2009 Citrus and Vegetable Variety Guide
BB 2175
BB 2175 is a full-season bean that exhibits dark-green, glossy pods that stay predominately in the 3- to 4-sieve range, appealing to processors and fresh market alike. Matures in 58 days, medium sieve, 5.75-inch pod length. Resistant to halo blight, bean common mosaic virus, anthracnose.
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Advantage
Advantage was developed for both the processing and fresh-market industries. Huge yields of long, smooth and slender pods with beautiful dark-green color. Slow seed development allows for a large harvest window, and early trial reports show some heat tolerance. Matures in 58 days, medium sieve, 6.5-inch or 16.5-centimeter pod length. Resistant to bean common mosaic virus and anthracnose.
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Igloo
Igloo is known for its outstanding early vigor, making it an excellent choice for early and late-season plantings when soil and air temperatures are cooler. Slow seed development and excellent holding abilities make for a very forgiving harvest window.
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Capture Fresh-Market Cabbage
This heavy, larger dark-green cabbage has some of the strongest black-rot resistance available. Very good flavor and fancy appearance. Yellow resistant and thrips tolerant.
Seedway LLC; Hall, N.Y.
Phone: (800) 836-3710; fax: (585) 526-6832
Web: http://www.seedway.com
Bobcat
Bobcat, a hybrid cabbage, produces a solid 4- to 6-pound round cabbage for fresh market, shipping and shredding. Very high disease tolerance leads to more consistent, higher yielding crops and increased grower returns. Matures 80 days from transplant.
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Toscana (ESC-06-23) Tuscan-Type Cantaloupe
Toscana is a hybrid, Tuscan-type melon that is an excellent shipper and a great specialty melon with an extensive disease-tolerance package. This variety produces a distinct rind with dark-green sutures. The cavity is small, and flesh is dark orange and very sweet. Matures in 77 to 82 days. Tolerance to Fusarium wilt races 0, 1 and 2; powdery mildew race 1; downy mildew; and potyviruses.
DP Seeds LLC; Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494; fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: http://www.dpseeds.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: http://www.siegers.com
Invasion
This extremely productive hybrid slicer is a proven winner. With extra-dark green color, smooth fruit, perfect length and a multi-virus disease package, you can’t go wrong with Invasion. High tolerance to Ccu (scab and gummosis); CMV (cucumber mosaic virus)—intermediate resistance; Sf:1 (powdery mildew race 1) [(=Px:1) powdery mildew race 1]—intermediate resistance; Co (anthracnose); PRSV (papaya ringspot virus); Psl (angular leaf spot); WMV (watermelon mosaic virus) and ZMV (zucchini mosaic virus).
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Romaine Lettuce Dov
This is the first “extra sweet” heat-tolerant romaine that is also dark green and tip-burn tolerant.
Seedway LLC; Hall, N.Y.
Phone: (800) 836-3710; fax: (585) 526-6832
Web: http://www.seedway.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
Tweety (CAN-04-15) Canary Melon
Tweety is a hybrid, yellow canary melon with early maturity and an inviting taste that is mild, sweet and aromatic. Tolerance to Fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, gummy stem blight and Alternaria.
DP Seeds LLC; Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494; fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: http://www.dpseeds.com
Iberia
This new supersized “long-hot” cayenne is longer, up to 11 inches, and much earlier than the competition. Thicker walls, too, for better weight.
Seedway LLC; Hall, N.Y.
Phone: (800) 836-3710; fax: (585) 526-6832
Web: http://www.seedway.com
Centella
A jalapeño pepper, Centella gives good, regular concentrated fruit set. Production starts quite early and continues regularly throughout the growing season. Centella maintains fruit size and quality until the end of the season. Large, uniform fruit, shiny dark green, strong against micro cracking. Very hot and pungent. Resistant to BLS 1, 2 and 3 (bacterial spot races 1, 2 and 3).
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Myakka
Enza’s latest release of exceptional bell peppers, Myakka produces excellent yields of large, high quality, dark-green fruit on a vigorous plant. This field pepper has excellent plant architecture that covers the fruit well. Resistant to BLS 1, 2, 3 and 4 (bacterial spot races 1, 2, 3 and 4).
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Rover
This new hybrid radish is early and large with medium tops. It is very uniform and can hold its internal quality without splitting or getting pithy. Very good heat tolerance.
Seedway LLC, Hall, N.Y.
Phone: (800) 836-3710; fax: (585) 526-6832
Web: http://www.seedway.com
Red Grape (ICT-00-1) Indeterminate Grape-Shaped Tomato
Red Grape is a hybrid, indeterminate, grape-shaped tomato with good leaf cover and bright red fruit that is excellent for bite-size eating. This tomato’s fruit is consistent and firm with an excellent shape. Red Grape can be grown as open field or greenhouse. This is one of the top seed varieties on the market today. Tolerant to tobacco mosaic virus, Fusarium wilt race 2 and nematode. Fruit weigh 11 to 15 grams. DP Seeds LLC; Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494; fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: http://www.dpseeds.com
Shorty
This determinate grape tomato variety is the perfect choice for growers. With high Brix, high yield and uniformly sized fruit, you can’t go wrong with Shorty. This outstanding grape variety also performs well under disease pressure when others fail and are not so jolly. Resistant to Fol 0, 1 (Fusarium wilt races 0 and 1).
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Heritage Tomato Collection
Growers looking for something different and flavorful but easy to grow and pack will like Black Velvet (5- ounce round), Chocolate Cherry, Follia (San Marzano), and BHN 871 (gold) and BHN 876 (orange) full-sized tomatoes.
Seedway LLC; Hall, N.Y.
Phone: (800) 836-3710; fax: (585) 526-6832
Web: http://www.seedway.com
Angel Hair (HWS-04-871)
Mini-Spaghetti Winter Squash
Angel Hair is a personal-sized hybrid vegetable spaghetti squash weighing only 1.5 to 2 pounds. Here it is—a personal or double-serving-sized vegetable spaghetti squash featuring a sweet, pasta-type interior with great flavor. Matures in 88 days.
DP Seeds LLC; Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494; fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: http://www.dpseeds.com
Pee Dee Sweet (WT-04-51)
Triploid Watermelon
Pee Dee Sweet is a hybrid, triploid watermelon with early maturity and features a tiger-striped rind pattern. This watermelon’s very dark, red flesh is high Brix with small seed pips and outstanding flavor. Matures in 72 to 75 days. Tolerance to Fusarium wilt and gummy stem blight.
DP Seeds LLC; Yuma, Ariz.
Phone: (928) 341-8494; fax: (928) 341-8496
E-mail: info@dpseeds.com
Web: http://www.dpseeds.com
QV-776
This triploid seedless watermelon has a unique, smooth, crimson rind pattern and a fresh-looking appearance. With small obscure ovules and smooth deep red flesh that is crisp and sweet, the interior qualities of this variety are unexcelled. Matures in 90 days. Fruit weigh 16 to 18 pounds.
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.; Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.com
Dunja
Dunja’s plant is open and nicely compact with a vigorous growth habit. The fruit set easily and, compared with the standard varieties, the total yield is high. The shiny, finely speckled fruit are dark green in color, medium long and excellent quality. Resistance to many viruses—ZYMV (zucchini yellow mosaic virus), WMII (watermelon mosaic virus race 2), PRSV (papaya ringspot virus)—and mildew.
Sunbelt Seeds Inc.
Plant City, Fla.
Phone: (813) 754-8507; fax (813) 433-5109
E-mail: mike.chisholm@sunbeltseeds.com
Web: http://www.sunbeltseeds.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
