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Breeding and Producing Organic Seeds

dear organic Seed Customer,

about usVitalis Organic Seeds was founded in 1994 in The Netherlands, and developed a joint partnership with Enza Zaden, the global leader in vegetable seed breeding, in 1998. In 2007, Vitalis began collaboration with Enza Zaden USA to bring its organic seed assortment to the US & Canada. In 2013, Vitalis formally became the organic division of Enza Zaden. Today, from our headquarters in Salinas, California, we are the principal trusted supplier of quality organic seed to professional growers and select dealers throughout the US and Canada. To contact the dealer of Vitalis Organic Seeds in your area, see www.vitalisorganic.com/dealers. We also work collaboratively with the Enza Zaden Sales Team to promote our varieties and define our assortment. We now have three dedicated Vitalis staff members who focus their efforts on product development and organic grower support. Learn more about the new Vitalis representatives on page 15-16.

our organic assortmentAt Vitalis, we differentiate our offering through our commitment to a closed-loop organic agriculture system and by producing the highest quality, non-GMO, organic seed, free of contaminants and adapted to the needs of diverse organic agriculture systems. In 2014, that offering includes nearly 500 certified organic varieties distributed in over 35 countries worldwide. For the US and Canadian markets, our global research operation includes dedicated research stations in Myakka, Florida

and San Juan Bautista, California, which, in combination with over 10 other research stations around the globe, results in:

• Select new varieties to our assortment that we are proud to offer in 2014 such as ‘Preludio’, bulb fennel (page 17), ‘Yellowfin’, zucchini (page 18) and ‘Cabernet’, onion (page 22).

• Our top breeding programs in lettuce, for which we have the most diverse variety assortment by type, combined with the most advanced resistance packages has expanded to include one-cut Eazyleaf varieties found on page 5.

• The most innovative breeding and diversity of assortment in culinary herbs, including basil, dill, chives and parsley.

• Top breeding programs in tomato, pepper and cucumber, for both open field and protected crops.

• An expanding breeding program and assortment of available varieties of cauliflower, squash, onions, melons, carrots, eggplant, endive, leek, and radish.

For an “up close” view of our work-in-progress, attend our Variety Showcases, where a broad assortment of our vegetable and herb varieties are highlighted. Details for the next showcase are available at www.vitalisorganic.com, or by contacting the Vitalis sales representative for your area as listed on page 33-34.

Welcome to the 7th edition of the Vitalis Organic Seeds North American seed catalogue, featuring an even broader spectrum of crops and varieties chosen to support your organic production system and diverse market needs. We hope to enhance the diversity and profitability of your organic open field, high tunnel or heated greenhouse operation with our premium quality, regionally-adapted certified organic variety assortment.

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Product IndexArugula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Carrot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cauliflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cucumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

Eggplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Endive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fennel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29

Leek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Lettuce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Melon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Onion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Radish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Rootstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Spinach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Summer Squash . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Sweet Pepper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25

Tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

Winter Squash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Quality Standards . . . . . . . . . . 30

Resistances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-32

Sales Representatives . . . . . . 33-34

All of our seed, seed processing and seed treatments are 100% certified organic complying to national and international standards. Vitalis Organic Seeds organic certification certificates and non-GMO statement can be found on our website www.vitalisorganic.com/certification.

USDA NOPWe are certified as a handler for the National Organic Program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Certificate number MCCO-27-0556.

EKOFor the European and other select international markets our vegetable seeds are certified in compliance with EEC No 834/2007 Regulation by Skal under number 017981.

LaconFor the European and other select international markets our herb seeds are certified in compliance with the EEC No 834/2007 Regulation by Lacon under number DE-RP-003-00029-BC.

organic Certification

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Commitment to organic Seed InnovationAs a global leader in organic seed breeding, Vitalis is committed to the growth and development of the organic seed sector at a global level. To that end we have significantly expanded our research, distribution and varietal assortment over our nearly 20 year history, just as we have studied the unique challenges of sector growth, both globally and at a country-by-country level. In 2013, our work in this area enabled progress in several key areas affecting organic seed sector growth:

Seed Importing RegulationsVitalis continued to work on strategies to simplify and standardize currently complex regulations and processes for importing organic seed into Mexico as a member of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) – Mexico Working Group and by attending Border Workshops organized by both ASTA and the Mexican Seed Trade Association (AMSAC).

organic Seed Market data and development Vitalis worked with the Organic Trade Association, www.ota.com, on survey questions and contributed data to inform the 2012 Organic Industry Market Report, and we work with the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Organic Seed Committee on issues and opportunities impacting growth of the organic seed sector in the US.

organic Seed SymposiumVitalis was a proud supporter and presenter at the 2nd ‘Student Organic Seed Symposium’ entitled ‘Breeding and Advocating for Resilient Organic Seed Systems’ hosted by Washington State University, in 2013. A conference developed by and for post-secondary students involved in a broad spectrum of disciplines in organic seed systems research. We will once again be supporting the 2014 conference to be held at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.

Seed Matters Vitalis has joined other corporate and university sponsors to support ‘Seed Matters’ an initiative of the Clif Bar Family Foundation to advocate for the improvement and protection of organic seed, to ensure healthy, nutritious and productive crops that benefit people. The initiative focuses on the conservation of crop genetic diversity, promotion of farmers; roles and rights as seed innovators and stewards and to reinvigorate public seed research and education. Vitalis supports this initiative through contributing financially to fellowships in organic plant breeding at the post-graduate level as well as participation in the strategic dialogue about the future of organic seed (www.seedmatters.org).

Seed databasesIn the US, as part of the Information Working Group of the Organic Seed Alliance (OSA), Vitalis contributed to the development of a US organic seed database, officially launched in 2012 as the “Organic Seed Finder,” www.organicseedfinder.org, hosted by the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA), which now represents over 15 professional seed companies offering certified organic seed. In Canada, we contributed to the Canadian Organic Growers (COG) organic seed database, which now features all Vitalis varieties available in Canada at www.FindOrganicSeed.ca.

4HR: High resistance I IR: Intermediate resistance For explanation of codes of resistances, see page 31-32.

green ButterheadBarillaBarilla is a medium green, thick-leaved variety with a strong base and good volume. It is strong against internal tipburn and appropriate for late spring and early autumn crops. Strong mildew and aphid resistance.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

GandhiGandhi has well-filled heads which form strong and nicely flat bottoms. This medium-to-large-sized butterhead closes mid-early in the season and grows from late spring until autumn. Strong mildew and aphid resistance.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29,31/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

MirloA voluminous bright green butterhead variety with glossy leaves, a well filled heart, and flat bottom, not too dense, and easy to peel. Very strong on internal tipburn. Broad adaptability with excellent performance throughout the season. Resistances: HR: BI:1-28,30-31/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

Red ButterheadAlkindusAlkindus is an improved Roxy type with slightly savoyed leaves and excellent mildew and aphid resistance. It is mid-sized, has a beautiful dark red color and is suitable for full season production. Excellent fill and good field holding capacity.Resistances: HR: BI:1-26,28/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

AvicennaA red smooth-leaved butterhead that is mid-sized with good head closing and filling. It has a beautiful wine-red color and is strong against internal tipburn and bolting and has good field standability. A very unique variety.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

RoxyAn outstanding red butterhead variety due to its brilliant leaf color and field performance. Roxy has an open, loose head with delicate leaves that are slightly blistered. Nice base, slow bolting and strong against tipburn.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-16,21,23.

lettuce

Barilla

Roxy

Gandhi

Mirlo

Avicenna

Alkindus

Capulin

Green Reef


IcebergBalfourBalfour is a Salinas type known for its shiny, fresh green color and its semi-upright base with a nice rib and strong frame. Balfour combines strong mildew and aphid resistance with good bolting tolerance.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29/Nr:0.

greenleafBergam's GreenA greenleaf in the North Star class, however, with a larger frame, darker green and with Corky Root resistance. Slow to bolt, strong against tipburn, resistant to heading, and best suited for summer and fall harvests.Resistances: HR: BI:CAI-VI/Ss. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

MuirMuir is a medium-sized, light green, open and slow-growing greenleaf variety. The heads grow very upright and the hearts are well filled. Sweet flavor and strong against bolting and internal tipburn. Appropriate for field and unheated greenhouse production. Excellent mildew and aphid resistance.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

TropicanaProven to be the best heat-and bolt-tolerant greenleaf variety in its class in trials across the country. Tropicana is tolerant to tipburn and ‘leaf scorch’ and is Corky Root resistant. Excellent uniformity and leaf texture. Tropicana can be used in fresh packs or whole leaf production.Resistances: HR: BI:CAI-VI/Ss. I IR: LMV.

RedleafLovelockThis beautiful redleaf variety has a dark red color with green at the leaf base and grows nicely upright. Thanks to its good bolting tolerance, this variety is suitable for summer cultivation.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29. I IR: LMV.

lettuceeazyleafCapulin new!High leaf count one-cut variety with good weight, and thick texture make this full sized green tango well suited for hand or mechanical harvest. Appropriate for fall, winter, and spring production. Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29,31/Nr:0. I IR: TBSV.

Green Reef new!This unique one-cut lettuce is in a category of its own! Green Reef will add loft and diversity to your mix. Highly serrated green leaves have a thick texture and a narrow attachment. Good for whole head or mechanical harvest, this variety is slow to bolt and holds well in the field.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-31/Nr:0. I IR: TBSV.

Muir

Bergam's Green

Tropicana

Lovelock

Balfour


green RomaineCoastal StarA dark green, tall romaine for spring and fall harvest that is similar to Darkland Cos, but taller and darker. Early maturing and producing large, heavy heads that can be used for hearts or fresh pack.Resistances: HR: Ss.

HolonA blonde romaine with a very high leaf count that has a tapered butt, smooth ribs, and unique blanched hearts. Holon has good taste and shelf life. Best for spring and early summer production. Strong mildew and aphid resistance.Resistances: HR: BI:1-27,29/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

ThoreauA full romaine with shiny dark green leaves, an attractive shape, and rich flavor that is best slotted for spring and fall production. An excellent variety for full heads, but also cuts well for hearts. Appropriate for open field and unheated greenhouse production. Strong mildew and aphid resistance.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

green Midi RomaineSteinerSteiner is an early, well-filling midi-romaine with a fresh green color. With its upright, erect plant habit, Steiner produces a shorter compact plant that cuts well for whole leaf in the spring and fall. Good bolting resistance with tight heads, producing a midi-heart and strong against tipburn. Appropriate for field and unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

green Mini RomaineAnsarA mini-green romaine variety in the Vitalis assortment with a nice blistered texture and excellent field holding capacity. Ansar tends to cup in and have tight internodes. Great for the whole head market in the mini-romaine segment. Strong mildew and aphid resistance.Resistances: HR: BI:1-27,29/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

StarhawkStarhawk is a mini-romaine with a dark green, shiny color and a dense, well-filled heart that is strong against internal tipburn. Slightly taller than Ansar with an open upright habit. Good for loose leaf and full head market. Strong mildew and aphid resistance and broad seasonal adaptability.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

Romaine Size Classifications

Lettuce Type Heart Length

Full 12 in. / 30 cm.

Midi 10 in. / 24 cm.

Mini 7 in. / 16 cm.

Little Gem 4.5 in. / 11 cm.

lettuce

Thoreau

Coastal Star

Steiner

Holon

Ansar

Starhawk

Truchas


Red Mini RomaineBreenBreen is a unique variety, being the first red mini-romaine lettuce. It closes nicely in the top, resulting in a perfectly formed heart. This great-tasting variety, which resembles a Treviso radicchio in appearance, has white veins that contrast sharply with the red leaves and has excellent shelf life.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-16,18-21,23-26,28-31.

Pomegranate CrunchA red mini-romaine with an open habit and smooth texture. Faster growing than other red romaine varieties, with a brighter poppy red colored variety on the outside and a sparkled red-green inside. A nice red partner for a twin pack with green mini-romaine variety Starhawk.Resistances: HR: BI:1-27,29. I IR: TBSV.

green little gemDragoonDragoon is a well-filling little gem that is slightly larger than Spretnak. This dark green compact variety matures slowly and keeps a short core. It is strong against bolting, internal tipburn and mildew. Appropriate for open field or unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

SpretnakA beautiful and tasty little gem lettuce with short, well closing heads, smooth outer leaves, and tightly packed, blanched hearts. Best for spring and autumn cultivation. A lovely green little gem partner to the red little gem, Rhazes.Resistances: HR: Bl:1,4-21,23-26,28-31. I IR: LMV.

Red little gemRhazesRhazes produces a unique, merlot-colored mini-little gem that grows slowly and has nice texture. A strong tolerance to Sclerotinia.Resistances: HR: Bl:1,4-6,13,15,17.

Truchas A new mini-romaine/little gem type that has a stunning contrast between green hearts and dark cherry-red leaves. The upright cylindrical shape, good uniformity, and ease of cleaning make this an excellent addition to the Vitalis assortment. Beautiful size and color contrast pair well with the green little gem, Dragoon.Resistances: HR: BI:1,4-26,28-31. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

lettuce

Rhazes

Spretnak

Dragoon

Breen

Pomegranate Crunch


green oakleafEncinoEncino is a reliable oakleaf lettuce that is strong against bolting, tipburn and mildew resistance. Produces very attractive tight heads of soft, buttery green leaves. Broadly adaptable to full season production.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

green Mini oakleafWilshire new! Cute and compact! Wilshire is a unique new dark green mini-oakleaf that forms well-filled petite heads with standout crunch. Wilshire’s vibrant, shiny green color pairs well with Borromini, our triple red mini-oakleaf. Strong downy mildew protection.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-31/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

Red oakleafCantarixCantarix is a large-sized, dark red oakleaf lettuce with an attractive base. Dense heads with wide leaves and an attractive color variation, and grows upright. Best cultivated in the spring and early autumn. Strong mildew and aphid resistance and excellent flavor.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0.

Red Mini oakleafBorrominiBorromini is a slow-growing, dark, triple red oakleaf variety with a compact frame. With just one cut, this lettuce falls apart into a nice bunch of small red-green leaves, ready for consumption. Beautiful presentation and excellent flavor. Very unique and excellent resistance package.Resistances: HR: BI:1-31/Nr:0. I IR: LMV/TBSV.

lollo RossaFosseyGood volume, nice dark red color and well-frilled leaves describe the outstanding characteristics of Fossey, a variety that can be grown the whole season. It is strong against bolting and has an excellent resistance package. Fossey has an upright base, with thin leaves at the base, making it a variety with less susceptibility to bottom rot.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0.

lettuce

Encino

Wilshire

Cantarix

Borromini

Fossey


ButterheadBrightonBrighton is a medium sized head lettuce with a strong bottom and well-filled, good closing heads. The variety is strong on tipburn and very strong on Bremia. Appropriate for winter and spring production.Resistances: HR: BI:1-31.

VolareVolare is a green butterhead variety for winter production in cold climates. This variety is strong against bolting and tipburn and, therefore, suitable for the late autumn and spring harvests. A small-to-medium sized variety, it has regular and uniform heads.Resistances: HR: BI:1-27,29,31.

greenleafKismyKismy is a dark green open greenleaf variety that develops heads with good volume and a beautiful shape.Resistances: HR: BI:1-26,28,31.

green oakleafPageroPagero has a highly attractive, nice fresh green color of large-sized regular heads. It is suitable for harvest in the winter and spring.Resistances: HR: BI:1-27,29.

Red oakleafPimanThis very well filling red oakleaf variety has an attractive color and a nicely closed and clean bottom. The heads are flat, mid-sized and very well filled.Resistances: HR: BI:1-27,29/Nr:0.

Heated greenhouse

Pagero

Piman

Kismy

Volare

Brighton

Babyleaf lettuce

All Vitalis lettuce varieties are protected under US law.

green RomaineAerostar A medium-green romaine with good holding ability and a narrow basal leaf

with a smooth rounded top that resists folding in the field.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-27,29. I IR: LMV.

Red RomaineAuburn An erect dark-cherry romaine with a round petiole that tapers nicely to a

serrated narrow attachment.Resistances: HR: BI:1-16,18-21,23-26,28-31.

green oakleafBolsachica Bolsachica has nicely serrated, thick light-green wavy leaves. Thickest textured

green oakleaf on the market!Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0.

Red oakleafBlade A beautiful, extremely upright, uniform, cherry-colored red oakleaf with good

shelf life and field-holding quality.Resistances: HR: Bl:1-31/Nr:0.

greenleafLettony A fast-growing, round, wavy bright greenleaf with incised edges, narrow basal

attachment and thick texture. Excellent flavor.Resistances: HR: BI:1-27,29,31.

Celinetnew!

A new green leaf with a narrow cutting surface, good leaf flexibility, and attractive leaf frill. Resistances: HR: Bl:1-31/Nr:0. I IR: LMV.

RedleafRefugio A redleaf variety with attractive thick, dark cherry red leaves front and back.

Strong mildew resistance.Resistances: HR: BI:1-31.

Tamarindo A redleaf babyleaf variety with improved texture and yield over Refugio with a dark red colored leaf with an erect habit.Resistances: HR: BI:1-31.


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Wild Rocket (diplotaxis tenuifolia)StandardRucola Selvatica has grown to become our standard variety. It is a very tasty wild arugula variety with appealing, finely serrated spicy leaves.

GraziaAn improved wild arugula selection that is more compact with very uniform, dark green fine leaves. Grazia is slower bolting than our standard Rucola Selvatica and has the best shelf-life of any variety in the market.

Tricia Tricia is a faster growing wild arugula type with strong, medium green and upright leaves with medium fine serration. Strong against mildew and even though faster than most wild arugula types, it is slow bolting, and therefore suited for all season production.

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CurledDubuissonIdeal curly leaf medium green endive variety that produces a medium leaf cut for summer and autumn production periods. Dubuisson has a high tolerance to bolting and necrosis.

escaroleSeanceA finely ribbed variety, Seance is voluminous with an erect habit, good heart filling and clean base. Easy to harvest and bolting slowly under hot conditions.

tres FinSerafineWide green outer leaves with finely curled heart filling make this a good variety for whole head harvest. Very uniform and strong against bolting.

endive

Grazia

Tricia

Dubuisson

Serafine

Seance

Standard

Arbason

Caddo

Caiman

Forenza

Fiorentino

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tomatolarge BeefArbason F1Arbason is a large-sized beef tomato with an average weight of 7-9 oz. (200-255 gr.). It is suitable for all types of production systems, including protected culture and open field, and is early maturing. The fruit is round in shape and has good quality with high production. The indeterminate plant grows very vigorously and is highly reliable under a wide variety of growing conditions.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1.

Caddo F1 Caddo is a new early maturing, vigorous determinate beef tomato variety in the Vitalis assortment. Produces large-to-extra large fruits that are 2 ¼ in. (5.7 cm.) in diameter that are deep globed, very firm, and have an outstanding color as vine ripe. High yielding and broadly adaptable in all seasons in the southeast US. For best performance, take off ground shoots (those that form at cotyledons and maximum 0-2 axillary shoots) at start of the crop.Resistances: HR: Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/For. I IR: TYLCV.

Caiman F1This early-maturing and high-yielding indeterminate hybrid has a vigorous, open compact plant with short internodes and good fruit set. The round fruits are large in size, 7.5-8.5 oz. (220-240 gr.), are very tasty and have an attractive deep red color at maturity. It is easy to cultivate, and particularly recommended for unheated greenhouse production in the spring and summer.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1. I IR: TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj.

Fiorentino F1 Fiorentino is a new uniform flattened round indeterminate beef tomato with additional resistances to tomato yellow leaf curl virus and resistance to nematodes. Grows well in open field, unheated greenhouses and tunnels, yielding medium-early and all season long for a very high overall yield. The variety is vigorous and has good setting in hot conditions and no cracking. The fruit quality is uniform with red glossy fruits sizing on average 6.3-7.5 oz. (180-220 gr.). Excellent shelf life and beautiful deep red internal color.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2. I IR: TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj.

Forenza F1 An early producing large red globe shaped intermediate beef tomato variety producing fruits of 7.8-8.8 oz. ( 220-250 gr.). Forenza has an excellent tolerance to russeting. Recommended for heated and unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1. I IR: On/Ma/Mi/Mj.

Annamay

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CocktailAnnamay F1Annamay is a slightly smaller sized cocktail tomato with an average weight of 1.2-1.4 oz. (35-40 gr.) with an extremely attractive fruit quality and very sweet and aromatic flavor. The trusses are well shaped, compact and very uniform. The plant habit is strong and performs best in heated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1. I IR: On. I Si.

Temptation F1Cocktail tomato Temptation is renowned for its excellent taste, high Brix level, good firmness and classic cluster shape. Every cluster consists of about eight fruits, with an average fruit weight of 2-2.5 oz. (60-70 gr.). This variety can be used for both single fruit and truss harvest and can be grown in the unheated and heated greenhouse.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1/For. I Si.

CherrySakura F1Sakura is an all-around variety, producing beautiful mid-sized round fruits of 0.5-0.8 oz. (15-20 gr.) on average with great taste. The fruits are tolerant to cracking, with sepals well attached with trusses of 20 fruits or more. Well adapted to open field and unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0-1. I IR: Ma/Mi/Mj.

Suzanne F1This high-yielding cherry tomato is ideal for heated greenhouse production. The vigorous plants are able to produce many split trusses with round, firm fruits of approximately 0.5 oz. (15 gr.). Suzanne has excellent taste and a beautiful color.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0-1. I Si.

Toronjina F1Toronjina is a highly attractive orange cherry tomato with excellent taste and vibrant color. Adaptable to open field and unheated greenhouse production, this orange cherry is an excellent combination in a mix with our red cherry tomatoes. Produces high yields of cherry tomatoes of 0.65-0.8 oz. (18-22 gr.) in size.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0-1.

tomato

HR: High resistance I IR: Intermediate resistance I Si: Silvering (Chimera) For explanation of codes of resistances, see page 31-32.

Sakura

Suzanne

Toronjina

Temptation

HR: High resistance I IR: Intermediate resistance I Si: Silvering (Chimera) For explanation of codes of resistances, see page 31-32.

Pozzano

Estamino

Granadero

Montesino

Matthew

Centenario

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grapeMontesino F1A ‘Santa’ type grape tomato for production in open field and unheated greenhouses. Sweet, tasty fruits with medium-to-early maturity. Strong plant habit that easily sets high yields of fruit. Mini-plum shaped fruits that weigh on average 0.35-0.5 oz. (10-14 gr.).Resistances: HR: ToMV/Fol:0.

Matthew F1Matthew is an interesting novelty that combines a vigorous plant habit with nice orange colored grape tomatoes. Very attractive fruit with good flavor that is early maturing. Performs best in open field and unheated greenhouse year-round. Well balanced plant with good vigor producing fruits of 1.2 oz. (35 gr.) on average.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1/For. I Si.

PlumCentenario F1 Centenario is the newest intermediate plum variety to the Vitalis assortment. Slightly smaller than Granadero with early to mid-early maturation producing a steady set of uniform, firm fruits of 5.6 oz. (160 gr.). A semi-open plant habit that is very flexible under hot conditions.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/For. I IR: TYLCV.

Granadero F1An intermediate plum tomato variety with a compact vigorous plant for the open field or unheated greenhouse. Produces a high yield of large fruits, and demonstrates a tolerance to cooler conditions. Medium-to-early plant maturity of fruits with an average weight of 5 oz. (150 gr.).Resistances: HR: ToMV/Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1. I IR: TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj.

San MarzanoPozzano F1 A traditional looking ‘San Marzano’ tomato that produces a bountiful yield of smooth shaped, uniform fruits of 5 oz. (150 gr.). Fruits are really full, without green shoulders, and have a good tolerance to blossom end rot. The firm fruits have an excellent shelf life.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0-1.

Estamino F1Strong, vigorous rootstock with a positive generative effect on the growth of the cultivar grafted onto it. An Estamino-graft results in a well-balanced plant with good generative growth. It does not have an excessive vegetative effect on the cultivar grafted on it. The balance in plant growth results in a steady production and all cultivars maintain size and productivity until the end of the cultivation cycle. Estamino is definitely a rootstock for growers that have issues with controlling excessive vegetative growth in their crops.Resistances: HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/For. I IR: TSWV/Pl/Ma/Mi/Mj.

Rootstock

tomato

Meet Your Vitalis teamamy Kaplanorganic technical Sales Promoter, Southwest

Amy Kaplan joined the Vitalis North America team at the end of 2011 specifically to focus on identifying the best variety assortment for organic growers in California and to enhance the logistical processes concerning trial sampling and dissemination. She had a very daunting task to cover such a large geographical area, full of diverse grower types and learning so many different crop requirements. With a formal education in Ecology and previous work in windbreak establishment, organic seed production and variety trial coordination, she was a natural fit, but faced a multitude of challenges.

Amy loves working with plants and is a self-described ‘plant nerd’ at heart. As her job is fundamentally about plants in all their diversity, potential, and possibility, she claims that she feels right at home. Amy also enjoys the fact that her job has two parts: one where she works totally independently, where she can be alone with the plants, and another in which she collaborates with horticulture oriented people all over the globe.

Since childhood, Amy claims that she loved to be in the garden. “Bean vines and tomato plants felt like wild, magical jungle plants and still do. Pesticide use always seemed fundamentally at odds with food production. Why would you spray poison on something that people are going to eat?” explains Amy. She believes that organic agriculture is the way to produce healthier food for a healthier human population and planet, and that quality seeds and varieties are the best tools a grower has available to produce food organically. “I do this work to contribute to the transition of conventional acreage to organics little by little” she states. When asked whether there was a specific event that brought Amy to this work, she stated that “I knew that I wanted to work in organic agriculture, and I worked in the field in various ways (farming, agriculture extension) but it was reading two books, Carol Deppe’s ‘Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties,’ and then Raul Robinson’s ‘Return to Resistance’ that really opened my eyes to the idea that crop improvement is fundamental to advancing organic farming beyond the margins and into the mainstream.”

After nearly two years on the job, Amy has mastered the art of slotting lettuce, can identify mildew in most crops, knows a tight versus a loose wrap in cauliflower, floppy tops and correct hilling methods in leeks, and is now the resident expert for our Central California team on all varieties to recommend to organic growers found from Watsonville to King City, California and everywhere in between.

“Bean vines and tomato plants felt like wild,

magical jungle plants and still do.”

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Shaina Bronsteinorganic technical Sales Promoter, northwest

Shaina Bronstein is the newest member of our Vitalis North America team joining us in July 2013 specifically with the task to develop a variety assortment and identify organic grower trial collaborators in the Pacific Northwest US and Western Canada. Based in Oregon, Shaina is an organic farmer producing seed, vegetables and pasture poultry for her local market. With a strong academic background in Plant and Soil Science and several years previous experience in the seed industry matched with her farming background, Shaina jumped right in to get up to speed on learning Vitalis varieties and studying the needs of her regional organic growers.

Coming from a background in research, Shaina enjoys working with new commercial varieties and learning how they perform under different conditions. She also enjoys working with diverse growers, seeing their operations and helping them find the varieties they need to be successful. “Nurturing new varieties and conducting field trials,” a major component of Shaina’s job, she explains “is very satisfying.” Shaina states that she is motivated by helping farmers be more productive with less chemical inputs to produce beautiful, nutritious and delicious food by addressing agro-ecological systems on all levels including the challenges, efficiency, and potential productiveness.

Shaina knew from a young age that she wanted to contribute to improving food security on both a local and global level. From her perspective “farmers need all the support they can get, and

access to high quality professional seeds plays an important role in helping farmers be successful. Plus, seeds are so beautiful & hold so much potential!” Shaina was always interested in natural science disciplines as well as foreign service. Working for an international seed company has allowed her to use her analytical science-based background while working in the broader global context of sustainable agriculture.

Shaina has arrived at an appropriate job at Vitalis where the confluence of her academic background, personal experience and innate philosophical orientation can be manifested professionally. Already, in less than half a year, Shaina has reached out to dozens of regional growers, setting up trials and cataloguing their needs. Imagine what another year will bring!

“nurturing new varieties and conducting field trials is very satisfying.”

Falcon

Traviata

Janvel

Jeanette

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Preludio F1 new!Preludio is a very early bulb fennel variety with excellent field holding capacity and bolting tolerance. It produces uniform rounded bulbs of standout quality and yield. Compact plants are very upright and bulbs have a narrow cutting surface for ease of harvest. An early maturing hybrid, Preludio is recommended for spring and early summer harvest but can be successfully harvested into early fall in cooler climates.

Fennel

CarrotJeanette F1Jeanette is a very early Nantes hybrid with long, smooth roots of 8-9 in. (20-22 cm.) and a good internal color. Since this variety colors very early, it is ideal for bunching. The uniform and vigorous foliage remain strong for a long period of time, which makes this variety suitable for mechanical harvest.

Janvel F1 Dense, well-filled curds make this an attractive variety for both fresh market and processing. Tall leaves of this vigorous plant provide excellent sunburn protection for curds. Recommended for late summer and autumn harvest.

Cauliflower

Preludio

eggplant Falcon F1Falcon is a rather compact and generative plant with regular fruit setting of early maturing half-long eggplants. The fruit size is about 3 x 7in. (7 x 17cm.), and the color is dark and shiny, with a bright green calyx.

Traviata F1Traviata has a strong growing, well balanced plant that produces half-long uniform shaped, black shiny fruits. A very high yielding early variety recommended for spring and summer open field and unheated greenhouse production.

ZucchiniDesert F1Desert produces very dark green uniform fruits that set well in hot weather. Fruits are straight, uniform, and are slightly speckled. Open, compact plants allow for easy harvest. Desert works well under high tunnel production conditions due to early and productive flowering. Desert’s strong disease resistance package makes this an excellent addition to the Vitalis assortment.Resistances: IR: Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV/CMV.

Dunja F1In trials, Dunja has emerged as a promising new squash variety. The plant is open and compact with a vigorous growth habit, making it easy to work in. The fruits set easily and, compared to the standard varieties, the total yield is high. The shiny, finely speckled dark green fruits are medium long and of excellent quality. Dunja also has a strong disease resistance package. Appropriate for open field or tunnel production.Resistances: IR: Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV.

Yellowfin F1 new!Introducing our new hybrid yellow zucchini! Yellowfin has a brilliant yellow color and produces high yields of straight, cylindrical fruits. Compact plants are extremely vigorous and have an open habit for ease of harvest. This variety has the vigor and disease resistance required to withstand tough field conditions and still produce an abundant harvest. Strong resistance to powdery mildew.Resistances: IR: Px/CMV.

ButternutTiana F1Tiana is a long-blocky slightly cylindrical shaped smaller butternut variety with an average fruit size of 2.2-2.5 lbs. (1-1.2 kg.) and fruit dimensions of 7x3 in. (18x8 cm.). The yield potential of Tiana is up to 50% higher than any open pollinated butternut. The fruit quality is very consistent and the exterior skin color is an intense dark tan color.Resistances: IR: ZYMV.

Uchiki KuriOrange Summer F1In trials, this first Vitalis Hokkaido hybrid has proven to produce higher yields of uniform fruits than any other open pollinated Uchiki Kuri. The shape of the orange fruits is round pointed, larger than our open pollinated Uchiki Kuri 2.64-3.5 lbs. (1.2-1.6 kg.) and produces more fruits per plant. Orange Summer germinates easily and has a quick field emergence. Its bush type plants are strong against mildew.

Uchiki KuriUchiki Kuri is known for its attractive dark orange skin and its orange flesh of superb flavor. This early maturing variety is high yielding producing fruits with an average fruit weight of 2.2-3.3 lbs. (1-1.5 kg.). This variety is also known as Red Kuri.

Winter Squash

Summer Squash

Orange Summer

Tiana

Uchiki Kuri

Dunja

Yellowfin

Desert


Excelsior


american SlicerAlcazar F1An American slicer type with a vigorous and productive plant habit. The fruit is dark green, 8-9 in. (20-22 cm.) in length and has excellent shelf life. It is suited to cooler temperatures and has intermediate maturity.Resistances: HR: Ccu. I IR: Px/CVYV.

Corinto F1A slicer variety for autumn and spring production sets well under cool conditions. This variety is very productive and produces cylindrical, dark green, shiny and smooth fruits of 8-10 in. (20-25 cm.). The excellent disease resistance package makes the variety the best choice for both open field and unheated greenhouse organic production.Resistances: IR: Px/CMV/CVYV.

Paraiso F1Paraiso is a very flexible variety that adapts well to varying growing conditions. The plant is vigorous and produces well in cold conditions. The fruits average 8-9 in. (20-22 cm.) long, are cylindrical and shiny dark green. They have good shelf life and retain an attractive shine in storage.Resistances: IR: Px/CMV/CVYV/CYSDV.

Primavera F1Primavera is recommended for greenhouse cultivation in mild temperature growing regions for fall, winter, and early spring crops. Plants will quickly find the right balance of fruit and vegetative growth under these conditions. Primavera is labor-friendly with an open plant habit for ease of harvest. Fruits average 8 in. (20-22 cm), have very good shelf life and present beautifully on store shelves.Resistances: IR: Px/CMV/CVYV.

Saber EZ F1Saber EZ is a strong, vigorous variety with good side shoot development and shows excellent recuperation after cold periods. The dark-green, cylindrical fruits of this high-yielding variety are spined and have an average length of 7 in. (17-20 cm.).Resistances: HR: Cca/Ccu. I IR: CMV/CVYV.

PicklingExcelsior F1Excelsior is a pickling cucumber for both the open field and unheated greenhouse for spring and autumn production. It has an open and vigorous plant habit. Its fruits are medium-to-dark green and grow to 4-5 in. (10-12 cm.).Resistances: HR: Cca/Ccu. I IR: Px/CMV/CVYV.

Cucumber

Alcazar

Paraiso

Corinto

Saber

Primavera

Kalunga

Dreamliner


long european type (let)Dreamliner F1 Dreamliner is a vigorous growing long European type cucumber variety with continuous well balanced production of fruits that are 13-15 in. (33-39 cm.) in length. The early-to-mid early production of fruits rarely abort in either high or low extreme temperature conditions, thus resulting in a high yield. The high quality, long dark straight fruits of Dreamliner should be grown in heated or unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: Ccu. I IR: Px/CMV/CVYV.

Kalunga F1Kalunga is a strong growing, compact, productive plant, which grows well in many different climates and in different planting slots. Early maturing variety that produces one fruit per node of dark-green fruits with slight ribbing that are 12-13 in. (31-34 cm.) in length. Fruit have good extended shelf life capacity and are recommended for unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: Cca/Ccu. I IR: Px.

Roxynante F1Roxynante produces fruits that are dark green, cylindrical, slightly ribbed, and grow very straight to 12.2-13.4 in. (31-34 cm.) in length. It has excellent tolerance to cold and very productive fruiting. Best grown in unheated greenhouse production for autumn and winter production.Resistances: HR: Cca/Ccu. I IR: CVYV.

Tyria F1Tyria is a very vigorous variety, developing dark-green, slightly ribbed, well filled fruits of 13 in. (33-36 cm.) in length with a gradual production change from the main stem to the laterals. It can be grown in the open field and unheated greenhouse over a broad range of seasons.Resistances: HR: Cca/Ccu. I IR: Px.

MiniKatrina F1Katrina is a robust and productive mini-cucumber with an open plant habit and only a few laterals. The fruits, 3 to 4 per node, are of top quality. They are glossy, nicely ribbed, very uniform and 6 in. (16 cm.) long. Good resistance package for unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: Ccu. I IR: CMV/CVYV/Px.

Picolino F1Picolino is a widely adaptable mini cucumber variety that is the smallest in size in the Vitalis assortment. Produces high-quality dark green, shiny fruits of 4.5 in. (12 cm.) that are nicely ribbed and extremely uniform. With 3-4 fruits per node, the compact, vigorous plants are early to produce.Resistances: HR: Cca/Ccu. I IR: Px/CMV/CVYV.

Socrates F1Socrates produces dark green fruits of 7 in. (17-18 cm.) for open field and unheated greenhouse. Best adapted to autumn and winter production periods when grown in a greenhouse. Necrosis free.Resistances: HR: Ccu. I IR: Px.

All Vitalis cucumbers have all female flowers and are parthenocarpic (fruits can set without pollination).

Cucumber

Roxynante

Tyria

Picolino

Katrina

Socrates


Blauwgroene Herfst* TadornaThis late autumn winter leek is very uniform and can fit into most leek programs, given its adaptability to several growing regions. Tadorna has long white shanks and is easy to harvest and clean.

Chinook F1 new!Chinook is a fast-growing summer hybrid with exceptionally long, straight shanks that clean easily in the field. This variety has excellent uniformity and grows quickly even under cold conditions. Plants are medium green and upright. An excellent choice for reliable, high-quality, early season leeks.

leek

Camaro F1 new!Camaro is highly uniform main season spinach for babyleaf production. It grows upright and has dark elongated oval leaves. A strong root system and excellent field-holding capability make this variety a top choice for organic production.Resistances: HR: Pfs:1-14.

Corvair F1Corvair produces nice oval-shaped, thick leaves that are upright in stature. It has a wide adaptability, excellent yield and dark color. Good in spring and autumn production.Resistances: HR: Pfs:1-11,13.

Shelby F1 new!This is an excellent transition variety for spring and fall. We chose this variety because of the high quality leaf shape and size. Shelby has a large, oval shaped, leaves that are medium green in color. This babyleaf spinach comes with an excellent disease resistance package and offers consistency and uniformity in those times of the season with variable temperatures.Resistances: HR: Pfs:1-13.

Spinach

Corvair

Tadorna

Chinook

Camaro

Shelby

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Celesta

Celesta F1Celesta produces nice red round uniform bulbs of excellent quality. It has compact, strong and upright foliage making it easy to harvest. Celesta is broadly adaptable and recommended for field and high tunnel production.

Pearl A white smooth round radish with a small green neck for open field production. Very vigorous growth, good resistance to cracking. Often used as a processing radish in cello bags or in fresh bunches due to its strong tops. Beautiful mixed with red round radishes.

Cabernet F1 new!Cabernet is a medium to large intermediate red onion for storage, fresh market or export. With a vigorous plant habit, Cabernet produces uniform globe-shaped bulbs of outstanding holding ability and high quality. Excellent internal ring color development combined with single centers and partial resistance to foliar diseases make this variety a standard for organic onion production. Typical harvest is July through August, offering earliness, firmness and 4-6 month storability.

Gabriella F1Gabriella is a high yielding short day variety that is good tasting and strong against bolting. Uniform bulbs have a mild to sweet flavor and an attractive globe shape. Yellow to brown in color, onions are large in size and will store for 2-4 months. Maturing mid to late season, this beauty will yield an excellent crop for fresh market and short term storage.

Red Spur F1 new!Red Spur is a late short day to early intermediate variety. This flat red onion has excellent interiors, strong tops and good bolting resistance. It has a deep red exterior color with excellent red interior rings. The bulbs are firm and have tight necks, so short term storage is very good. Red Spur produces uniform onions for the fresh market.

Radish

onion

Pearl

Red Spur

Cabernet

Gabriella

Bentley

Catriona

Abay

Magno

Milena


Sweet PepperBlocky YellowAbay F1 Abay produces large fruits of 4 in. (95 mm.) with thick walls that are dark green at the green stage and mature to yellow. Suitable for spring and fall plantings in the open field in the Southeast regions and as a main crop in the Northeast and Midwest. Excellent Bacterial Leaf Spot resistance.Resistances: HR: Xcv:1-5/Tm:0.

Bentley F1Bentley is our heated greenhouse yellow blocky pepper variety with a compact and generative plant that produces a high percentage of extra large fruits of 3.5 in. (90+mm.) with four lobes. This high yielding, labor friendly variety has an open plant habit, short internodes and a generative character. Bentley easily sets fruits and has high fruit loads. For the best results, we recommend a cultivation strategy focused on promoting growth and speed of plant development.Resistances: HR: Tm:0-3.

Catriona F1An early maturing four-lobed yellow bell that has a compact, strong plant habit. Catriona is a flexible variety that can be grown in the open field and in unheated greenhouse. Average fruit size is 3.5 in. (90 mm.).Resistances: HR: PepMoV/PVY:0-2/Tm:0-3. I IR: TSWV:0.

Blocky orangeMagno F1Magno produces large blocky fruits of 3.5 in. (85 mm.) that color to a bright deep orange at full maturity. The strong growing plant is able to set fruit under diverse conditions. Magno is early maturing and high yielding. Best suited for unheated and heated greenhouse production conditions.Resistances: HR: Tm:0-3.

Milena F1Milena is an early maturing orange bell with a high quality fruit with 3-4 lobes. Average fruit size 3.4-3.5 in. (85-90 mm.). Vigorous open plant habit with good yield. Strong resistance to viruses. Best suited for open field and unheated greenhouse production conditions.Resistances: HR: PVY:0-1/Tm:0-3. I IR: TSWV:0/TEV.

Sweet Pepper

Sprinter

Olympus

Orion

Procraft

Bunker

Dashen


Blocky green to RedBunker F1 new!Bunker delivers shiny, dark green fruits. It is adaptable to both open field and high tunnel production with easy fruit setting under warm and cool conditions. Robust, medium-sized plants have excellent disease resistance. Bunker produces high yields of thick-walled fruits over a long harvest window that change from dark green to dark red. Resistances: HR: Xcv:1-3,5/PepMoV/PVY:0-1/Tm:0. I IR: TEV.

Dashen F1 new!Dashen is our new open field bell pepper for green harvest. Plants have good cover and will produce large to extra-large dark green peppers of exceptional quality. Fruits set well under warm, humid conditions. Quality, dark green color, and yield make this variety a strong competitor for the green-harvested bell market. Dashen is a mid-season maturity bell pepper. Resistances: HR: Xcv:1-5/Tm:0. I IR: TSWV:0.

Olympus F1Olympus is a very large, 4 in. (100 mm.+), and slightly elongated blocky bell. It colors from green to red and has thick side walls. It is very productive and has a vigorous bush that provides plenty of shade for those long seasons. Recommended for open field production.Resistances: HR: Xcv:1-3.

Orion F1This green harvest bell pepper produces large, slightly elongated blocky fruit. Fruits are firm with thick walls. Orion is suitable for open field production as well as heated and unheated greenhouses. It has a large plant frame with very good cover and sets well even under hot conditions.Resistances: HR: Xcv:1-3,5/Tm:0.

Procraft F1A strong new open field green-to-red bell pepper with beautiful dark red internal and external color at the mature stage. Appropriate for use for both fresh and processing markets due to its quality and firmness. This variety has an excellent resistance package, good leaf cover, and has been shown to be adaptable to both coastal and interior growing conditions in California and beyond.Resistances: HR: Xcv:1-3/PVY:0-1/Tm:0. I IR: TSWV:0/TEV.

Sprinter F1Sprinter produces a high yield for a long production period of beautiful peppers of 3.5 in. (85 mm.) fruits. This variety is not sensitive to blossom end rot or russetting. Sprinter is recommended for open field and unheated greenhouse production.Resistances: HR: Tm:0-3.

Belcanto


CapiaBelcanto F1Belcanto is an early maturing red capia sweet pepper. It produces two-lobed fruits of 1.6 x 6-6.7 in. (4 x 15-17 cm.) in size. This variety has a compact plant structure and is suitable for open field and high tunnel production.Resistances: HR: Tm:0-3.

long Sweet ConicalsOranos F1 The outstanding orange hybrid in our conical assortment, Oranos is a very early variety that produces vigorous plants with fruits 1.5 x 7 in. (4 x 18 cm.) in size that are especially appreciated for their flavor and uniqueness.Resistances: HR: Tm:0.

Xanthi F1Xanthi is an exceptionally beautiful yellow variety in our sweet conical segment. The medium-early, very vigorous plant produces attractive fruits with a size of 1.5 x 8 in. (4 x 21 cm.). Xanthi produces uniformly shaped and very tasty fruits.Resistances: HR: Tm:0.

Sweet Pepper

Oranos

Xanthi


CharentaisArtemis F1Artemis is a new semi-netted Charentais with shiny orange flesh, excellent flavor, Brix around 14°, and excellent aroma. Balanced plants have good leaf cover and reliably set uniform round fruits of about 1 kg. with no slip and a small to medium seed cavity. Artemis is suited for both open field and high tunnel production.Resistances: HR: Fom:0-2. I IR: Px:1-2,5/Ag.

Italian nettedMagnificenza F1Magnificenza is an Italian Netted melon variety in the Vitalis assortment producing 3-4 lbs. (1.5 kg.) fruits that are slightly high round in shape with excellent sutures and netting. The strong plant has an easy fruit set under different conditions and produces attractive melons with orange flesh, good flavor and consistent Brix levels of 13-15°. Aphid resistant.Resistances: HR: Fom:0-2. I IR: Gc:1/Px:1-2,5/Ag.

Tirreno F1Tirreno produces round to slightly high-round fruits with uniform sutures and thick netting. It has excellent fruit quality with good flesh structure with a slightly thick green rind. The taste and sugar content are excellent with Brix levels of 13-15°. Exterior skin color is grey to creamish with an interior orange flesh color. It produces 2.6-3lbs. (1.2-1.4 kg.) fruits.Resistances: HR: Fom:0-2/MNSV. I IR: Px:1-2,5.

Melon

Magnificenza

Tirreno

Artemis

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Rosie

Emily

Dolly

Jolina

Staro

Basil ocimum basilicum

Dolly Our largest-leaved Genovese type basil that is very uniform and fast growing. Dolly demonstrates better tolerance against low temperatures compared to other basil varieties. Recommended for open field production.

Emily A compact Genovese type basil with medium-to-large leaves. Emily is highly recommended for its improved shelf-life. Adapted to both field and greenhouse production and has an excellent leaf and plant size for pot production or for fresh cut for bags, clam shells or bunches.

Genoveser Traditional cup-shaped, dark green, shiny leaved variety for field production. High yielding with strong, sweet basil aroma.

Jolina The newest addition to our basil assortment, Jolina is especially bred for compact plant of uniform height with short internodes. The leaves are dark green, smaller than a traditional Genovese and have an oblong leaf shape. Excellent for pot production or open field.

Rosie Our new and improved Red Rubin basil with a better, intense dark red, consistent color and compact and upright growth on robust stems.

Chives allium schoenoprassum

Nelly A fine-to-medium thick shafted chive variety. Nelly is dark blue-green in color, vigorous, and upright growing. It is strongly resistant to diseases and thrip spots on the leaves. Used for all fresh and industrial markets.

Staro An extra thick, dark-green variety for a broad range of growing purposes, including forcing and pot production. Appropriate for fresh cut and industrial markets.

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Marino

Cilantro Coriandrum sativum

Marino Thickly feathered leaf cilantro with excellent plant emergence, late bolting and high yielding for open field or greenhouse production.

dill anethum graveolens

Ella Ella is an attractive dark green dill variety bred for pot and babyleaf production. Its short hypotocyl gives it a sturdy upright and compact plant habit.

Green Sleeves A stable dark-green dill of the leafy type for production of fresh bunches. Green Sleeves is resistant to bolting and is suited for year-round growing in open field and greenhouse production.

Tetradill, Sel. Goldkrone

Especially high yielding and late flowering, tetraploid-type dill appropriate for open field production for fresh cut and processing.

oregano oreganum vulgare

Greek Short-statured perennial with small green leaves for open field or greenhouse production. Main harvest shortly after flowering; one crop the first year with two cuts possible in the second year.

Parsley Petroselinum crispum

Gigante d’Italia A flat large leaved variety that is a dependable standard variety that is very aromatic and high yielding.

Moss Curled II An improved Moss Curled type with very dependable, uniform, dark green double curled leaves.

Green Sleeves

Greek

Moss Curled

Ella

Gigante d'Italia

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Rosemary Rosmarinus officialis

Common A bushy perennial that is familiar for its flavor and aroma. It is delicate to germinate, but develops into a strong, high yielding herb that can be harvested several times throughout the growing season.

Sage Salvia officinalis

Common A quality sage selection with large leaves, excellent yield and dependable germination. Excellent for field and greenhouse production.

thyme thymus vulgaris

German Winter A bushy plant with broad leaves that can be used for field or greenhouse production for fresh or dried product.

Herbs

Sage

Rosemary

German Winter

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CropGermination

Standards Minimum (%)

Seed Count (seeds per pound)

Seed Count (seeds per kilogram)

Arugula 85 1,134,000 to 2,268,000 2,500,000 to 4,989,500

Basil 85 266,819 to 647,989 587,002 to 1,425,576

Carrot 85 103,000 to 123,000 230,720 to 275,520

Cauliflower 90 103,000 to 123,000 230,720 to 275,520

Chives 85 303,000 to 455,000 666,700 to 1,000,000

Cilantro 85 45,500 to 114,000 100,000 to 250,000

Cucumber 92 11,400 to 21,600 25,000 to 47,500

Dill 80 75,800 to 113,600 166,700 to 250,000

Eggplant 90 82,500 to 126,000 181,500 to 277,200

Endive 90 252,000 to 412,400 554,400 to 907,200

Fennel 90 31,947 to 36,590 70,431 to 80,668

Leek (OP) 90 114,000 to 206,200 249,500 to 453,600

Leek (F1) 85 114,000 to 206,200 249,500 to 453,600

Lettuce, Babyleaf 93 239,000 to 648,000 525,200 to 1,425,600

Melon 90 11,500 to 20,000 25,760 to 44,800

Onion 85 116,485 to 116,485 256,805 to 256,805

Parsley 85 350,000 to 412,400 769,200 to 907,200

Radish 85 62,400 to 68,500 137,600 to 151,000

Spinach 85 29,000 to 81,000 63,200 to 178,200

Summer Squash 92 2,500 to 4,700 5,500 to 10,400

Sweet Pepper 90 44,500 to 81,000 97,800 to 178,200

Tomato 92 108,000 to 267,000 237,600 to 587,000

Winter Squash 90 1,400 to 2,700 3,000 to 5,900

Quality StandardsVitalis Organic Seeds are held to the highest quality standards. Minimum germination and seed count information listed below.

Crop Type Code English Name Scientific NameCucumber Virus CGMMV Cucumber green mottle

CMV Cucumber mosaic virusCVYV Cucumber vein yellowing virus

CYSDV Cucumber yellowing stunting disorderPRSV Papaya ringspotWMV Watermelon mosaicZYMV Zucchini yellow mosaic virus

Fungi Ccu Scab and gummosis Cladosporium cucumerinumCo Anthracnose Colletotrichum orbiculareFoc Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.cucumerinumFor Fusarium crown and root rot Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.radicis-cucumerinumCca Corynespora blight and target spot Corynespora cassiicola

Px (es Sf ) Powdery mildew Podosphaeria xanthii (Sphaerotheca fuliginea)Lettuce Virus LMV Lettuce mosaic virus

TSWV Tomato spotted wilt virusTBSV Tomato bushy stunt virus (lettuce dieback

complex)LNSV Lettuce necrotic stunt virus

Bacteria Ss Corky root Rhizomonas suberifaciensFungi BI Downy mildew Bremia lactucaeInsect Me Potato aphid Macrosiphum euphorbiae

Nr Lettuce leaf aphid Nasanovia ribisnigriPb Lettuce root aphid Pemphigus bursarius

Melon Virus MNSV Melon necrotic spot virusFungi Fom Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.melonis

Px (es Sf ) Powdery mildew Podosphaeria xanthii (Sphaerotheca fuliginea)Gc Powdery mildew Golovinomyces cichoracearum (ex Erysiphe cichoracearum)

Insect Ag Cotton aphid Aphis gossypii

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Descriptions, recommendations and illustrations in this catalogue correspond as closely as possible to tests and practical experience. This information is provided to assist professional growers and users; however, variable local conditions must be taken into account. Under no circumstances shall Vitalis Organic Seeds, North America, accept liability based on such information for deviating results in the cultivated product. The Purchaser is responsible for determining whether the items are suitable for the intended cultivation type and location.

Resistances

Important Resistance Information:Resistances in varieties of our crops are coded, unless indicated otherwise. See explanation of our coding list at www.vitalisorganic.com. If a variety is resistant to more than one pathogen, the individual resistance codes will be separated by the symbol “/”.

•Ifinaresistancecodeofacertainvarietyreferenceismadeto certain strains for which the resistance is claimed, this means that no resistance is claimed to other strains of the same pathogen.

•If in a resistance code no reference ismade to specificstrains of the pathogen for which the resistance is claimed, this means that resistance is claimed only generally to the pathogen, and not to specific strains of the pathogen.

Two examples:Tm: A Tm:1-3 resistant sweet pepper variety is resistant to Tobamo (Bell Pepper Mosaic Virus, Pepper Mild Mottle Virus, Tobacco Mild Green Mosaic Virus, Tobacco Mosaic Virus, Tomato Mosaic Virus) race 0,1,2 and 3.

TSWV: A TSWV resistant variety has resistance to certain non-specified strains of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus.

Crop Type Code English Name Scientific NamePepper Virus ChiVMV Chili veinal mosaic

CMV Cucumber mosaic virusPepMoV Pepper mottle virusTm:0-3 Pepper mosaic virus, Pepper mild mottle

virus, Tobacco mild green mosaic virus, Tobacco mosaic virus, Tomato mosaic virus

PVY Potato virus YTEV Tobacco etch virus

TSWV Tomato spotted wilt virusBacteria Xcv Bacterial spot Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria

Rs Bacterial wilt Ralstonia solanacearumFungi Foc Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.capsici

Pc Buckeye fruit and root rot Phytophthora capsiciLt Leveillula taurica (anamorph: Oidiopsis sicula)

Nematode Mi Root-knot Meliodogyne arenariaMa Root-knot Meliodogyne incognitaMj Root-knot Meliodogyne javanica

Squash Virus CMV Cucumber mosaic virusZYMV Zucchini yellow mosaic virusWMV Watermelon mosaic virusPRSV Papaya ringspot virus

Fungi Px (es Sf ) Powdery mildew Podosphaeria xanthii (Sphaerotheca fuliginea)Spinach Fungi Pfs Downy mildew Peronospora farinosa f.sp.spinaciaeTomato Virus CMV Cucumber mosaic virus

PepMV Pepper mosaic virus ToANV Tomato apex necrotic virusToMV Tomato mosaic virus, Tobacco mosaic virusTSWV Tomato spotted wilt virusTYLCV Tomato yellow leaf curl virusToMV Tomato mosaic virus

Fungi Ff Leaf mold Fulvia vulva (ex Cladosporium fulvum)Fol Fusarium wilt Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici For Fusarium crown and root rot Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-lycopersiciLt Powdery mildew Leveillula taurica (anamorph: Oidiopsis sicula)

On Powdery mildew Oidium neolycopersici (ex Oidium lycopersicum)Pl Corky root rot Pyrenochaeta lycopersiciVa Verticillium wilt Verticillium albo-atrumVd Verticillium wilt Verticillium dahliae

Nematode Ma Root-knot Meloidogyne arenariaMi Root-knot Meloidogyne incognitaMj Root-knot Meloidogyne javanica

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Vitalis organic Seeds, north america

Contact our Vitalis organic Seeds

Sales RepresentativesOur organic seeds are distributed through select distributors throughout North America. A list of our distributors can be found at www.vitalisorganic.com/dealers or by contacting our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-855-800-ENZA (3692).

Jessica TaylorCustomer Service RepresentativeT +1 831-796-4227E [email protected]

Ton van der VeldenPresident/CEOT +1 831-682-4410E [email protected]

Amy Kaplan Organic Technical Sales Promoter, SouthwestT +1 831-998-1413E [email protected]

Shaina Bronstein Organic Technical Sales Promoter, NorthwestT +1 831-737-0525E [email protected]

Erica Renaud Business Development Manager, North AmericaT +1 831-262-7635E [email protected]

Customer ServiceDanielle BrownCustomer Service SupervisorT +1 831-796-4235E [email protected]

Tammi ReyesCustomer Service RepresentativeT +1 831-796-4228E [email protected]

enza Zaden USa, Inc.

terms & Conditions of SaleThe general Terms & Conditions of Enza Zaden USA, Inc. apply to all contracts entered into by Vitalis Organic Seeds. The general Terms & Conditions are available at each authorized Enza Zaden USA and Vitalis Organic Seeds distributor upon request and can be seen at www.vitalisorganic.com.

Regional dealer Sales RepresentativesLocate the Sales Representative in your region using the colored

Jason Howe Southwest US, Sales RepresentativeT +1 928-750-7287E [email protected]

Katelyn Robledo Technical Sales Promoter, CaliforniaT +1 831-747-7824E [email protected]

Pine Higgins Central California, Sales RepresentativeT +1 831-206-6192E [email protected]

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Dominic Bouchard Northeast US & Canada, Technical SpecialistT +1 518-390-2837E [email protected]

Rick Anderson Eastern US, Senior Sales RepresentativeT +1 407-257-1959E [email protected]

Freek Knol East Coast Sales Manager/Greenhouse ManagerT +1 303-319-0057E [email protected]

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Vitalis Organic Seeds are distributed in the US and Canada by Enza Zaden USA, Inc.

Netherlands Main Office Vitalis Biologische ZadenHengelderweg 6NL 7383 RG VoorstThe NetherlandsT + 31 (0)575-502-648W www.vitalisorganic.com

US Main Office7 Harris PlaceSalinas, CA 93901USAT +1 855-800-ENZA (3692)T +1 831-753-6141F +1 831-754-2975E [email protected] www.enzausa.com

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