12 1,4-2,3 Burnt Orange Semi-Bush a large, firmly rooted handle. Excellent shelf life that makes it a F1 great variety for painting and school tours.

Very high yield variety with large handle. Perfect for pies or edible 65-4011 NAKED BEAR F1 105 12 x 10 1-2 Orange Semi-Vine seed production. Hulless seeds are excellent for roasting, and can be pressed for oil.

Smaller version of Warty Goblin with the same orange shell and Orange with 65-4006 MINIWARTS F1 110 15 x 15 1,4 Semi-Vine striking green warts. Very uniform in shape and size. Ideal for green warts Halloween decoration and roadside stands.

65-4060 SMALL SUGAR 115 15 x 18 2,5-3 Dark orange Large Sweet flesh. Popular variety.

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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

Maturity Fruit size (cm) Weight Code Variety Form. Shape Colour Vine Description (days) height x dia. (kg) MINIATURE Orange Flat-shaped fruits with a medium-orange colour and slight 65-4004 CRUNCHKIN F1 90 0.5-1 x 7.5-10 0.25- 0,5 speckled with Bush flecking. Concentrated high yield of hard-shelled fruits that have yellow 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.

Early mini decorative pumpkin. Excellent bright orange colour. 65-4002 MUNCHKIN F1 92 2,5 x 7,5 0.25 Bright orange Vine Flat, deeply sutured shape. Excellent yield.

KANDY KORN A round mini pumpkin. Produces 7-8 fruits per plant. For high 65-4019 92 8 x 8 0,3-0,45 Dark orange Compact PLUS F1 density sowing. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

Small, round, uniform fruits, with a smooth shell, perfect for 65-4001 APPRENTICE F1 95 10 x 12 0.5 Butnt orange Bush decorating. Hard shell. High-yielding variety.

Excellent producers of slightly larger fruits than other mini pumpkins. Nice deep ribbing for an attractive look. Sweet flesh 65-4087 ORANGITA F1 95 8 x 12 0,5-0,7 Bright orange Compact tasting like an acorn squash. To be used in a display with Casperita. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

Flattened shape with deep ribbing. Slightly sweet, chestnut 65-4090 BABY BOO F1 95 5 x 7,5 0,1-0,15 White Vine taste. Perfect for decoration. Stores well, 3 to 6 months.

Casperita is a larger mini white pumpkin in a classic shape, with deep ribs and a strong green handle. This attractive pumpkin 65-4092 CASPERITA F1 95 8 x 11 0,25-0,5 White Compact has sweet, white flesh that reminds the acorn squash taste. Casperita produces good yield of 4-5 fruits per plant. Winner «les Exceptionnelles 2019.

Orange, cream 65-4093 HOOLIGAN F1 95 5 x 7.5 0,1 Compact Nice fruit for stuffing and decorating. Good yield. spots

Improvement of the Jack-B-Little variety with more fruit 65-4097 JILL-B-LITTLE 95 5 x 7 0,25-0,5 Orange Large uniformity, darker colour and better yield.

Black pumpkin that is just the right size for restaurants or 65-4099 BLACK KAT F1 95 6 x 12 0,25-0,5 Black Bush displays. Will start turning orange after around two months of storage. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

LIL'PUMP-KE- Bushy plant habits. Strong dark green handle. Small, 65-4091 100 6 x 11 0,5-1 Orange Compact MON F1 uniform fruits.

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

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 65-7905 CLANCY F1 100 60-90 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. CLANCY F1 Radish

SOLARIS F1 RED CROWN F1 ROVER F1 MELITO F1

CHERRIETTE F1 ESCALA F1 CELESTA F1 RED SATIN F1

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

EARLY SCARLET 65-8005 21 Bright red Short Bunching Spring Good quality, early variety, mostly used for home gardens. GLOBE Spring - A good alternative to Escala. Roots are rounder and more 65-8013 SOLARIS F1 21 Dark red Medium Bunching Summer uniform. Healthy foliage. For bunching.

Bunching, Very vigorous foliage, tolerant to several diseases. Nice round, 65-8027 RED CROWN F1 21 Dark red Short Spring - Fall cello uniform radish.

Bunching, 65-8028 ARIANA F1 21 Bright red Short Summer Very round, nice radish. Appealing bright red. Short foliage. cello

Spring - Very uniform variety that doesn’t get pithy. Constant yield and 65-8019 ROVER F1 22 Dark red Medium Cello Summer performance throughout the season. Strong foliage.

Bunching, Spring - Radish that can be used for cello as well as for bunching. 65-8020 MELITO F1 22 Dark red Short cello Summer - Fall Very strong top attachment. Good uniformity.

Short top type mainly for cello. Grows well in warm 65-8021 CHERRIETTE F1 22 Bright red Medium Cello Summer conditions. Very uniform size and shape. Firm root.

Radishes with compact tops for summer production, mainly for bunching but can also be used for cello. Good tolerance to 65-8023 ESCALA F1 22 Dark red Medium Bunching Summer Downy Mildew, Rhizoctonia and Fusarium. Performs best in lighter soils.

Strong, short and erect foliage. Green and healthy cotyledons at maturity. Excellent round bulb with a fine rootlet. Good 65-8025 CELESTA F1 22 Dark red Short Bunching Summer internal quality. Strong against Peronospora on bulbs and foliage, and cracking. Good shelf life.

Medium sized foliage. Uniform round roots that have a refined 65-8015 RED SATIN F1 23 Bright red Medium Cello Spring - Fall taproot and good tolerance to damping-off.

60 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Radish

MINOWASE SUMMER JUNON F1 BACCHUS F1 FRENCH BREAKFAST EASTER EGG II CROSS #3 F1 RIDO RED F1

Maturity Code Variety Form. Colour Foliage Use Harvest season Description (days) SPECIALTY Red-White Bunching, Spring - Good top attachment. Production from March to July. Attractive red 65-8054 JUNON F1 26 Medium tip cello Summer colour. Adapted to mechanical harvest.

Bunching, Spring - Medium tops over uniform roots with crisp texture and good taste. 65-8065 PINK BEAUTY 26 Bright red Medium cello Summer - Fall Resists pithiness.

Exceptional dark purple variety. Nice uniformity. Strong, resistant Bunching, Spring - 65-8066 BACCHUS F1 27 Purple Medium foliage. Crunchy, tasty flesh. Recommended for early spring and fall cello Summer - Fall harvest, flavour becomes quite hot in the heat of summer.

Red-White Spring - 65-8055 FRENCH BREAKFAST 28 Medium Bunching 5 to 8 cm long cylindric radishes. May become hollow early. tip Summer

White-Pink- Spring - 65-8060 EASTER EGG II 28 Short Bunching Colourful! Uniform in maturity. Purple-Red Summer

MINOWASE SUMMER Fresh Spring - 65-8095 50 White Long White root with round tip. 35 to 50 cm long. Nice white neck. CROSS #3 F1 market Summer - Fall Round, 5-10 cm, pale green radishes with a stunning dark pink interior. Fresh Flesh is surprisingly sweet, crisp, and refreshing. Best grown in cool 65-8077 RIDO RED F1 60 Pale green Long Fall market weather. Warm days, cool nights, and adequate nutrition and moisture result in a more colourful interior. Rapini

Maturity Code Variety Form. Description (days)

SESSANTINA SAN The San Marzano selection distinguishes itself by its uniformity and the quality 65-8260 60 SESSANTINA SAN MARZANO MARZANO of its flowerets. For fall production. Rhubarb

Maturity Code Variety Form. Description (days)

GIANT VICTORIA 65-8410 GIANT VICTORIA Perennial A selection that offers quality and uniformity. Vigorous plants. Rutabaga

Maturity Code Variety Form. Root shape Description (days)

Smooth, globe-shaped roots with purple shoulders and LAURENTIAN 65-6475 85 Round fine-grained yellow flesh. Excellent storage capacity. THOMSON LAURENTIAN THOMSON Salsify

Maturity Fruit size Code Variety Form. Description (days) (cm)

MAMMOUTH Good quality, tapered, smooth, creamy-white roots. Best cooked, 65-8620 150 15-20 x 3-4 MAMMOUTH SANDWICH SANDWICH fried, in salads, in sauces, etc. Young leaves are great in salads.

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C2-606 F1 STANTON F1 SHELBY F1 ESCALADE F1 BANJO F1 RX 2157 F1 MANDOLIN F1

Maturity Code Variety Form. Colour Leaf type Harvest season Tolerances Description (days)

The darkest variety in our assortment. Very high yield of spade-shaped Very dark Slightly 65-5043 C2-606 F1 50 Summer DM (1-8) leaves. Adapts to different types of uses (baby, bunching) and is very green savoyed tolerant to bolting.

Very dark Spring - DM (1-11, Nice round and dark leaves with a good texture. Vigorous variety that 65-5052 STANTON F1 50 Semi-savoy green Summer - Fall 13,15), 2 holds well even during hot summer days.

Excellent transition variety for spring and fall, with high quality leaf Dark DM (1-13), shape and size and strong tolerance to downy mildew. Shelby has 65-5054 SHELBY F1 50 Smooth Spring - Fall green 15, 16 large, smooth, oval-shaped leaves that offer consistency and uniformity during seasons with variable temperatures. For baby leaf production.

Dark Dark green spinach, for spring and autumn production. High yield of 65-5055 ESCALADE F1 50 Semi-savoy Spring - Fall DM (1-14) green oval and thick leaves. Holds well in the field. Very erect habit.

Dark Spring - DM (1-12, Nice and adaptable variety that performs well throughout the season. A 65-5062 BANJO F1 50 Semi-savoy green Summer - Fall 14, 15) good alternative to Stanton.

Very dark Almost oval shaped, thick leaves, very dark green in colour. Performs 65-5066 RX 2157 F1 50 Semi-savoy Summer DM (1-13) green very well during summer time. Suited for baby leaves and bunching.

Dark DM (1-12, Very nice summer variety, thanks to its slower growing habit and 65-5063 MANDOLIN F1 52 Savoy Summer green 14, 15) 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 Squash-Summer

SUNNY DELIGHT F1 SUNBURST F1 STAR 8080 F1 ORANGETTI F1 PRIMAVERA F1 PINNACLE F1 SMALL WONDER F1

Maturity Fruit Code Variety Form. Colour Length (cm) Tolerances Description (days) shape SCALLOP

Quite an appealing squash that is very distinctive in its class. Shows 65-4532 SUNNY DELIGHT F1 42 Bright yellow Scallop 6-8 — a better resistance to greenish colouring than similar varieties.

Nice butter-yellow scallop type squash with green blossom end. 65-4533 SUNBURST F1 47 Bright yellow Scallop 6-8 — Mild, white flesh fruit that remains tender and firm. Compact, open habit plant.

Small squash, lighter in colour than the Peter Pan variety that it 65-4529 STAR 8080 F1 50 Light green Scallop 6-8 — replaces. Small blossom end scars. SPAGHETTI

Early spaghetti squash. Differentiates itself because of its orange 65-4525 ORANGETTI F1 65 Orange Oval 15-18 — skin. High yield of 900 g fruits. Rich in vitamin A and low in calories.

Hybrid variety of intermediate habit, earlier and more productive 65-4517 PRIMAVERA F1 68 Light yellow Oval 20-22 — than the Vegetable Spaghetti Improved. 1 to 2 kg fruit.

Very productive. Semi-bush vine that allows high density seeding 65-4519 PINNACLE F1 68 Bright Yellow Oval 18-20 — for superior yields. Easy to harvest fruit. Excellent hazelnut taste.

Orangey Oval Orangey-yellow exterior. Excellent flavour. Good yield 65-4506 SMALL WONDER F1 70 15-18 — Yellow elongated of uniform fruits.

TOLERANCES: PM : Powdery Mildew - CMV : Cucumber Mosaic Virus - WMV : Watermelon Mosaic Virus - ZYMV : Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

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VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI EASY PICK YELLOW II F1 IMPROVED STRIPETTI F1 ONE BALL F1 PATIO COLLECTION GOLDEN DELIGHT F1 GOLDEN GLORY F1 GOLDEN ROD F1

EASY PICK GREEN F1 EIGHT BALL F1 PATIO COLLECTION QUIRINAL F1 DUNJA F1 SPINELESS BEAUTY F1 SPINELESS PERFECTION F1 SPINELESS SUPREME F1

Maturity Fruit Code Variety Form. Colour Length (cm) Tolerances Description (days) shape SPAGHETTI (CONTINUED) VEGETABLE Oval Popular variety for its excellent yield. Running vines. White flesh that 65-4515 SPAGHETTI 70 Light yellow 20-25 — elongated looks like spaghetti noodles. Keeps a long time. IMPROVED Beige with Oval The skin turns to orange when mature. The best tasting of the 65-4520 STRIPETTI F1 85 green 30 — elongated spaghetti squashes. stripes ZUCCHINI YELLOW

65-4541 ONE BALL F1 45 Bright yellow Round 6-8 diameter — Yellow version of Eight Ball. Open, erect and productive plants.

EASY PICK Variety to grow either in a container or in the garden. Very easy to YELLOW II 65-4545 45 Bright yellow Elongated 18-20 — harvest thanks to its open plant with no spines. Reaches a height and F1 PATIO width of 90-130 cm. COLLECTION

GOLDEN DELIGHT Golden Golden-yellow fruits. Semi-spiny plant that is vigorous and allows for 65-4553 45 Elongated 18-20 — F1 yellow easy harvest with limited fruit damage. CMV, PM, An improved Golden Delight because of its tolerance to CMV. Straight, 65-4554 GOLDEN GLORY F1 45 Bright yellow Elongated 18-20 WMV, ZYMV cylindrical fruits.

Golden Open, easy to harvest plant. Impressing yield. Reduced incidence 65-4556 GOLDEN ROD F1 45 Elongated 17,5-20 — yellow of green ends. ZUCCHINI GREEN Medium Unique round zucchini. Early, strong plants with an open 65-4542 EIGHT BALL F1 45 Round 6-8 diameter — green compact habit.

EASY PICK Variety adapted to grow either in a container or in the garden. 65-4559 GREEN F1 PATIO 45 Dark green Elongated 18-20 — Very easy to harvest thanks to its open plant with no spines. COLLECTION Reaches a height and width of 90-130 cm. Medium PM, WMV, Very smooth, cylindrical, nice quality fruit. Vigorous, open and erect 65-4568 QUIRINAL F1 45 Elongated 15-18 green ZYMV plant, very few spines.

PM, WMV, Vigorous plant that stays productive for a long period. Good quality 65-4565 DUNJA F1 48 Green Elongated 20 ZYMV, PRSV fruit, slightly larger at the end.

SPINELESS Medium Slightly waxed, smooth cylindrical fruits. Leaves and stems have no 65-4566 48 Elongated 19-22 — BEAUTY F1 green spines. Good yielders. Similar to Spineless Beauty but with a good tolerance to many SPINELESS Medium PM, WMV, 65-4567 48 Elongated 18-20 diseases. Fruit is easy to harvest by hand without breaking the PERFECTION F1 green ZYMV petioles. No spines on the leaves or on the petioles.

Glossy fruit on a spineless plant to reduce likelihood of fruit damage SPINELESS Medium PM, WMV, 65-4570 48 Elongated 18-20 during harvest. Improved disease and virus resistance package that SUPREME F1 green ZYMV 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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GREEN MACHINE F1 CASH MACHINE F1 ISHTAR F1 MAGDA ZOU SING F1 (LUFFA)

Maturity Fruit Code Variety Form. Colour Length (cm) Tolerances Description (days) shape ZUCCHINI GREEN (CONTINUED) Widely adaptable, high-yielding zucchini, that has a very high quality. GREEN MACHINE Medium PM, CMV, Medium dark green fruit with light flecking. Green Machine has a 65-4571 48 Elongated 15-18 F1 green WMV, ZYMV strong semi-open plant with an excellent disease package. Can yield 20% more than main varieties.

PM, CMV, Nice looking, cylindrical fruit. Small, open plant that makes harvest 65-4574 CASH MACHINE F1 48 Dark green Elongated 20 WMV, ZYMV easy. The exceptional plant longevity allows for extended harvest. ZUCCHINI LEBANESE Short fruit with fine white specks. Open plant habit makes 65-4580 ISHTAR F1 45 Pale green Elongated 12-14 WMV, ZYMV harvesting easier.

A Middle Eastern zucchini with creamy-green light skin and rich, 65-4581 MAGDA 48 Pale green Elongated 10 — nutty flavour. LUFFA Long, ridged, Luffa type squash, grown for dry sponge production. ZOU SING F1 65-4538 55 Dark green Elongated 50-60 — Early maturity. Not sensitive to day length. Remove all the flowers (LUFFA) 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 Squash-Winter

ORANGE SUMMER F1 BONBON F1 BUTTERCUP BURGESS SUNSHINE F1

Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description (days) (kg) BUTTERCUP Improved Uchiki Kuri hybrid maturing earlier and with more uniformity. A good choice ORANGE Redish 65-4604 92 Round-flat 1,2-1,6 Bush for organic growers because of its ability to germinate in cold soil, its high yield of SUMMER F1 orange round, pointed, orange fruits and its tolerance to downy mildew.

Dark green fruit with grey stripes, smooth skin and a prominent grey “button” at the 65-4607 BONBON F1 95 Dark green Round-flat 1,8-2,3 Semi-bush base. Stands out for its creamy texture, its sweet taste and its uniformity. Yields 4–5 fruits per plant.

BUTTERCUP Dark green fruit with distinctive “cup” on the blossom end. Very dry, sweet, rich 65-4605 100 Dark green Round-flat 1-1,8 Vine BURGESS flavoured, dark orange flesh. Replaces Ambercup. Its appearance and its taste are superior. Very sweet bright Bright 65-4606 SUNSHINE F1 100 Round-flat 2-2,2 Compact orange flesh is nutty, creamy smooth and stringless when cooked. High yield of 3 to orange 4 fruits per plant. AAS 2004 winner.

TOLERANCES: 1 = Downey Mildew

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EARLY BUTTERNUT F1 ISABEL F1 POLARIS F1 BUTTERFLY F1 AVALON F1 QUANTUM F1 HAVANA F1

TIANA F1 BUTTERKIN F1 SUCRINE DU BERRY HONEYNUT METRO P.M.R. F1 ULTRA HP F1

Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description (days) (kg) BUTTERNUT (CONTINUED) EARLY One of the earliest butternuts. Good squash for short growing season. 65-4610 75 Tan Blocky 1,3 Semi-bush BUTTERNUT F1 Fine textured and sweet tasting orange flesh.

JWS 6823 The main advantages of this variety are its earliness, its short vine and its 65-4614 75 Tan Pear 1,3 Compact PMR F1 tolerance to powdery mildew. Nice hazelnut taste. For fresh markets. Excellent alternative to Early Butternut because of its earliness, its higher 65-4620 ISABEL F1 75 Tan Pear 1,2 Vine yield and the better quality of its fruits. Ideal to start the growing season.

Small to medium size squash, its shape is similar to the Waltham Butternut. 65-4611 POLARIS F1 80 Tan Pear 1,4-2,3 Vine Very smooth exterior, deep orange interior. Tolerant to cracking. For fresh markets.

Very attractive squash that gets high marks for its uniform size and shape 65-4612 BUTTERFLY F1 80 Tan Pear 1,4-1,8 Semi-bush and its tolerance to powdery mildew. High yield on strong and healthy plants. Excellent choice for roadside stands, markets or boxing.

Outperforms most other hybrid butternut varieties. Excellent yield and 65-4616 AVALON F1 80 Tan Pear 1,5-1,8 Vine outstanding uniformity. Long-term storage capacity.

Medium size squash, with a large neck and small seed cavity. Exceptional 65-4615 QUANTUM F1 85 Tan Rectangular 1,1-2 Vine yield. Sweet taste. Perfect shape for box filling.

Tiana produces medium-sized fruits, with dark flesh and a solid skin, 65-4617 TIANA F1 85 Tan Pear 1-1,2 Vine allowing the fruits to be stored. Good yield potential and delicious taste.

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 65-4618 HAVANA F1 85 Tan Pear 1,3-1,8 Semi-vine orange and tasty. Vigorous plant, well adapted to North America’s growing conditions. Good post harvest shelf life.

A very tempting mini butternut squash and an outcome of a research program from Cornell University. Open pollinated plants with a strong 65-4621 HONEYNUT 85 Dark tan Pear 0,25-0,5 Vine 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.

Ideal for market that wants a small size squash. Good yield potential, METRO P.M.R. 65-4609 90 Tan Pear 1-1,5 Vigne produces 4–5 fruits per plant. Stores very well. Strong against F1 powdery mildew.

Variety selected for its high tonnage. Fruits are often curved with very high Elongated 65-4624 ULTRA HP F1 90 Tan 1,8-8 Vine yield potential. Fine, sweet, dark orange flesh. For processing, dehydration pear or freezing.

New, unusual cross between a butternut squash and a pumpkin. Vibrant 65-4608 BUTTERKIN F1 100 Tan Round-flat 1 Vine orange fleshed fruits with a creamy, smooth and sweet taste. Ideal for roasting, baking, soups or pumpkin pies.

Deep green SUCRINE DU 65-4619 115 to straw Pear 2-3 Vine A 15 to 20 cm long squash with very good quality light-orange flesh. BERRY yellow

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BLUE BALLET UCHIKI KURI

HEAVENLY HUBBARD F1

RED KURI

BLUE RED WARTY THINGS

NEW ENGLAND BLUE SWEET MAMA F1 DELICA F1 BLACK FOREST

Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description (days) (kg) HUBBARD Bright Orange fruit with a smooth, dry, sweet and rich flesh. Produces 2–3 fruits 65-4631 RED KURI 92 Water drop 2,3-3,6 Vine orange per plant. Good keeping variety

Same appearance that New England, but in a more marketable, smaller Water drop, 65-4630 BLUE BALLET 95 Blue grey 1,8-2,7 Vine size. Sweet, light orange, fibreless flesh. Stores well. Produces about 2 ribbed fruits per plant.

Bright Medium-sized, teardrop-shaped fruit. Thick dark orange skin over a firm, 65-4632 UCHIKI KURI 95 Water drop 1,5 Vine Orange nutty, stringless flesh. Strong wall variety.

HEAVENLY Greyish- A yellow flesh fruit that has a fine texture and sweet taste. Ideal to make 65-4625 100 Rough skin 6-7 Vine HUBBARD F1 green original fries. Length: 30-35 cm Dia: 20 cm

Water drop, 65-4626 BLUE 100 Grey-blue 5,5-9 Vine Popular type with thick, orange, fine-textured flesh and sweet flavour. ribbed

Attractive Hubbard variety with very hard rind and Hubbard type flesh. RED WARTY 65-4680 110 Orange-red Round, warty 9 Vine Bright orange, warty fruit, perfect for specialty, roadside and farmer’s THINGS markets and fall displays.

NEW ENGLAND Water drop, 65-4628 110 Grey-blue 6-7 Vine Very large fruit. BLUE ribbed KABOCHA Cupless. Good storage ability. Vines with almost no side branches. Fruits 65-4635 SWEET MAMA F1 85 Dark green Flat/ Round 1,2 Bush set close to the root.

Deep green- Adapts to most growing conditions well. Sweet and scented yellow flesh. 65-4636 DELICA F1 90 pale green Flat/ Round 1,2 Bush Good storage capacity. stripes

Variety bred to be smaller than a typical Kabocha. Dark green, flat-round 65-4603 BLACK FOREST 95 Dark green Round-flat 1,3-1,8 Vine fruit with medium-dry and sweet orange flesh. Yields 4–5 fruits per plant.

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HEART OF GOLD F1 MASHED POTATOES F1

AUTUMN DELIGHT PMT F1 TAYBELLE PMT F1

CELEBRATION F1 TABLE QUEEN

BUSH DELICATA LAKOTA MARINA DI CHIOGGA LADY GODIVA BANANA PINK JUMBO

Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description (days) (kg) ACORN AUTUMN Ribbed and 65-4642 85 Dark green 1,5 Semi-bush Uniform. High yielders. Tolerant to powdery mildew. DELIGHT PMT F1 pointed High quality acorn squash that has high resistance to powdery mildew TAYBELLE Ribbed and 65-4644 85 Dark green 1,5 Semi-bush and matures from dark green to jet black. Semi-bush plant that allows for PMT F1 pointed higher density planting and a high yield potential.

HEART OF Cream-dark Ribbed and Heart-shaped fruit with mottled striping. Thick, orange and 65-4647 85 1-1,2 Semi-bush GOLD F1 green pointed fine-grained flesh. Stark white acorn that will hold its pure colour into late fall. The flesh is MASHED Ribbed and Compact nearly white and resembles mashed potatoes when baked and fluffed. 65-4649 85 White 0,5-0,7 POTATOES F1 oval vine Typically produces 3-4 fruits per plant and most of the fruits are found on the crown set.

Pale yellow- 65-4664 CELEBRATION F1 85 orange Ribbed 0,7 Bush Excellent tasting squash and very decorative. Tolerant to powdery mildew. stripes

Ribbed and A little acorn type squash (10 by 11.5 cm), dark green with tasty orange 65-4657 TABLE QUEEN 90 Dark green 0,7 Bush pointed flesh. Open pollination. Compact plants. SPECIALTY AAS winner. Same shape and colour as the well-known Delicata, on a much Cream-green 65-4660 BUSH DELICATA 80 Elongated 0,7-1 Bush more compact plant. Space them closer together for a higher yield. Good stripes tolerance to powdery mildew. Storage capacity up to four months.

Rust-black Traditional squash of the Lakota Indian tribe. Delicate hazelnut taste. 65-4661 LAKOTA 100 Triangular 3-5 Vine stripes Yellow-orange flesh.

MARINA DI Round, flat, Firm, red and sweet flesh. In addition to being decorative, this squash is 65-4667 100 Dark green 4-8 Vine CHIOGGA warted ideal to make raviolis and gnocchi. Green-yellow Light-orange flesh for soups or ratatouille. Produces skinless seeds 65-4671 LADY GODIVA 110 Square 3-9 Semi-bush stripes for oil extraction.

BANANA PINK Elongated, 65-4674 115 Tan 7-20 Vine Thick, bright orange, good quality flesh. Can be used to make jams. JUMBO pointed

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FUTSU MUSQUÉE DE PROVENCE TANCHEESE GALEUSE D’EYSINE TRIAMBLE

Maturity Weight Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description (days) (kg) SPECIALTY (CONTINUED) Greyish Round, flat, Unique look. Delicate yellow-orange flesh. Firm, sweet and fragrant. For soups, 65-4670 FUTSU 120 0,7-1,5 Running vine brown ribbed purées, soufflés or pies.

MUSQUÉE DE Round, flat, Traditional variety from Southern France. Deep orange and flavourful flesh. Good 65-4675 120 Beige-Brown 4-9 Vine PROVENCE ribbed storage ability. Round, flat, 65-4676 TANCHEESE 120 Beige 0,7-3 Running vine Orangey-red flesh, nicely scented, with a slightly nutty taste. ribbed

GALEUSE Pinkish Round, flat, Thick, orange-yellow, flavourful flesh. Let the fruits dry completely 65-4677 120 5-20 Vine D’EYSINE beige warted before harvesting. Triangular, 65-4669 TRIAMBLE 130 Bluish grey 3-6 Semi-bush Good tasting, orange-yellow flesh. Very decorative. Good storage capacity. folded Swiss Chard

DELTA SILVERADO SILVER STAR PEPPERMINT BALI CELEBRATION

Maturity Code Variety Form. Colour Leaf type Height (cm) Description (days)

Medium Lucullus type Swiss chard that distinguishes itself by its large ribs as well as its green 65-1005 DELTA 58 White 35-40 rather smooth leaves. Many proclaim this type as being the best tasting Swiss slightly chard among all. savoyed

Dark green Silverado is a green chard with heavy savoyed, glossy dark green leaves over a 65-1012 SILVERADO 58 White 35-40 savoyed white stem. Compact habits. Slow bolting. Good field holding ability.

Dark green Very vigorous, healthy, upright variety for multiple harvests. Strong colour contrast 65-1013 SILVER STAR 58 White 35-40 savoyed which leads to an attractive final look.

White with Dark green Variety that can be used for fresh markets as well as for ornamental, thanks to its 65-1056 PEPPERMINT 58 55 pink stripes savoyed original colour.

Dark green 65-1064 BALI 58 Deep red 40-50 Superb Swiss chard with bright red petioles. savoyed

High percentage of red, yellow, orange and pink petioles, very little white. To be Dark green 65-1054 CELEBRATION 62 Multicoloured 55 used for fresh specialty market, baby leaf or in trays. Foliage more savoyed than savoyed 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description (days) RED Our earliest variety. Round, firm, fleshy fruits. Excellent yield. 65-9015 POLBIG F1 55 170-225 Small Determinate 8, 11 Well adapted to cold regions.

Production of large, firm, excellent quality fruit. 65-9023 SUNSTART F1 58 185-200 Small Determinate 8, 9, 11 Best for fresh markets.

65-9002 PATIO F1 60 115 Small Determinate 2, 8 Compact, erect plants. For cultivation in containers or pots.

Large tomato with excellent firmness. Healthy, compact plant 65-9004 PRIMO RED F1 63 250-300 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 with good fruit protection. Nice colour.

Semi- 65-9024 SUNRISE F1 63 190-225 Medium 1, 4, 8, 9, 11 Uniform, quality fruits. Very firm. Do not crack. High yield. determinate

MOUNTAIN Concentrated production of No. 1 dark red fruits. Very firm. 65-9025 64 225-250 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11 SPRING F1 Resistant to blossom end rot. 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 65-9026 TASTI-LEE F1 64 180-200 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11 fruit. Remains firm at maturity. Leave it on the vine to ripen for a well-developed taste.

3, 7, 8, 9, 11, Medium size tomato, which produces very uniform fruits. 65-9029 FIORENTINO F1 64 180-220 Large Indeterminate 12, 18 Has a good tolerance to cracking and a good shelf life.

Vigorous and productive plants. Produces large size tomatoes. 65-9033 ROCKY TOP F1 64 200-250 Large Determinate 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 Can also be grown in a greenhouse or a high tunnel.

An early Beefsteak tomato, on a vigorous and open plant, very 65-9086 CAIMAN F1 64 220-240 Large Indeterminate — easy to grow. Produces round fruits, dark red in colour, with a very appreciated taste.

MEGABITE Compact plant that produces large fruits. For container 65-9003 F1 PATIO 65 90-100 Small Determinate — production. Height: 45 cm - Spread: 25 cm COLLECTION

MOUNTAIN GLORY High yield of large to extra large Beefsteak type. Increased 65-9027 65 225-250 Medium Determinate 4, 8, 9, 11, 13 F1 firmness compared to Mountain Spring. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, Popular variety. Dark red fruit. Very good taste. Fresh market, 65-9045 CELEBRITY F1 68 200 Large Determinate 9, 11 pack or resale production.

A large tomato with an excellent resistance to late blight. A nice round, deep-red, juicy fruit with a mild flavour. Short, MOUNTAIN MERIT 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 65-9046 69 225-280 Small Determinate determinate plants that have a concentrated harvest. Ideal F1 13, 16 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

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

65-9056 ACE 55 VF 69 200 Medium Determinate 8, 11 Highly comparable to Campbell 1327. Standard O.P. variety.

MOUNTAIN FRESH 65-9005 70 250-300 Large Determinate 3, 8, 9, 11 Firm, nice quality tomato. Large plant with good fruit protection. PLUS F1 Early variety produces a high number of first quality fruits. 65-9006 RED MORNING F1 70 240-260 Medium Determinate 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 Better plant than Primo Red. Abundant production.

Round, medium-sized fruit with exceptional fruit quality. Good 65-9008 RED MOUNTAIN F1 70 200 Medium Determinate 3, 8, 9, 11, 13, resistance to several diseases.

Hybrid Oxheart type with better plant vigour, uniformity and 65-9087 FLEURETTE F1 70 180 Moyen Indeterminate — quality. Excellent taste.

Slicer tomato is a cross of Costoluto Genovese and MARRIAGE Brandywine. Distinctive heirloom look and flavour with better 65-9100 70 300-330 Large Indeterminate — GENUWINE F1 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.

MOUNTAIN Extra-large, firm, smooth fruit. Contains the Crimson gene, which 65-9007 75 250-300 Large Determinate 8, 9, 11, 13 MAJESTY F1 gives the interior a dark red colour. Large, resistant plant.

Replacing famous Fantastic tomato. Same vigorous plants, MEGA FANTASTIC 65-9081 75 175-185 Large Indeterminate 2, 3, 4, 8, 11 same tomato size and colour, same favourite taste, F1 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.

Earlier Florida 47 type. Large, faultless dark red fruits on a 65-9084 SV7101TD F1 75 225-250 Medium Determinate 2, 3, 4, 8, 9 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 Popular variety. Pack production for resale. Very productive 65-9209 GOLDMINE F1 65 225-240 Large Indeterminate — plants. Light-yellow colour.

Savoury addition to the Chef’s Choice tomato selection. Yellow CHEF'S CHOICE Beefsteak type on a very productive indeterminate plant. At 65-8898 70 300 Large Indeterminate 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 YELLOW F1 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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description (days) GREEN Unique green coloured fruits with subtle yellow stripes. CHEF'S CHOICE 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 65-8897 75 250-280 Large Indeterminate Wonderful citrus-like flavour with a perfect tomato texture. GREEN F1 11, 12 Plant is disease free throughout the season. ORANGE Bright, almost neon, internal colour and superior flesh taste CHEF'S CHOICE and texture for an early maturing orange tomato. Averaged 65-8899 70 330 Large Indeterminate — ORANGE F1 size fruits are 330 g but can weigh up to 450 g. Leaves cover fruit well in protection to sunburn. AAS 2015 winner. PINK Large calibre fruit, smooth and uniform. Good tolerance to 65-8880 PINK GIRL F1 65 225 Large Indeterminate 8, 11 cracking. High quality.

Early pink tomato that produces large, very firm and great tasting 65-8882 PINK CUPCAKE F1 65 200-250 Medium Determinate — fruits. A preferred choice to Pink Girl, because of its firmness.

Pink Beefsteak is a cross of Big Dwarf and Brandywine. MARRIAGE BIG Distinctive heirloom look and flavour with better garden 65-9099 78 350-425 Large Indeterminate — BRANDY F1 performance. Provides earlier and higher yields with less fruit blemishes.

Large pink beefsteak tomatoes that complements the Chef’s CHEF'S CHOICE 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, Choice selection. Great yields of 335–400 grams fruits ideal 65-8896 85 335-400 Large Indeterminate PINK F1 10, 12 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

A larger Indigo tomato with exceptionally high anthocyanin content. Sweet, rich flavoured fruits, resist cracking and sun 65-9077 INDIGO APPLE 72 55-110 Large Indeterminate — scald, lasting long into cool autumn weather when others have quit. Firm, meaty fruits that turn red when ripe.

MARRIAGE This tomato is a robust Beefsteak type, purple in colour, with 65-9075 CHEROKEE 75 280-350 Large Indeterminate — a rich flavour that comes from a cross of Cherokee Purple x CARBON F1 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

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 71 Tomato-Italian

SUNRISE SAUCE F1 AP 533 F1 PONY EXPRESS F1 GRANADERO F1 SUNOMA F1 SUPREMO F1

POZZANO F1 (SAN MARRIAGE PERFECT PATRIA F1 DAYTONA F1 MARIANA F1 MARZANO) PLUM REGAL F1 STAR 9065 F1 FLAME F1

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

The only non-heirloom orange, Roma/paste/cooking tomatoes on the market. The concentrated yield of fruits is perfect for SUNRISE SAUCE making sauces and salsas. A determinate plant that is ideal for 65-9218 60 85-110 Small Determinate 8, 11 F1 small-space gardens or large containers. Easy-to-peel, sweet and meaty tomato, with a taste like traditional Roma. Cooking will maximize flavour.

Mid-season variety suited for fresh markets and processing. 65-9217 AP 533 F1 63 100-110 Compact Determinate 3, 5, 8, 11 Very firm. Super yield.

Early compact plant that grows large to extra large fruits, with PONY EXPRESS 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 65-9219 63 100-120 Medium Determinate excellent colour and firmness. High yield for field production, F1 12, 14 with or without a stake.

A traditional looking “San Marzano” that produces large POZZANO F1 65-9213 68 150 Medium Indeterminate 7, 8, 11, 12 tomatoes. The fruits are really full and have a good tolerance to (SAN MARZANO) blossom end rot. Replacement for the San Marzano variety.

3, 7, 8, 11, 12, An Italian tomato tolerant to cooler conditions. Produces a good 65-9216 GRANADERO F1 68 150 Compact Indeterminate 13, 19 yield of large fruits. Can be harvested in a cluster.

Medium- Semi- Same class as AP 533 with slightly bigger fruits and a more 65-9223 SUNOMA F1 68 110-120 3, 5, 8, 11 Large determinate vigorous vine. The sweetest variety.

Produces large fruits early in the season. Suited for both staking 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 65-9211 SUPREMO F1 70 120-160 Compact Determinate and ground culture. Excellent yield potential. Classical fruit 11, 13, 14 shape; excellent quality.

A very vigorous plant that will produce large, smooth and firm 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 65-9224 MONTICELLO F1 70 130 Medium Determinate fruits with gustative qualities that stand out. Resistant to 13, 14 bacterial spot.

3, 8, 9, 11, 65-9212 PATRIA F1 72 110 Medium Determinate Very firm fruit with excellent yield potential. Large-sized fruit. 13, 14

Widely adapted variety with excellent yield potential and quality. 65-9220 DAYTONA F1 72 100-120 Compact Determinated 2, 3, 8, 9, 11 Productive medium-compact plants produce smooth extra large fruit, with good colour, firmness and shelf life. Similar to Mariana.

Small- 65-9226 MARIANA F1 72 125-130 Determinate 2, 4, 8, 9, 11 Later variety. Extra large, very uniform and fleshy fruits. Medium

Our first tomato variety tolerant to both early and late blight. 8, 9, 11, 13, 65-9222 PLUM REGAL F1 73 120-130 Moyen Determinate Plum Regal is also highly resistant to cracking and grey wall. 15, 16 Good plant cover and nice deep interior colour.

3, 5, 8, 9, Very good yield potential of uniform, excellent quality fruits. 65-9225 STAR 9065 F1 73 130-160 Large Determinate 11, 19 Tolerant to several diseases.

MARRIAGE Orange saladette tomato with a sweet-tart fruitiness. Perfect 65-9215 PERFECT FLAME 75 100-125 Large Indeterminate — Flame is a cross of Peron x Flame and is the earliest-ripening F1 Heirloom Marriage variety. It is best grown in-ground.

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SWEET 'N' NEAT SCARLET TINY TIM TUMBLER F1 MASCOTTE F1 BASKET RED F1 CANDYLAND F1 RED IMPROVED F1

RAMBLING RED STRIPE F1 SUGAR GLOSS F1 MONCHERRY F1 PEPE F1 SUNCHERRY F1 CHERRY FOUNTAIN F1 PATIO COLLECTION

Maturity Code Variety Form. Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description (days) CHERRY RED Mini cherry tomatoes on mini tomato plants! Sweet and juicy red fruits on plants that rarely grow taller than 30 cm (12"). Does very 65-9234 TINY TIM 45 Less than 25 Small Determinate — well in hanging baskets or containers. Flavourful fruits on this hybrid introduced in 1945.

A superior variety for hanging baskets and containers. Prolific 65-9236 TUMBLER F1 45 25-30 Medium Determinate — plant with graceful, cascading habits. Sweet and juicy early fruits.

Nice bright red cherry, slightly larger than Tumbler, on a compact 65-9231 MASCOTTE F1 47 25-30 Small Determinate — plant. Great sweet taste. Good yield.

For the hanging basket and patio container market. Continuous 65-9241 BASKET RED F1 55 Less than 25 Small Determinate — production all season long.

Cherry tomato that can compete with the BONBON. A very tasty 65-9245 CANDYLAND F1 55 7-8 Large Indeterminate — 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.

SWEET 'N' NEAT Ultra compact plants of about 30 cm high for growing in containers. 65-9246 SCARLET RED 55 25 Small Determinate — Good yield of sweet-tasting tomatoes. Perfect for balconies. IMPROVED F1 New indeterminate variety with high-yielding trusses with very visually attractive glossy red fruit. The bright red cherry fruits 65-9253 SUGAR GLOSS F1 55 20-25 Medium Indeterminate — have a good flavour with a 12% Brix rating. High yielding, up to 60 fruits on long and elegant trusses.

A real candy treat! Extra sweet fruit, juicy and tender. Clusters 65-9227 MONCHERRY F1 58 15 Medium Indeterminate 5, 8, 11 can carry up to 50 fruits each. Very vigorous plants.

A great quality cherry tomato with a high sugar content giving 65-9250 PEPE F1 58 15-20 Compact Determinate 8, 12 it an amazing sweet taste. Can be grown in the garden or in containers.

Huge crops of shiny, bite-sized red fruits that ripen early and 65-9229 SUNCHERRY F1 60 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate 8, 9, 12 that continue to be produced throughout the summer. Fruits are tolerant to cracking.

Very vigorous variety suited to large baskets and containers. CHERRY Semi- Cherry-red fruits that crop heavily over a long harvest period. 65-9230 60 Less than 25 Large — FOUNTAIN F1 determinate Tidy habit as a young plant and good establishment make this variety ideal for young plant sales.

A 2013 AAS winner. Finally, here is a tomato that can be compared to the “Bonbon” variety. Small tomato with an 65-9237 JASPER F1 60 10 Large Indeterminate 8, 9, 15, 16 extraordinary taste. Stands out for its impressive yield and healthy plants.

RAMBLING RED Determinate trailing plants. Ideal for hanging baskets and 65-9249 STRIPE F1 PATIO 60 25 Small Determinate — containers. Small red tomatoes with dark green stripes. COLLECTION

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

Maturity Code Variety Form. Weight (g) Plant size Plant habit Tolerances Description (days) CHERRY RED (CONTINUED) Cherry tomato well adapted to be harvested by clusters of 20 65-9262 SAKURA F1 60 15-20 Large Indeterminate 3, 7, 8, 12, 17 fruits or more or separately. Tolerant to cracking. Can be grown in open fields or high tunnels. Excellent taste.

Indeterminate tomato selected for its excellent productivity. PROFI FRUTTI Small, dark red, shiny fruits that weight around 20 g. 65-9288 60 20 Large Indeterminate 18 CHERRY F1 Brix rate of 10, sweet and delicious fruits. Winner of Les Exceptionnelles 2018.

Vigorous plant produces clusters of uniform ripening fruits. 65-9301 SYBILLA 60 20-25 Large Inderterminate 8, 9, 11, 12, 17 Round, delicious fruit.

65-9264 SWEET 100 F1 63 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate — Popular. Thick walls. Very sweet. Productive.

SWEET MILLION Popular variety. Fruit size slightly smaller than Sweet 100. 65-9266 65 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate — F1 Very sweet. CHERRY YELLOW BASKET YELLOW Compact plants for hanging basket and patio container market. 65-9242 55 Less than 25 Small Determinate — F1 Sweet and delicious taste.

SWEET 'N' NEAT Ultra compact plants of about 30 cm high for containers. Good 65-9248 55 25 Small Determinate — YELLOW F1 yield of sweet-tasting tomatoes. Perfect for balconies. Round, pale yellow fruits on long clusters. High production. Good 65-9295 SUNLEMON 55 15-18 Large Inderterminate 12 tolerance to cracking.

SWEET GOLD 65-9265 65 Less than 25 Large Indeterminate 8, 11 Single to double clusters with good fruit sets. Super yield. F.F.R F1 Good alternative to the variety Sweet Gold. Excellent taste. Does GOLDEN PEARL 65-9275 65 25-35 Large Indeterminate 5, 8 not crack and has shown a better tolerance to bacterial spot. F1 Fruits are not jointless.

Pleasantly tart and slightly acidic, these bright yellow fruits INDIGO bear a full purple cap of deep indigo anthocyanin pigmentation. 65-9232 75 25-40 Large Indeterminate — FIREBALL F1 Fireball is great for fresh eating and cooking, with significantly more vitamin E than similar-sized red hybrids. CHERRY ORANGE

65-9267 SUN GOLD F1 60 Less than 25 Medium Indeterminate — Delicious tasting, dark orange fruit. Extremely productive.

Vibrant orange and very sweet cherry tomato deliciously tasty. 65-9274 TORONJINA F1 60 18-22 Large Indeterminate 7, 8, 12, 17 Gives high yields of very uniform fruits.

Vibrant orange and very sweet cherry tomato deliciously tasty. 65-9276 SUNORANGE F1 60 16 Large Indeterminate 8, 12, 17 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

Maturity Weight Plant Code Variety Form. Plant habit Tolerances Description (days) (g) size CHERRY PINK Vigorous, high-yielding plants that will stay healthy longer in the season due to its tolerance to leaf mold and tomato mosaic virus. 65-9294 SUNPEACH F1 55 15-20 Large Inderterminate 12, 17 Fruits are in a shiny deep pink colour and are set on long trusses. Excellent sweet flavour.

SWEET TREATS Great balance of sugar and acidity in a cherry tomato. Shiny, round 65-9268 65 20-30 Large Indeterminate 3, 4, 8, 9, 12 F1 fruit, tolerant to cracking. CHERRY GREEN Green cherry tomato, that will remain green! When is the right time Less than to pick it? Watch it carefully, you’ll notice a change in the skin colour, 65-9252 SUNGREEN F1 65 Large Indeterminate — 25 going from deep green to light green when ripe. Crisp texture and slightly sour taste with a touch of citrus. CHERRY BLACK Improvement of the Black Cherry variety because of an increased CHOCOLATE Less than 65-9289 70 Medium Indeterminate — tolerance to skin cracking. Red mixed with dark chocolate colour. CHERRY F1 25 Sweet taste. CHERRY BROWN First cherry tomato with a chocolate sprinkled colour that resists CHOCOLATE 65-9291 55 20 Large Indeterminate — diseases. It also produces more fruits with a better flavour than other SPRINKLES F1 open pollinated tomatoes of the same colour. Best grown in-ground.

Tall, vigorous and very productive plant that sets clusters of 8–12 fruits 65-9293 SUNCHOCOLA F1 60 28-56 Large Inderterminate 12 each. Very good tasting tomato with a smoky, low acid and high sugar flavour. COKTAIL PURPLE Semi- Cocktail tomato type. With a good balance of sugars and acids, Indigo 65-9235 INDIGO ROSE F1 75 50 Large — determinate Rose will stand out in gardens as well as in markets. COKTAIL RED STURDY JO A cocktail tomato conveniently adapting to the size of the container it 65-9277 F1 PATIO 55 25-30 Large Determinate — grows in. Sweet fruits, nice red colour, visible on top, combined with COLLECTION dark green leaves. Strong regrowth after harvest.

MOUNTAIN Semi- Campari type, excellent tasting, tolerant to cracking, long shelf life. Can 65-9210 65 35 Medium 8, 9, 11 MAGIC F1 determinate be harvested in clusters. MINI ROMA RED LITTLE NAPOLI One of the only patio Romas, with disease resistance for better garden 65-9243 60 30 Small Determinate — F1 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

Maturity Weight Plant Code Variety Form. Plant habit Tolerances Description (days) (g) size PEAR YELLOW PEARDROPS Created to be grown in containers. Extra-compact plants, 25-30 cm 65-9256 F1 PATIO 65 25-30 Small Determinate — high. Oval shape fruit. COLLECTION Less than 65-9257 YELLOW PEAR 65 Small Determinate — Popular variety. For fresh markets or retail. 25 PEAR RED Less than 65-9259 RED PEAR 65 Small Determinate — Popular variety. For fresh markets or retail. 25 PLUM YELLOW Less than 65-9255 YELLOW PLUM 65 Small Determinate — Fresh or retail market! Very sweet. 25 PLUM RED-PURPLE These red plum tomatoes have a sweet flavour and pleasant aroma. 65-9254 INDIGO RUBY F1 75 25-50 Medium Determinate — Their intense indigo colour on top of each fruit indicates healthy anthocyanins. The plant produces clusters of 4-6 plum-shape fruits. GRAPE RED 65-9287 CUPID F1 55 10 Large Inderterminate 2, 4, 8, 14 Good taste. High yield. Good tolerance to cracking Shiny dark red colour. Good taste. Good resistance to cracking. 65-9292 RED CANDY F1 55 10-15 Large Inderterminate 8, 11, 12 Vigorous plant that stays healthy for a long time.

Bright red glossy skin. Unique sweet flavour. High tolerance to 65-9239 JULIET F1 60 25-35 Medium Indeterminate — cracking. The shape is between a big grape and a plum.

SWEET HEART Less than Versatile variety of tomato adapted for fields or greenhouse. Tolerant 65-9272 60 Large Indeterminate 8, 12, 17 F1 25 to cracking. Fabulous taste. Replacement for the Sweet Mojo variety. “Santa” type grape tomato with a sweet, flavourful taste. Vigorous 65-9240 MONTESINO F1 64 10-14 Large Indeterminate 7, 12 plant that sets high yields of fruits.

Less than A more compact variety noted for its sweet taste and its tolerance 65-9238 NAVIDAD II F1 64 Small Determinate 3, 4 25 to cracking. GRAPE ORANGE Healthy plant. Nice elongated, orange fruit with a very sweet taste. 65-9298 GLITTER F1 55 20 Large Inderterminate 8, 9, 12 Firm flesh.

6, 7, 8, 11, Large size grape tomato. Vigorous plants adapted for field production 65-9273 MATTHEW F1 60 35 Large Indeterminate 12, 17 or under high tunnels. GRAPE YELLOW

65-9300 MIKI CHAN F1 55 15-20 Large Inderterminate — Tall plant. Nice elongated, grape-shaped fruit. Very sweet taste.

Mid-early grape tomato producing beautiful gold fruits combined with Less than Semi- 65-9244 SOLID GOLD F1 65 Medium 8, 9 an excellent flavour. Vigorous plant that has an outstanding fruit set of 25 determinate high quality yields. Good shelf life. Excellent cracking resistance.

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PLUMBRELLA PINK F1 PATIO PLUMBRELLA RED F1 PATIO PLUMBRELLA YELLOW F1 PLUMBRELLA ORANGE F1 TOMATOBERRY GARDEN F1 SWEET VALENTINE F1 COLLECTION COLLECTION PATIO COLLECTION PATIO COLLECTION

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

65-9233 SUGARY F1 60 12-16 Large Indeterminate Pink oblong shaped fruit with a pointed end. High sugar content. HEARTSHAPE RED Small, heart-shaped tomato on an ultra-compact plant. It is ideal to cultivate in HEARTBREAKER 65-9228 55 12 Compact Determinate containers. A good yield of bright red fruits with the right balance of sweet DORA F1 and sour taste.

TOMATOBERRY A unique strawberry-shaped tomato. Firm red fruit of 2.5 by 2.5 cm. Sweet taste. 65-9280 60 10-15 Large Indeterminate GARDEN F1 High yield.

SWEET Very Cute, small, heart-shaped red fruits on a small, well-branched, determinate plant. 65-9281 60 10-15 Determinate VALENTINE F1 Small Perfect to cultivate in containers or small planting areas. PLUMBRELLA SERIES

PLUMBRELLA Very 65-9282 PINK F1 PATIO 65 15-20 Determinate Small COLLECTION

PLUMBRELLA Very 65-9283 RED F1 PATIO 65 15-20 Determinate Small COLLECTION 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 PLUMBRELLA easy to pick. Plant and fruiting habit makes it an ideal variety to produce in containers YELLOW Very or in combos. 65-9284 65 15-20 Determinate F1 PATIO Small COLLECTION

PLUMBRELLA ORANGE Very 65-9285 65 15-20 Determinate F1 PATIO Small COLLECTION TUTTI FRUTTI SERIES TUTTI FRUTTI Small, red, cherry type tomato from the Tutti Frutti series. Hi Brix that gives a sweet 65-9261 CHERRY F1 (RED 70 20-30 Large Indeterminate nutty taste if harvested when fully ripe. Best in ground. CHERRY)

TUTTI FRUTTI Small, deep orange, cocktail type tomato from the Tutti Frutti series. Hi Brix that gives MANDARIN 65-9269 70 60-80 Large Indeterminate a sweet taste with a light scent of oranges if harvested when fully ripe. F1 (ORANGE Best in ground. COCKTAIL)

TUTTI FRUTTI Small, pink, cherry type tomato from the Tutti Frutti series. Hi Brix that gives a sweet 65-9270 MELON F1 (PINK 70 20-30 Large Indeterminate taste with a watermelon note if harvested when fully ripe. Best in ground. CHERRY)

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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Maturity Code Variety Form. Root shape Description (days)

Improved version of Purple Top White Globe. Very uniform, smoother, more 65-6422 ROYAL CROWN F1 50 Round BELLA LUNA F1 vigorous. Great internal flesh quality. Fast growing. High tolerance to bolting.

PURPLE TOP WHITE Garden turnips. Attractive purple colour. 65-6420 57 Round GLOBE Uniform roots. JAPANESE Shiny pure white Japanese turnip that can be harvested at a small size or will 65-6410 BELLA LUNA F1 40 Round hold until a medium size (3.5 to 6 cm). Tolerance to bolting, heat and club root. PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE ROYAL CROWN F1 Watermelon

W56 F1 YELLOW BABY F1 JADE STAR F1 STARGAZER F1 MELODY F1

Maturity Fruit Weight Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description (days) shape (kg) SEEDED 65-6053 W56 F1 65 Round Pink 1,5-2,7 — Unique, yellow coloured rind with pink, crisp, juicy flesh. Delicious taste!

GOLDEN Very early. Firm fruits with a sweet taste. Rind ripens to a rich golden-yellow 65-6010 68 Round Red 2-2,6 — CROWN F1 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.

Very juicy, deep red flesh with a traditional delicious taste. Seeds are brown and 65-6025 JADE STAR F1 72 Round Red 4-5 2 tender enough to crunch. Good yield.

NEW YELLOW 65-6021 75 Round Yellow 2,5 — Nice dark fruit with excellent sweet, juicy flesh. BABY Popular variety, open-pollinated. Round, dark green melon with seeds. 65-6040 SUGAR BABY 75 Round Red 3,6-4,5 — 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 Early seedless melon that has shown consistent yield. Deep red, firm flesh has 65-6037 SWEET DAWN F1 72 Oval Red 7,5-9 2, 6 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. Bright, deep yellow flesh colour with distinctive rind pattern. Broad adaptability. 65-6019 AMARILLO F1 75 Round Yellow 6,5-7,0 — Variety less affected by hollow hearts than others.

Early variety. Vigorous plant, tolerant to diseases. Abundant production of 65-6041 MELODY F1 78 Round Red 5,5-7,2 1, 2, 3, 6 melons with firm flesh and sweet taste.

A 45-count hybrid watermelon with exceptional external and internal quality. 65-6035 ROAD TRIP F1 82 Oval Red 7,0-8,0 1, 6 Uniform in fruit shape and size. Very adaptable variety with high yield potential. Average degree brix of 11.5. Sweet and crunchy flesh.

Round- Single serving type. Excellent uniform size and excellent flesh colour. Early with 65-6054 SERVAL F1 85 Red 1,8-2,7 — oval a good shelf life. POLLINATOR Plant that is not harvested, to pollinate seedless watermelon varieties. Long Round- 65-6098 ACE F1 70 — — — and vigorous vines bring the pollen to the plants. Abundant flowering produces oval pollen over a long growing period.

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Code Variety Form. Description

AMARANTH - AMARANTHUS RETROFLEXUS

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

BALM - MELISSA OFFICINALIS Lobe-shaped, serrated leaves with a lemony taste. Height and width of 67-1310 LEMON BALM 40 to 50 cm. Perennial. SSC 3099 Very aromatic perennial with a high and spreading growth habit. Oval green 67-1311 MANDARINA leaves with a gentle mandarin fragrance. Semi-hardy perennial.

BASIL - OCIMUM BASILICUM Here is a mixture of three basil varieties (Genovese, red and serrated SIMPLYHERBS TRY selections) all in one pellet! Fast and easy to create diversified basil plants. 67-1100 BASIL 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. LEMON BALM 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.

Well-branched variety with short internodes that makes a towering plant with a huge harvest. Grows well in-ground, in containers and hydroponics. EMERALD TOWER 67-1112 Flowers up to 10 to 12 weeks later than the standard basil. Traditional (GENOVESE) Genovese flavour. Dark green and glossy foliage. Height: 61–91 cm. Spread: 20–30 cm. Annual.

Our latest Genovese type to bolt. Large leaf variety with shiny, dark green GREEK EVERLEAF leaves. Very robust against Botrytis and Fusarium with a long shelf life after 67-1113 (GENOVESE) cutting. Very good handling and transport capabilities. Suitable for fresh markets and processing. Annual.

More compact basil type adapted for production in containers in spring and 67-1117 EMILY (GENOVESE) winter thanks to its faster growth. Seeds are tested to be free of downy mildew and treated with Apron in addition. Annual

LARGE GREEN 67-1119 Superb! Large, aromatic and spoon-shaped bright green leaves. Annual. GENOVESE

LARGE GREEN Selection with large smooth leaves. Our most popular selection for bedding EMERALD TOWER (GENOVESE) 67-1120 GENOVA plants. Annual.

BONNAZZA Genova type that shows a good tolerance to Fusarium and Botrytis. Excellent 67-1122 (GENOVESE) shelf life after harvest. Recommended for container production. Annual The first basil with an intermediate tolerance to downy mildew. Upright ELEONORA 67-1124 growth with medium green, big, lightly serrated leaves. Suitable for open (GENOVESE) fields and production in pots. Annual.

HELIOS, LEMON 67-1125 Rapid growth of small leaves. Great lemony basil taste. Annual. FLAVOUR EVERLEAF (GENOVESE) 67-1130 LETTUCE LEAF Crinkled leaves offering a sweet and gentle flavour. Annual.

67-1132 THAÏ SITA Exotic, aromatic and licorice-flavoured basil. Annual.

BASIL THAÏ SIAM 67-1133 Medium green colour foliage with purple flowers. Annual. QUEEN 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 67-1134 JOLINA resistance to disease of the Thaï. Compact plants with short internodes, for production in containers or open field. Annual LARGE GREEN GENOVA

Improved red basil with an intense and constant dark red colour. Compact 67-1162 ROSIE plants with robust stems. Annual.

Red Genovese type basil with an excellent flavour and no green off-types. 67-1163 CRIMSON KING Improved colour, leave shape and vigour. Annual.

ELEONORA (GENOVESE)

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Code Variety Form. Description

BORAGE - BORAGO OFFICINALIS This plant can reach 30 to 80 cm in height on erect stems. Balm leaves are 67-1510 BORAGE 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. BORAGE CELERY (CUTTING) - APIUM GRAVEOLENS Finely cut glossy leaves. To be used as a garnish like parsley, 67-1911 CUTTING CELERY with a delicious celery flavour. For salads, soups and stews. Can also be dried. Annual.

CERVIL - ANTHRISCUS CEREFOLIUM Easy to grow. Superior yield in humid soil and shade. 67-2510 CHERVIL CURLED Height: 40 to 50 cm, width: 20 cm. Annual.

CHAMOMILE - MATRICARIA RECUTICA CHERVIL CURLED Produces many flowers. Equivalent to the German Chamomile. 67-1710 CHAMOMILE COMMON Height: 40 to 50 cm, width: 15 to 20 cm. Annual.

CHIVES - ALLIUM SCHOENOSPRASUM CHIVES IMPROVED Vigorous selection, slow to bolt. Hollow, round, greyish-green leaves. 67-3110 THICK Height: 15 to 30 cm, width: 15 to 20 cm. Perennial. Nice, dark blue-green colour on a fine to medium thick stem. Vigorous and 67-3116 NELLY upright growth. Very tolerant to diseases and thrips. Perennial.

Flat leaves, greyish-green colour. Very distinct garlic taste. Disease 67-3120 GARLIC CHIVES NELLY 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 SANTO MONOGERM 67-1912 CUMIN Requires warm cultivation conditions. Height: 45 cm, width: 30 cm. Annual.

DILL - ANETHUM GRAVEOLENS Uniform plants with bigger umbels than standard selections. 67-0510 DUKAT Height: 60 to 75 cm, width: 30 cm. Annual

Bushy plant, very close internodes and multiple secondary branches. 67-0511 FERNLEAF Height: 40 cm, width: 30 cm. Annual.

Very late bolting dill, upright growth habit with much leaf mass. Wider DUKAT 67-0513 HERA harvest window than Bouquet. Exceptionnal aroma and flavor. Suitable for the fresh market and industry. Annual.

Very dark and compact variety, with short hypocotyl, producing 67-0515 ELLA a sturdy plant. Shows a very good bolting tolerance. Mostly for container production. Annual

Green Sleeves is resistant to bolting and is adapted for open field or 67-0517 GREEN SLEEVES greenhouse production. Excellent growth in very hot conditions. Annual

FENNEL - FOENICULUM VULGARE

ELLA An early fennel that can be grown in spring and summer, without having 67-4311 PRELUDIO F1 to worry about bolting. It has a superior field holding capacity and the bulb forms two weeks earlier than other hybrids. Annual

Large and uniform semi-flat bulbs. Very vigorous and tolerant 67-4312 SOLARIS F1 to bolting. Annual.

Produces medium sized bulbs. Taller and bushier foliage. Tolerant to 67-4320 FLORENCE bolting. Annual.

SOLARIS F1

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Code Variety Form. Description

FENUGREEK-TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM The leaves are similar to those of a clover, and the plant can reach 60 cm in 67-4390 FENUGREEK height. Used for its culinary qualities as well as for its benefits on health. Annual.

LAVENDER - LAVANDULA Earlier and more compact version of the common Lavandula angustifolia. 67-4911 MUNSTEAD Height of 30 cm. Annual. FENUGREEK LEMONGRASS - CYMBOPOGON SP. 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 67-3202 LEMONGRASS 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 Celery tasting aromatic foliage. All the parts of the plant (stem, root and seed) can 67-5310 LOVAGE be used for cooking. Perennial. MUNSTEAD

MARJORAM (SWEET) - ORIGANUM MAJORANA Similar to oregano but with larger leaves. Also used as a repellent 67-5510 SWEET MARJORAM for insects. Annual.

MINT - MENTHA SP. The most popular herb because of its mild, fruity taste. Over running plants. 67-6320 SPEARMINT Height: 30 to 60 cm. Perennial.

Can reach a height of 50 to 60 cm. Oblong, finely indented leaves with a high 67-6321 PEPPERMINT content of menthol. Perennial. SWEET MARJORAM

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.

Pretty silver-grey foliage appreciated for its ornamental beauty and flavour value. Cleopatra distinguishes itself from Greek and Italian oregano by a mildly spicy 67-6521 CLEOPATRA 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. SPEARMINT Height: 25 cm, width: 25 cm. Perennial.

PARSLEY - PETROSELINUM SP. Dark green extra curled type. Erect and vigorous plants. 67-7126 FOREST GREEN Holds well in hot weather. Annual

67-7128 GREEN PEARL Deep green, dense foliage on sturdy stems. Tolerant to bolting. Annual.

Deep green, triple curled parsley developed to be grown and harvested all year 67-7131 ASTRA round. Repeated crops after 8 to 10 weeks. Can be used fresh, dried or frozen. OREGANO Astra is darker than Darki. Annual.

Dark green parsley, with a thicker and more solid stem, resulting in a more erect 67-7133 WEGA and robust plant habit, making it easier to bunch. Slightly curlier than Darki. Annual

DARK GREEN 67-7155 Smooth dark green leaves. Productive. Annual IMPROVED Italian parsley with bigger leaves than standard varieties. Dark green colour and 67-7158 PEIONE good yield. Intermediate tolerance to downy mildew. Annual

67-7182 ARAT For fall harvest. 20 to 25 cm white root. Annual FOREST GREEN ROCKET CULTIVATED - ERUCA SATIVA Wasabi will tickle your nose in the same way the mustard of the same name does. 67-8104 WASABI 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

ASTRO (CULTIVATED)

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Code Variety Form. Description

ROCKET WILD - DIPLOTAXIS TENUIFOLIA Beautiful variety with an impressive tolerance to downy mildew. Dark green 67-8123 BELLEZIA and highly serrated leaves. Excellent bolting tolerance, and excellent shelf life. Annual.

Improved selection of wild arugula, more compact with uniform, dark green, 67-8124 GRAZIA (WILD) fine leaves. Slow bolting. The best shelf-life variety available. Annual

ROSEMARY ROSEMARY - ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS Greyish-green woody stems. Leaves are dark green on top and white 67-7910 ROSEMARY underneath. Height and width: 90 to 150 cm. Perennial.

SIMPLYHERBS Multipellet including 10 to 15 seeds, ideal to easily create nice pots. Minimum 67-7911 ROSEMARY germination of at least 80%. Perennial.

RUE - RUTA GRAVEOLENS Small greyish-green leaves that grow in clusters. These pungent bitter tasting 67-8510 RUE leaves are used in salads, and oriental dishes. Perennial. SAGE BROAD LEAF SAGE - SALVIA OFFICINALIS Soft, round, greyish leaves with oblong extremities. Height and width: 30 to 67-9110 SAGE BROAD LEAF 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.

SUMMER SAVORY More pronounced flavour than the Summer Savory. Green-grey shiny leaves. 67-8920 WINTER SAVORY Height: 35 to 40 cm, width: 30 to 40 cm. Perennial.

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

STEVIA REBAUNDIANA

67-9210 STEVIA Dry leaves are used as a natural sweetener. Easy to grow. Perennial.

STEVIA TAGETE -TAGETES FILIFOLIA Annual plant with a sweet taste with a strong licorice or anise flavour. Globular 67-9301 DROPSHOT 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 Less pronounced flavour than French tarragon. Height: 60 to 90 cm, 67-3910 RUSSIAN TARRAGON width: 30 to 45 cm. Perennial.

THYME - THYMUS FRAGRANTISSIMUS DROPSHOT 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 67-9515 ORANGELO 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 Very small, dark green, elongated, oval leaves. Tolerates dryness. 67-9510 WINTER THYME Height: 30 cm, width: 50 to 60 cm. Perennial.

RUSSIAN TARRAGON

ORANGELO

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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

Fruit size Code Variety Form. Tolerances Production Season Description (cm) CUCUMBER Slicer variety that sets well under cool conditions. Produces cylindrical, dark green, 66-4201 CORINTO F1 20-25 2, 4, 7 Spring - Fall shiny and smooth fruits.

The shortest of all the mini cucumbers we offer. Produces high quality dark green, 66-4211 PICOLINO F1 12 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 All year round shiny fruits. 3-4 fruits per node. The compact, vigorous plant is early to produce.

1, 2, 4, 7, 8, Spring - Summer - Cucumber adapted for spring, summer and fall seeding. Dark green fruit. Short, 66-4233 KHASSIB F1 15-17 9, 10 Beginning of Fall vigorous plant.

Mini European cucumber. Produces one to two fruits per nod. Generative variety 66-4235 JAWELL F1 14-16 2, 4, 7 All year round with nice vigorous laterals. Variety flexible enough for most growing systems.

Spring - Summer - Robust and productive mini cucumber with an open plant habit. Produces three to 66-4236 KATRINA F1 16 2, 4, 5, 7 Beginning of fall four quality fruits per node. Fruits are glossy, nicely ribbed and very uniform.

Variety adapted for spring and summer production because of its improved 66-4237 ELDORA F1 36-42 5, 6, 7 Spring - Summer tolerance to Powdery Mildew over all other varieties.

Spring - Summer - Early variety of vigorous growth with a good productive plant. Dark green fruit, 66-4239 KALUNGA F1 31-34 5, 6, 7 Fall slightly ribbed.

Spring - Summer - 66-4240 DOMINICA F1 30-40 7 Dark green, straight and slightly ribbed fruit. Good vigour. Fall

Vigorous plants. Long and straight, dark green fruit, slightly fluted. Intermediate Spring - Summer - 66-4241 CAMARO F1 34-40 7 tolerance to powdery mildew. Tends to be generative but performs very well in a Fall variety of conditions.

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 Spring - Summer - 66-4244 AVAYA F1 30-35 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, varieties. Excellent fruit quality. Competitive levels of production with improved Beginning of Fall 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.

Strong plant, with an open plant habit, making the crop easy to grow and handle. 66-4246 DAVIDA F1 30-35 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Spring - Summer Good yield potential of high quality fruits in spring and summer. High tolerance to powdery mildew. EGGPLANT

66-0614 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 EXCELSIOR F1 EMERITE

Code Variety Form. Description STRAWBERRY At last, a hybrid strawberry plant propagated from seeds! Delizzimo combines the vigour of hybrid plants with the best guaranty that seeds bring to 66-3801 DELIZZIMO F1 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.

Code Variety Form. Length (cm) Tolerances Description PICKLING CUCUMBER Pickling cucumber for both open field and unheated greenhouse, for spring and autumn production. Open and vigorous 66-4290 EXCELSIOR F1 10-12 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 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

Code Variety Form. Length (cm) Description POLE BEAN

66-4301 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

Production Code Variety Form. Weight (g) Colour Tolerances Description Season PEPPER Spring - Summer - Orange pepper with a very large fruit size throughout the entire season. Its 66-7278 DR0719PB F1 240 Orange 1, 5 Fall extended shelf life also provides added value to both the grower and the consumer.

Yellow blocky pepper with excellent fruit quality, a consistent blocky shape Spring - Summer - 66-7282 BERKELEY F1 225-245 Yellow 1 and uniform size. In trials, Berkeley provided fruits all season long with a high Fall percentage of marketable fruits.

Red, blocky pepper with good yield potential. Its early production allows for an Spring - Summer - 66-7288 DEXTER F1 210-230 Red 1 expedited picking process that gives growers the ability to maximize profits. Dexter Fall 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)

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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 Pink Beefsteak type, less vegetative than Osaka. Quality, uniformity and firmness make it a one-of-a-kind 66-8878 MAKARI F1 180-240 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 pink tomato. ORANGE TOMATO

66-9004 BEORANGE F1 200-220 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 Orange beef tomato hybrids with good taste and flavour. RED TOMATO

66-9001 AUREA F1 220-240 1, 9 Oxheart type with a sweet taste and very low acidity. Generative plants.

Beefsteak type that competes against Macarena or Bigdena. Slightly ribbed fruit with a pleasant taste and 66-9020 REBELSKI F1 200 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 a good shelf life. Labour-friendly plants with an open leaf structure.

Higher yield potential and vigour than the Torero variety, with less fruit fall. Average fruit size is 270 g that 66-9069 TOUCHÉ F1 270 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 will increase with light and produce a firm and good quality fruit.

An improvement to the Torero variety with a better fruit grip on the stem. Higher yield than Bigdena. 66-9070 FORONTI F1 250-300 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 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.

Large firm fruits. Tolerant to blossom end rot and cracking. 66-9087 TORERO F1 240-260 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 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 A new vigorous cocktail on the vine tomato. A bright and flavourful fruit with intermediate disease 66-9058 ANNAMAY F1 35-40 1, 4, 5, 7, 9 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.

Flavourful cocktail tomato low in acidity. Produces clusters of 8-12 fruits. 66-9055 BELLINI F1 45-50 1, 4, 5, 9, 10 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.

1, 4, 5, 6, An orange colour fruit solidly attached to the cluster. Good overall shelf life. Loose and truss harvest. 66-9051 ORANGINO F1 35 9, 10 Semi open plant habit with medium vigour.

Great tasting cocktail tomato hybrids with superb truss appearance. When pruned to eight fruits, 66-9054 FLORINO F1 35-40 1, 5, 9, 10 Florino gives a very nice presentation and uniform colouring. Suitable for both truss or loose harvest. For year-round production. Replaces the Kierano variety.

Early cocktail tomato with lower acidity and great flavour. Produces clusters of 10-15 fruits. 66-9056 ROSSINI F1 30-40 1, 4, 5, 10 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)

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 85 Greenhouse Vegetables

MERLICE F1 KOMEETT F1 BOLZANO F1 MAXEZA F1 BOUNTICE (DR1008) F1

LORENZO F1 DRK 948 F1 ORANJESTAR F1 CONCHITA F1 FAVORITA F1 DRC 564 F1

Code Variety Form. Colour Weight (g) Tolerances Description TOV Variety that stands out by its cluster presentation and how easy it lies flat in a 66-9077 MERLICE F1 Red 150-165 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 box. High vigour and excellent disease package gives it a high yield potential. Less sensitive to Botrytis than other varieties.

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 66-9076 PADUA F1 Red 160 n/d fuller canopy and higher vigour than Komeett. Better summer fruit quality and less blocky shape.

Our earliest cluster tomato variety. High yielding and very uniform. The fruits are tight 66-9085 KOMEETT F1 Red 155 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 on the cluster and ripen at the same time.

Orange clusters to replace the variety Orangaro. Fruits are strongly attached 66-9098 BOLZANO F1 Orange 100-130 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 to the cluster.

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, 66-9078 MAXEZA F1 Red 160 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11 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.

Bright yellow cluster tomato. 5 to 6 fresh sweet tasting fruits per cluster. 66-9094 LORENZO F1 Yellow 110-115 1, 3, 4, 5, 9 Vigorous plants with short internodes. Good tightness to the cluster.

An outstanding weight for a TOV, an outstanding deep internal red colour and a very 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 66-9074 BOUNTICE (DR1008) F1 Red 150-165 good disease packages are the major highlight of this new delicious tomato. Strong 9, 14 plant vigour and open plant type. Fruit setting is about a week after Merlice. CHERRY TOMATO A yellow cherry tomato with an excellent taste and good plant habit. Suitable for both 66-9049 DRK 948 F1 Yellow 10-15 1, 3, 4, 5, 9 truss or loose harvest.

Excellent quality cherry tomato with a unique dark green stalk that can be harvested 66-9050 ORANJESTAR F1 Orange 12-17 1, 4, 5, 6, 10 with the fruit or not. Vigorous and well-balanced plants that perform best in a high- tech production environment.

Cluster cherry tomato. Firm fruit. Very good taste and Brix levels combined to a nice 66-9040 CONCHITA F1 Red 25-30 1, 4, 5, 6, 9 shiny look. Uniform fishbone shaped trusses with 12-16 fruits. Long shelf life.

Perfect combination of good taste, high yield and shelf life. Vigorous plants. Open 66-9041 FAVORITA F1 Red 15 1, 4, 5, 10 habits. Uniform red fruits on solid clusters.

A hybrid cherry tomato for loose or truss harvest with high yield potential. Excellent 66-9044 DRC 564 F1 Red 15-20 1, 2, 5, 9, 10 taste and beautiful appearance.

86 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Greenhouse Vegetables

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 Italian tomato to be harvested individually or by clusters. Firm, dark-coloured fruit, 66-9152 PRUNUS F1 Red 100-120 1, 5, 6, 7, 9 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 A small and tasty plum shaped tomato on uniform trusses of 12-14 fruits. Can be harvested 66-9095 FLAVORINO F1 Red 35 1, 5, 9, 10, 13 individually in clusters. In need of artificial light during winter. GRAPE TOMATO Small orange grape tomato, with an extremely sweet taste, but more sensitive to cracking. 66-9043 BS 3756 F1 Orange 8-12 1, 4, 5, 12, 13 Generative plants.

Pink grape tomato that performs very well in high tech and mid-tech production environments. It has 66-9052 ROZESTAR F1 Pink 15-18 1, 4, 5, 6, 10 firm fruits and is uniform in size and shape. Well-balanced taste. Vigorous plants.

Vigorous open plants with short leaves for dense spacing. Plants may be grown with more than two 66-9053 SANTORANGE F1 Orange 10-15 1, 5, 9 leaders to get more out of each plant and improve plant balance. Excellent taste.

Grape tomato with an exceptional taste. Very sweet fruits, well-balanced acidity. Impressive yield on 66-9079 DR0603TC F1 Red 9-11 1, 4, 5, 9, 10 an extensive period of time.

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 66-9083 GARINCHA F1 Red 12 1, 2, 5, 10 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. ROOTSTOCK

66-8802 DR 0141TX F1 — — 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 Vigorous rootstock. Very good generative capacity. Ideal for a fast setting.

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 66-8803 MAXIFORT F1 — — 1, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 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.

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 87 Sprouts & Microgreens

ALFALFA ARUGULA (CULTIVATED) BASIL BEAN MUNG

CORIANDER CRESS CURLED DILL FENUGREEK

Sprouts Micro Greens Soak Variety Code Formul. Minimum Yield Rinse/Drain Minimum Yield (hours) Days to Harvest Days to Harvest (weight ratio) per day (2) (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 PEA CHICK PEAS MAPLE (SPECKLED) 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 RADISH RAMBO RADISH SUPER HONG VIT 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

(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. ENERGY MIX

88 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Sprouts & Microgreens

BEET BROCCOLI CABBAGE RED CLOVER RED

KALE KOHLRABI LENTILS GREEN LENTILS RED PEA

Sprouts Micro Greens Soak Variety Code Formul. Minimum Yield Rinse/Drain Minimum Yield (hours) Days to Harvest Days to Harvest (weight ratio) per day (2) (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 RADISH CHINA ROSE RADISH DAIKON 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 SOYBEAN SUNFLOWER 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

References: Important: Germs and sprouts production times, as well as their yield, can vary according to different criteria such as room temperature, water Home trials. temperature, seed lots, harvest stage, the lighting used, the density of Galchus, Rita. 2013. Faire pousser ses graines germées. Ed. Broquet. 159 p. the seedbed, the substrate, etc. www.sprouthouse.com www.sproutpeople.org The data contained in the above chart are provided as an indicator only. VITALITY MIX

Vegetable Production Catalogue | Norseco 2020 89 Planting Guidelines*

Seed count per Seeds/acre Spacing (inch) Plants per Culture 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 572000 260000 0.03 14-18 60 6650 16500 fruited) 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 * Indicative basis only. 90 Norseco 2020 | Vegetable Production Catalogue Index A Corn-Sweet 22-24 M S Vilmorin-Mikado brings Leading the Way Artichoke 4 Cress 21 Melon 37 Salsify 61 Cucumber 25-26 PRIMUS Asparagus 4 O Shallots-French 43 Cucumber-Pickling 27 Spinach 62 ® B Okra 38 A TripleSweet Plus corn variety, Primus features Sprouts and Micro Greens 44, 45 Beans 4-6 E Onion 38-42 exceptional quality and tenderness with even Squash-Summer 63, 64 Beet 7 Eggplant 28 Onion-Bunching 43 innovation to farming more supersweet kernels on every ear, and an an Squash-Winter 64-68 Broccoli 8,9 Oriental Vegetables 44 G Swiss Chard 68 improved shelf-life. Broccoli Mini 9 Gourds 29 P Brussels Sprouts 10 T Greenhouse Vegetables 83-87 Parsnip 44 Tomato 69-77 C Ground cherry 30 Peas 45 Turnip 78 CABO Cabbage-Chinese 11 H Pepper-Hot 51-53 Cabbage-Pointed 13 Herbs 88,89 Pepper-Sweet 46-50 W Offering superior eating quality and excellent Cabbage-Savoy 11 Potato 60 Watermelon 78 adaptability, Cabo is a large augmented Cabbage-Summer 12-13 K Pumpkin 54-59 supersweet variety with plentiful dark green Kale 30 EVERYWHERE, Cabbage-Winter 14-15 R flags and great tip fill. Carrot 16-18 Kohlrabi 31 Radish 60,61 Cauliflower 19 CLOSER TO L Rapini 61 Lasalle Flagler Celeriac 20 Leaf, Baby 32 Rhubarb 61 YOU Celery 20 High quality, easy-pick beans Sweet corn with with exceptional eating Leek 31 Rutabaga 61 SPINELESS SUPREME Chicory 21 with good yields quality and a beautiful package Lettuce 33-36 VAQUERO Spineless Supreme produces high gloss fruit and offers an improved disease and virus resistance package for high yield potential. ® VOLCANO F1 Prime DEPURPLE Mountain Honey EverGol A lavender-pink cauliflower variety ideal for AGAINST ONION SMUT the specialty color market, DePurple features Delicious, high-yielding uniform maturity, dense dome-shaped heads, Mischief grape tomatoRed with Satin crimson gene and consistent performance under different Small 2-4 lb pumpkin that produces Very uniformand F-3* roots resistance and excellent field environmental conditions. high yields of quality fruit. holding ability Onions treated with Progro For more information on these or other Syngenta Varieties, visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables. 30% waste due to onion smut Harris Moran is proud to offer a variety of A828 F1 ® uniquely attractive, high-quality products Onions treated with EVERGOL PRIME CONTACT: Brad Smith - T. 831 998 2018 - [email protected] for your specific market needs. 0.5% waste due to onion smut VILMORIN NORTH AMERICA COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION | US7786 1119 COMMUNICATIONS 3 Harris Place Find out more at https://hmclause.com/regional-products/ Salinas, CA 93901 USA T. +1 (831) 771 1500 *For complete disease resistance information, please visit SyngentaUS.com/Vegetables ® F. +1 (831) 771 1517 All photos are either the property of Syngenta or are used with permission. EverGol Prime ensures you of solid protection against onion smut. ©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 vilmorinnorthamerica.com or reproduced without authorization. The Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. ® In 2020, EverGol Prime becomes Norseco’s standard treatment of onion seeds. Vilmorin is a brand of Vilmorin-Mikado Business Unit

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