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Sakata Seed America, Inc. • 18095 Serene Drive • Morgan Hill, CA 95037 • (408) 778-7758

www.sakata.com

Classic • Excellent quality, approaches “greenhouse quality” in a fi eld grown pepper. • Super smooth, thick-walled fruit with fl at shoulders and bottoms. • Performs well in both the Western U.S. and the East Coast. • R: Xcv: 1-3

Double Up • Dependable performer in most Western U.S. growing regions. • Excellent yields with consistent quality season after season. • R: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 1-3

Excel • Excellent appealing red color when harvested at full maturity. • Smooth, thick-walled fruit. • Versatile for both green and red harvest, fresh market and processing.

Red Bull • Top yielder in 2005 UCCE San Joaquin County Bell Pepper Trial. • Widely adapted including California, the Pacifi c Northwest and the Southeastern U.S. Resistant to Xcv: 1-3. • Deep red mature color and thick walls means versatility for both fresh market and processing.

Divo • Firm fruit with large to extra-large size. • Ideal for the Dutch (2 stem) system of training. • R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0 IR: TSWV

Dorado (SPP9901) – Rootstock • Adapted for long cycle production. • Improved scion yield and quality potential. • R: ToMV / PVY: 1.2 / Mi / Mj / Rs IR: Pc

Sakata has invested in developing a new range of sweet peppers encompassing a number of important segments for the NAFTA markets like sweet bell, lamuyo and cubanelle. There is a range for outdoor and indoor segments as well as excellent rootstock hybrids to support your indoor long cycle productions.

Below are the benefi ts you can take advantage of growing Sakata Sweet Peppers.

Divo • Firm fruit with large to extra-large size. • Ideal for the Dutch (2 stem) system of training. • R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0 IR: TSWV

Vikingo • Extra-large, attractive yellow bell for greenhouse production. • Well suited to warm-cool production seasons. • Early with great yields. • R: PMMoV: 1.2 / TMV: 0

Novus • This versatile pepper grows well in both Dutch and multi-stem training systems. • Great sizes (extra-large to jumbo) and a large, strong plant leads to excellent yields. • R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0 IR: TSWV

Grenada • Well-adapted to the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Caribbean growing regions. • Large to extra-large smooth, straight fruit with a shallow shoulder cavity. • R: Xcv: 1-3

Fabuloso • Dark green, shiny, smooth fruit with a thick wall. • Early maturity on a tall, vigorous, productive plant with good cover. • R: PVY: 0.1.2 / TMV: 0 IR: Pc

Dorado (SPP9901) – Rootstock • Adapted for long cycle production. • Improved scion yield and quality potential. • R: ToMV / PVY: 1.2 / Mi / Mj / Rs IR: Pc

Sakata has invested in developing a new range of sweet peppers encompassing a number of important segments for the NAFTA markets like sweet bell, lamuyo and cubanelle. There is a range for outdoor and indoor segments as well as excellent rootstock hybrids to support your indoor long cycle productions.

Below are the benefi ts you can take advantage of growing Sakata Sweet Peppers.

SWEET PEPPER HYBRIDS

VarietyRelative Maturity

Fruit Size/Shape Fruit Color Plant Habit

Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks

Bell: Outdoor

Bandai Mid-late Large to extra-large, blocky

Dark green to red

Medium to tall with good cover

R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 IR: TSWV

Very good production, fruit cover and quality. Well suited for indoor production.

Classic Mid Large to extra- large, blocky

Green to red Medium plant with good cover

R: Xcv: 1-3 Approaches greenhouse quality in the open fi eld.

Double Up Mid-early Large to extra- large, blocky

Green to red Medium-largewith great cover

R: TMV: 0 / Xcv: 1-3

Dependable performer for multiple seasons.

Excel Mid Large to extra- large, blocky to deep blocky

Dark green to deep red

Well branched, strong plant

Multi-season bell pepper for harvest as green or red.

Red Bull Mid Extra-large, blocky

Dark green tored

Strong plant,excellent cover

R: Xcv: 1-3 Excellent yields of smooth, thick-walled fruit.

Touchdown(SPP6001)

Mid Large to extra-large, blocky

Green to red Medium R: Xcv: 1-5 Wide adaptability, very high yield potential.

Bell: Indoor

Divo Mid Large to extra-large (230 gm avg.)

Green to red Medium to big, vigorous

R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0IR: TSWV

For plastic and shade house production.

Novus Mid Large to extra- jumbo(250 gm avg.)

Green to red Vigorous, large R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0 / IR: TSWV

Versatile and vigorous for protected culture.

Troyano Mid Large to extra-large, blocky

Green to red Medium to tall R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0

Excellent variety for indoor and fi eld production.

Vikingo Mid Extra-large, blocky

Green to yellow Medium to tall R: PMMoV: 1.2 / TMV: 0

High yield and extra large fruit for greenhouse.

Variety Type Relative Maturity

Fruit Size/Shape Fruit Color Plant Habit

Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks

Cubanelle:

Grenada Outdoor Mid Extra-large, long blocky

Pale green to red

Good cover on strong plant

R: Xcv: 1-3 Smooth quality fruit.

Lamuyo:

Fabuloso Outdoor Early Large long, blocky

Dark green to red

Tall, vigorous R: PVY: 0.1.2 /TMV: 0

Thick wall and heavy set.

Martha-R Outdoor Mid Medium-large, long blocky

Dark green to red

Large, vigorous R: Pc / PVY: 0.1.2 / TMV: 0

Uniform and continuous fruit setting.

Midas (SPP7228)

Indoor / Outdoor

Mid Large to extra-large, long block

Dark green to yellow

Medium to tall R: PMMoV: 1.2.3 / TMV: 0

Excellent variety for indoor and fi eld production.

Variety Vigor Disease Resistance Uses & Remarks

Rootstock:

Dorado (SPP9901)

Very strong R: ToMV / PVY: 1.2 / Mi / Mj / Rs IR: Pc

Good disease resistance. Provides improved and extended harvest potential.

Meeting Strong R: TMV: 0 IR: Pc / Rs

Good scion compatibility.

Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance. Disease abbreviation code: Mi – Root knot, Mj – Root knot, Pc - Phytophthora root rot, PMMoV - Pepper mild mottle, PVY - Potato Y, Rs – Bacterial wilt , TMV - Tobacco mosaic, ToMV – Tomato mosaic, TSWV - Tomato spotted wilt, Xcv - Bacterial spot.

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

Sakata Seed America, Inc. • 18095 Serene Drive • Morgan Hill, CA 95037 • (408) 778-7758

www.sakata.com