2010 Citrus and Vegetable 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) 662-7164
E-mail: toddg@c-onursery.com
Inspiration
Inspiration from Syngenta produces pods that are longer, slimmer and darker than the competition. Excellent heat-tolerance and field-holding ability. Inspiration provides exceptional eating quality.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; fax (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
Archimedes
Archimedes is a new 76-day variety from Seminis. This is an anthocyanless variety with large, blocky, firm fruit. It is widely adaptable for use throughout the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States. Archimedes is Phytophthoraresistant.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; fax (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
Intruder
Intruder is a 75-day Syngenta pepper. It features an excellent set and produces a high percentage of large fruit that are firm and smooth. Intruder has a medium-sized plant.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; fax (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
Huntington
Huntington(PS 16364674)is an anthcyaninless blocky hybrid sweet pepper well suited for California’s Central and Coachella valleys and coastal areas. Fruit are smooth, medium-large and mature from green to red. Huntington has high resistance to bacterial spot races 1-3 (X3R) and Tobamovirus P0 with intermediate resistance to Phytophthora blight.
Monsanto—Seminis Brand, Oxnard, Calif.
Phone: (866) 334-1056
E-mail: vegetables@monsanto.com ; Web: http://www.us.seminis.com
Emerald Crown
Emerald Crown (SBC 4420) is a medium-maturing, very uniform, tight, heavy headed, domed variety with small beads that are blue-green in color on a small-framed plant. The variety’s growing season is warm to cool (not for rainy season). Specifically bred for high-quality and high-yield crown cuts/short trim. This variety can extend the Green Magic slot into cold due to Anthocyanin (purpling) free heads. Produces excellent quality heads in the Desert Southwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest and California coastal regions.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Green Gold
Green Gold (SBC5526) is a tight, smooth, heavy, domed, fine-beaded broccoli with a medium-green color. This mid-late maturing variety has excellent uniformity and performs well in the Desert Southwest fall Greenbelt slot. Green Gold is a premium choice for crown cut/short trim markets.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Grand Vantage
An exciting new fresh-market variety with attractive green to blue-green color. Very round head, 7 by 7 inches. Weight: 5 to 6 pounds. Dense solid interior with a short core. It has excellent tight wrapper leaves and a strong frame. Grand Vantage is a very adaptable main-season variety. It has good holding ability and excellent yield potential. Resistant to Foc1 (fusarium yellows).
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Dominator — New! Hybrid Cucumber (Slicer)
Dominator is dark green with exceptional size and shape. Dependable, widely adapted to all growing areas. Outstanding quality, consistent production and high yields. Will dominate the market because it is that good. Scab and gummosis (Ccu;IR), cucumber mosaic virus (CMV;IR), anthracnose (Co;IR), downy mildew (Pcu;IR), angular leaf spot (Psl;IR), powdery mildew (Sf;IR).
Siegers Seed Co., Holland, Mich.
Phone: (800) 962-4999; Fax: (877) 994-0333
E-mail: customer_service@siegers.com ; Web: http://www.siegers.com
Tirreno
Tirreno, from Enza Zaden, has absolutely the best eating quality of any variety that we’ve marketed to date. It produces 6-to 7-pound fruit with beautiful, firm flesh and excellent holding ability. It also features tremendous plant health to boost yields. This is a must try for your 2011 growing season.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com ; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
Avatar
Eastern shipper, medium open cavity. Firm, flavorful orange flesh. Exterior is light green and turns to a yellow-tan when fully ripe. Oval shape melons are 7 to 9 pounds and 8 by 7.5 inches. Ideal for higher latitudes.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Ringo
Newest Vidalia approved yellow granex. Ringo offers low pungency with high sugars. Good yielder with sizes ranging from large to jumbo-plus. Ringo is adaptable to many regions where these types are grown. Maturity will be mid-season. Ringo has good pink-root tolerance with strong tops.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.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 Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com ; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
Diablo
This blocky round pumpkin is ideal for the jack-o’-lantern market. Diablo produces fruit with very uniform size and shape. This pumpkin has a beautiful dark orange color with a strong, dark-green embedded handle.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Betternut
Betternut 1744 is a new 80-day hybrid from Rupp Seed. The 8-to 9-inch-long, 3¼-pound fruit are excellent for boxing. Betternut 1744 is grown on a powdery mildew-tolerant, semi-bush plant.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com ; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
Quantum
Quantum has exceptional uniformity of size and shape with a thick neck and small seed cavity. The strong, vigorous plant produces a high number of fruit per plant, with a smooth tan exterior and a bright orange interior. Quantum is a great tasting butternut squash.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
BC 0822
BC 0822 is a new worm-resistant Btbicolor from Syngenta. This 77-day hybrid is earlier than other Bts. BC 0822 also has good husk length and flag appearance.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com ; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
EX 08767143
EX 08767143 is a new 80-day variety from Seminis. It is an improved version of Obsession that provides a better rust package, eye appeal and eating quality.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com ; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
Charger
Charger is the newest round tomato to be released in late 2008 by Sakata. It has smooth, deep oblate fruit with excellent firmness and brilliant red color. The plant is resistant to Fusarium races 1, 2 and 3 as well as tomato yellow leaf curl virus. Charger is a vigorous plant and has excellent vine cover. It produces large to extra-large fruit and has very good yield potential.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Affirmed
Affirmed (SWT7609) features bright red flesh with good demarcation and improved dense flesh. Affirmed is well suited for all major markets and diverse growing regions. Uniform and consistent yields of 18 to 20 pounds.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Bold Ruler
A high-quality seedless hybrid with early set in cool conditions. Very high yield potential with 16-to 18-pound fruit set on a vigorous vine. Bright red flesh is crisp and sweet.
Sakata Seed America Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.
Phone: (408) 778-7758
E-mail: info@sakata.com ; Web: http://www.sakata.com
Spineless Perfection
Spineless Perfection zucchini from Syngenta is a 44-day spineless variety with more refined flecking on a rich-looking, glossy fruit. It’s an “easy pick,” where fruit are easily twisted from the plant with the peduncle and fruit still intact.
Rupp Seed Inc., Wauseon, Ohio
Phone: (800) 700-1199; Fax: (419) 337-5491
E-mail: info@ruppseeds.com ; Web: http://www.ruppseeds.com
