2009 Grower Magazine Variety Guide
September Wonder Fuji (USPP #11193)—Discovered as a whole-tree mutation of an early Fuji. Ripens about Sept. 10 in Prescott, Wash. The earliest true Fuji on the market. Good size even though the apple has five to six weeks less growing season. Reddish blush skin color, creamy white flesh with typical Fuji flavor. Keeping qualities are similar to Gala’s.
C&O Nursery, Wenatchee, Wash.
Phone: (509) 662-7164h
E-mail: toddg@c-onursery.com
Motivation
A new, 53-day bean from Rogers, Motivation is a very dark-green bean that is a 3- to 4-sieve. Motivation is main-season suitable for fresh market or processing. Excellent heat tolerance.
Rupp Seeds Inc, Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
Xtra Tender 2573
Xtra Tender 2573 is a new 75-day, second early hybrid from Illinois with a very nice plant/ear package. The kernels are extremely tender and sweet, one of the best Xtra-Tender bi-colors for eating quality.
Rupp Seeds Inc, Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
Indian Art Midnight Red
Indian Art Midnight Red is the third install ment of Rupp Seed’s ever-increasing Indian Art Series. This sleek-looking 8-inch burgundy ear is about two to three shades darker than our last release, Indian Art Cranberry.
It also features an agronomic package of elegant purple color interwoven into the husks as well as a percentage of eye-appealing red stalks embedded to complete your ornamental display.
Rupp Seeds Inc,
Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
Dominator (06-26) New—Hybrid Cucumber/Slicer
Dominator is dark green with exceptional size and shape from Siegers Seed Co. Dependable, widely adapted to all growing areas. Outstanding quality, consistent production and high yields. It is hoped that it will dominate the market. Ccu (scab and gummosis), CMV (cucurbit mosaic virus), Co (anthracnose), Pcu (downy mildew), Psl (angular leaf spot), Sf (powdery mildew).
Siegers Seed Co., Holland, Mich.
Phone: (800) 962-4999
Fax: (877) 994-0333
E-mail: customer_service@siegers.com
Web: www.siegers.com
Double Dew F1 PMT Hybrid Honeydew Melon
This 10- to 12-pound hybrid honeydew is very unique. Exterior is ivory green, and flesh has a lime green outer ring with an orange interior ring. Tolerant to cucumber mosaic virus and powdery mildew race 1. Matures in 80 to 95 days.
DP Seeds LLC
Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494
Fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: www.dpseeds.com
Ariel is a new 75-day Eastern shipper that is larger and better netted than Athena, yet has similar eating and post-harvest quality. Fruit are about 4 to 6 pounds.
Rupp Seeds Inc, Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
Intruder
This new, 75-day Rogers’ pepper features an excellent set that produces a high percentage of large, firm, smooth fruit. It has a medium-sized plant.
Rupp Seeds Inc, Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
PS09941819 with X6R
This is a new 75-day pepper from Seminis. It produces a continuous set of large to extra-large, three- and four-lobed fruit on a small- to medium-sized plant. Fruit are anthocyaninless and appear to have good field tolerance to epidermal separation.
Rupp Seeds Inc,
Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
Early Scream Hybrid Pumpkin
Early Scream is an F1 hybrid pumpkin with orange to dark-orange skin, an oval shape, moderate ribbing and a dark handle. Excellent yield, semi-bush habit. Tolerance to powdery mildew races 1 and 2. This pumpkin has an 85-day maturity, but can be marketable at 70 days.
DP Seeds LLC, Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494
Fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: www.dpseeds.com
Solid Gold
Solid Gold is a new 100-day hybrid from Rupp that has performed very well in trials. Solid Gold is a 25-pound pumpkin that offers excellent color, handles and yields.
Rupp Seeds Inc, Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
Speckled Hound (HWS-06-884) Maxima Winter Squash
Speckled Hound is a hybrid winter squash, maxima type. This unusual winter squash holds a surprise inside—its flesh provides a remarkable taste that squash lovers look for. Strong foliage gives the fruit good protection, yet the growth habit is open for easy harvest. Tolerant to zucchini yellow mosaic virus with 90- to100-day maturity.
DP Seeds LLC, Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494
Fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: www.dpseeds.com
Thunder
Thunder is an 85-day buttercup (kabocha) hybrid from Rupp breeding. It produces an abundance of 3½-pound fruit with dry sweet flesh.
Rupp Seeds Inc, Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
BHN 961 is a new fresh-market tomato from BHN. Vine-ripe growers will be very pleased with the yield, size and excellent firmness, while their customers will be very pleased with the great flavor.
Rupp Seeds Inc, Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199
Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: feedback@ruppseeds.com
Web: www.ruppseeds.com
Lemon Krush (WD-08-141)
Lemon Krush is a great tasting watermelon featuring a Dark Crimson Sweet rind pattern and firm yellow flesh with high Brix. This diploid watermelon is tolerant to Fusarium wilt, anthracnose, powdery mildew races 1 and 2. Matures in 85 days and weighs 16 to 18 pounds.
DP Seeds LLC, Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494
Fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: www.dpseeds.com
Orange Krush (WD-08-140)
Orange Krush is a great tasting orange-flesh watermelon featuring a Crimson Sweet rind pattern, light orange to yellow crisp flesh with good flavor. This diploid watermelon is tolerant to Fusarium wilt. Matures in 75 to 78 days and weighs 17 to 20 pounds.
DP Seeds LLC, Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494
Fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: www.dpseeds.com
Krimson Krunch (WT-08-508)
Krimson Krunch is a triploid watermelon. It is an excellent producer of firm, bright red flesh with small seed pips. Wonderful round/oval shape. It produces three to four fruit per vine. Krimson Krunch has a wonderful taste and a high Brix. It is tolerant to Fusarium wilt, anthracnose and gummy stem blight. Matures in 85 days and weighs 16 to 18 pounds.
DP Seeds LLC, Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494
Fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: www.dpseeds.com
Obsidian F1 Hybrid Zucchini Squash
The Obsidian F1 is a hybrid zucchini squash similar to Ambassador with strong qualities. Dark green and elongated. Tolerant to zuccini yellow mosaic virus, squash leaf curl virus and powdery mildew race 2.
DP Seeds LLC
Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494
Fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: www.dpseeds.com
