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Organic Vegetables

20 24
SEASONS

P R O D U C T I O N C ATA L O G U E 25
Proud of our roots since 1928
Index
A G P
Artichoke................................................................................4 Gourds................................................................................... 31 Parsnip................................................................................. 20
Asparagus..............................................................................4 Greenhouse Vegetables........................................... 48-52 Pea........................................................................................ 20
Ground Cherry................................................................... 40 Pepper-Hot....................................................................24, 25
B Pepper-Sweet................................................................21-23
Baby Leaf............................................................................. 16 H Pickling Cucumber............................................................ 14
Beans................................................................................. 4, 5 Herbs...............................................................................44-47 Potato................................................................................... 26
Beet..........................................................................................5 Pumpkin.............................................................................. 25
Broccoli...................................................................................6 K R
Brussels Sprouts................................................................. 7 Kale........................................................................................ 15 Radish.................................................................................. 26
Kohlrabi................................................................................ 15 Rapini................................................................................... 26
C Rhubarb................................................................................27
Cabbage-Chinese................................................................. 7 L Rutabaga..............................................................................27
Cabbage-Pointed................................................................. 7 Leek....................................................................................... 15
Cabbage-Savoy..................................................................... 7 Lettuce...................................................................................17 S
Cabbage-Summer................................................................8 Salsify...................................................................................27
Cabbage-Winter...................................................................8 M Sprouts and Microgreen..........................................42, 43
Carrot......................................................................................9 Melon..................................................................................... 18 Spinach.................................................................................27
Cauliflower.......................................................................... 10 Squash-Summer................................................................ 28
Celeriac...................................................................................11 O Squash-Winter.............................................................. 29-31
Celery......................................................................................11 Onion............................................................................... 18, 19 Sweet Corn...........................................................................12
Chicory....................................................................................11 Onion-Bunching................................................................. 19 Swiss Chard........................................................................ 31
Cress.......................................................................................11 Oriental Vegetables.......................................................... 18
Cucumber..............................................................................13 T
Tomato Small Fruited................................................ 35-40
E Tomato-Italian................................................................... 34
Echalion............................................................................... 20 Tomato-Round............................................................. 32-34
Eggplant............................................................................... 14 Turnip................................................................................... 40
French Shallots................................................................. 20
W
Watermelon..........................................................................41

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Untreated

Untreated exclusively

Recommanded for the production


of miniature vegetables

Recommanded for the production


of trays, pots and multicell packs

Patio Collection

Maturity calculated from sowing

Maturity calculated from transplantation

Organic seeds
are Ecocert Canada
certified since 2008
Martin Deslauriers Christine Ruckstuhl, Agr. Marie-Hélène Monchamp Ben Yurkiw

Dear growers,

We are proud to offer you our 2024-2025 catalogue of organic


and untreated vegetable seeds.

With this publication, we renew our commitment to support


your efforts towards an agriculture that favours healthy
soils, restored biodiversity, healthy waterways and thriving
Christian Chartrand, Agr.
native habitats. Katherine Jouvet, Agr.

Because we know that organic and untreated seeds are


the beginning of a chain that ultimately leads to healthy,
well-nourished communities.

So don’t hesitate to contact us to get your next organic season


off to a good start.

We wish you an excellent season,

The Norseco team

Stéphanie Gosselin, Agr. Claudine Beauchemin, d.t.h

Marie-Pierre Grimard, T.P. Warren Peacock Isabelle Dubé, Agr. Yves Thibault, Agr.

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Artichoke
Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

Almost thornless hybrid that produces 6 to 8 artichokes per plant of 7 to 10 cm in


65-0212 IMPERIAL STAR 120
diameter. Treat as an annual at our latitudes. Required vernalization. IMPERIAL STAR

Asparagus

GUELPH MILLENIUM F1 GUELPH ECLIPSE F1 GUELPH EQUINOX F1

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

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

Green male asparagus, hybridized in Canada, giving it excellent tolerance of cold winters. High yields of large shoots. Very good
65-0457 GUELPH ECLIPSE F1 Perennial
quality tips and vigorous ferns. Grows in a variety of soils, but prefers sand or sandy loam.

Early/mid-season cultivar that performs best in temperate and cool environment. Especially used for fresh market due to its
65-0458 GUELPH EQUINOX F1 Perennial
excellent quality spears of uniform medium diameter which will pack more quickly. High-yielding variety.

Beans

EXPRESS (PRIMO) MAJOR BROAD WINDSOR NECKARGOLD NECKARKONIGIN SYBARIS CAPRICE

Maturity Fruit Length


Code Variety Form. Colour Sieve Tolerances Description
(days) shape (cm)

BEANS-BROAD
Medium Early. Medium size white seeds. Recommended for freezing. 5-6
65-5410 EXPRESS (PRIMO) 65 — 16 — —
green beans/pod.

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.

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

BEANS-POLE
65-5305 NECKARGOLD 65 Round Yellow 23-27 — HR-BCMV Consistent and reliable yield. For fresh markets and preserving.

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

BUSH BEANS-GREEN
Very good uniformity and exceptional quality. The pods set high in
65-5256 SYBARIS 55 Round Dark 14 Medium HR-BCMV IR-Ua/Pss the plant and off the soil surface for a clean and easy harvest. Fresh
or processing markets.

Straight, smooth pods that have slow seed development, a fine


Medium HR-BCMV/Cl/Psp/Ua/ eating quality and an attractive medium dark-green colour. Upright
65-5255 CAPRICE 57 Round 14 Medium Xap IR-Pss
dark plant that does not lodge and that sets its pods mid high which
lends well to both hand and mechanical harvest.

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Beans
MASCOTTE PATIO
COLLECTION SUNBURST GOLD RUSH AMETHYST KARIKACHI NO.3 F1

Maturity Fruit Length


Code Variety Form. Colour Sieve Tolerances Description
(days) shape (cm)

FRENCH GOURMET-GREEN
Compact plant ideal for patio containers and window boxes, which can
MASCOTTE PATIO Medium HR-BCMV/ also be grown in garden beds. Beautiful white-blooming time followed by
65-5202 50 Round 11-13 Fine Cl/Psp
COLLECTION dark an abundant crop of small, fine, crunchy and good tasting beans. 2014 AAS
winner.

BUSH BEAN-WAX
65-5125 SUNBURST 55 Round — 13-15 Medium HR-BCMV/Psp 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 Round — 13-15 Medium HR-BCMV stringless. Extended harvesting, good storage, and fine freezing potential.
Suited for mechanical and manual harvesting.

BUSH BEANS-PURPLE
Remarkable dark purple colour on the outside and green on the inside. Nice
65-5281 AMETHYST 58 Round Purple 12-14 HR-BCMV
unique appearance and excellent taste.

SOYA EDAMAME
Very tall (60 to 75 cm), upright plants that are well branched, sturdy and
65-2670 KARIKACHI NO.3 F1 90 — — — vigorous. Produce a high yield of large, plump pods averaging three seeds
each. Strong resistance to lodging. Requires a well-drained soil.

Beet

DETROIT TOUCHSTONE
RED ACE F1 MERLIN F1 ROBIN F1 SUPREME GUARDSMARK GOLD BOLDOR AVALANCHE F1 CARILLON

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

Fast growing, sweet flavoured hybrid that produces smooth, medium sized roots of even red colour.
65-0840 RED ACE F1 55 Bright green IR-Cb Short, erect tops in a bright, shiny green colour. Excellent disease tolerance and uniform early
maturity. Heavy yields.

Roots of the same quality as those of the Red Ace variety, but with a sugar content 12-15 % higher
65-0842 MERLIN F1 55 Bright green IR-Cb/Pfb
than other varieties. Very productive.

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

A true value for a long-time. Dark red inner flesh and smooth root. Good top attachment. For fresh
65-0850 DETROIT SUPREME 60 Dark green IR-Cb
consumption, pickling and canning.

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

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

Interesting yellow beet. Bright yellow interior coloUr. Smooth skin, of good quality as the Touchstone
65-0890 BOLDOR 60 Bright green IR-Cb
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 good
65-0895 AVALANCHE F1 60 Green IR-Cb
resistance to diseases. 2015 AAS Winner.

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

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Broccoli

CASTLE DOME F1 BLUE WIND II F1 EASTERN CROWN F1

LIEUTENANT F1 BELSTAR F1 IMPERIAL F1

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

Uniform heads with tight, small beads. Early, fast maturing variety with quality
Bunching,
65-1402 CASTLE DOME F1 69 Dome Spring crown and florets. Plant vigour allows planting in early season. Needs a good
Crown
fertilization for maximum yield.

Bunching, For the beginning of the season. Improvement of the variety Blue Wind because of
65-1401 BLUE WIND II F1 70 Semi-dome Spring - Fall
Crown its better field holding and heat tolerance.

Summer - Outstanding variety with blue-green heads, small fine beads and an excellent heat
65-1425 EASTERN CROWN F1 74 Dome Crown
Fall tolerance. Compact plant with good yield. For the crown cut market.

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

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

Summer - Bunching, Superior heat-loving broccoli that produces tight dome-shaped heads with small,
65-1471 IMPERIAL F1 88 Dome
Fall Crown dark green beads. The heads have an excellent shelf-life post harvest.

Broccoli Mini

BC1611 F1 SIBSEY F1

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

Spring -
Tall, vigorous plants with open, branching habit. Good regrowth for high yields of long, slender stems
65-1495 BC1611 F1 85 Summer - Bunching
with bright green florets and mild-tasting stems. Early maturing and widely adapted.
Fall

Spring - Extra early, long-yielding variety. Starts out similar to a regular crown broccoli but after harvesting
65-1496 SIBSEY F1 85 Summer - Bunching the first crown, easy-to-harvest tender, and tasty side shoots continue to appear long into the
Fall season. Tolerant to warm temperature bolting. Replaces the Apollo variety.

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Brussels sprouts

CAPITOLA F1 NAUTIC F1

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

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

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

Cabbage-Chinese
Dimension
Maturity Weight
Code Variety Form. height x dia. Colour Tolerances Description
(days) (kg)
(cm)

Medium Large size cabbage shaped like


65-2617 BILKO Y.R. F1 60 32 x 18 2,5-2,8 HR-Foc/Pb:0,1,3
BILKO Y.R. F1 green a barrel with a yellow interior.

Cabbage-Savoy

MELISSA Y.R. F1 WIROSA Y.R. F1

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

Dark bluish Y.R. version of Clarissa. Holds well in the field. Very curly foliage. Dense and heavy heads.
65-3030 MELISSA Y.R. F1 75 Medium HR-Foc IR-TB
green Exceptional quality and uniformity.

STORAGE
Green-
65-3085 WIROSA Y.R. F1 100 Medium HR- Foc Round cabbage, excellent against frost. Excellent quality for long storage.
greyish blue

Cabbage-Pointed

Maturity Weight
Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description
(days) (kg)

To be used for the production of miniature pointed green


65-3570 CARAFLEX Y.R. F1 63 0,4-1,4 HR- Foc cabbages. Tender and sweet tasting. Its unique shape makes it an
CARAFLEX Y.R. F1 original choice.

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Cabbage-Summer

CONQUEROR Y.R. F1 FARAO F1 BAJONET Y.R. F1 BRONCO Y.R. F1 KORSUMA Y.R. F1 ALFARO Y.R. F1 KOSARO Y.R. F1 CAIRO Y.R. F1

Maturity Weight Quantity of


Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description
(days) (kg) heads per Box

GREEN
Early cabbage. Dark bluish heads, well wrapped, very heavy, of an excellent quality.
65-3511 CONQUEROR Y.R. F1 55 1.3-1.5 12-16 HR-Foc/BLS
Short core. Good field holding ability.

Early cabbage for fresh market. Dark colour, sweet taste. Good field holding ability.
65-3514 FARAO F1 55 1,1-1,4 12-16 —
Strong against cracking.

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

A standard for mid-season cabbage. Bronco’s sweet and crunchy texture is very
65-3548 BRONCO Y.R. F1 65 1,8-2,2 14-16 HR-Foc T-TB versatile in the kitchen. Well wrapped, uniform head. Grows well under different
circumstances.

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

RED
Improved version of the Primero variety. Nice round heads, early in maturity, dense and
65-3416 ALFARO Y.R. F1 62 0,9-1,4 16-18 HR-Foc 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 HR-Foc Primero type. Well covered heads, very uniform. For early market.

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

Cabbage-Winter
AXEL Y.B.R. F1 EXPECT Y.R. F1 AMTRAK Y.R. F1 KLIMARO F1 RESIMA F1

Quantity
Maturity Weight
Code Variety Form. of heads Tolerances Description
(days) (kg)
per Box

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

Strong, healthy storage cabbage with a short core and a fresh colour after storage. Axel stays
HR - Foc
65-3614 AXEL Y.B.R. F1 92 2-2,6 12-14 IR - Xcc T-TT clean in the field partly due to its resistance to black rot. Has to be handled carefully at harvest
to maximise storage.

65-3615 EXPECT Y.R. F1 92 2-2,6 12-14 HR-Foc T-TT Lennox type, for long-term storage. Holds its freshness appearance. Tolerant to thrips.

Well-known variety for its sweet taste. Well suited for either fresh market or storage. Round,
65-3620 LENNOX F1 92 2-2,5 12-14 — solid heads with smooth wrapper leaves. Very productive, showing vigorous, uniform growth.
Will hold its green colour very well in storage. Potential of large size cabbages.

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

Large, round and dense heads. Short core. High yields. Maintains a nice green colour in storage.
65-3653 AMTRAK Y.R. F1 107 2,5-3 8-10 HR-Foc
Easy to trim. Potential of large size cabbages.

RED
65-3487 KLIMARO F1 110 2,5-3 14-16 — Cabbage with a slightly elongated shape and a small core. Excellent yield. Long storage.

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

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Carrot

NAVAL F1 NARVIK F1 YAYA F1 ISTANBUL F1 PURPLE HAZE F1 RAINBOW F1

Neck
Maturity
Code Variety Form. Length (cm) diameter Storage Soil type Description
(days)
(cm)

MINI
Mineral and A small root variety, perfect for baby carrots, preserves or pickling.
65-1805 LITTLE FINGER 50 10 1 Short
muck soil Deep orange root with smooth skin. Great taste.

NANTES-TOUCHON
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 to
muck soil
Cercospora and Alternaria.

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
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.

Refined, 18-20 cm long, very cylindrical roots. Strong foliage


Mineral and attachment. Refined crown with no green shoulder. Good, sweet
65-1818 NARVIK F1 55 18-20 2-2,5 Short
muck soil taste. Good washing quality. Can be used as a bunching Nantes
and as baby carrots.

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

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

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.

COLOURED
Mineral and Red carrot with the best tolerance to bolting on the market as well
65-1873 MALBEC F1 70 26 2-2,5 Medium
muck soil as the best root quality. Good uniformity.

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

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 F1 72 20-22,5 2-2,5 Long
muck soil For bunching or slicing.

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

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

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Cauliflower

FIORETTO 60 F1 MINUTEMAN F1 MARDI F1 FREEDOM F1 FLAMENCO F1 MELROSE F1

VITAVERDE F1 DEPURPLE F1 FLAME STAR F1 PUNTOVERDE F1 VERONICA Y.R. F1

Maturity Harvest Plant


Code Variety Form. Head shape Description
(days) season size

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

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

Spring - Early cauliflower that prefers northern climates. Produces uniform white buds, weighing
65-3831 MARDI F1 72 Summer - Dome Large on average from 600 g to 800 g. Erect and vigorous plant with partially self-covering
Fall foliage that protects the florets.

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

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

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

BROCCOFLOWER
Summer - Dome-Lime Versatile, easy-to-grow variety. Nice-looking, compact head. Strong, vigorous, fast-
65-3873 VITAVERDE F1 75 Large
Fall green growing, upright plant.

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

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

ROMANESCO
Variety that outperforms typical Romanesco types under stressful weather conditions.
Summer -
65-3883 PUNTOVERDE F1 78 Lime green Large This variety will produce a good summer harvest in areas free of extreme heat. Solid
Fall
plant that bears well-covered buds of an attractive intense green.

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

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Celeriac

ROWENA F1 BALENA F1

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

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

VICTORIA F1 TANGO NERO F1 RIVALRY F1 TZ 6200 F1

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 IR-Foa Good quality variety. For fresh markets.

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

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

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

Chicory

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

INDIGO F1 65-2235 INDIGO F1 70 Dense, round, bright red heads. Good tolerance to tip burn.

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. Broad leaf perennial that is best grown in


65-4850 LARGE IMPROVED 60
EXTRA CURLED ALENOIS LARGE IMPROVED moist soil conditions. Rich in vitamins.

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Sweet Corn

FAST LANE F1 BON JOUR F1 SWEETNESS F1 PROFIT F1 ALLURE F1

MONTAUK F1 ESSENCE F1 ROSIE F1 FLAGLER F1 NIRVANA F1

Maturity Cob height Number of Cob length


Code Variety Form. Height (cm) Tolerances Description
(days) (cm) rows (cm)

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

Sure value. Produces large husks for its earliness.


65-1128 BON JOUR F1 70 50 14-16 20 200-220 —
Good husk cover.

BICOLOUR SESH2
The most vigorous and early sweet variety on the
65-1118 SWEETNESS F1 67 45 16 20 180 IR-NCLB/SW/CR market. Its emergence in cold soils is perfect and the
taste is tender and very sweet.

Appreciated by growers because of the vigour of its


emergence, its well-filled tip and its good ear cover.
65-1150 PROFIT F1 72 55 14-16 20 210 IR-NCLB/SW/CR
Appreciated by consumers because of its sweet taste
and the tenderness of its kernels.

Variety recognized for its solid plant, good husk cover


65-1175 ALLURE F1 74 65-70 16 20-21 210 IR-NCLB/SW/CR and great taste. Sweet and tender kernels. Needs a
warm soil at the plantation.

A big ear with excellent eating quality and good


65-1138 MONTAUK F1 78 50 16-20 20-22 205 —
vigour. Very sweet taste.

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

BICOLOUR SH2
Beautifully refined ear and kernels. Superior eating
65-1166 ROSIE F1 74 70 16-18 20 180 — quality. Attractive, with large size ears. Excellent field
holding ability. Strong, beautiful plant.

Superior field vigour and exceptional eating quality.


65-1167 FLAGLER F1 76 75 16-18 20 180 IR-CR:Rp1G Large ears with clean and bright kernels with a
remarquable sweet, fruity taste.

BICOLORE SH2 - NIRVANA SERIES


The cold soil vigour and extremely sweet and tender
65-1156 NIRVANA F1 75 61 16 20 190 —
taste are two main characteristics of this variety.

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Cucumber

BURPLESS 26 F1 QUICK SNACK F1 MAGIC F1 BRISTOL F1 SPEEDWAY F1 MARTINI F1 LEMON MOUSE MELON

Maturity Fruit size


Code Variety Form. Flowering habit Tolerances Description
(days) (cm)

ENGLISH
65-4250 BURPLESS 26 F1 65 38-40 x 4,6 Monoecious IR-Pcu/Ec/CMV 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 —
Recommended for retail sales.

LEBANESE
Brand-new mini cuke for all indoor vegetable garden. Parthenocarpic
variety that is fast to produce handfuls of cocktail-sized, 5-6.5 cm
65-4277 QUICK SNACK F1 45 5-6,5 x 2 Parthenocarpic —
snackers on compact plants. Plants will benefit from being trellised and
pinched when plant reaches top of trellis.

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

A mini parthenocarpic cucumber offering a high yield of attractive fruit,


early ripening and excellent taste without bitterness. The plant can
65-4233 GREEN LIGHT F1 55 7-10 x 3 Parthenocarpic —
produce up to 40 thornless fruits. For an optimal harvest, stake or climb
the plant and harvest the fruits between 7 cm and 10 cm long.

Parthenocarpic cucumber to be grown in a container or in the garden on


65-4276 MINI MUNCH 55 10 x 3 Parthenocarpic IR-Px
a trellis. Early high yield, very thin skin and crispy texture.

SLICING
Extra early, parthenocarpic variety, which means it doesn’t need bees for
HR-Ccu/CVYV/Px pollination, but should be isolated if grown outside (can also be grown
65-4229 LISBOA F1 50 18 x 5 Parthenocarpic IR-CMV/Pcu 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 HR-Ccu/TLS Marketmore. Tender, non-bitter taste. Adapted for greenhouses and
outdoor cultivation. Parthenocarpic variety.

HR-CMV/ZYMV/Psl/ Early variety. Fruits stay firm, straight and uniform all season long. Nice
65-4214 BRISTOL F1 52 20 x 5 Gynoecious Ccu/Co IR-PRSV/Ec/ dark green colour. Incredible yield right at the beginning of the season.
Px/Pcu
Very good disease packages and tolerance to Downy Mildew.

High yield of dark colour cucumbers. Very uniform fruits on moderately


HR-Psl/Ccu/Co IR- vigorous vines. This variety is popular because of its earliness, yield and
65-4218 SPEEDWAY F1 54 20 x 6 Gynoecious CMV/Px disease resistance.

Short vining/bush slicing cucumbers bred to stay compact with the vines
using only 1/3 of the space of a standard variety. For the best tasting,
65-4258 PETICUE F1 54 18-23 X 6 Monoecious —
crunchy-sweet cues, pick the green fruits at 18 - 23 cm. Harvest regularly
to increase the yield.

Small cucumber characterized by its white exterior colour, early maturity


65-4266 MARTINI F1 55 13-15 x 4 Monoecious IR-Ec/Px and thin fruit skin. Sweet and crunchy fruit, without any bitterness, that
do not need to be peeled. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

HR-Ccu/Pcu IR-Co/ Mid-early variety that produces long dark green fruits with white spines.
65-4238 MARKETMORE 70 63 23 X 6,5 Monoecious Psl/Ec/Px Productive and flavourful.

SPECIALTY
Small and round attractive heirloom cucumbers with lemon coloured skin.
65-4278 LEMON 65 3,5-6 Monoecious — Mild, sweet and never bitter lime-green flesh. Produces a vigorous long
vine that does well on a trellis or a fence.

Tiny little cucumbers (Melothria scabra) known in Mexico as “sandíita”


65-4280 MOUSE MELON 70 2x3 Gynoecious — (little watermelon) and branded here as mouse melons. They have a
prominent cucumber flavour with notes of tartness.

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Pickling cucumber
PETIPIKEL F1 PUCCINI F1 SALT AND PEPPER EUREKA 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
65-4420 PETIPIKEL F1 45 Monoecious 3,1-3,3 —
striped, spined fruit at 8-13 cm (3 - 5 in) for the best results. Harvest regularly
to increase the yield. Fruits can be left until 18 cm (7 in) long and used fresh.

Parthenocarpic type (does not need to be pollinated to produce fruits). Very


HR-Ccu IR-Co/Px/
65-4410 PUCCINI F1 50 Parthenocarpic 3.1 Psl/CMV compact vines and small foliage. Perfect for early and late season production.
Ideally, needs to be isolated from other varieties to preserve its quality.

Eye catching white-skinned pickling cucumber with good powdery mildew


65-4480 SALT AND PEPPER 50 Gynoecious 3,15 — tolerance. You won’t need to add salt and pepper to this unique miniature
cucumber. It has just the right amount of natural flavours, quite delicious.
HR-WMV/ZYMV/Psl/ Highly disease resistant variety. Outstanding for its dark green fruit that
65-4424 EUREKA F1 55 Monoecious 3,1 Ccu IR-CMV/PRSV/
Co/Px looks like a small slicer.

Eggplant

PATIO BABY F1
PATIO COL. GRETEL F1 CHARMING F1 NADIA F1 FAIRY TALE F1 DANCER F1 PURPLE SHINE F1 NIGHT SHADOW F1 BIRGAH F1

Maturity Fruit size


Code Variety Form. Fruit shape Colour Description
(days) (cm)

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

Winner AAS 2009. Bunches of 3 to 6 small, elongated fruits with few seeds.
65-0603 GRETEL F1 55 Cylindrical 7,5 x 3 White
Harvest at 7.5 cm or more. Sweet, tender fruit. Suitable for pot cultivation.

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional teardrop-shaped fruit that holds quality into a large size. Glossy
Glossy black
65-0617 NIGHT SHADOW F1 68 Oval 20 x 12 and attractive fruits that resist wind and handling scratches. Widely-adapted,
purple
vigorous plant. Tolerant to tomato mosaic virus.

White eggplant of good size on a thornless plant. White flesh with mild, bitter-
65-0606 CLARA F1 70 Oval 15 x 8 White
free flavor.

Pinkish
65-0626 BIRGAH F1 70 Round 10 x 10 Sicilian type, firm and heavy. Productive plants. Excellent sweet taste.
purple
Vigorous and thornless plants producing fruits of uniform size throughout the
65-0629 TRAVIATA F1 70 Elongated oval 20 x 11 Deep purple
season. For open fields and high tunnels. Good productivity.

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Kale

SIMPLYSALAD STORM MIX BLACK MAGIC REDBOR F1 DARKIBOR F1

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Colour Description
(days)

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

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

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

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

Kohlrabi
Maturity Fruit
Code Variety Form. Colour Description
(days) shape

Smooth bulbs with very erect foliage. Easy bunching


and easy to cultivate. Superb flavour and nice internal
65-3218 KONAN F1 55 Round-flat Green
structure. The sweetest and most tender of our
selection.

Huge, but still crisp and tender kohlrabi. The bulbs


can reach up to 20-22 cm in diameter without getting
65-3240 KOSSAK F1 55 Round-flat Green
pithy, woody or hollow. White flesh hybrid that can
KONAN F1 keep up to 4 month in cold storage.

Leek

SURFER F1 LANCELOT LANCIA F1

Maturity Tolerance to
Code Variety Form. Colour Shaft (cm) Description
(days) cold

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

SUMMER
Medium
65-7615 LANCELOT 90 Medium 25-30 Early high-yielding leek. Replaces the Ventura variety.
green
Erect foliage with no leaves at the base making harvesting and cleaning easier.
65-7630 LANCIA F1 95 Medium Bluish green 25-28
Similar to Albana.

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

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Baby leaf

SIMPLYSALAD STORM MIX MESCLUN MIX SIMPLYSALAD ALFRESCO

SIMPLYSALAD CITY GARDEN SIMPLYSALAD WONDER WOK MIX EARLY MIZUNA

RUBY STREAK FRENCH SORREL ROCKET

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Type Colour Description
(days)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Lettuce

RHAPSODY BUTTERCRUNCH BAUER BELLEVUE STARFIGHTER GRAND RAPIDS NEW RED FIRE RED SAILS

PARIS ISLAND COS


BERGAM'S GREEN POMEGRANATE CRUNCH XALBADORA RIO BRAVO SELECT M.I. ARROYO BLUE ROCK

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description
(days)

BUTTERHEAD
Large, luxurious butterhead, bred for flavour, form and vigour. Glossy, dark green leaves with smooth
65-5706 RHAPSODY 55 Green HR-Bl:1-6/LMV
margins. Good yielders in temperate areas.

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

LEAF
High yield of uniform, medium-size heads with good flavour. Dark green leaves are shiny and slightly
65-5613 STARFIGHTER 55 Green IR-Bl:1-25, 27, 28, 30, 31
savoyed. Strong against tip burn, bolting.

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

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

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

HR-Bl:16-26,28,32EU/ Large size, heavy, leaf lettuce, just a bit later than other varieties. Slow to bolt and strong against tip
65-5619 BERGAM'S GREEN 58 Green Nr:0/TBSV IR-LMV:1 burn. Best suited for summer and fall harvest.

OAK LEAF
Uniform, compact oak leaf with a darker colour than other varieties in the same category. Can be
HR-Bl:1-9/Nr/TBSV grown almost anywhere, in-ground, containers, or window boxes and harvested at the baby leaf
65-5639 BAUER 55 Green IR-LMV stage or grown full-sized head. Dense heads that produce an abundance of sweet, crisp sturdy
leaves.

Red oak leaf lettuce ideal for growing regular or mini lettuces. Smooth and pleasant texture
HR-Bl:1-8/Nr/TBSV
65-5645 BELLEVUE 55 Red IR-LMV with a sweet taste. A perfect choice for growing in adverse conditions due to its excellent field
performance, late setting, and tolerance to mildew. Replaces the variety Cantarix.

ROMAINE
Red mini romaine with open habits and smooth texture. Faster growth than other varieties. Bright
POMEGRANATE
65-5770 55 Red — poppy-red colour outside and bright red-green inside. Nice twin pack with green mini romaine
CRUNCH
Starhawk.

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

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

PARIS ISLAND COS


65-5787 75 Green — High quality, productive selection. Medium to dark green, non-brittle leaves. Good tolerance to bolting.
SELECT M.I.
Tall, upright and V-shaped romaine with tight internodes that makes this best for romaine heart
65-5793 ARROYO 75 Green —
production. Dark in colour with blistered leaves. High tolerance to bolting and tip burn.

Dark green romaine lettuce that can be used either for hearts, cartons and processing. Small core,
65-5794 BLUE ROCK 75 Green HR-Bl:7-9/TBSV/Nr
good density, beautiful heavy heart and good height. Slow to bolt.

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Oriental Vegetables
TATSOI EARLY MIZUNA MEI QING CHOI F1

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Colour Description
(days)

CHINESE FLAT CABBAGE


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

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

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

Melon
SUGAR CUBE F1 ATHENA F1 HALONA F1 OSBORNE F1

Maturity Fruit Weight


Code Variety Form. Net Colour Sutures Tolerances Description
(days) shape (kg)

CANTALOUPE
Small in size, big in taste! Amazing quality melon
Deep HR-Fo:0-2/Px:1-2/
65-5902 SUGAR CUBE F1 68 Round 0,7-1,7 Medium — ZYMV/PRSV/WMV (14% Brix) with good shelf life. A must for that single
orange
serving trend. Excellent disease package.

Variety that has set the market standard for its


65-5925 ATHENA F1 72 Oval 2,3-3,2 Coarse Orange Light HR-Fo:0-2/Px:1-2 high quality and flavour. Dependable early maturing
variety. Thick and firm flesh. Outstanding.

Cantaloupe that stands out for its aroma,


exceptionally sweet flavour, and very good disease
Bright tolerance. Early fruit, well rounded, ribbed, and finely
65-5945 HALONA F1 72 Round 1,8-2,3 Light Bold HR-Px:1-2 IR-Fo:0-2
orange embroidered that grows abundantly on vigorous
plants. Better tolerance to Fusarium and powdery
mildew than other early varieties.

PIEL DE SAPO
Productivity, uniformity and quality. Vigorous plant
HR-MNSV IR- that produces excellent fruit seeting (4-5 fruits per
65-5982 OSBORNE F1 75 Oval 3.0-3.5 — White — Px:1-2/Gc plant) and a good netting. Fruit have white flesh
and are sweet and firm. Brix: 12 – 13º. Early variety.

Onion-Spanish
KELSAE SWEET GIANT DELGADO F1

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description
(days)

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

Full season variety for storage. Round, uniform and extremely firm bulbs. Excellent yield. Seven-
65-6652 DELGADO F1 120 Yellow IR-Pt
month storage potential.

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Onion-Red

MONASTRELL F1 RED BULL F1

Maturity Storage
Code Variety Form. Description
(days) lenght

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

65-6693 RED BULL F1 115 February Earlier Redwing type. Large size and very dark red colour. For long-term storage.

Onion-Yellow

LASALLE F1 FRONTIER F1 CARTIER F1

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

YELLOW
Golden The reference amongst early onions for its long-term storability.
65-6617 FRONTIER F1 94 Firm Medium May HR-Foc/Pd/B
brown Round bulbs with an excellent skin retention.

Golden Early variety with the qualities of a late variety. Large size, very good
65-6637 CARTIER F1 94 Very firm Large June IR-Pt
brown uniformity, high yield potential and storage until July.

Dark brown onion with long-term storage potential. Large size if it


Dark
65-6619 LASALLE F1 100 Very firm Large June IR-Foc has enough space. Small neck, excellent firmness and great skin
brown
retention after storage. Good disease package.

Onion-Bunching

SSR BO-01 PARADE BLUE SKY F1

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Colour Description
(days)

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

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

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

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French shallots
Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

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

Echalion
Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

Cross between an onion and a French shallot, offering the perfect combination of yield and
65-6798 CREME BRULEE F1 90
flavour. Easy to grow and delicious to cook and taste. CREME BRULEE F1

Parsnip

ALBION F1 PEARL F1

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

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

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.

Pea
LITTLE MARVEL ALTESSE SNACK HERO SUPER SUGAR SNAP LITTLE SNOW PEA SWEET SUNSATION

Maturity Height Length Seeds


Code Variety Form. Tolerances Description
(days) (cm) (cm) per Pod

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

HR-PEMV/ Replacement for the variety Utrillo with a better taste, better yield and more erect
65-7856 ALTESSE 68 80 11 9-10 Ep/Fop plant that does not lodge.

PEA-SNAP
Slender 10 cm long pods that have the straight and elongated appearance of a green
bean but the taste and texture of a snap pea. Early set of stringless, super-sweet
65-7874 SNACK HERO 67 45-60 10 8-9 —
and delicious pods. Self-supporting vines can be grown with or without support and
are perfect for containers or hanging baskets.

Powdery Mildew tolerant version of Sugar Snap, with heavier early yields over a
65-7875 SUPER SUGAR SNAP 67 60 9 8-10 T-Ep
shorter period of time. 1 or 2 pods per node. 1.5m plants need trellising.

PEA-SNOW
Green snow pea with purple bicolour flowering. Dwarf plant that will not surpass
65-7886 LITTLE SNOW PEA 54 50-60 8-9 — —
50-60 cm in height. Perfect for container cultivation.

“Snow” pea type with flat pods that are usually used in stir-fries. They can also be
65-7878 SWEET SUNSATION 65 70 8-9 — —
frozen or eaten fresh.

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Pepper-Sweet

SAILFISH X10R F1 SOCRATES X3R F1 CLASSIC F1 CURRIER F1 ARISTOTLE X3R F1 EARLY SUNSATION X3R F1

EARLY SUMMER F1 ABAY F1 MILENA F1 DRAGONFLY F1 ARUBA F1

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

RED
Early sweet pepper, square in shape, and in a beautiful bright red colour.
Green-
65-7231 SAILFISH X10R F1 65 9,5 x 9,5 HR-TMV IR-Xcv:0-10/Pc Concentrated fruit set, medium size with smooth and thick walls. The fruit
Red
does not crack and can stay on the plant for a long time.

One of the best yielders for its maturity. Four lobes, thick walled, sweet
Green-
65-7234 SOCRATES X3R F1 65 11 x 11 HR-PVY, Xcv:0-3,7,8 tasting pepper. Very vigorous plant that does not lodge. Suitable for cooler
Red
production areas.

Green- High quality Bell type whose quality comes close to a greenhouse sweet
65-7236 CLASSIC F1 65 9,5 x 9,5 HR-Tm:0/Xcv:0-3,7,8
Red pepper. Extra smooth fruit with thick walls.

GREEN
Green- HR-Xcv:1-3/PepMoV/PVY/ Variety similar to Karisma but earlier maturity. Dark green fruit turns a nice
65-7225 CURRIER F1 68 10,5 x 10 TMV IR-CMV/Pc
Red red. Vigorous plant with excellent fruit protection.

Green- Extra large, dark green to red fruits and heavy sets that have impressed
65-7243 ARISTOTLE X3R F1 68 11 x 10 HR-PVY/Tm:0/Xcv:0-3,7,8
Red growers everywhere. Anthocyaninless (no purplish colour).

YELLOW
EARLY SUNSATION The earliest and sweetest yellow Bell type we have seen. Smooth, medium-
65-7279 70 10 x 10 Yellow HR-Xcv:0-3,7,8
X3R F1 sized fruits that stay firm at maturity. Produces well in hot weather.

HR-Tm:0/Xcv:0-5,7,9 A variety that stands out by being of a dark green colour before turning to
65-7281 EARLY SUMMER F1 70 10 x 9 Yellow IR-TSWV yellow, quite unusual for a yellow pepper. High quality and uniform fruit.

Beautiful yellow pepper that will produce large size peppers with thick walls
65-7280 ABAY F1 73 10 x 10 Yellow HR-Xcv:1-5/Tm:0 throughout the season. Excellent fruit quality, shiny dark-yellow colour at
maturity. Nice blocky shape.

COLOUR
HR-PVY/Tm:0-3 IR-
65-7256 MILENA F1 68 9x9 Orange TSWV/TEV Early orange pepper of high quality. Vigorous and open plants. High yielding.

65-7294 DRAGONFLY F1 72 8.5 x 8.5 Purple HR-TMV/ToMV Purple pepper of a nice size and great quality.

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

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Pepper-Sweet

CANDY CANE CHOCOLATE


SNACKABELLE F1 CHERRY F1 CANDY CANE F1 RUBY DELITE F1 LEMON DELITE F1 ORANGE DELITE F1

MINISWEET MIX F1 MINISWEET YELLOW F1 MINISWEET ORANGE F1 MINISWEET RED F1 JUST SWEET F1

Maturity Shape Fruit size


Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description
(days) (cm)

MINI
A tasty, sweet and original treat. Continuous yield of apple-shaped fruits.
65-7209 SNACKABELLE F1 55 8x6 Red —
Ideal for fresh eating or for stuffing.

Unique striped pepper that maintains its interesting coloration at every


CANDY CANE
Green w red stage. Mini, elongated bells are a good size for snacking, with sweet flavour
65-7219 CHOCOLATE 60 10 X 4 —
stripes-Red and eye-catching appearance. Variegated foliage adds to the interest for
CHERRY F1
that small pepper.

Snack pepper that has a unique, eye-catching variegated foliage, and fruits
Green w red
65-7220 CANDY CANE F1 60 10 X 4 — that ripen from green striped to solid red. Sweet flavour, thin walls, crispy
stripes-Red
texture. Can be eaten at any stage of ripeness.

HR-TMV: 0/Xcv:
65-7185 RUBY DELITE F1 65 7x3 Red 0-3,7,8

Large-fruited snack pepper variety with a very early maturity and hot set
potential. It is adapted to hot set slots or where there is an advantage to
HR-TMV: 0/Xcv:
65-7186 LEMON DELITE F1 65 7x3 Yellow 0-3,7,8 have very early maturity. Fruits have very good size are smooth and firm
with a glossy dark colour at full maturity. Mid-strong vigorous plant with
good cover and continuous setting ability.

HR-TMV: 0/Xcv:
65-7187 ORANGE DELITE F1 65 7x3 Orange 0-3,7,8

Now available as a mix of three shiny colours, these mini sweet peppers
remain a favourite that pleases everyone either in a lunchbox or in raw
Yellow,
65-7200 MINISWEET MIX F1 75 8-9 x 3 — vegetable platters. Can be grown in gardens or in patio containers on
orange, red
balconies. The plants are loaded with small, smooth, sweet fruits with very
few seeds.

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

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

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

Small 4-lobed snack pepper, similar to a Bell pepper, but smaller. Deliciously
sweet fruits that grow on a vigorous plant up to 90 cm high. Bright and
65-7296 JUST SWEET F1 75 7x4 Yellow —
brilliant yellow colour. A very robust bushy habit that does not require a
stake. 2019 AAS winner.

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Pepper-Sweet

PEPPERS FROM HEAVEN PEPPERS FROM HEAVEN PEPPERS FROM HEAVEN


RED F1 YELLOW F1 ORANGE F1 MAD HATTER F1 FRESH BITES RED F1 FRESH BITES YELLOW F1

FRESH BITES ORANGE F1 LIBERTY BELLE F1 PRETTY N SWEET F1 CARMEN F1 CORNISSIMO F1

Maturity Shape Fruit size


Code Variety Form. Colour Description
(days) (cm)

MINI (continued)
PEPPERS FROM
65-7401 75 7x3 Red
HEAVEN RED F1

Basket type pepper which produces an impressive number of fleshy sweet fruits.
PEPPERS FROM
65-7402 75 7x3 Yellow Continuous harvest, flowers and fruit that appear multiple times during the plant’s growth.
HEAVEN YELLOW F1
Great choice for big baskets, young plants, pot plants and window boxes.

PEPPERS FROM
65-7403 75 7x3 Orange
HEAVEN ORANGE F1

Intriguing small flattened disc shape pepper with lobes or wings. Crunchy, crisp and mild
fruits for perfect eating at mature green or ripe red stage. Large indeterminate plants will
65-7214 MAD HATTER F1 85 5-8 x 5-6 Green-Red
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.

PATIO COLLECTION

65-7190 FRESH BITES RED F1 55 8x3 Red

Small and sweet snacking peppers. Very compact plant that produces quickly and offers an
FRESH BITES
65-7191 55 8x3 Yellow abundant harvest, concentrated over a short period of time. Ideal for sunny windowsills or
YELLOW F1
countertops. Can also be grown outside on a table top.

FRESH BITES
65-7192 55 8x3 Orange
ORANGE F1

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

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

SHEPHERD
High yields of deliciously sweet fruits that are early to ripe. Variety that is widely adaptable,
65-7266 CARMEN F1 65 15 x 5,5 Green-Red 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.

BULL'S HORN
Extra-large Corno-shaped fruit that ripens from green to red, with outstanding thick walls,
65-7272 CORNISSIMO F1 75 15-18 x 6 Green-Red rich flavour and more sweetness than most large-fruited peppers. To produce seedless fruit,
grow in isolation from other non-seedless pepper varieties.

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Pepper-Hot

BHUT JOLOKIA CAYENNE LONG SLIM SUPER CHILI F1 MAMBA RED F1

PRIMERO RED F1 HOT SUNSET F1 POT-A-PENO F1 EARLY JALAPENO GORRIA

Maturity Shape Fruit size


Code Variety Form. Colour Scoville Scale Description
(days) (cm)

BHUT JOLOKIA
One of the hottest pepper in the world at over 1 million Scoville units.
6-8,5 x 800,000-
65-7305 BHUT JOLOKIA 85 Green-Red Rough dented fruits with thin skin and fiery hot flavour. The seeds and
2,5-3 1,000,000
fruits should be handled with extreme caution.

CAYENNE
65-7325 CAYENNE LONG SLIM 70 10 x 1 Green-Red 30,000-50,000 Very productive with creased walls. Strong and distinct taste.

CHILI
65-7320 SUPER CHILI F1 75 6x1 Orange-Red 30,000-40,000 Early. Very uniform. High bearing and super-productive plants.

Upright-growing pepper plant with mild spicy fruits. Glossy, fleshy


65-7387 MAMBA RED F1 80 6 x 2,5 Black-Red 30,000-50,000 fruits turn from a trendy black to a luscious red when ripening. Drought
tolerant.

ESPELETTE TYPE
An Espelette type pepper, the famous European pepper with a well-
65-7385 GORRIA 80 9-15 x 3 Green-Red 1,500-2,500 established culinary reputation. 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 than other habaneros. They have about one third
65-7350 PRIMERO RED F1 75 8 x 3,5 Green-Red 50,000-75,000
the heat of standard habaneros, letting gardeners appreciate their rich
flavour.

HUNGARIAN
A prolific and early harvest for these delicious and spicy fruits. Large,
healthy, vigorous plant that is disease-free and produces thick-walled,
65-7338 HOT SUNSET F1 85 20 x 4 Yellow-Red 650
tasty and attractive fruits all season long. Hot Sunset gives you the heat
and the great taste.

JALAPENO
New jalapeno peppers with a compact habit perfect for growing in
containers and hanging baskets. A unique jalapeno with fruit hanging
down beneath the plant making it very easy to harvest without damaging
65-7319 POT-A-PENO F1 55 8-10 x 2.5 Green-Red 1,000-1,500
the appearance or productivity of the plant. Plant sets plentiful small,
green jalapeno fruits that have a traditional spicy zip. A few extra weeks
and they will ripen to red for a sweet, spicy flavour.

Early. The mildest tasting of the jalapeno types. Ideal for making salsa.
65-7322 EARLY JALAPENO 65 9x4 Green-Red 2,500-8,000
For fresh markets and processing.

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Pepper-Hot
CHILLY CHILI F1 APACHE F1 CHEYENNE F1 CAYENNETTA F1 BASKET OF FIRE F1

Maturity Shape Fruit size


Code Variety Form. Colour Scoville Scale Description
(days) (cm)

PATIO COLLECTION
Ornamental pepper with an exceptional performance. Non-pungent
65-7310 CHILLY CHILI F1 55 5x1 Yellow-Red 500 fruit, that changes colour from yellow to orange, then red at maturity.
Extremely heat tolerant.

Erect, compact and well-branched chili type plant. For patio containers.
65-7308 APACHE F1 58 5-7 x 1 Green-Red 70,000-80,000
Height: 40-45 cm.

Compact and trailing chili type plants. For hanging baskets and patio
65-7309 CHEYENNE F1 58 10-13 x 3 Green-Orange 30,000-50,000
containers. Height: 40 to 45 cm.

Chili type pepper that grows into a very well-branched upright plant, ideal
for patio planters or hanging baskets. Unique cold tolerance and dense
65-7311 CAYENNETTA F1 58 8-10 x 2 Green-Red 20,000
foliage that covers and protects the fruits from the sun. Heavy yield of
mild tasting peppers. 2012 AAS Winner.

Chili type pepper with a very hot taste on a semi-trailing plant. Perfect
Purple-Cream-
65-7307 BASKET OF FIRE F1 80 5-7 x 1 80,000 for containers or hanging baskets. Good tolerance to cool weather and
Orange-Red
produce well into autumn. Can be eaten fresh or dried.

Pumpkin
ROUGE VIF
FREDDIE F1 CARRIE F1 MAGIC WAND F1 JACK SPRAT F1 SMALL SUGAR LIL'PUMP-KE-MON F1 D'ETAMPES

Maturity Shape Size H x D (cm) Bin


Code Variety Form. Colour Vine Description
(days) Weight (kg) count

LARGE
40 x 40 Dark Superior handle and overall appearance. Colours rapidly even in
65-4036 FREDDIE F1 100 30 Long
11-12 orange harsh conditions. Average tolerance to powdery mildew.

MEDIUM
Beautiful pumpkin, slightly smaller than Sorcerer, smooth, with
27 x 27 Dark a good dark and solid handle. Fruits stand out because of their
65-4038 CARRIE F1 100 40 Short
7-9 orange great uniformity and their outstanding quality. It will be an eye
catcher in your Halloween assortment.

32 x 32 Dark Attractive, uniform, round to flattened shape fruit. Large, firmly


65-4014 MAGIC WAND F1 105 40 Short
7-10 orange rooted handle. Well ribbed.

SMALL
Dark-orange fruits with a dark green embedded handle. Jack
13 x 11 Dark Sprat is very uniform in size and shape. It boasts high fruit
65-4021 JACK SPRAT F1 90 dna Short
1,4 orange numbers per plant and an excellent yield potential. Good
tolerance to powdery mildew.

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

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

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

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Radish

EARLY SCARLET GLOBE ESCALA F1 JUNON F1 PURPELLA F1 RIDO RED F1

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

EARLY SCARLET
65-8005 21 Spring Bright red Bunching Short Good quality, early variety, mostly used for home gardens.
GLOBE
Radishes with compact tops for summer production, mainly for bunching but
65-8023 ESCALA F1 22 Summer Dark red Bunching Medium can also be used for cello. Good tolerance to Downy Mildew, Rhizoctonia and
Fusarium. Performs best in lighter soils.

SPECIALTY
Spring - Red-White Bunching, Good top attachment. Production from March to July. Attractive red colour.
65-8054 JUNON F1 26 Medium
Summer tip cello Adapted to mechanical harvest.

Stunning dark purple hybrid radishes with better uniformity and adaptability than
Spring - Bunching, most OP selection. Very fast to size up, Purpella holds well in the field, with
65-8062 PURPELLA F1 27 Purple Medium
Summer - Fall cello a crispy, bright white interior even when other purple varieties have become
pithy.

NEW WHITE Spring - Fresh Daikon radish that produces roots 30 cm long. Good tolerance to bolting.
65-8094 55 White Long
SPRING F1 Summer - Fall market Vigorous and uniform growth.

Round, 5-10 cm, pale green radishes with a stunning dark pink interior. Flesh
Fresh is surprisingly sweet, crisp, and refreshing. Best grown in cool weather. Warm
65-8077 RIDO RED F1 60 Fall Pale green Long
market days, cool nights, and adequate nutrition and moisture result in a more colourful
interior.

Potato
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 blue flowers.
65-7905 CLANCY F1 100 60-90
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

Rapini

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

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

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Rhubarb

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Tolerances 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 fine-


LAURENTIAN
65-6475 85 Round 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, fried, in
65-8620 150 15-20 x 3-4
MAMMOUTH SANDWICH SANDWICH salads, in sauces, etc. Young leaves are great in salads.

Spinach

SIOUX F1 TUNDRA F1 MANDOLIN F1

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

Widely adaptable vaiety with dark green, thick but supple, semi-
Spring -
HR-Pe:1-15, savoyed leaves. Upright growing with a medium fast growt speed.
65-5035 SIOUX F1 50 Dark green Semi-savoy Summer - 17, 19 Reliable in warm and hot conditions. Mosstly used for baby leaf
Fall
production but can be grown full size. Good replacement to Stanton.

High quality spinach for the production of tender and succulent baby
HR-Pe:1-15, leaves. Attractive dark green, oval and semi-savoyed leaves. The
65-5053 TUNDRA F1 50 Dark green Semi-savoy Summer 17, 19 upright plant and the length of the stem make harvesting easy and
clean. Abundant harvest. Replaces the Shelby variety.

HR-Pe:1-15, Very nice summer variety, thanks to its slower growing habit and
65-5063 MANDOLIN F1 52 Dark green Savoy Summer 17, 19 thickness of the leaves. Very round leaves.

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Squash-Summer

VEGETABLE SPAGHETTI
ZOU SING F1 SUNNY DELIGHT F1 SUNBURST F1 PRIMAVERA F1 PINNACLE F1 IMPROVED STRIPETTI F1

EASY PICK YELLOW II F1


ANGEL HAIR F1 DUNJA F1 SPINELESS PERFECTION F1 GREEN MACHINE F1 PATIO COLLECTION GOLDEN GLORY F1

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

LUFFA
Long, ridged, Luffa type squash, grown for dry sponge production. Early maturity.
65-4538 ZOU SING F1 55 Dark green 50-60 — Not sensitive to day length. Remove all the flowers from the vine below 120 cm if
there is any.

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

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

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

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

VEGETABLE Popular variety for its excellent yield. Running vines. White flesh that looks like
65-4515 70 Light yellow 20-25 —
SPAGHETTI IMPROVED spaghetti noodles. Keeps a long time.

Beige with The skin turns to orange when mature. The best tasting of the spaghetti
65-4520 STRIPETTI F1 85 30 —
green stripes squashes.

Small "single-serving" type spaghetti squash that provides only 1 or 2 servings of


65-4526 ANGEL HAIR F1 85 Bright yellow 15 — flesh. The uniform fruit is attractive with its oval shape and darker yellow rind than
most other varieties. Sweet hazelnut taste. Long vine.

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

Similar to Spineless Beauty but with a good tolerance to many diseases. Fruit is
SPINELESS Medium
65-4567 48 18-20 IR-WMV/ZYMV/Px easy to harvest by hand without breaking the petioles. No spines on the leaves or
PERFECTION F1 green
on the petioles.

Widely adaptable, high-yielding zucchini, that has a very high quality. Medium dark
Medium
65-4571 GREEN MACHINE F1 48 15-18 IR-CMV/WMV/ZYMV/PRSV/Px green fruit with light flecking. Green Machine has a strong semi-open plant with an
green
excellent disease package. Can yield 20% more than main varieties.

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

An improved Golden Delight because of its tolerance to CMV. Straight, cylindrical


65-4554 GOLDEN GLORY F1 45 Bright yellow 18-20 IR-CMV/WMV/ZYMV/Px
fruits.

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Squash-Winter

SUNSHINE F1 BONBON F1 EARLY BUTTERNUT F1 METRO P.M.R. F1 BUTTERFLY F1 AVALON F1

QUANTUM F1 TIANA F1 HAVANA F1 HONEYNUT AUTUMN FROST F1 SUCRINE DU BERRY

Maturity Weight
Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description
(days) (kg)

BUTTERCUP
Replaces Ambercup. Its appearance and its taste are superior. Very
Bright
65-4606 SUNSHINE F1 100 Round-flat 2-2,2 Compact sweet bright orange flesh is nutty, creamy smooth and stringless when
orange
cooked. High yield of 3 to 4 fruits per plant. AAS 2004 winner.

Dark green fruit with grey stripes, smooth skin and a prominent grey
65-4607 BONBON F1 100 Dark green Round-flat 1,8-2,3 Semi-bush “button” at the base. Stands out for its creamy texture, its sweet taste
and its uniformity. Yields 4–5 fruits per plant.

BUTTERNUT
One of the earliest butternuts. Good squash for short growing season.
65-4610 EARLY BUTTERNUT F1 75 Tan Blocky 1,3 Semi-bush
Fine textured and sweet tasting orange flesh.

Ideal for market that wants a small size squash. Good yield potential,
65-4609 METRO P.M.R. F1 80 Tan Pear 1-1,5 Vine produces 4–5 fruits per plant. Stores very well. Strong against powdery
mildew.

Very attractive squash that gets high marks for its uniform size and
65-4612 BUTTERFLY F1 80 Tan Pear 1,4-1,8 Semi-bush shape 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 wide neck and small seed cavity. Exceptional
65-4615 QUANTUM F1 85 Tan Rectangular 1,1-2 Vine
yield. Sweet and nutritious. 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
65-4618 HAVANA F1 85 Tan Pear 1,3-1,8 Semi-vine
deep 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.

Unique variety with round, ribbed fruits that ripen to a beige colour
covered with frosty white. Pleasant taste similar to a butternut squash,
65-4640 AUTUMN FROST F1 85 Frosted tan Square 1,1-1,8 Vine
but with a superior quality, a better developed flavor and a storage
capacity of 4 months. Tolerant to powdery mildew.

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

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Squash-Winter

AUTUMN DELIGHT PMT F1 TAYBELLE PMT F1 GOLDILOCKS F1 TABLE QUEEN RED KURI BLUE BALLET

UCHIKI KURI BLUE RED WARTY THINGS SWEET MAMA F1 CHA-CHA F1

Maturity Weight
Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description
(days) (kg)

ACORN
AUTUMN DELIGHT
65-4642 85 Dark green Ribbed and pointed 1,5 Semi-bush Uniform. High yielders. Tolerant to powdery mildew.
PMT F1
High quality acorn squash that has high resistance to powdery
mildew and matures from dark green to jet black. Semi-bush
65-4644 TAYBELLE PMT F1 85 Dark green Ribbed and pointed 1,5 Semi-bush
plant that allows for higher density planting and a high yield
potential.

Bright orange acorn squash with a uniform shape and colour


65-4650 GOLDILOCKS F1 85 Orange Ribbed and pointed 0,5 Bush used for both food and decoration. The plants are vigorous, the
yield is good and the nutty flavour is delicious.

A little acorn type squash (10 by 11.5 cm), dark green with tasty
65-4657 TABLE QUEEN 90 Dark green Ribbed and pointed 0,7 Bush
orange flesh. Open pollination. Compact plants.

HUBBARD
Bright Orange fruit with a smooth, dry, sweet and rich flesh. Produces
65-4631 RED KURI 92 Water drop 2,3-3,6 Vine
orange 2–3 fruits per plant. Good keeping variety

Same appearance that New England, but in a more marketable,


65-4630 BLUE BALLET 95 Blue grey Water drop, ribbed 1,8-2,7 Vine smaller size. Sweet, light orange, fibreless flesh. Stores well.
Produces about 2 fruits per plant.

Bright Medium-sized, teardrop-shaped fruit. Thick dark orange skin over


65-4632 UCHIKI KURI 95 Water drop 1,5 Vine
orange a firm, nutty, stringless flesh. Strong wall variety.

Popular type with thick, orange, fine-textured flesh and sweet


65-4626 BLUE 100 Grey-blue Water drop, ribbed 5,5-9 Vine
flavour.

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

KABOCHA
Cupless. Good storage ability. Vines with almost no side
65-4635 SWEET MAMA F1 85 Dark green Flat/ Round 1,2 Bush
branches. Fruits set close to the root.

Standard Kabocha bred for flavour and storage. Beautiful bright


65-4602 CHA-CHA F1 95 Dark green Flat/ Round 1,8-2,3 Vine orange flesh that cooks up flaky, sweet, and delicious. Resists
rotting in storage longer than most standard green Kabochas.

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Squash-Winter

BUSH DELICATA MARINA DI CHIOGGA BANANA PINK JUMBO FUTSU

Maturity Weight
Code Variety Form. Colour Fruit shape Plant habit Description
(days) (kg)

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.

Firm, red and sweet flesh. In addition to being decorative, this squash is
65-4667 MARINA DI CHIOGGA 100 Dark green Round, flat, warted 4-8 Vine
ideal to make raviolis and gnocchi.

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

Greyish Unique look. Delicate yellow-orange flesh. Firm, sweet and fragrant. For
65-4670 FUTSU 120 Round, flat, ribbed 0,7-1,5 Running vine
brown soups, purées, soufflés or pies.

Gourds

GA GA GA F1 TURK’S TURBAN

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Description
(days)

Crooked ornamental squash for both type of using. Young, light-yellow fruits have buttery flavour, firm texture and are nice for cooking. Fully
65-4682 GA GA GA F1 100
ripen, golden yellow, blistered fruits are very attractive for fall decoration. Vigorous, bushy plant.

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

Swiss Chard

SILVERADO SILVER STAR BALI CELEBRATION

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

Dark green Heavy savoyed, glossy dark green leaves over a white stem. Compact habits. Slow
65-1012 SILVERADO 58 White 35-40
savoyed 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.

Dark green Vigorous plant that produces dark green leaves with contrasting dark red stems. Robust
65-1064 BALI 58 Deep red 40-50
savoyed and healthy with good regrowth.

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

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Tomato-Round

POLBIG F1 MOUNTAIN SPRING F1 TASTI-LEE F1 CAIMAN F1

CELEBRITY PLUS F1 CELEBRITY F1 MOUNTAIN MERIT F1 ACE 55 VF HOMESLICE F1 PATIO COLLECTION

MARRIAGE GENUWINE F1 BIG BEEF PLUS F1 BIG BEEF F1 MEGA FANTASTIC F1 BEEFSTEAK

Maturity Weight Plant Plant


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

RED
Our earliest variety. Round, firm, fleshy fruits. Excellent yield. Well
65-9015 POLBIG F1 55 170-225 Small Det. HR-Fol:1/Ff/ToMV IR-Sb/Sl/Ss
adapted to cold regions.

Concentrated production of No. 1 dark red fruits. Very firm.


65-9025 MOUNTAIN SPRING F1 64 225-250 Medium Det. HR-TYLCV
Resistant to blossom end rot.

A high level of lycopene gives it a rich red colour, inside and out
65-9026 TASTI-LEE F1 64 180-200 Medium Det. HR-Fol:1-3, Ss, Va:0
and adds health benefits to the fruit. Remains firm at maturity.

An early Beefsteak tomato, on a vigorous and open plant, very


HR-Ff:A-E/Fol:0-1/ToMV/Va:0/
65-9086 CAIMAN F1 64 220-240 Large Indt. Vd:0 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj/TSWV easy to grow. Produces round fruits, dark red in colour, with a
very appreciated taste.

Vigorous, compact variety that produces very early and bountiful


HOMESLICE F1 PATIO
65-9000 65 140-200 Small Det. HR-Fol:1/Va/Vd yields of exceptional fruits. Perfect for patio containers and small
COLLECTION
gardens. Replaces the Megabite variety.
HR-Aal/Fol:1-2/Sbl/Sl/Ss/ Improvement of the popular Celebrity strain. Same good yield,
65-9029 CELEBRITY PLUS F1 68 200 Medium Det. ToMV:0-2/Va:1/ Vd:1 IR-Ma/Mi/
Mj/TSWV/ same great taste. More disease tolerance.
HR-Aal/Fol:1-2/Sbl/Sl/Ss/ Popular variety. Dark red fruit. Very good taste. Fresh market,
65-9045 CELEBRITY F1 68 200 Large Det. ToMV:0-2/Va:1/ Vd:1 IR-Ma/
Mi/Mj pack or resale production.

A large tomato with an excellent resistance to late blight. A


65-9046 MOUNTAIN MERIT F1 69 225-280 Small Det. HR-Fol:0-2/Ma/Mi/Mj/Pi/TSWV nice round, deep-red, juicy fruit with a mild flavour. Determinate
plants that have a concentrated harvest.

65-9056 ACE 55 VF 69 200 Medium Det. HR-Aal/Va/Vd Highly comparable to Campbell 1327. Standard O.P. variety.

Distinctive heirloom look and flavour with better garden


MARRIAGE
65-9100 70 300-330 Large Indt. — performance. Provides earlier and higher yields with fewer fruit
GENUWINE F1
blemishes.

HR-Aal/Fol:1-2/For/Sbl/Sl/ Improvement of the popular variety. Sweeter (more brix), better


65-9093 BIG BEEF PLUS F1 73 280-400 Large Indt. Ss/ToMV:0-2/ToTV/Va/Vd appearance with the addition of the "Crimson" gene and more
IR-TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj
disease tolerance.

HR-Aal/Fol:1-2/Sbl/Sl/Ss/
65-9094 BIG BEEF F1 73 280-400 Large Indt. ToMV:0-2/Va/Vd IR-Ma/Mi/Mj Beefsteak type. Very uniform fruit size. Highly productive.

Replacing famous Fantastic tomato. Same vigorous plants, same


HR-Aal/Fol:1/Sbl/Sl/Ss/Va:1/
65-9081 MEGA FANTASTIC F1 75 175-185 Large Indt. Vd:1 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj tomato size and colour, same favourite taste, appreciated by
gardeners for years.

65-9095 BEEFSTEAK 80 280-400 Large Indt. — Large meaty, thick and tasty tomato. Ideal for sandwiches.

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Tomato-Round

CHEF'S CHOICE GREEN F1 CHEF'S CHOICE ORANGE F1 PINK GIRL F1 PINK CUPCAKE F1 PINK DELICIOUS F1

MARRIAGE BIG BRANDY F1 CHEF'S CHOICE PINK F1 OXHEART CHEF'S CHOICE YELLOW F1 BUFFALOSUN F1

Maturity Weight Plant Plant


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

GREEN
Unique green coloured fruits with subtle yellow stripes. Wonderful
CHEF'S CHOICE
65-8897 75 250-280 Large Indt. HR-A/Fol:0/TMV/Va/Vd citrus-like flavour with a perfect tomato texture. Plant is disease
GREEN F1
free throughout the season.

ORANGE
Bright, almost neon, internal colour. Averaged size fruits are 330 g
CHEF'S CHOICE
65-8899 70 330 Large Indt. HR-A/Fol:0/TMV but can weigh up to 450 g. Leaves cover fruit well in protection to
ORANGE F1
sunburn. AAS 2015 winner.

PINK
HR-Aal/Fol:1/Sbl/Sl/Ss/ Large calibre fruit, smooth and uniform. Good tolerance to
65-8880 PINK GIRL F1 65 225 Large Indt. Va:1/Vd:1 cracking. High quality.

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

Early maturing tomatoes that have an heirloom look, flavour and


texture with hybrid disease resistance and improved germination,
65-8881 PINK DELICIOUS F1 75 300 Large Indt. HR-Sbl/Sl/Ss/Va:1/Vd:1
meaning it is much easier to grow. Higher yield than most pink
tomatoes. Excellent flavour.

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 Indt. —
BRANDY F1 performance. Provides earlier and higher yields with less fruit
blemishes.

CHEF'S CHOICE Large pink beefsteak tomatoes that complements the Chef’s
65-8896 85 335-400 Large Indt. HR-TMV/A
PINK F1 Choice selection. Great yield. Good disease resistance.

Very HR-Fol:1/TMV/ToMV/Ff/
65-8895 OXHEART 100 300-350 Indt. Ma/Mi/Mj Extra large size fruit. Beefsteak type. Popular variety.
Large

YELLOW
Yellow Beefsteak type on a very productive indeterminate plant.
CHEF'S CHOICE
65-8898 70 300 Large Indt. HR-A/Fol:0/TMV/Va/Vd At least 30 fruits of large meaty delicacy that have a sweet,
YELLOW F1
citrus-like flavour with just the right amount of acid.

Produces beautiful orange-red fruits on the outside, marbled on


the inside. The indeterminate plant bears fruit with a sweet taste,
HR-Fol:0-2/Va:0/Vd:0 IR-Pi/
65-9096 BUFFALOSUN F1 75 300-350 Large Indt. TSWV with tender flesh, without any pasty texture. It is recommended
to stake Buffalosun. This variety is tolerant to late-season mildew.
Winner AAS 2020.

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DARKSTAR F1 INDIGO APPLE MARRIAGE CHEROKEE CARBON F1

Maturity Weight Plant Plant


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

PURPLE
High yield of purple, oblate and ribbed fruits, with the looks and
65-9003 DARKSTAR F1 65 225-280 Large Indt. HR-Pi/Va/Vd taste of an heirloom tomato and the added bonus of late blight
tolerance.

A larger Indigo tomato with exceptionally high anthocyanin


content. Sweet, rich flavoured fruits and resist cracking. Firm,
65-9077 INDIGO APPLE 72 55-110 Large Indt. — meaty fruits that turn red when ripe.

This tomato is a robust Beefsteak type, purple in colour, with


MARRIAGE CHEROKEE
65-9075 75 280-350 Large Indt. — a rich flavour that comes from a cross of Cherokee Purple x
CARBON F1
Carbon.This indeterminate plant is best grown in-ground.

Tomato-Italian

SUNRISE SAUCE F1 POZZANO F1 (SAN MARZANO) GRANADERO F1 MARIANA F1 MARRIAGE PERFECT FLAME F1

Maturity Weight Plant Plant


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

The only non-heirloom orange, Roma/paste/cooking tomatoes on


65-9218 SUNRISE SAUCE F1 60 85-110 Small Det. HR-Fol:1/Va/Vd the market. Concentrated yield. A determinate plant that is ideal
for small-space gardens or large containers.

A traditional looking “San Marzano” that produces large tomatoes.


POZZANO F1 (SAN
65-9213 68 150 Medium Indt. HR-Fol:0-1/ToMV/Va:0/Vd:0 The fruits are really full and have a good tolerance to blossom end
MARZANO)
rot. Replacement for the San Marzano variety.

HR-Fol:0-1/On/ToMV/Va/Vd An Italian tomato tolerant to cooler conditions. Produces a good


65-9216 GRANADERO F1 68 150 Compact Indt. IR-Ma/Mi/Mj/TSWV yield of large fruits. Can be harvested in a cluster.

Small- HR-Aal/Fol:1-2/Va:1/Vd:1 IR-


65-9226 MARIANA F1 72 125-130 Det. Ma/Mi/Mj/Sbl/Sl/Ss Later variety. Extra large, very uniform and fleshy fruits.
Medium
Orange saladette tomato with a sweet-tart fruitiness. Perfect
MARRIAGE PERFECT
65-9215 75 100-125 Large Indt. — Flame is a cross of Peron x Flame and is the earliest-ripening
FLAME F1
Heirloom Marriage variety. It is best grown in-ground.

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SWEET 'N' NEAT


SCARLET RED
TINY TIM TUMBLER F1 MASCOTTE F1 RED PROFUSION F1 CANDYLAND F1 IMPROVED F1 LITTLE BING F1

SUGAR GLOSS F1 RED CANDY F1 MONCHERRY F1 PEPE F1 SUNCHERRY F1 JASPER F1

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
65-9234 TINY TIM 45 Less than 25 Small Det. HR-Sbl/Sl/Ss fruits on plants that rarely grow taller than 30 cm (12"). Does very well
in hanging baskets or containers.

A superior variety for hanging baskets and containers. Prolific plant


65-9236 TUMBLER F1 45 25-30 Medium Det. —
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 Det. —
plant. Great sweet taste. Good yield.

Very early trailing tomatoes with a very well-branched habit and good
weather tolerance. Highly suitable for large baskets or containers,
65-9232 RED PROFUSION F1 47 20 Medium Det. —
the earliness makes it easier to sell with coloured fruit. Replaces the
Basket Red variety.

Cherry tomato that can compete with the BONBON. A very tasty
65-9245 CANDYLAND F1 55 7-8 Large Indt. — 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 Det. —
Good yield of sweet-tasting tomatoes. Perfect for balconies.
IMPROVED F1
Tasty variety that produces an abundance of tomatoes in the middle
65-9251 LITTLE BING F1 55 Less than 25 Very Small Det. HR-Fol:2/Va/Vd of summer. Determinate plant with a compact habit (less than 61 cm
in height) and a healthy green foliage.

New indeterminate variety with high-yielding trusses with very


65-9253 SUGAR GLOSS F1 55 20-25 Medium Indt. — visually attractive glossy red fruit. High yielding, up to 60 fruits on
long and elegant trusses.

Shiny dark red colour. Good taste. Good resistance to cracking.


65-9292 RED CANDY F1 55 10-15 Large Indt. HR-Fol:1
Vigorous plant that stays healthy for a long time.

A real candy treat! Extra sweet fruit, juicy and tender. Clusters can
65-9227 MONCHERRY F1 58 15 Medium Indt. HR-Fol:1-2/TMV
carry up to 50 fruits each. Very vigorous plants.

HR-Fol:0/ A great quality cherry tomato with a high sugar content giving it an
65-9250 PEPE F1 58 15-20 Compact Indt. ToMV:0-2 amazing sweet taste. Can be grown in the garden or in containers.

Huge crops of shiny, bite-sized red fruits that ripen early and that
65-9229 SUNCHERRY F1 60 Less than 25 Large Indt. HR-TMV/Fol:1 continue to be produced throughout the summer. Fruits are tolerant
to cracking.

A 2013 AAS winner. Finally, here is a tomato that can be compared


65-9237 JASPER F1 60 10 Large Indt. HR-Pi IR-As to the “Bonbon” variety. Small tomato with an extraordinary taste.
Stands out for its impressive yield and healthy plants.

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SAKURA F1 PROFI FRUTTI CHERRY F1 SWEET 100 F1 BASKET YELLOW F1 SWEET 'N' NEAT YELLOW F1 SUNLEMON F1

GOLDEN PEARL F1 SUN GOLD F1 TORONJINA F1 SUNORANGE F1 ORANGETO F1 CHOCOLATE CHERRY F1

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

CHERRY RED
Cherry tomato well adapted to be harvested by clusters
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:0-1 IR-Ma/ of 20 fruits or more or separately. Tolerant to cracking.
65-9262 SAKURA F1 60 15-20 Large Indt. Mi/Mj Can be grown in open fields or high tunnels. Excellent
taste.

Indeterminate tomato selected for its excellent


PROFI FRUTTI
65-9288 60 20 Large Indt. — productivity. Small, dark red, shiny fruits that weight
CHERRY F1
around 20 g. Brix rate of 10, sweet and delicious fruits.

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

CHERRY YELLOW
Compact plants for hanging basket and patio container
65-9242 BASKET YELLOW F1 55 Less than 25 Small Det. —
market. Sweet and delicious taste.

Ultra compact plants of about 30 cm high for containers.


SWEET 'N' NEAT
65-9248 55 25 Small Det. — Good yield of sweet-tasting tomatoes. Perfect for
YELLOW F1
balconies.

Round, pale yellow fruits on long clusters. High


65-9295 SUNLEMON F1 55 15-18 Large Indt. HR-TMV
production. Good tolerance to cracking.

Good alternative to the variety Sweet Gold. Excellent


65-9275 GOLDEN PEARL F1 65 25-35 Large Indt. HR-TMV/Fol:1 taste. Does not crack and has shown a better tolerance
to bacterial spot. Fruits are not jointless.

CHERRY ORANGE
Delicious tasting, dark orange fruit. Extremely
65-9267 SUN GOLD F1 60 Less than 25 Medium Indt. HR-TMV/Fol:1
productive.

Vibrant orange and very sweet cherry tomato deliciously


65-9274 TORONJINA F1 60 18-22 Large Indt. HR-Fol:1-2/Ff/ToMV
tasty. Gives high yields of very uniform fruits.

Vibrant orange and very sweet cherry tomato deliciously


65-9276 SUNORANGE F1 60 16 Large Indt. HR-TMV/Fol:1/Ff tasty. High yields of very uniform fruits. Good tolerance
to cracking.

Small, bright orange, semi-determinate tomato with a


good tolerance to late blight. Sweet and juicy fruits that
65-9304 ORANGETO F1 60 20-25 Small Semi-det HR-ToMV IR-Pi
do not crack and can be grown in a container or in the
field. Winner of the 2020 Les Exceptionnelles programm.

CHERRY BLACK
Improvement of the Black Cherry variety because of an
CHOCOLATE
65-9289 70 Less than 25 Medium Indt. — increased tolerance to skin cracking. Red mixed with
CHERRY F1
dark chocolate colour. Sweet taste.

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CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES F1 SUNCHOCOLA F1 SUNGREEN F1 SUNPEACH F1 SWEET TREATS F1

INDIGO BLUE BERRIES INDIGO ROSE F1 STURDY JO F1 PATIO COLLECTION MOUNTAIN MAGIC F1

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

CHERRY BROWN
First cherry tomato with a chocolate sprinkled colour
CHOCOLATE that resists diseases. It also produces more fruits with a
65-9291 55 20 Large Indt. —
SPRINKLES F1 better flavour than other open pollinated tomatoes of the
same colour. Best grown in-ground.

Tall, vigorous and very productive plant that sets


65-9293 SUNCHOCOLA F1 60 28-56 Large Indt. — clusters of 8–12 fruits each. Very good tasting tomato
with a smoky, low acid and high sugar flavour.

CHERRY GREEN
Green cherry tomato, that will remain green! When is the
right time to pick it? Watch it carefully, you’ll notice a
65-9252 SUNGREEN F1 65 Less than 25 Large Indt. — change in the skin colour, going from deep green to light
green when ripe. Crisp texture and slightly sour taste
with a touch of citrus.

CHERRY PINK
Vigorous, high-yielding plants that will stay healthy
longer in the season due to its disease package. Fruits
65-9294 SUNPEACH F1 55 15-20 Large Indt. HR-TMV
are in a shiny deep pink colour and are set on long
trusses. Excellent sweet flavour.

HR-Ff:A-E/Fol:1-2/ToMV:0, 1 Great balance of sugar and acidity in a cherry tomato.


65-9268 SWEET TREATS F1 65 20-30 Large Indt. IR-For/Sbl/Sl/Sa Shiny, round fruit, tolerant to cracking.

CHERRY PURPLE
Green fruits that quickly show a purple shoulder,
ripening to a deep black colour. The fruits contain a high
INDIGO BLUE
65-9278 75 25-50 Large Indt. — level of anthocyanin, a natural antioxidant known to fight
BERRIES
certain diseases. Harvest the fruit when the colours
have deepened.

COKTAIL PURPLE
Cocktail tomato type. With a good balance of sugars and
65-9235 INDIGO ROSE F1 75 50 Large Semi-det — acids, Indigo Rose will stand out in gardens as well as
in markets.

COKTAIL RED
A cocktail tomato conveniently adapting to the size of
STURDY JO F1 PATIO the container it grows in. Sweet fruits, nice red colour,
65-9277 55 25-30 Compact Det. —
COLLECTION visible on top, combined with dark green leaves. Strong
regrowth after harvest.

Campari type, excellent tasting, tolerant to cracking, long


65-9210 MOUNTAIN MAGIC F1 65 35 Medium Semi-det HR-Fol:0-1/Ss/Va:0 IR-Pi
shelf life. Can be harvested in clusters.

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MATTHEW F1 SUN DIPPER F1 SUGARY F1 JULIET F1 MARZITO F1

SWEET VALENTINE F1
MIKI CHAN F1 TOMATOBERRY GARDEN F1 PATIO COLLECTION LITTLE NAPOLI F1 RED PEAR

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

GRAPE ORANGE
HR-ToMV/Ff/Va:0/Vd:0/ Large size grape tomato. Vigorous plants adapted for
65-9273 MATTHEW F1 60 35 Large Indt. Fol:0-1/For field production or under high tunnels.

Surprising orange “dipper” tomato with elongated fruit


that is easily held between your fingers for dipping in
65-9313 SUN DIPPER F1 63 '30 Large Indt. HR-Fol:1/Mi/Ma/Mj/TMV
dressing. Very sweet, rich flavour with an acidic finish.
Crack tolerant.

GRAPE PINK
Pink oblong shaped fruit with a pointed end. High sugar
65-9233 SUGARY F1 60 12-16 Large Indt. —
content.

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

Indeterminate mini San Marzano type. Sweet fruits are


HR-Fol:1/TMV/ToMV/Ff/
65-9271 MARZITO F1 60 25 Medium Indt. Ma/Mi/Mj great fresh eating or used in cooking. Performs well in
high tunnel and field.

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

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

Cute, small, heart-shaped red fruits on a small, well-


SWEET VALENTINE F1
65-9281 60 10-15 Very Small Det. — branched, determinate plant. Perfect to cultivate in
PATIO COLLECTION
containers or small planting areas.

MINI ROMA RED


One of the only patio Romas, with disease resistance
65-9243 LITTLE NAPOLI F1 60 30 Small Det. — for better garden success. High yields for such a small
plant. Best grown in containers.

PEAR RED
65-9259 RED PEAR 65 Less than 25 Small Indt. — Popular variety. For fresh markets or retail.

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PEARDROPS F1 PATIO COLLECTION YELLOW PEAR YELLOW PLUM APPLE RED F1 APPLE YELLOW F1

PLUMBRELLA PINK F1 PATIO COLLECTION PLUMBRELLA RED F1 PATIO COLLECTION PLUMBRELLA YELLOW F1 PATIO COLLECTION PLUMBRELLA ORANGE F1 PATIO COLLECTION

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

PEAR YELLOW
PEARDROPS F1 PATIO Created to be grown in containers. Extra-compact plants, 25-30
65-9256 65 25-30 Det. Small —
COLLECTION cm high. Oval shape fruit.

65-9257 YELLOW PEAR 65 Less than 25 Indt. Small — Popular variety. For fresh markets or retail.

PLUM YELLOW
65-9255 YELLOW PLUM 65 Less than 25 Indt. Small — Fresh or retail market! Very sweet.

APPLE SERIES
Small tomato in the unique shape of a small apple with dimples.
65-9302 APPLE RED F1 80 Less than 25 Indt. Large HR-TYLCV Excellent yield. Attractive fruit, bright red, with a fleshy and firm
texture.

Small tomato in the unique shape of a small apple with dimples.


65-9303 APPLE YELLOW F1 80 Less than 25 Indt. Large HR-TYLCV Excellent yield. Attractive fruit, lemon yellow, with a fleshy and
firm texture. Winner AAS 2020.

PLUMBRELLA SERIES

PLUMBRELLA PINK F1
65-9282 65 15-20 Det. Very Small —
PATIO COLLECTION

PLUMBRELLA RED F1
65-9283 65 15-20 Det. Very Small —
PATIO COLLECTION Plum-shaped fruits of this determinate patio tomato will develop
above the leaves and spread like a blanket for an attractive
visual effect. Plant and fruiting habit makes it an ideal variety to
PLUMBRELLA YELLOW produce in containers or in combos.
65-9284 65 15-20 Det. Very Small —
F1 PATIO COLLECTION

PLUMBRELLA ORANGE
65-9285 65 15-20 Det. Very Small —
F1 PATIO COLLECTION

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TUTTI FRUTTI CHERRY F1 TUTTI FRUTTI MANDARIN F1 TUTTI FRUTTI MELON F1


(RED CHERRY) (ORANGE COCKTAIL) (PINK CHERRY)

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

TUTTI FRUTTI SERIES


TUTTI FRUTTI CHERRY Small, red, cherry type tomato from the Tutti Frutti series. Hi Brix that gives a
65-9261 70 20-30 Indt. Large
F1 (RED CHERRY) sweet nutty taste if harvested when fully ripe. Best in ground.

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

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

Ground Cherry

GOLDIE LITTLE LANTERN

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

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

Prolific, profusely branching plants that bears 1.25-1.5 cm golden berries and drop ripe fruits. Sweet
65-9299 GOLDIE 65 Less than 25 Small
flavour with a touch of acidity. Fruits can be eaten raw, dried, frozen, canned, etc.

Smaller, more compact strain of ground cherry, well suited for pots. Smaller fruits (11-14 mm) and
65-9296 LITTLE LANTERN 70 Less than 25 Small
lightly coloured husks. Good ramifications and short internodal spaces.

Turnip

ROYAL CROWN F1 PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE BELLA LUNA F1

Maturity
Code Variety Form. Root shape Description
(days)

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

PURPLE TOP WHITE


65-6420 57 Round Garden turnips. Attractive purple colour. Uniform roots.
GLOBE

JAPANESE
Shiny pure white Japanese turnip that can be harvested at a small size or will hold until a medium size (3.5 to
65-6410 BELLA LUNA F1 40 Round
6 cm). Tolerance to bolting, heat and club root.

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Watermelon

YELLOW BABY F1 JADE STAR F1 SUGAR BABY SWEET DAWN F1 MELODY F1

SERVAL F1 SOLITAIRE F1 TYRION F1 WILD CARD PLUS F1

Maturity Fruit Weight


Code Variety Form. Colour Rind color Tolerances Description
(days) shape (kg)

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

Medium
green - Productive and sweet flavoured. Rind is thin but tough.
65-6020 YELLOW BABY F1 70 Round 2,5-3,5 Yellow —
Dark green Tolerant to cracking.
stripes

Very dark Very juicy, deep red flesh with a traditional delicious taste.
65-6025 JADE STAR F1 72 Round 4-5 Red IR-Fo:1
green Seeds are brown and tender enough to crunch. Good yield.

Popular variety, open-pollinated. Round, dark green melon


Very dark
65-6040 SUGAR BABY 75 Round 3,6-4,5 Red — with seeds. Smooth, sweet flesh. Good conservation. Can
green
also be used as a pollenizer for triploid melons.

Unique, yellow coloured rind with pink, crisp, juicy flesh.


65-6053 W56 F1 85 Elongated 1.5-2.7 Red Yellow IR-Fo:1/Co
Delicious taste!

SEEDLESS
Dark green
Early seedless melon that has shown consistent yields. Dep
- Medium
65-6037 SWEET DAWN F1 72 Oval 7,5-9 Red IR-Fo:1/Co red firm flesh has also shown a lower incidence of hollow
green
hearts tha other early varieties
stripes

Medium
green - Early variety. Vigorous plant, tolerant to diseases. Abundant
65-6041 MELODY F1 78 Round 5,5-7,2 Red IR-Co
Dark green production of melons with firm flesh and sweet taste.
stripes
Single serving type. Excellent uniform size and excellent
65-6054 SERVAL F1 85 Round-oval 1,8-2,7 Red Dark green —
flesh colour. Early with a good shelf life.

Medium Early mini watermelon, seedless, weighing from 1.6 kg to


green - 2.3 kg for a single portion with no leftovers. Dark red flesh,
65-6055 SOLITAIRE F1 85 Oval 1,6-2,3 Red IR-Fo:1-2/Co/Db
Dark green sweet and crispy. Medium vine. An excellent choice for
stripes regions with a short growing season.

Micro, seedless watermelon variety with an average weight


of around 1 kg. Very good taste, uniformity and yield.
65-6057 TYRION F1 85 Round 1 Red Dark green —
Attractive fruits, with smooth, black skin, and sweet, crisp,
red flesh. Excellent shelf life.

POLLINATOR
Variety of pollinators, which has an early flowering
Pale green extending over a long period, to ensure availability of pollen
65-6096 WILD CARD PLUS F1 68 Round-oval — — - Medium IR-Fo:1/Co as soon as the hybrid begins to flower. Long internodes
green stipes that bring the pollen laterally to the female flowers
wherever they are. Inedible fruits.

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Sprouts & Microgreens

ALFALFA ARUGULA (CULTIVATED) BASIL BEAN MUNG

CLOVER RED CORIANDER CRESS CURLED

Soak
Variety Code Formul.
(hours)
MICROGREENS
ARUGULA CULTIVATED (1) 65-9508 no
BASIL (1)
65-9515 no
BEET 65-9507 no
CORIANDER 65-9522 no
CRESS CURLED (1) 65-9532 no
SUNFLOWER (HULLED) 65-9506 8-12
SPROUTS
PEA PEAS MAPLE (SPECKLED)
ALFALFA 65-9502 8-12
BEAN MUNG 65-9518 8-12
ENERGY MIX 65-9512 6-10
VITALITY MIX 65-9513 6-10
SOYBEAN 65-9510 1-12
SPROUTS AND MICROGREENS
BROCCOLI CALABRESE 65-9538 8-12
BROCCOLI (RAAB) 65-9503 8-12
CABBAGE RED 65-9517 6-12
CLOVER RED 65-9504 8-12
KOHLRABI RED 65-9520 6-12
RADISH RAMBO RADISH SUPER HONG VIT
LENTILS RED 65-9534 8-12
LENTILS GREEN 65-9516 8-12
PEAS 65-9511 8-12
PEA MAPLE (SPECKLED) 65-9535 8-12
RADISH DAÏKON 65-9509 6-12
RADISH RAMBO 65-9529 6-12
RADISH CHINA ROSE 65-9519 6-12
RADISH SUPER HONG VIT 65-2715 6-12

(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

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BEET BROCCOLI (RAAB) CABBAGE RED

KOHLRABI LENTILS GREEN LENTILS RED

Sprouts Micro Greens


Minimum Yield Rinse/Drain Minimum Yield
Days to Harvest Days to Harvest
(weight ratio) per day (2) (weight ratio)

— — — 5-14 10 : 1
— — — 14-21 3:1
— — — 11-21 3:1
— — — 14-21 3:1
— — — 5-14 3:1
— — — 8-12 6: 1

RADISH CHINA ROSE RADISH DAIKON


5-6 7:1 2-3 — —
2-5 2:1 2-3 — —
5-6 n/a 2 — —
5-6 n/a 2 — —
2-6 2:1 2-3 — —

3-6 5:1 2-3 5-14 3:1


3-6 5:1 2-3 5-14 3:1
3-6 5:1 2-3 5-14 3:1
5-6 7:1 2-3 5-14 n/a
5-7 5:1 2-3 7-14 3:1
SOYBEAN SUNFLOWER
2-3 2:1 2-3 n/a n/a
2-3 2:1 2-3 n/a n/a
2-3 2:1 2 10-14 1:1
2-3 2:1 2-3 10-14 1:1
3-6 5:1 2-3 5-14 n/a
3-6 5:1 2-3 5-14 8:1
3-6 5:1 2-3 5-14 n/a
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

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Herbs
Code Variety Form. Description

BALM-MELISSA OFFICINALIS
Lobe-shaped, serrated leaves with a lemony taste. Height and width of 40 to
67-1310 LEMON BALM
50 cm. Perennial.

Very aromatic perennial with a high and spreading growth habit. Oval green
67-1311 MANDARINA
LEMON BALM 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.
GREEK
Small leaves, dome-shaped plant habit. Spicy taste and scented leaves.
67-1106 ARISTOTLE (GREEK)
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.
EVERLEAF EMERALD
EVERLEAF EMERALD TOWERS (GENOVESE) 67-1112 Flowers up to 10 to 12 weeks later than the standard basil. Traditional
TOWERS (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
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
LARGE GREEN GENOVESE
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
67-1120
GENOVA plants. Annual.

DEVOTION DMR An aromatic and sweet Genovese-type basil with excellent downy mildew
67-1121 DEVOTION DMR resistance. Flat to cup shaped leaves that are tender, flavourful and
productive throughout the growing season. Slow to bolt. Extremely uniform.

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

HELIOS, LEMON
67-1125 Rapid growth of small leaves. Great lemony basil taste. Annual.
FLAVOUR
BONNAZZA (GENOVESE)
The next generation of downy mildew tolerant basil varieties, Emma is
67-1127 EMMA (GENOVESE) particularly well suited for indoor pot production. Emma has short internodes
and uniform cupped leaves.

67-1130 LETTUCE LEAF Crinkled leaves offering a sweet and gentle flavour. Annual.

Columnar basil that has green leaves with occasional purple flecks and soft
EVERLEAF THAÏ purple stems. Aromatic and vibrant licorice flavour. Late bloomer that allows
ROSIE 67-1131
TOWERS for large quantities of flavourful leaves to be harvested throughout the
summer. Annual.

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

67-1133 THAÏ SIAM QUEEN Medium green colour foliage with purple flowers. Annual.

Improved red basil with an intense and constant dark red colour. Compact
67-1162 ROSIE
CRIMSON KING 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.

Unique basil with a spherical silhouette, compact and bushy, 30 cm high. A


bushy plant that adorns itself with small dark purplish-purple leaves. Also
67-1165 PURPLE BALL
bears purple tubular flowers of 1 cm in diameter. Winner of the program Les
Exceptionnelles 2018.
PURPLE BALL

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Herbs
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
NELLY
67-7211 BURNET Offers both a nutty and light cucumber taste. Height: 30 cm. Perennial.

CELERY (CUTTING)-APIUM GRAVEOLENS


Finely cut glossy leaves. To be used as a garnish like parsley, with a
67-1911 CUTTING CELERY delicious celery flavour. For salads, soups and stews. Can also be dried.
Annual.

CHAMOMILE - MATRICARIA RECUTICA SANTO


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

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

CHIVES-ALLIUM SCHOENOSPRASUM
SANTO MONOGERM
CHIVES IMPROVED Vigorous selection, slow to bolt. Hollow, round, greyish-green leaves. Height:
67-3110
THICK 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
resistant. Height: 30 to 40 cm, width: 30 cm. Perennial.

CORIANDER-CORIANDRUM SATIVUM MARINO

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 CUMIN

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. Height: 60 to
67-0510 DUKAT
75 cm, width: 30 cm. Annual

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

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

FERNLEAF

HERA

GREEN SLEEVES

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Herbs
Code Variety Form. Description

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

PRELUDIO F1 Medium-fast growing fennel that makes a very round bulb and is very slow to
67-4313 DRAGON F1
bolt. Can be grown in a wide range of growing conditions. Annual

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

FENUGREEK-TRIGONELLA FOENUM-GRAECUM
The leaves are similar to those of a clover, and the plant can reach 60 cm
67-4390 FENUGREEK in height. Used for its culinary qualities as well as for its benefits on health.
DRAGON F1 Annual.

LAVENDER - LAVANDULA
Earlier and more compact version of the common Lavandula angustifolia.
67-4911 MUNSTEAD
Height of 30 cm. Annual.

LEMONGRASS-CYMBOPOGON SP.
Tropical herb favoured in Thai cuisine. Not only is it widely used as a culinary
FENUGREEK herb but also as a medicinal herb in India. It has long, slender, pale green
stems that are thick and fleshy with a subtle citrus flavour. Lemongrass can
67-3202 LEMONGRASS
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)
67-5310 LOVAGE
MUNSTEAD can be used for cooking. Perennial.

MARJORAM (SWEET)-ORIGANUM MAJORANA


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

MINT-MENTHA SP.
The most popular herb because of its mild, fruity taste. Over running plants.
67-6320 SPEARMINT
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.

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.
CLEOPATRA
Pretty silver-grey foliage appreciated for its ornamental beauty and flavour
value. Cleopatra distinguishes itself from Greek and Italian oregano by a mildly
67-6521 CLEOPATRA spicy flavour, tinged with a fresh mint coolness. Compact, trailing plant that
produces a high yield of leaves that makes it a first-rate container plant.
AAS 2015 winner. Height: 25 cm, width: 25 cm. Perennial.

PARSLEY-PETROSELINUM SP.
Curled
GREEN PEARL Dark green extra curled type. Erect and vigorous plants. Holds well in hot
67-7126 FOREST GREEN
weather. Annual
Curled
67-7128 GREEN PEARL Deep green, dense foliage on sturdy stems. Tolerant to bolting. Annual.
Curled
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.
Astra is darker than Darki. Annual.
Italian
ASTRA DARK GREEN
67-7155 Smooth dark green leaves. Productive. Annual
IMPROVED

DARK GREEN IMPROVED

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Herbs
Code Variety Form. Description

ROCKET CULTIVATED-ERUCA SATIVA


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

ROCKET WILD-DIPLOTAXIS TENUIFOLIA


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

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.

RUE-RUTA GRAVEOLENS
Small greyish-green leaves that grow in clusters. These pungent bitter tasting
67-8510 RUE ROSEMARY
leaves are used in salads, and oriental dishes. Perennial.

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
CERES
67-8910 SUMMER SAVORY Narrow dark green leaves. Height: 30 cm, width: 15 cm. Annual.

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, width: 20
67-6710 FRENCH SORREL
to 25 cm. Perennial.

STEVIA REBAUNDIANA STEVIA

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

TAGETE-TAGETES FILIFOLIA
Annual plant with a sweet taste with a strong licorice or anise flavour.
67-9301 DROPSHOT Globular shape with a height of 25–30 cm. Branches freely and produces a
dense plant of fine, thin and tender leaves. Annual.

TARRAGON (RUSSIAN)-ARTEMESIA DRACUNCULUS


DROPSHOT
Less pronounced flavour than French tarragon. Height: 60 to 90 cm, width: 30
67-3910 RUSSIAN TARRAGON
to 45 cm. Perennial.

THYME-THYMUS FRAGRANTISSIMUS
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
RUSSIAN TARRAGON
excellent spiller component for mixed containers. Perennial.

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

ORANGELO

WINTER THYME

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Greenhouse Vegetables

PICOLINO F1 DR7109CB F1 SPLASH F1 JAWELL F1 KATRINA F1 CAMARO F1

GEORGIA F1 DAVIDA F1 KEYSTONE F1 SCORPIO F1 EXCELSIOR F1 EMERITE

Length Production
Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description
(cm) Season

CUCUMBER
HR-Ccu/TLS IR-CMV/ The shortest of all the mini cucumbers we offer. Produces high quality dark green,
66-4211 PICOLINO F1 — 12 All year round CVYV/Px shiny fruits. 3-4 fruits per node. The compact, vigorous plant is early to produce.

Dark green snacking cucumber with good colour and crunch. Improved fruit quality
66-4220 DR7109CB F1 — 9 All year round HR-CMV/Ccu IR-CVYV and high yield potential. Compact leaf structure with short internodes. Consistent
fruit size throughout the season.

HR-CVYV/ZYMV/Ccu/Px Crunchy and dense fruits with a good shelf life, grow on strong, vigorous plants that
66-4232 SPLASH F1 — 14-16 All year round IR-CGMMV require less labour than comparables. For high wire or umbrella cultivation.

Mini European cucumber. Produces one to two fruits per nod. Generative variety
66-4235 JAWELL F1 — 14-16 All year round IR-CMV/CVYV/Px
with nice vigorous laterals. Variety flexible enough for most growing systems.

Spring - Summer - HR-Ccu IR-CMV/CVYV/ Robust and productive mini cucumber with an open plant habit. Produces three to
66-4236 KATRINA F1 — 16 Px/CGMMV
Beginning of fall four quality fruits per node. Fruits are glossy, nicely ribbed and very uniform.

Spring - Summer Early variety of vigorous growth with a good productive plant. Dark green fruit,
66-4239 KALUNGA F1 — 31-34 HR-Ccu/TLS IR-Px
- Fall slightly ribbed.

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

HR-CVYV/Ccu/Px IR- English cucumber for spring and summer crop cycles, with improved percentage of
66-4242 GEORGIA F1 — 31-36 Spring - Summer GCMMV/CMV/Cca medium fruits on a well-balanced, open plant. Extended crop cycle if desired.

Strong plant, with an open plant habit, making the crop easy to grow and handle.
HR-CVYV/Ccu/TLS/Px
66-4246 DAVIDA F1 — 30-35 Spring - Summer IR-CGMMV/CMV Good yield potential of high quality fruits in spring and summer. High tolerance to
powdery mildew.

English cucumber for winter, and potentially fall crops, with high total yield potential,
HR-Cca/Ccu IR-
66-4247 KEYSTONE F1 — 31-36 Fall - Winter CGMMV/CVYV,Px high percentage marketable fruits on an open plant. Uniform fruit size, dark green,
nice ribs and limited bottlenecked fruits.

EGGPLANT
Dark Large firm fruits. Tolerant to blossom end rot and cracking. Favourably competes
66-0615 SCORPIO F1 10 x 8 Spring - Fall —
purple with the Macarena variety.

PICKLING CUCUMBER
Pickling cucumber for both open field and unheated greenhouse, for spring and
HR-Ccu/TLS IR-CMV/
66-4290 EXCELSIOR F1 — 10-12 —
CVYV/Px autumn production. Open and vigorous plant habits. Fruits are medium to dark green
and grow 10-12 cm.

POLE BEAN
Tall, vigorous and productive vine. High yields of fancy pods, slim and rounded.
66-4301 EMERITE Green 17-22 — —
Sweet and delicate flavour.

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EMERITE DELIZZIMO F1 DR0719PB F1 BERKELEY F1 DEXTER F1

BEORANGE F1 PINK ID F1 AUREA F1 REBELSKI F1 TOUCHÉ F1

Weight
Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description
(g)

POLE BEAN
Tall, vigorous and productive vine. High yields of fancy pods, slim and rounded. Sweet and delicate
66-4301 EMERITE Green — —
flavour.

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 start the season with minimal risk of disease transmission.
66-3801 DELIZZIMO F1 Red — —
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.

Specifically bred for both summer and winter production with “particularly strong performance” under
66-3803 SORAYA F1 Red — — LED lights, but also very well suited for a year-round production. Firm and bright fruit ideal for retail. The
flavourful strawberries in all seasons.

PEPPER
Orange pepper with a very large fruit size throughout the entire season. Its extended shelf life also
66-7278 DR0719PB F1 Orange 240 HR-TM:0 IR-TSWV
provides added value to both the grower and the consumer.

Yellow blocky pepper with excellent fruit quality, a consistent blocky shape and uniform size. In trials,
66-7282 BERKELEY F1 Yellow 225-245 HR-TM:0-3
Berkeley provided fruits all season long with a high percentage of marketable fruits.

Red, blocky pepper with good yield potential. Its early production allows for an expedited picking process
66-7288 DEXTER F1 Red 210-230 HR-TM:0-3 that gives growers the ability to maximize profits. Dexter has an excellent percentage of marketable
yield.

ORANGE TOMATO
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/
66-9004 BEORANGE F1 Orange 200-220 Va:1/Vd:1 Orange beef tomato hybrids with good taste and flavour.

PINK TOMATO
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/Sbl/ Beautiful early variety whose fruits weighs about 170 g to 210 g. Pink tomato with an exceptional taste,
66-8880 PINK ID F1 Pink 170-210 Sl/Ss/Va:1/Vd:1 IR-TYLCV/
Ma/Mi/Mj which produces a large quantity of fruits. It is recommended to graft Pink ID on the DR0141TX rootstock.

RED TOMATO
66-9001 AUREA F1 Red 220-240 HR-ToMV/Va:1/Vd:1 Oxheart type with a sweet taste and very low acidity. Generative plants.

HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:0-1/Va:0/ Beefsteak type that competes against Macarena or Bigdena. Slightly ribbed fruit with a pleasant taste
66-9020 REBELSKI F1 Red 200 Vd:0 IR-On and a good shelf life. Labour-friendly plants with an open leaf structure.

Large fruited beefsteak variety that can have a higher average brix than comparable beefsteak varieties.
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/Va:1/
66-9068 INSPIRED F1 Red 300-320 Vd:1 IR-On/Ma/Mi/Mj High yield potential and early production with excellent disease package. Plants have a high vigor and
produce large red shiny fruits.

HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:0-1/For/ Higher yield potential and vigour than the Torero variety, with less fruit fall. Average fruit size is 270 g
66-9069 TOUCHÉ F1 Red 270 Va:1/Vd:1 IR-On that will increase with light and produce a firm and good quality fruit.

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Greenhouse Vegetables

FORONTI F1 STARBUCK F1 TORERO F1 TRUST F1 FERREIRA F1 GRANDICE F1 BOUNTICE F1

PRODICE F1 MERLICE F1 KOMEETT F1 ALBRICE F1 LORENZO F1 BOLZANO F1

Weight
Code Variety Form. Colour Tolerances Description
(g)

RED TOMATO
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/ An improvement to the Torero variety with a better fruit grip on the stem. Higher yield than Bigdena.
66-9070 FORONTI F1 Red 250-300 Va:1Vd:1 IR-On Performs well under intense light and high temperature.

66-9084 STARBUCK F1 Red 250-300 HR-TSWV/Ff/Fol:0-1 Tomato offering the best yield ratio of high quality fruits and great taste.

Large firm fruits. Tolerant to blossom end rot and cracking. Favourably competes with the Macarena
66-9087 TORERO F1 Red 240-260 HR-ToMV
variety.
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol1-2/For/
66-9088 TRUST F1 Red 180-200 Va:1/Vd:1 Productive Beefsteak type. Easy to grow in most growing conditions. Excellent taste.

HR-ToMV:0-2/ToTV/Fol:1- Early producing beef tomato hybrid with high yield potential, good quality fruits and intermediate
3/For/Pf:A-E/Sbl/Sl/Ss/
66-9120 FERREIRA F1 Red 250-260 Va:1/Vd:1 IR-ToBRFV/On/ resistance to ToBRFV. Tomatoes grow on a generative plant that has an open habit. Suitable for fall
Ma/Mi/Mj plantings and year-round production environments.

TOV
Large jointless truss variety with high yield potential, extra-large size, glossy fruits and improved truss
HR-ToMV/ToTV/Ff/Fol:1-2/
66-9072 GRANDICE F1 Red 170-180 For/Va:1/Vd:1 IR-On quality. Variety suited to long crop cycles. However, it is possible for it to go non-grafted for short cycles
due to its tolerance to diseases. Superb, deep internal red colour.

HR-ToMV/ToTV/Ff/Fol:1-2/ An outstanding weight for a TOV, an outstanding deep internal red colour and a very good disease
66-9074 BOUNTICE F1 Red 150-165 For/Va:1/Vd:1 IR-On/ packages are the major highlight of this new delicious tomato. Strong plant vigour and open plant type.
TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj
Fruit setting is about a week after Merlice.
HR-ToMV/ToTV/Fol:1-2/ Large jointless, truss tomato with exceptional interior and exterior red colour. Good average degrees Brix
66-9075 PRODICE F1 Red 170-180 For/Ff/Sbl/Ss/Va:1/Vd:1
IR-TSWV/On content. High yield potential. Suitable for year-round crops.

HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/Va:1/ Variety that stands out by its cluster presentation and how easy it lies flat in a box. High vigour and
66-9077 MERLICE F1 Red 150-165 Vd:1 IR-On excellent disease package gives it a high yield potential. Less sensitive to Botrytis than other varieties.

HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/For/ Our earliest cluster tomato variety. High yielding and very uniform. The fruits are tight on the cluster and
66-9085 KOMEETT F1 Red 155 Va:1/Vd:1 ripen at the same time.

HR-ToMV/ToTV/Ff/Fol:1-2/ Coarse bunch variety with good earliness, intense red fruit colour both internally and externally and high
66-9091 ALBRICE F1 Red 150-170 For/Sbl/Sl/Ss/Va:1/Vd (1) °Brix potential. Rapid colouration of the jointless fruits. Vigorous plant. Excellent flavour. Suitable for
IR-TSWV/On
year-round production.

HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/For/ Bright yellow cluster tomato. 5 to 6 fresh sweet tasting fruits per cluster. Vigorous plants with short
66-9094 LORENZO F1 Yellow 110-115 Va:1/Vd:1 internodes. Good tightness to the cluster.
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/For/
66-9098 BOLZANO F1 Orange 100-130 Va:1/Vd:1 Orange clusters to replace the variety Orangaro. Fruits are strongly attached to the cluster.

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Greenhouse Vegetables

CONCHITA F1 FAVORITA F1 DRC 564 F1 DRK 948 F1

ORANGINO F1 FLORINO F1 BELLINI F1

Variety Colour Weight (g) Tolerances Description

CHERRY TOMATO
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/For/ Cluster cherry tomato. Firm fruit. Very good taste and Brix levels combined to a nice shiny look. Uniform
66-9040 CONCHITA F1 Red 25-30 Va:1/Vd:1 fishbone shaped trusses with 12-16 fruits. Long shelf life.

HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2 IR- Perfect combination of good taste, high yield and shelf life. Vigorous plants. Open habits. Uniform red
66-9041 FAVORITA F1 Red 15 Ma/Mi/Mj fruits on solid clusters.

HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/Va:1/Vd:1 A hybrid cherry tomato for loose or truss harvest with high yield potential. Excellent taste and beautiful
66-9044 DRC 564 F1 Red 15-20 IR-TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj appearance.

HR-ToMV/TYLCV/Ff/Fol:1- A yellow cherry tomato with an excellent taste and good plant habit. Suitable for both truss or loose
66-9049 DRK 948 F1 Yellow 10-15 2/Va:1/Vd:1 harvest.
HR-ToMV:0-2/Pf:A-E/ Cherry tomato with a vibrant orange colour suitable for loose or truss harvest. Striking appearance and
66-9059 ORANGITA F1 Orange 12-16 Fol:0/For/Va:0/Vd:0 IR-
Pst:0/Lt/On/Ma/Mi/Mj perfect for Medley packs. Great taste and good shelf life.

HR-ToMV/ToTV/Va:1/Vd:1 Yellow cherry suitable for truss harvest, with excellent taste and good shelf life. Produces a high number
66-9065 YELORITA F1 Yellow 14-22 IR-TYLCV/Pst/Ma/Mi/Mj of trusses wich fruits will stay on truss, not only at harvest, but also during shelf life.

COKTAIL TOMATO
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/For/ An orange colour fruit solidly attached to the cluster. Good overall shelf life. Loose and truss harvest.
66-9051 ORANGINO F1 Orange 35 Va:1/Vd:1 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj Semi open plant habit with medium vigour.

Great tasting cocktail tomato hybrids with superb truss appearance. When pruned to eight fruits, Florino
HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/Va:1/Vd:1
66-9054 FLORINO F1 Red 35-40 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj gives a very nice presentation and uniform colouring. Suitable for both truss or loose harvest. For year-
round production.
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/ Flavourful cocktail tomato low in acidity. Produces clusters of 8-12 fruits. For greenhouses and outdoor
66-9055 BELLINI F1 Orange 45-50 Va:1/Vd:1 IR-Sbl/Sl/Ss/
Ma/Mi/Mj production.

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Greenhouse Vegetables

DRK936 F1 PRUNUS F1 FLAVORINO F1 GARINCHA F1

DR0603TC F1 SANTORANGE F1 DR4167 F1

Code Variety Form. Colour Weight (g) Tolerances Description

ITALIAN TOMATO
HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2/For/
66-9150 DRK936 F1 Pink 70-90 Va:1/Vd:1 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj Pink Italian tomato. Strong crops and good production. Delicious sweet taste.

HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/Va:1/
66-9152 PRUNUS F1 Red 100-120 Vd:1 IR-On Italian tomato to be harvested individually or by clusters. Firm, dark-coloured fruit, with excellent taste.

PLUM TOMATO
HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/Va:1/Vd:1 A small and tasty plum shaped tomato on uniform trusses of 12-14 fruits. Can be harvested individually in
66-9095 FLAVORINO F1 Red 35 IR-Pst/Ma/Mi/Mj clusters. In need of artificial light during winter.

GRAPE TOMATO
Beautiful, small, oval-shaped mini plum, tasty tomato for the heated glasshouse markets. Very uniform
66-9083 GARINCHA F1 Red 12 HR-ToMV/Fol:0-1
and extremely sweet fruits with an attractive shiny red colour, at maturity. Very productive.
HR-ToMV/ToTV/Ff/ Grape tomato with an exceptional taste. Very sweet fruits, well-balanced acidity. Impressive yield on an
66-9079 DR0603TC F1 Red 9-11 Fol:1-2/Va:1/Vd:1 IR-On/
Ma/Mi/Mj extensive period of time.

Vigorous open plants with short leaves for dense spacing. Plants may be grown with more than two
66-9053 SANTORANGE F1 Orange 10-15 HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/Va:1/Vd:1
leaders to get more out of each plant and improve plant balance. Excellent taste.

HR-ToMV/Ff/Fol:1-2 Grape tomato with an exceptional taste. Very sweet fruits, well-balanced acidity. Impressive yield on an
66-9089 DR4167 F1 Red 9-11 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj extensive period of time. Replace the variety DR0603.

ROOTSTOCK
HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/For/Pl/
66-8802 DR 0141TX F1 — — Va:1/Vd:1 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj 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
HR-ToMV/Fol:1-2/For/Pl/
66-8803 MAXIFORT F1 — — Va:1/Vd:1 IR-Ma/Mi/Mj any crop but especially on weak or generative crops lacking vigour, varieties susceptible to blossom end
rot, or for very long crops. Help maintain crop vigour even under full fruit load and high temperatures.

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Disease codes
Specie Disease code Disease Cause
BEAN BCMV Bean common/mosaic virus Virus
BCTV Beet Curly Top virus Virus
Cl Anthracnose Colletottichum lindemuthianum
Fs Root Rot Fusarium solani
Psp Halo Blight Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. phaseolicola
Pss Bacterial Brown Spot Pseudomonas syringae pv. Syringae
Ua Rust Uromyces appendiculatus
Xap Common Blight Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli
BEET Cb Leaf Spot Cercospora beticola
Pfb Downy mildew Peronospora farinosa f. sp. betae
CABBAGE BLS Pepper spot Désorde physiologique
Bolt Bolting Abiotique
Foc Fusarium Yellows Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. conglutinans
Pb Clubroot Plasmodiophora brassicae
TB Tipburn Abiotique
TT Thrips insectes
Xcc Black rot Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris
CELERY Foa Fusarium Yellows Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii
CORN-SWEET CR (gènes) Common rust Puccinia sorghi
MDMV Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus Virus
NCLB Northern Corn Leaf Blight Exserohilum turcicum
SW Stewart's wilt Pseudomonas syringae pv lachrymans
CUCUMBER/ Cca Target Spot Corynespora cassiicola
GREENHOUSE CUCUMBER Ccu Scab Cladosporium cucumerinum
/SQUASH
CGMMV Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus VIRUS
CMV Cucumber mosaic virus Virus
Co Anthracnose Colletotrichum orbiculare
CVYV Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus Virus
Ec/Px Powdery mildew Erysiphe cichoracearum
Pcu Downy mildew Pseudopernospora cubensis
PRSV Papaya ringspot Virus
Psl Angular leaf spot Pseudomonas syingae pv. lachrymans
TLS Target leaf spot Corynespora cassiicola
WMV Watermelon mosaic virus Virus
ZYMV Zucchini yellow mosaic virus Virus
LETTUCE Bl Downy Mildew with races numbers Bremia Latucae
Bolt Bolting Abiotique
BR Basal Rot Rhizoctonia solani
Fol Fusarium wilt with number races Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lactucae
LMV Lettuce Mosaic Virus Virus
Nr Lettuce Leaf Aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri
Pfs Downy Mildew with races numbers Peronospora sp.
Rs Corky root Rhizomonas suberifaciens
TBSV Lettuce die-back virus Virus
Vd Verticilium wilt Verticillium dahliae
MELON Co Anthracnose Colletotrichum orbiculare
Db Gummy Stem blight Didymella bryoniae
Fo Fusarium wilt (races 0 to 2) Fusarium oxysporum
Gc Powdery mildew Golovinomyces cichoracearum
MNSV Melon necrotic spot Virus
PRSV Papaya Ring Spot Virus
Px Powdery mildew (race 1 and 2) Podosphaera xanthii
WMV Watermelon Mosaic Virus Virus
ZYMV Zucchini Yellow Mosaic virus Virus

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Disease codes
Specie Disease code Disease Cause
ONION B Botrytis Botrytis sp.
Foc Basal Rot (Fusarium) Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cepae
Pd Downy Mildew Peronospora destructor
Pt Pink Root Phoma terrestris
PEA BYMV Bean yellow mosaic virus Virus
Ep Powdery Mildew Erysiphe pisi
Fop Common Wilt Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. pisi
PEMV Pea Enation Mosaic Virus Virus
Pv Downy Mildew Peronospora viciae
PEPPER-SWEET/ CMV Cucumber Mosaic Virus Virus
PEPPER-GREENHOUSE Pc Phytophtora Phytophthora capsici
PepMoV Pepper Mottle Virus Virus
PVY Potato Virus Y Virus
TEV Tobacco Etch Virus Virus
Tm Tobamo virus (races) Virus
TMV Tobacco Mosaic Virus Virus
ToMV Tomato Mosaic Virus Virus
TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Virus
Xcv Bacterial Leaf Spot (race 1 to 10) Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria
SPINACH Ao White rust Albugo occidentalis
Pe Downy mildew with races Peronospora effusa
TOMATO/ A Anthracnose Colletotrichum lagenarium
TOMATO-GREENHOUSE Aal Alternaria stem canker Alternaria alternata f. sp. Lycopersici
As Early blight Alternaria solani
Pf Leaf mold Passalora fulva
Fol Fusarium wilt (races) Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici (races)
For Fusarium crown and root rot Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-lycopersici
Ma Root knot Meloidogyne arenaria nematodes
Mi Root knot Meloidogyne incognita nematodes
Mj Root knot Meloidogyne javanica nematodes
On Powdery mildew Oidium neolycopersici
Pi Late blight Phytophtora infestans
Pl Corky Root Pyrenochaeta lycopersici
Pst Bacterial speck Pseudomonas Syringae pv. Tomato
Rs Bacterial wilt Ralstonia (Pseudomonas) solanacearum
Sbl Gray leaf spot Stemphylium botryosum f. sp. lycopersici
Sl Gray leaf spot Stemphylium lycopersici
Ss Gray leaf spot Stemphylium solani
TMV Tobacco mosaic Tobacco mosaic virus tobamovirus
ToBRF Tomato brown rugose fruit virus Tomato brown rugose fruit tobamovirus
ToMV Tomato mosaic virus Tomato mosaic tobamovirus
ToTv Torrado virus Tomato torrado virus
TSWV Tomato spotted wilt Tomato spotted wilt virus tospovirus
TYLCV Tomato yellow leaf curl Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
Va Verticilium wilt (races) Verticilium albo-atrum (races)
Vd Verticilium wilt (races) Verticilium dahliae (races)
Xcv Bacterial spot Xanthomonas campestri pv. versicatoria

Tolerance (T) High resistance (HR) Intermediate resistance (IR)


Ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress Ability of a plant to highly restrict the growth Ability of a plant to restrict the growth and/or
pressure without severe consequences of its and/or development of a specified pest and/or development of a specified pest and/or the
growth, developement, appearance and yield. the damage it causes under normal pest pressure damage it causes but may exhibit a greater
when compared to susceptible varieties. These range of symptoms or damage compared to high
plant varieties may, however, exhibit some resistant varieties. Plants with Intermediate
symptoms or damage under heavy pest pressure. Resistance will still show less severe symptoms
or damage than susceptible plant varieties when
grown under similar environmental conditions
and/or pest pressure.
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