2013 osborne seed catalog by david casanoves

Osborne Seed Company, LLC 2013 SEED CATALOG Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Conditions of Sale...................................... 2 Terms & Prices Discounts Returned Merchandise Organic Growers Early Ordering To Place an Order...................................... 2 Warranty...................................................... 2

Seeds

Artichoke...................................................... 3 Asparagus..................................................... 3 Beans............................................................ 3 Soybeans..................................................... 5 Beet.............................................................. 5 Broccoli......................................................... 6 Brokali.......................................................... 7 Sprouting Broccoli...................................... 7 Rapini........................................................... 7 Brussels Sprouts......................................... 8 Burdock........................................................ 8 Cabbage....................................................... 8 Carrot.......................................................... 11 Cauliflower................................................. 13 Celeriac...................................................... 14 Celery......................................................... 14 Chinese (Oriental) Vegetables................ 15 Collards...................................................... 17 Corn (Sweet).............................................. 17 Corn Salad................................................. 19 Cover Crops............................................... 20 Cucumber................................................... 21 Eggplant..................................................... 22 Endive........................................................ 23 Fennel........................................................ 23 Gourds........................................................ 24 Herbs.......................................................... 25 Kale............................................................ 29 Kohlrabi..................................................... 29 Leek............................................................ 30

Lettuce....................................................... 30 Melon......................................................... 36 Mustard...................................................... 38 Okra............................................................ 38 Onion.......................................................... 38 Parsley........................................................ 41 Parsnip....................................................... 41 Peas............................................................ 42 Pepper........................................................ 43 Pumpkin..................................................... 45 Radicchio................................................... 47 Radish......................................................... 48 Rutabaga.................................................... 49 Spinach...................................................... 49 Seeds for Sprouting.................................. 51 Squash........................................................ 51 Swiss Chard................................................ 56 Tomato....................................................... 56 Tomatillo.................................................... 59 Turnip......................................................... 59 Watermelon............................................... 60

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Sprouting Broccoli, Red Admiral

Swiss Chard, Celebration

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Tomato, Sungreen

Osborne Seed Company, LLC Conditions of Sale Terms & Prices All payments shall be in U.S. currency. Cash payment is required unless an account has been established in advance of delivery. Prices are current as of November 1, 2012, but are subject to change without notice. Prices quoted are F.O.B. Mount Vernon, WA, unless otherwise specified. We accept all major credit cards and we are now offering a new payment system! Use your invoice specific link to pay your invoice online. For customers with established credit, our terms are net 30 days with a service charge of 1.25% per month starting the 31st day after the invoice date (minimum $5.00). A $3.00 handling fee will be added to invoices under $25.00. Discounts Cash, check or money order payments received within 15 days of date of invoice may receive a 2% discount. Returned Merchandise We will not accept the return of any seeds without authorization in writing from the Mount Vernon office. • No seed may be returned after 30 days of delivery date. No opened containers will be accepted. • Returned seed will be subject to a 10% restocking charge. Only after an officially recognized seed lab germination test has been conducted on the seed at customer cost, and said seed meets reasonable standards, will credit be issued. Organic Growers/Untreated Seed We will make every effort to supply you with your requirements of untreated or organically grown seed. It is important that you place your order early to assure full and timely delivery of your seed. Feel free to contact our office for items or pricing not listed in the catalog or price list. Please note that untreated seed may have an increased chance of poor stand establishment and crop failure. Growers must assume all risk connected with lack of seed treatment. Early Ordering Early ordering gives you preference on items in short supply. Special Orders Any item not listed in our catalog is considered a special order, must be purchased in full units and is not returnable.

To Place an Order There are several ways to place your order. Phone 360-424-7333 -OR- 800-845-9113 Fax 360-424-8900 Mail 2428 Old Hwy 99 South, Mount Vernon WA 98273 E-mail cosborne@osborneseed.com Website www.osborneseed.com We will need the following information: Farm Name / or your name Address We usually ship UPS or USPS. Please supply your shipping address if it is different from your mailing address. Phone # In case there are questions Kind, Variety Example: Radish, Cherry Belle Quantity In Ms or Pounds. Refer to your Price List for each variety. Treatment Indicate your preference: • prefer treated seed • prefer untreated seed • will only accept untreated seed • prefer organically grown • need a letter stating we were unable to supply a variety untreated or certified organic. Note: The first quantity in the Price List is the minimum order for that variety. Coated If ordering the following, please indicate if you wish coated (pelleted) or raw: Carrot, Celery, Celeriac, Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip Date wanted Please remember that during the busy season, the waiting period may be up to 10 business days. The busy season is January through April.

Warranty Osborne Seed Company, LLC warrants that the seed it sells conforms to the label description as required by state and federal seed laws. It makes no other warranties, express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for purpose, or otherwise, and in any event its liability for breach of any warranty or contract with respect to such seed is limited to the purchase price of such seed. Osborne Seed Company, LLC further limits to such purchase price its liability of any kind on account of any negligence whatsoever on its part with respect to such seed. As with any seed purchase, failure of the seed to germinate and/or yield and quality reduction may occur as a result of environmental factors specific to growing this seed including, without limitation, cold temperatures, heat, excess moisture, drought, wind, hail, pests, inadequate fertility, misapplication of pesticides, planting date, planting location, soil type, irrigation practices, and insect, disease and weed pressures and other acts of nature. By the acceptance of the seed, the buyer acknowledges that the limitations and disclaimers therein described are conditions of sale and that they constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding warranty or any other liability.

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2013 SEED CATALOG

ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, BEANS ARTICHOKE

BEAN

Green Globe (OP) Standard variety with medium green, globe shaped fruit. Petals have a slight purple tinge. Imperial Star PVP (OP) This is an excellent variety for the Pacific Northwest. Plant is a sturdy bush that produces many firm, meaty globes. Imperial Star will over-winter in milder climates and can yield 8-10 chokes per plant. An excellent artichoke to start the season. Opera F1 A 4’ tall plant with an abundance of purple chokes. In our trials chokes were ready for harvest in early June and continued to produce for several weeks. A great first-year producer; cold hardy. Tavor (OP) Imperial Star type. Terrific variety for the Pacific Northwest that will over-winter in temperate regions. Plant is a hardy bush that produces many firm, meaty globes. Tavor produces 8-10 chokes per plant. Another excellent artichoke to get the season started early.

ASPARAGUS

Tolerance Jersey Supreme F1 Rust

An all-male hybrid that is 7-10 days earlier than Jersey Knight. Well adapted to temperate climates with very high yield potential and good rust resistance. Spears have slightly more purpling than the Jersey Knight. Jersey Knight F1 F, Rust

One of the most widely adapted “Jersey” all-male hybrids. Out performs open-pollinated varieties in trials and tolerates heavy soils.

Bush Types Length HM 5105

Tolerance

52 days

6”

BCMV, Rust, PSP

This is one of the earliest beans available. Consistently producing great tasting, medium-dark green beans that are predominately 3 sieve. The sturdy bush is compact, but the beans sit high in the plant making it easy to pick. Continuous harvest. Lewis (HMX 7112) 53 days 5.5-6”

BCMV, CTV, PSP, Rust

Lewis has an upright plant habit that sets attractive, smooth and straight pods. Consistent 5.5 inch dark green beans are set midway on the plant with a sieve size of 3 to 4. Heavy yielding and easy to pick, Lewis performs well into the fall. It has an excellent disease package and great flavor. Concentrated harvest. Rocdor 53 days 6”

BCMV, A

This wax bean produces heavy yields of fancy, slender, paleyellow pods on a sturdy plant. The earliest quality, yellow wax bean available. The smooth pods have a delicious buttery flavor and dark seeds. Concentrated harvest. Savannah 55 days 5.5-6”

BCMV

Straight, tender, deep-green bean produces well into fall. Great eating quality featuring an exceptionally sweet flavor. Pods are held on the upper part of a very sturdy plant. Continuous harvest. Venice 59-61 days 4-5”

PSP, BCMV, CI

A fabulous variety that continues to rate at the top of our trials, Venice is a very straight and uniform medium to late type with an upright, solid plant. A heavy yielder with an extended harvest period and consistent performance. Refined and delicious.

Artichoke, Imperial Star

Artichoke, Opera

Asparagus

Bean, HMX 5105

Bean, Lewis

Bean, Venice

Bean, Rocdor

Bean, Savannah

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Poseidon 62 days

Bush Types

Length

5.5-6”

Tolerance

Crockett 60 days 5.25”

BCMV, CTV, PSP, Pss, Xap

Beans are slender, 2 to 3 sieve, deep green, straight and uniform. We loved the fresh sweet flavor. The plant habit is very upright, and the beans are held high in the plant. Harvest is a breeze due to concentrated sets held out from the stem in large clusters. Maxibel 60 days 7-8”

BCMV, A

Stringless and high yielding. This medium green French filet bean has a very long and thin pod. Concentrated set for hand or mechanical harvest. Tambora 60 days 5”

BCMV, A, PSP

One of the few new wax beans on the market, Tambora’s yield is impressive. With a concentrated set in upper part of the plant, Tambora is loaded with bright deep yellow 5” pods and is very easy to pick. Has a very attractive and consistent color. Also Available: BBL 274 , Boone, Caprice, Concesa, Eureka, Fandango, Gold Rush, HM 5101, Nickel, Pike, Provider , Sahara & Soleil

Pole and Specialty Types Length

Plant Habit

Tolerance

New! Velour 60 days 5”

Upright bush

BEANS

PSP, TBMV

This purple French filet is so dark that it is almost black. Thin, refined, extremely straight beans are easy to see in an open, sparse, yet sturdy plant. This bean has a great crunch and holds very well on the plant, avoiding the regular picking required by most French filets.

Upright bush

Ps, V1, A

Easy to harvest, high yielding, improved Romano type. Long, flat, medium green flesh and very tasty, tender pods. An upright, strong plant with concentrated pod production. Poseidon also proved to have good heat tolerance. Fortex 65 days 8-10”

Pole

A, BV

A French Filet pole bean with straight, dark green pods and excellent eating quality. Fortex has an extended production period and is recommended for anyone looking for gourmet flavor and easy harvesting. Lady Di 65-70 days 11-12”

Runner bean

Very similar to Scarlet Runner with flashy, bright red blossoms on bronze vines with a backdrop of dark green leaves. Blossoms profusely and sets plenty of stringless, flat green beans filled with black and red seeds. Dragon’s Tongue 68 days 6”

Compact bush

Harvest when pods are buttery yellow with bright purple stripes, which fade when cooked. If pods are left on the plant to full maturity, the stripes turn red and beans can be used fresh or as dry shell beans. New! Purple Dove 68 days 4-5”

24” bush

A new purple Romano with flat, meaty, slightly curved beans. Dense upright plants produce a continuous harvest. Beans are easy to see and pick, they almost fall off into your hand! Saturated bright purple color and delicious flavor make this bean worth trying. Golden Gate 70 days 6-10.5”

Pole

A beautiful and prolific flat wax pole bean. Uniform Romano type beans turn yellow at 5 inches and are still tender at 10 inches long. The open plant habit makes harvest easy. Sweet and delicious both raw and cooked. Matilda 70 days 6-8”

Pole

BCMV

Finally a classy climber with round podded, stringless beans. Dark green and glossy, the beans are 6-8 inches long with consistent 4-5 sieve size. Crunchy, juicy and really good flavor. Great yield, easy to pick. If you are a pole bean grower, Matilda is a must try. Teggia 70-75 days 6”

Bush Horticulture

BCMV

Teggia is a dual-purpose bean. It has green and red mottled pods at snap bean maturity. You can also allow the pods to dry for brick red, speckled beans at shell maturity. Also excellent for fresh shelling

Bean, Crockett

Bean, Tambora

Bean, Velour

Bean, Poseidon

Bean, Dragon’s Tongue

Bean, Purple Dove

Bean, Golden Gate

Bean, Matilda

Bean, Teggia

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BEANS, SOYBEANS, BEET

EDIBLE SOYBEANS (EDAMAME)

Fava Broad Aquadulce 80 days 8”

30” bush

A vigorous plant with an abundance of large pods. Beans are tender and sweet. Plants have excellent yield potential, are quite hardy and can be planted very early spring or fall. Fava Broad Windsor 85 days 7-8”

28” bush

Sturdy plants with broad leaves produce heavy yields of long, green pods. You can plant the hardy Windsor in the early spring or fall. New! Tiger’s Eye 85 days 5”

24-36” bush

This early dry bean caught our eye with its beautiful glowing colors and swooping patterns. Originally from either Chile or Argentina. Slightly flattened oval shape, deep orange with burgundy swirls. Dried down in our trials before Cannelini. Great for chili or refried beans, with creamy texture and very tender skin once cooked. Supermarconi 85-95 days 8-10”

Pole

Vigorous producer of large, flat Romano beans that have a wonderful flavor. Black seeded. Can grow to 10 inches and remains crisp and tender with no strings. Customers at the market will love this bean, it is worth the wait! New! Calypso 90 days 5”

Compact bush

Looking for an eye-catching dry bean? Calypso, also known as Yin Yang, did very well in our 2012 trials, exhibiting no diseases, and drying down in September from a mid May planting. Average of six fat oval shaped black and white beans per pod. Excellent for cooking. Cannelini 100 days 4”

Bush

Prolific bush produces many small, white beans that are excellent either fresh, shelled or dried. Harvest when pods are green to yellow and start to lose color. Also Available: Black Turtle, Blue Lake Pole, California Black Eyed Peas, Garbanzo, Malibu, Roma II, Royal Burgundy, Scarlet Runner, Soldier & Taylor’s Dwarf Horticulture

Beer Friend 110 days High yields, early maturity and excellent quality. Pods contain 2-3 beans with exceptional flavor. Lucky Lion 115 days High yielding variety with an average of 3 beans per pod. Pods are vivid green. Root Shape

BEET

Top Characteristics

New! Babybeat (OP) 45 days Top shaped

Glossy green, short, upright

Looking for a baby beet with proportional tops? Babybeat has really dark 1” diameter roots cleanly attached to very uniform 9” tall glossy medium green tops. These beets will not increase in size, allowing you to harvest small for up to a few weeks. Very uniform and clean, Babybeat won us over with its very sweet flavor. Forono (OP) 55 days Cylindrical

Medium green, red veined, erect

Uniform size with a smooth root that grows an average of 5 inches long and 1.5 – 2 inches in diameter. Forono is known for its sweet taste and ease of use for pickling. Red Atlas F1 55 days Top shaped

Bright green, fully erect 14-15”

An attractive beet with pretty, dark green petioles and glossy tops. Tight clean attachment. Good uniform maturity; refined tap root. Sweet mild flavor and very easy to peel. Up to 12-15% brix. Good disease package. Zeppo F1 55 days Round, Globe

Glossy medium green, upright

This fast growing beet is early maturing, making it best suited for the early bunching market or in any slot as a quick developer. At bunching stage, Zeppo is exceptionally round and smooth with a fine tap root and almost no zoning or lenticels. Glossy medium green tops were strong and healthy in all our trials.

Bean, Fava Broad Windsor

Bean, Tiger’s Eye

Bean, Calypso

Bean, Cannelini

Bean, Soldier

Soybean, Beer Friend

Beet, Babybeat

Beet, Forono

Beet, Red Atlas

Beet, Zeppo

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Chioggia “Guardsmark” 70 days

Top Characteristics

Flattened globe

Merlin F1 55-60 days Round

Glossy dark green tops, erect

Merlin offers an exceptionally smooth, uniformly round root and is early maturing. Has an outstanding flavor due to its high sugar content. Up to 14-15% brix. Beautiful leaves with very dark veins, sturdy tops, and a strong attachment. Touchstone Gold (OP) 55-60 days Globe

Light green, semi-savoy, 7-8”

A yellow beet that surpasses every other golden we have seen so far. Crisp green tops with pale golden petioles and a clean small attachment. Works well for bunching. The roots are vibrant orange with yellow flesh, uniformly globe shaped and very smooth. Has a sweet, mellow flavor. Carillon (OP) 60 days Cylindrical

Green, upright

This cylindrical beet has long red roots with excellent processing and slicing qualities. Strong, upright foliage. Has very good cold tolerance. Red Ace F1 63 days Top shaped

Glossy bright green, upright, 7-8”

Red Ace is a vigorous hybrid with smooth shoulders that work great for bunching. Resists bolting and has excellent disease tolerance. Bull’s Blood (OP) 65 days Flattened globe

Deep burgundy, erect

All parts of this beet are striking. The crisp, tasty young leaves are perfect for salad mixes due to their deep red color. The small roots are candy striped and sweet. Akela (OP) 65-68 days Globe

Bright green

Akela has an intense dark red color, high sugar content, and strong top attachment. Displays a high cold tolerance and is slow to bolt. Can be sown early and late in the season. The foliage is strong and healthy. Offers good storability and high yields for processing.

Medium green, semi-upright, 10-12”

This beet has striking crimson and white interior zoning and a sweet flavor. High bolt tolerance. Guardsmark strain is selected for more uniform roots than the standard Chioggia. Also Available: Blankoma (OP), Detroit Dark Red (OP) & Detroit Supreme (OP)

BROCCOLI

Days = direct seed to maturity

Castle Dome F1 74 days Early maturing broccoli that holds well in the field. The heads are deep and dome shaped with tight, refined beads. Castle Dome has good cold vigor, and can produce large, fast heads. In the Puget Sound area, we recommend it for the early slot for harvesting to mid-July. General F1 74 days Matures early and uniformly. Firm heads with uniform medium beads and clean stalk make this variety especially suitable for bunching. Tolerant to DM and recommended for early plantings. New! Lieutenant F1 75-80 days Impressive in the heat of the summer! Our grower trials produced quality heads from 5/24 and 6/14 plantings, in mid and late September, respectively. The medium high domes are extremely smooth with medium to dark green fine beads. Excellent for crown cuts and bunching, with smooth slender stalks. Very uniform maturity. Emerald Crown F1 78 days Consistency, superb color, and refined beading are all qualities that make Emerald Crown a winner. Wide regional adaptability. High dome with tight, even beads. Very concentrated harvest. This variety is Anthocyanin free, it will not turn purple. Green Magic F1 80 days This medium maturity variety produces a solid high dome with tight, medium beads. Offers a good crown cut. Green Magic is very uniform, holds well in wet conditions, and does well for summer to fall harvest. Tolerant to DM. Holds well after harvest.

Beet, Merlin

Beet, Touchstone Gold

Beet, Carillon

Beet, Red Ace

Beet, Akela

Beet, Chioggia Guardsmark

Broccoli, Castle Dome

Broccoli, Lieutenant

Broccoli, Emerald Crown

Broccoli, Green Magic

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BROCCOLI, BROCKALI, Sprouting Broccoli, Rapini Ironman F1 80-85 days An excellent choice for cool season production. The compact plant is easily harvested, and the slender stalk works ideally for bunching or crown cuts. Ironman’s heads are weighty; the high domes have uniform, firm beads. Gypsy F1 90 days Well suited for organic growers due to its strong root system, intermediate resistance to downy mildew, and good performance without added fertilization after planting. Smooth dome-shaped heads with medium-small beads are ideal for late summer to fall harvest. Very adaptable. Marathon F1 95 days One of the most reliable broccoli varieties, Marathon has done the job of producing high domed, very firm, solid heads with fine, even beads. With a strong root system and good cold and disease tolerance, Marathon works great for fall harvest. New! Emerald Jewel F1 100 days This is a new variety showing some intermediate resistance to Clubroot! Emerald Jewel has tight beads, good dome and holds well in the heat. We recommend that you plant the beginning of June for a mid September harvest. Emerald Jewel is slow maturing, but definitely worth the wait. Also Available: Arcadia F1, Diplomat F1, Everest F1, Fantistico F1 & Packman F1

SPROUTING BROCCOLI Fat florets and sweet, long stems produced on a broccoli-type plant. Summer Purple F1 90 days from transplant Summer Purple will produce colorful and nutritious florets June to October from March plantings. A high-producing, large-framed variety.

New! We have added three purple sprouting broccoli that will be a great addition to your late winter harvests. We chose the varieties with the longest, cleanest stems for bunching, and the brightest purple florets. Delicious, tender, productive and attractive, each variety will give two concentrated flushes. Seed all varieties together in mid-June, transplant in mid-July, and you will have sprouts the whole of February and March. Give plants more space for a higher yield. Withstood nights below 20° F. TZ 7037 F1 – first harvest early February Red Admiral F1 – first harvest mid-late February TZ 5055 F1 – first harvest early March Rudolph F1- also winter hardy Rudolph produces a smaller but continuous yield starting as early as September, but is best from November to February. Plants are large framed and suited to heavy soil types. Transplant earlier for fall harvest, mid-July for winter harvests.

RAPINI (also known as Raab)

BROKALI A unique cross between broccoli and kale. The main head can be harvested as a mini head, which then causes the plant to produce many tender shoots. Stems are long enough to bunch and beads are tight. For more shoot production, leave more space between plants than you would for broccoli. Transplanting and direct seeding works well for both varieties. Atlantis F1 – Spring/Summer sowing 60 days from mid-May transplant Apollo F1 – Spring/Summer/Fall sowing 67 days from mid-May transplant, 60-75 days from mid-July transplant

An Italian specialty. Thick tender shoots and buds on a mustard greens plant. Usually direct seeded; thinned to 1 plant per inch. Sorrento (OP) 40 days The blue green, turnip-like leaves are very uniform with larger florets than traditional types. For harvest during the shorter days of spring. Zamboni (OP) 50 days This European-type broccoli has tasty blue green leaves and florets. Best for fall plantings.

Broccoli, Ironman

Broccoli, Gypsy

Broccoli, Emerald Jewel

Brokali, Atlantis

Brokali, Apollo

Sprouting Broccoli, Summer Purple

Sprouting Broccoli, Red Admiral

Sprouting Broccoli, TZ 7037

Sprouting Broccoli, TZ 5055

Rapini, Sorrento

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BRUSSELS SPROUTS, BURDOCK, CABBAGE

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Days = from transplant to maturity

Gustus F1 110-120 days Early maturing Brussels sprout with medium green, firm “buttons”. Sprouts are evenly spaced on the stalk and uniform with good quality. Should not be transplanted until late April. Harvest late August through September. Bulk or short stalk harvest. Capitola F1 130-140 days Growers know Capitola for its consistently high quality sprouts. This variety is adaptable and well suited to fresh market and processing. It is machine harvestable. Capitola produces heavy yields and is great for the early to mid-slot in the Northwest. Good for bulk or stalk harvest, we suggest you top for uniform stalk harvest. New! Aurelius F1150 days Perfect for the end of December market and beyond. Aurelius yielded beautiful tight sprouts on very clean stalks that did not lodge. Uniform sprouts all the way down the stalk were easy to hand harvest, especially since the plant self-defoliated. Held well in the field into early February. For bulk or excellent for medium stalk harvest. Red Ball (OP) 150 days Red Ball is a colorful way to extend the season. It is great for sprouts and for red collard-like greens. It produces beautiful, round red leaves for many weeks, and as the season comes to an end, it has nice red sprouts whose color deepens in the cold. Bulk or stalk harvest. Cumulus F1 170-180 days A dependable late season performer, Cumulus has a very sturdy plant that maintains excellent quality sprouts in the field for extended periods. Sprouts are smooth, uniform and dark green. Plants self-defoliate well for easy bulk or stalk harvest. Also Available: Content F1 & Genius F1 Length

Brussels Sprouts, Gustus

Brussels Sprouts, Capitola

Brussels Sprouts, Aurelius

Brussels Sprouts, Red Ball

Brussels Sprouts, Cumulus

Burdock, Takinogawa Long

Cabbage, Jetma

Cabbage, Expresso

BURDOCK

Watanabe Early (OP) 110 days 28”

Best planted in March or April for July through August harvest. Watanabe Early is tender with a mild flavor. Takinogawa Long (OP) 120 days 36”

Winter hardy variety is very rich in fiber and has a pleasant taste. Spring plantings can be harvested into winter.

CABBAGE

Days = from transplant to maturity

Green Weight

Tolerance

Jetma F1 55 days 2-2.5 lbs.

Bolting

Jetma is our earliest maturing cabbage. It has a glossy green exterior and a solid buttery interior with a small core. A round to slightly oval shape and great uniformity. Heads are held nicely off the ground. Let this cabbage be the first in the market! New! Crystal Vantage F1 60-65 days 3.5-4 lbs.

A brand new fresh green cabbage that performed well in the heat when many other cabbages bolted! Crystal Vantage’s high leaf count provided great low to the ground coverage as well as an excellent jacket around the head. Great density and a small core in a tender, fresh, bright green 7” head. Expresso F1 60-65 days 3-4 lbs.

Heat, BR, FY

With a good protective wrap, beautiful uniform round heads and dense interior, this cabbage is excellent for spring and early summer production.

Cabbage, Crystal Vantage

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cabbage Toughma F1 75 days 2-5 lbs.

Charmant F1 82 days Cracking

2.5-3 lbs.

Toughma is a compact green multi-purpose cabbage, including its use in “baby size” markets. Performs best in spring and summer production. It is uniform and holds well in the field. Heads are round, dense and dark green. Kilagreg F1 75 days 3-5 lbs.

Bolting, Clubroot

3 lbs.

This is a nice, early to main season cabbage with high yields and Clubroot resistance. Good for fresh market, Kilagreg’s medium green, very round heads are held well off the ground. With a dense white interior and small core Kilagreg averages 4 pounds. TREATED ONLY. New! Green Coronet Improved F1 75-80 days 8.5-9.5 lbs.

Cold

Looking for a large, fresh, deep green cabbage? Green Coronet impressed us all year with its fast growth, small core, density, excellent field holding ability and size stability. The slightly oblate head was uniformly 9” wide by 7” tall on a medium large semiupright plant. Very uniform maturity, easy to cut, and sturdy enough for long-distance transport. Fast Vantage F1 75-82 days 2.5-3 lbs.

Heat

Fast Vantage impressed us with its uniform shape, maturity, and field holding ability during the early and main season. The heads grow slightly larger than Jetma, but with the same fresh green color. Very round and clean heads with a small core. Castello F1 80 days 2-3 lbs.

Bolting, Cracking

A versatile variety with exceptional field standing ability, growers worldwide know Castello for its dependable high quality. Has a beautiful medium green color and a delicious, sweet, crisp taste. Can be planted in early spring for summer harvest and again in July for a late fall crop. Grows well on both sides of the Cascades.

Cabbage, Toughma

Cabbage, Charmant

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Cabbage, Kilagreg

BR, FY 1

The star of our trials! We knew Superstar held well into the early winter in western Oregon and Washington from July/August transplanting, but this year Superstar also performed well all spring and summer long. Worth the wait, a very round, green, heavy medium-small head with a flattish butt. Easy to harvest out of a protective, many-leaved jacket, Superstar gave consistently good quality and good field holding. Zuleima F1 90-130 days 5-12 lbs.

In our trial, Zuleima matured at 115 days from transplant. The large heads are slightly flat with large smooth leaves. Light cream colored interior. Great for kraut production, cabbage rolls, slaw, etc. This versatile cabbage has a mild, sweet flavor. Our heads weighed around 12 pounds, but they can be harvested at 5 pounds for fresh market use. “This is one nice cabbage” to quote one of our staffers. Princeton F1 115+ days 5-8 lbs.

This late season green cabbage is well adapted to the boxing market and holds for long storage production. Princeton’s 5+ lb. heads are well wrapped and easy to peel. Showed some tolerance to Fusarium Yellows. New! Sufama F1 120-140 days 16 lbs

Need a high yielding kraut cabbage? Sufama averaged 16 lbs after 140 days, with very high quality. These large plants exhibited a tall stalk and good protective wrap. The heads are very round, clean, deep green color with a medium core. Was more resistant to splitting than standard kraut cabbages in trial. Also Available: Colorsa F1

Cabbage, Green Coronet Imp.

Cabbage, Superstar

BR, FY, TB

One of the most dependable cabbages in our offering. Charmant’s blue green head is round and solid with a short core and few outer leaves for close spacing. It matures early but has remarkable holding ability. Best for spring, early summer and fall. New! Superstar F1 90 days

Cabbage, Fast Vantage

Cabbage, Castello

Cabbage, Zuleima

Cabbage, Sufama

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CABBAGE

CABBAGE continued

Days = from transplant to maturity

Red Weight

Tolerance

Ruby Ball Improved F1 72-75 days 2-3 lbs.

Heat, Cold

Ruby Ball Improved features medium compact heads that are good for dense planting and have a great round shape with good field holding ability. Worked very well in all the slots in our trials, from early spring to late fall/winter field holding. New! Ruby King F1 75-80 days 3.5-4.5 lbs.

Cold

A new, fast, heavy, very round red cabbage that will steal the early market! Ruby King did well in spring, producing brilliantly colored heads with great density and medium-small cores on sturdy plants. We observed good uniformity in maturity, size and shape. Red Dynasty F1 80 days

Cabbage, Ruby Ball Improved

Cabbage, Ruby King

Cabbage, Red Dynasty

Cabbage, Red Jewel

Cabbage, Redma

Cabbage, Roxanne

4-7 lbs.

A brilliantly colored red cabbage, Dynasty is uniform with a solid wrap. The interior is very dense with attractive color. Medium core; round to slightly oval heads. Medium maturity for harvest mid-July to September with exceptional field holding ability. Red Jewel F1 80 days 3-5 lbs

This high yielding red cabbage has very uniform maturity. Red Jewel has a tight, slightly-flattened head with a fancy frilled wrap, a medium-small core and small ribs. Red Jewel has performed well in the summer and fall slots in our trials. Redma F1 80-110 days 4-6 lbs.

Cracking

A very adaptable mid-season hybrid with a long harvest period. Heads are round to oval with an exceptionally striking red color, both internally and externally. Roxanne F1 82 days 3-5 lbs.

Roxanne has beautiful round heads and a short core. The internal color is truly outstanding. It has a strong protective wrap and holds well in the field with good interior at 3-5 lbs. Ruby Perfection F1 90 days 3.5-4 lbs.

Heat, cold

This tried and true red keeps performing with the best of them. Consistently produces appealing deep red, globe-shaped heads with a dense interior. Very good field holding ability into the late fall and light resistance to Black Rot. The plant boasts a large frame for good weed suppression. Easy to cut. Kalibos (OP) 105-110 days 4-5 lbs.

A fun pointed cabbage with beautiful, saturated purple-red coloring and good interior density. Kalibos sits high off the ground, has a great protective wrap and a large frame. Works well in summer and fall. Easy to harvest with a tender, medium-sized core. Has a high sugar content and great flavor.

Cabbage Ruby Perfection

Savoy Weight/Head Shape

Tolerance

Savoy Ace Improved F1 75-80 days 2-3 lbs., round

Heat, Cold

A popular and quick semi-savoy cabbage with looser crinkles and a more tender texture. Easy to harvest, adaptable to all warm season slots, with a large frame and a good protective jacket. This cabbage is versatile, dense and ready to harvest at a small size, with the ability to get much larger if desired. If you do not want to wait for a full savoy, this medium savoy may work for your market! Cabbage, Kalibos

Cabbage, Savoy Ace Improved

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cabbage, Carrot Savoy King F1 90-95 days 4 lbs., slightly flattened

TB, T

Savoy King, an AAS Award winner and a long time favorite, has remained popular. Mid-early maturity and very adaptable. Can be sown spring through early fall. The head of this semi-savoy is large and slightly flattened. Has medium core, grows 8 inches in diameter, and weighs up to 4 pounds. Capriccio F1 90-100 days 1.5-3 lbs., round

Capriccio is a great early true savoy with very good field holding ability and good disease resistance. Similar to Famosa but a little smaller, this cabbage has beautiful, uniform, dense heads with a dark-green wrap, tight savoy and a buttery yellow interior. Miletta F1 95 days 3-3.5 lbs., round

Cabbage, Savoy King

Cabbage, Miletta

Cabbage, Capriccio

Cabbage, Verza di Verona

This blue-green true savoy was beautiful in the spring, summer and fall slots, reliably developing a compact plant that produces uniform, dense heads. The most durable of our savoys, Miletta had the least bug damage in each trial. Beautiful savoyed yellow interior and medium core. Good holding ability. Margot F1 125-150 days 3-5 lbs., round

Super handsome fresh market savoy with finely blistered leaves. Very dark green wrappers protect the round, dense heads. Good holding ability and incredibly cold hardy. Large frame, small to medium heads. Also Available: XCB 7704 F1 & Verza di Verona (OP)

CARROT

Note : Check online or call for information and availability on the winners in our late fall carrot trials! Nantes and Bunching Root Shape

Root Size

Top Height

New! Laguna F1 65-70 days Cylindrical, slightly pointed

6”

15-18”

A quick carrot with early weight! Bright orange with a small taproot and a good attachment to finely cut tops. The texture got good reviews in our taste tests, some said it just “melts in your mouth”. Lots of sweetness with a mild aftertaste. Best harvested young. Tendersnax F1 70-75 days Slightly tapered, pointy

7”

Cabbage, Margot

10-14”

This smooth, uniform Nantes Imperator cross is the darkest orange carrot we carry; its stunning color is saturated and bright. Roots are smooth with clean rounded shoulders. Tendersnax has good attachments for bunching and moderate tops which are good for boxing. Held well in our trials and provided a juicy crunch at every stage. Damco F1 75 days Cylindrical, blunt

6-7”

14”

This early Amsterdam Nantes type carrot is a great Mokum replacement! Damco delivered very uniform top height, shape and size with very clean shoulders and tap roots. It has a good, crisp crunch, and juicy, sweet flavor, even at a young age. Good for bunching with a high pack out and consistent quality. Flyaway F1 75 days Cylindrical, blunt

5-6”

Carrot, Laguna

Carrot, Tendersnax

Carrot, Damco

Carrot, Flyaway

9”

Flyaway produces blunt ended roots with good color, sweet flavor and resistance to carrot rust fly. Having lower levels of chlorogenic acid within developing roots helps make the roots less attractive to the egg laying flies. Not incredibly uniform, but worth trying if you have carrot rust flies!

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Maestro F1 80 days Cylindrical, blunt

Nantes and Bunching

Root Shape

Root Size

Hilmar (OP) 75 days Cylindrical, blunt

5-6”

14”

Incredibly uniform for an open-pollinated carrot, Hilmar surprised us with its sweet, juicy ‘real carrot flavor’ and crunchy texture. Nice fat blunt tip and good weight. This carrot did really well in our growers invite taste test. Best for spring and summer production, not for field holding. Jeanette F1 75 days Cylindrical, pointy

8-9”

Cylindrical, blunt

10-12”

This slender, pointy carrot is great for the early market and produces fast yields all summer. No terpenoid flavors, even when very young make Jeanette perfect for your first planting. Good internal color and vigorous foliage with a strong connection. Can be used for mechanical harvest. A very attractive buncher, not for field holding. New! Jerada F1 85-90 days Cylindrical, blunt

8”

14”

An all-season carrot with excellent uniformity and flavor. This beautiful carrot’s high yields will amaze you! In our trials, Jerada was consistently 1” diameter, long and straight, with a good refined connection between clean orange shoulders and healthy tops. Very uniform if harvested at 90 days, adaptable to mechanical harvesting and cold storage. Known in Europe for its uniformity and high quality even when planting density is incorrect. This carrot had our favorite crunchy texture. Bolero F1 80 days Cylindrical, blunt

7-9”

12-14”

Uniform, sweet tasting Nantes with vigorous tops and strong crown attachments. Tolerance to Alternaria, Powdery Mildew and frost. Makes a great storage carrot and works fantastic for later plantings as well as the main season. Holds well in cold, wet soil into the late fall. Produces heavy yields and has consistent performance year after year.

Carrot, Hilmar

Carrot, Nantindo

Carrot, Jeanette

18"

6-8"

12"

This carrot did well in our early summer trials, but it is also suited for mid to late season. This long and slender Nantes type has bright orange uniform carrots that are crunchy, juicy, and sweet. Best flavor at full maturity. This carrot held well in the soil along with Bolero into the winter. Nantindo F1 80-85 days Cylindrical, blunt

7-8”

10-12”

This Nantes carrot is a strong candidate for tough growing conditions. Tolerant to Alternaria and offers some Powdery Mildew resistance. Has consistent orange color and excellent flavor. Good for fresh market sales and processing. Also Available: Invicta F1

Cut-N-Peel and Cello Types

Root Size

Top Height

Sugarsnax 54 F1 Very early

9-10”

15-20”

Very early maturing Imperator with an exceptionally mild and sweet flavor. Deep orange interior and exterior color. Tolerance to Alternaria and Cercospora and shows resistance to Pythiumrelated diseases. Excellent coverage from healthy tops. Propeel F1 Mid late

9-11”

15-18”

Propeel’s long, cylindrical roots are bright orange and very smooth. They hold their shape, even when they are over mature. Tops are tall and clean. Crisp texture with a fresh taste and excellent field holding ability.

Carrot, Jerada

Carrot, Merida

7-8"

Maestro is well adapted to late harvest and is comparable to Bolero. Maestro consistently has upright foliage, strong attachments, large cylindrical clean roots and an extremely sweet flavor. Some resistance to Powdery Mildew, Alternaria Dauci and Xanthomonas also known as Cavity Spot. Merida F1 80 days

Top Height

Carrot, Bolero

Carrot, Maestro

Carrot, Sugarsnax 54

Carrot, Propeel

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CARROT, CAULIFLOWER

Nutri Red (OP) 74 days

Color & Specialty Root Shape

Root Size

Top Height

4-6”

15-20”

Long, tapered

Cumbre F1 65 days Wedge

Cumbre is an early Chantenay hybrid with vigorous tops and high yield potential. This variety is smaller than regular Chantenays and has uniform, heavy triangular-shaped roots with strong tops and minimal green shoulders. In our trials, Cumbre tasted best later in the season with a nice, mild carrot flavor. Very attractive for bunched or bagged ‘mini’ carrots. We are offering a full color line of Imperator types: Cream Pak, Yellow Pak, Sherbert, Purplesnax and Sugarsnax 54. All mature in a similar time frame and can be combined for a lively, uniform, high quality rainbow bunch! Cream Pak F1 70-75 days Slightly tapered

7-9”

20"

This creamy white carrot got excellent reviews in our grower taste test. An Imperator-type with consistent cream color throughout and good flavor, even when oversized. Vigorous, dark green foliage with resistance to Alternaria and Powdery Mildew. New! Sherbert F1 70-75 days Slightly tapered

8-9”

20”

A very unusual and pretty carrot with a slightly marbled peachyorange exterior and interior. Very uniform and refined, with healthy tops and a root that stays slender. Clean shoulders, earthy flavor and excellent crunch. New! Purplesnax F1 70-75 days Slightly tapered

8-9”

20”

A superior purple carrot, bred for fresh eating and bunching! Purplesnax did not bolt when planted as early as May 10th; a huge improvement over any other purple we have trialed. Exterior was medium dark purple with some white striation, and a contrasting orange to yellow core. Flavor was mild and sweet. Yellow Pak F1 70-75 days Slightly tapered

7-9”

20"

This Imperator-type has a consistent yellow color throughout and has a crispy texture with a sweet, mild flavor. The foliage tends to be vigorous, dark green, and has some resistance to Alternaria and Powdery Mildew.

Carrots Purplesnax, Cream Pak, Yellow Pak, Sherbert, Sugarsnax 54

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12-14”

A unique salmon-red Imperator-type carrot with 8-9 inch roots. Not meant for raw consumption, but tastes delicious when cooked. Cooking intensifies the color, texture and taste. With its high lycopene content, Nutri Red is a healthy addition for today’s consumers. Also Available: Atlas (OP), Chantenay Red Cored (OP) & Purple 68 F1

CAULIFLOWER

Days = from transplant to maturity Head Shape

Color

Venus F1 65-75 days Semi-dome

White

Venus is an early maturing cauliflower with dense, bright white heads. The plants are vigorous with a solid frame. Very versatile with good weight and holding ability. Cheddar F1 70-75 days Semi-dome

Orange

Cheddar makes a medium sized, bright orange head with elevated levels of beta-carotene. The curd maintains a brighter color if the head is not shaded. The color stays true when cooked, and the flavor is mild and sweet. Orbit F1 70 days Peaked with medium dome

Bright green

This romanesco cauliflower has been consistently earlier than Veronica by about 2 weeks in our trials. Heads mature all at once, are uniform size, dense, and have great flavor. Average head weight is 1 lb. Orbit has an excellent wrap, uniform intense green curds and creamy green interior. With such early maturity this will definitely help you be first to the market! Vitaverde F1 70 days Semi-dome

Bright green

A vibrant green cauliflower with firm, heavy, segmented curd. A fast grower with an upright plant habit. Prefers cool conditions for optimum size, but performs well spring and summer as well. This is a classy, high quality item to complement your cauliflower program or market table.

Carrot, Cumbre

Carrot, Nutri Red

Cauliflower, Venus

Cauliflower, Cheddar

Cauliflower, Orbit

Cauliflower, Vitaverde

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CELERIAC

Days = from transplant to maturity

Head Shape

New! President (OP) 110-160 days

Color

Graffiti F1 75-80 days Semi-dome

Purple

This cauliflower is stunning! Smooth, tight curds have an attractive deep purple color, which changes very little when cooked. With extra care it produces large, beautiful heads. Graffiti requires no sun protection and has tolerance to Downy Mildew. Titan F1 75-80 days Deep dome

White

A main season variety with very uniform maturity. Vigorous outer jacket makes an early, solid frame with an outstanding wrap. The head is heavy with a dense and firm curd. A very full covered tight wrap helps keep bugs and sunlight out and assists in cushioning when in transport. Bishop F1 75-80 days High dome

Bright white

Bishop produces bright white heads. Consistently dense curds and an exceptional Hershey kiss style internal wrap. An outstanding mid-late season variety, well worth the wait. BOS 92126 F1 80-85 days Deep dome

White

The curds on BOS grow smooth and deep, while the heads have great density and weight. This cauliflower has excellent plant vigor, is self-wrapping, and its large, upright jackets give additional protection. Also Available: Baldo F1, Candid Charm F1, Casper F1, Fremont F1, Phoenix F1 & Snow Crown F1

Cauliflower, Cheddar, Graffiti & Vitaverde

Celeriac, President

Celeriac, Prinz

Fast maturing celeriac with excellent tops and a large bulb. Clean white root can be harvested young at 110 days after seeding, or wait a few weeks more for increased weight and size. 12-15” tall tops are very clean, dark green, and tightly bunched with no tipburn or diseases. High overall uniformity. Suitable for long storage. Prinz (OP) 150-200 days This light-skinned celeriac with high bolting tolerance is an industry standard. Prinz can be sown as early as January until April, as it has an exceptionally long vernalization requirement before it bolts. Firm, round, fairly smooth bulb with white, tasty flesh. Dark green, upright and glossy foliage is short for easy packaging. Use at 150 days for bunching or 200 days for medium bulb.

CELERY

Days = from transplant to maturity

Victoria F1 70-75 days This British variety has performed well in our Pacific Northwest trials. Victoria’s heads are weighty with blanched interiors and dark green petioles. It is quick growing, even under stressful conditions and is also bolt tolerant. Sonora (OP) 75-85 days Sonora is an excellent variety for fresh market. This early maturing variety’s long stalks are exceptionally smooth and dark green. Plants tend to be 20 inches tall. Shows moderate tolerance to Fusarium and is slow to bolting. TZ 6200 F1 85 days A very attractive, mid to dark green, hybrid celery with uniform, long smooth petioles and a high knuckle height. TZ 6200 tends to be earlier than Command and has excellent resistance to Fusarium.

Cauliflower, Titan

Cauliflower, Bishop

Cauliflower, BOS 92126

Celery, Victoria

Celery, Sonora

Celery, TZ 6200

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2013 SEED CATALOG

CHINESE VEGETABLES Asian Greens

Tolerance Red Violet Tatsoi F1 30 days Add more color to your baby leaf mix with Red Violet Tatsoi. This deep red colored plant holds well in warm weather, but it also tolerates cold. The leaves are spoon-shaped and shiny with a slight savoy and a delicate mustard taste. This vigorous hybrid has a more upright habit than standard Tatsoi, making it easier to harvest. Mitsuba (OP) 30 days Aromatic Japanese herb with parsley-like flat leaves on thin, white stems. Use Mitsuba in soups, as a garnish, or in your salad mix. Easy to grow. Tender Green Misome F1 30 days

Asian Greens, Red Violet Tatsoi

Asian Greens, Mitsuba

Asian Greens, Tender Green Misome

Asian Greens, Early Mizuna

Asian Greens, Dark Purple Mizuna

Asian Greens, Red Komatsuna

Asian Greens, Nabana Winter Torch

Asian Greens, Komatsuna

Asian Greens, Orach Pink & Purple

Asian Greens, Tatsoi

DM, White Rust, Heat

A savoyed Tatsoi type with a mellow flavor. Leaves are dark green, thick and glossy. Plants grow upright and uniform. Very quick growing; about 10 inches in 30 days. Slower to bolt than Tatsoi. Early Mizuna (OP) 35 days Cold, Bolting

Slender white stalks with narrow, green leaves. Early Mizuna has a pleasant, nippy flavor, and it prefers cool climates. Sow often from spring to early autumn for continuous harvest. Quick growing. Dark Purple Mizuna (OP) 35 days Cold, Bolting

Purple Mizuna exhibits a splash of purple on its dark green, glossy leaves and stems. Its deeply serrated foliage adds a burst of color and pleasant bite to baby leaf mixes and stir fry. Red Komatsuna F1 38 days Heat

Deep red, tender leaves with fleshy green stems. Red Komatsuna lends color, texture and weight to mixes. Plants are uniform with excellent upright growth for easy harvest. Red Komatsuna maintains its red color, even in hot weather. Baby leaf harvest in 21 days. Nabana Winter Torch (OP) 40 days Flowering bud mustard green with an edible stalk. Light green, savoyed, large round leaves on light green stems topped by tight white buds. Pretty and fast growing. Successive plantings are recommended, especially in the spring. Grows to 15 inches tall and is easy to bunch. Komatsuna (OP) 40 days Heat

Komatsuna is a very versatile, quick growing vegetable that has glossy, deep green leaves with an upright growth habit. Great for baby mixes or bunched at full maturity. Orach Purple and Pink (OP) 40 days (Colors sold individually) Striking color for micro greens and salad mixes! Either deep purple or dusty rose colored leaves with magenta on the underside. Plants are erect, branching, and grow up to 2 feet tall, with arrowhead shaped leaves. Tatsoi (Tah Tsai) (OP) 45 days Heat, Cold

Glossy, spoon shaped, dark green leaves have excellent taste and are rich in nutrients. Easy to grow and can be harvested into late fall. Also Available: Early Mibuna (OP), Hon Tsai (OP), Tsoi-Sim (OP), Tsoi-Sim Purple (OP), Yukina Savoy (OP) & Kailaan (OP)

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Chinese Cabbage Note: Even bolt tolerant Chinese cabbage may prematurely go to seed if exposed to frost or several nights of temperatures of 50°F or less. Shape

Tolerance

New! Greenwich F1 69 days Cylindrical

This Michihili type has a tight wrap on a tall dense frame with dark green outer leaves and white ribs. Sports an attractive, frilly rosette-top type. Interior has a small core, creamy yellow tightly savoyed leaves and small ribs. Greenwich averages 3 lbs and measures 12 inches tall by 5 inches wide. Wa Wa Tsai F1 50 days Mini barrel

Beautiful, 8-10 inch head. Fast developing, dense, weighing almost a pound at saleable state. Its white stems accent the dark green outer leaves and creamy yellow center. Heavily savoyed and sturdy, Wa Wa Tsai reminded us of a beautiful savoy cabbage with a Chinese shape, texture and flavor. Slow to bolt. Can be planted tight for high yield. China Gold F1 65 days Barrel

Pak Choi Choko F1 35-40 days Early maturing, dwarf sized, green stemmed pak choi. Choko has shiny, dark green leaves, a heavy weight, and an overall more compact shape. Attractive contrast exists between the leaf and petiole. Very slow to bolt. Tonko F1 35-40 days Tonko is a green stemmed pak choi and has been the most impressive dwarf in Osborne trials. Leaves are erect, spoon-shaped and glossy dark green, petioles are pliable. Holds very well. Win Win Choi F1 35-40 days Win Win Choi is a dwarf-type with spoon-shaped leaves, an erect plant habit and pliable white petioles. Compact and uniform with good bolting tolerance.

Clubroot

China Gold stands out in Northwest trials. We like the heavy dark green heads and the bright gold interior. Very uniform with excellent clubroot and bolting tolerance. China Star F1 69 days Barrel

TB, BS

Chinese Cabbage, Greenwich

Chinese Cabbage, Wa Wa Tsai

Chinese Cabbage, China Gold

Chinese Cabbage, China Star

Chinese Radish, April Cross

Chinese Radish, Red Meat

Chinese Radish, Starburst

Pak Choi, Choko

In our trials, China Star was a little taller and darker than China Gold, weighing an average of 3.6 pounds and measuring 14 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Wide, white petioles, creamy yellow interior and a very round, short core gave it high marks. Highly uniform, bolts slowly. Also Available: Blues F1, Chorus F1 & Green Rocket F1

Chinese Radish Shape

Size

Tolerance

Minowase Summer Cross #3 F1 50 days Tapered

15 x 2.5”

F, Heat

Quick growing. White root with strong Fusarium tolerance. April Cross F1 60 days Tapered

16 x 2.5”

Large white radish for early summer harvest. Slow to bolt and can reach over 1.5 pounds in weight. Green Meat (OP) 60 days Cylindrical

10 x 2-3”

The top 2/3 of this radish is dark green throughout. Its crisp and sweet flesh works well for pickling and salads. Red Meat (OP) 60 days Round

3” diameter

White radish with a green neck and red flesh. It has a vibrant color and a mild flavor you can use for salads or pickling. Oshin F1 60 days Tapered, semi-blunt

13 x 3”

Bolting

A green neck type that can weight up to two pounds. Slow to bolt. New! Starburst F1 60 days Round

3” diameter

A hybrid version of the Red Meat. This white radish has vibrant red flesh with a green neck. In a growers trial, Starburst showed better resistance to maggots when compared to Red Meat.

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Chinese VEGETABLES, COLLARDs, CORN Mei Qing Choi F1 40 days This popular green-stemmed pak choi has upright, compact plants with broad petioles and tender, flavorful leaves. A reliable green pak choi for the Northwest. Widely adaptable and tolerant to cold, heat and bolting. Full size potential. Li Ren Choi F1 45-50 days Cute mini pak choi that is suprisingly heavy. Short and stout with medium green leaves on pale stems. Tight growth habit and beautiful shape with outer leaves that curl out at top. Well adapted to tight sowings and slow to bolt. Purple Pak Choi F1 45-50 days Purple Pak Choi’s dark purple leaves contrast with its bright green petioles. Harvested as a baby leaf. Joi Choi F1 50-55 days Hybrid white-stemmed pak choi with dark, verdant, lustrous leaves. Can be harvested at various stages of development. Vigorous, uniform and cold tolerant with good storability. Full size potential. Also Available: Feng Qing Choi F1

Pak Choi, Mei Qing Choi

Pak Choi, Li Ren Choi

Pak Choi, Win Win Choi (baby leaf)

Pak Choi, Purple Pak Choi (baby leaf)

Pak Choi, Joi Choi

Collards, Top Bunch

Collards, Flash

Collards, Champion

Corn, 4106 Y

Corn, 4001 Y

COLLARDS Top Bunch F1 71 days Deep green, slightly wavy leaves grow on tall, semi-erect plants. Top Bunch is early and uniform with sturdy and rapid regrowth. Suitable for fresh market bunching and machine harvest. Blue Max F1 75 days Blue-green savoyed leaves with close internode spacing for heavy yields. Plants are vigorous and uniform. Tender and tasty with a pleasant, mild flavor. New! Flash F1 75-80 days Multiple growers have attested that this variety is very bolt resistant in cold and heat and has very fast regrowth. A Vates-type hybrid, Flash is early maturing, uniform, and vigorous. Dark green leaves are smoother than Top Bunch. Champion (OP) 78-82 days Champion is dark green and has smooth leaves. The upright plant can reach 14 to 22 inches. It has a moderate rate of regrowth and is particularly winter hardy. A consistent performer and slow to bolt. Also Available: Bulldog F1

SWEET CORN Abbreviations Bi = Bi-color SE = Sugary Enhancer Hybrid W = White Sh2= Supersweet Hybrid Y = Yellow SU= Standard Hybrid SY = Synergistic Hybrid In order to avoid cross pollination, supersweets (Sh2) must be isolated from sugary enhancers (SE), standard hybrids (SU), and synergistic hybrids (SY) by at least 250 feet or planted so that the pollination periods do not overlap. Supersweets: Planting rates for supersweet hybrids are 6-7 lbs. / acre or 18-21 Ms/acre. Please note that untreated seed may have an increased chance of poor stand establishment and crop failure. Growers must assume all risk connected with lack of seed treatment. Ear Length

Row Count

Yellow

4106 Y F1 Sh2 71 days 7-8”

16-18

This early maturing variety will have your customers returning all season. The 5.5 to 6 foot plants yield easy to pick, very fat ears with good kernel depth. Crisp texture and sweet, juicy corn flavor. 4001 Y F1 Sh2 75 days 8”

16-18

4001 Y grows to a tall plant with a long husk for good ear protection. Very tender and tasty. A good replacement for the discontinued ACX 725Y variety.

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CORN 734 BC F1 Sh2 76 days 8.5”

14-16

This sweet corn has top taste and eating quality! The stalks are 6-7’ tall and ears are set at an easy-to-pick height. The husk package is MS 5137 Y F1 Sh2 77 days a clean, medium green with medium length flags. Kernels are crisp, 8.5” 16-20 sweet, juicy and explode in your mouth. This one will keep bringing Simply terrific tasting “multisweet” with big, good-looking ears. your customers back! Kernels have a fantastic texture and flavor, and the dark green husk Also Available: Peaches & Cream Early F1 (SU) 70 days, makes for an attractive package. Synergy F1 (SE-SU-Sh2) 74 days, Honey & Pearl (Sh2) 76 days ACX SS 7501 Y F1 Sh2 77 days & Serendipity F1 (SY) 78 days Ear Length

8-8.5”

Row Count

16-18

This corn has the Super Seedware gene. This traditional breeding breakthrough provides a much plumper seed with extremely strong seedling vigor. Plant this 77 day corn first and watch it mature along with your 72 day corn. The dark green, 7 foot tall plant has substantial ears. Exceptional eating quality, crisp and sweet with good corn flavor. Accession F1 Sh2 78 days 8”

16-20

Another gem from the suppliers of top notch varieties, Accession is a high quality corn. It produces large ears with 16-20 rows of bright yellow, ever-so-sweet and crisp kernels. Truly worth a try. Honey Select F1 SY 79 days 8.5”

18-20

Synergistic hybrid yellow with delicious, juicy kernels. Plants are tall and sturdy, yielding a high percentage of two cobs per plant. Honey Select is a consistent performer in the Northwest. Also Available: Precocious (SE) 66 days, Spring Treat F1 (SE) 68 days, Sheba F1 (Sh2) 72 days, Kandy King (SE) 73 days, Bodacious F1(SE) 75 days, Krispy King (Sh2) 78 days, Kandy Korn (SE) 81 days, Golden Jubilee F1 (SU) 87 days & Jubilee Supersweet F1 (Sh2) 87 days

Corn, MS 5137 Y

Corn, ACX SS 7501 Y

Corn, Accession

Corn, Honey Select

Corn, Vitality

Corn, Temptation

Corn, Charisma

Corn, 3157 BC

Bi-Color Ear Length

Row Count

Vitality F1 SE-SU-Sh2 67 days 7”

14-16

Super early maturing, Vitality is a synergistic hybrid that has about 25% Sh2 kernels for added sweetness. The deep tender kernels have great flavor. This corn performs well in cold soil and works well for the early market. The ears offer good husk protection. Temptation F1 SE 72 days 7-7.5”

16-18

Temptation tolerates cold soil. This variety has demonstrated the potential for high yields and serves as the standard for early to midseason bi-colors with great husk cover and tip fill. Charisma F1 SY 74 days 8”

14-16

Charisma’s strong, tall plant produces an attractive 8 inch x 2 inch ear with very high yields. We have seen 2 cobs per stalk, and we even found several with 3. It has good tip fill and deep, flavorful kernels. Offers good color contrast and tolerant to Stewarts Wilt, Common Rust, and Northern Corn Leaf Blight. 3157 BC F1 Sh2 75 days 8.5”

16-18

A nice 7 foot tall plant with good ear height for easy picking. The plump ears have a light green husk and good kernel depth. This is a great tasting bi-color with a very good yield potential. Luscious F1 SE 75 days 8”

16-18

Luscious has large, blunt tipped ears in a dark green husk. The kernels are deep and flavorful with nice color contrast and well filled tips.

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CORN, CORN SALAD White Ear Length

Row Count

Sugar Pearl F1 SE 73 days 8”

14-16

Superb Tablesweet eating quality. Excellent package and vigorous plant that grows to 6.5 feet tall. Sugar Pearl produces cobs with deep, plump, high quality kernels. Organic seed available with OMRI approved Natural II treatment. Whiteout F1 SE 73 days 8”

Terrific early maturing white. Sturdy plants produce delicious, pearly white corn. Cobs are placed 2/3 of the way up stalk at an easy picking height. Whiteout is an excellent choice for early markets. New! 2001 MR F1 Sh2 74 days 8”

CORN SALAD (MACHE) Baron (OP) Quick maturing variety jumped out of the ground faster than all other varieties in trial. The upright plant habit helps to keep soil out and makes for quick and easy harvest. Oval-round dark green leaves can be grown in open field and under glass. For fall to late fall and very early spring planting. New! Granon (OP) This robust variety is fairly upright in growth and high yielding. Leaves are round and thick, with the leaf margin going well down to the stem. Granon is just a little slower maturing than Baron, but is more adaptable working for open field year round.

One of the best white eating corns we have ever tried! Deep pearly kernels run in straight lines on a 2” diameter cob. Awesome tip fill and good field holding. Seedling vigor and emergence are outstanding due to the Super Seedware gene. Plant this variety starting early in the spring and you will have summer quality all season. 2001 MR also boasts excellent flags and husks. WSS 3681 F1 Sh2 83 days 8.5”

16-20

Large ear with superb eating quality. Well worth the 83 day wait! Strong plant has common rust resistance. Also Available: Frosty F1 SE (75 days)

Corn, Sugar Pearl

Corn, 2001 MR

Corn, WSS 3681

Corn, Painted Mountain

Corn, Mixed Colors Broom

Corn, Bloody Butcher

Corn Salad, Baron

Corn Salad, Granon

Ornamental Ear Length Painted Mountain (OP) 80-90 days 7”

Painted Mountain produces uniform ears in a rainbow of colors that vary from ear to ear. Although it is grown mostly for ornamental purposes, it can also be eaten as hominy or ground into flour. Short, stout plants matured two weeks before other ornamental varieties and performed well west of the Cascades. Mixed Colored Broom (OP) 100-110 days 24-36” cut stalks

Many shades of broom corn have been brought together to make this colorful mix. The seed heads can be harvested and dried at any stage. Can be added to fresh or dried floral bouquets, wreaths and other projects. Plants get up to 8 feet tall. Fiesta F1 101 days 7-10”

Colorful indian corn produces large ears with kernels in shades of blue, red, yellow and white. Purple coloring on husks makes Fiesta a great decorative ornamental. Black Amber Shoghum (OP) 100-110 days A gorgeous ornamental corn that grows to 10 feet tall with large seed sprays, 8-12 inches. The plant produces about a dozen stems with deep amber colored seeds covered by shiny black hulls. Will make a great witches broom! Bloody Butcher (OP) 120 days 10”

Farmers have grown Bloody Butcher since the mid-19th century. This impressive ornamental corn grows 10-12 feet tall and has multiple cobs per stalk. Cobs are pink or red. Can be used for flour and cornmeal. Also Available: Black Aztec (OP), Blue Hopi (OP), Early Pink Popcorn (OP), Mini Colored Popcorn (OP), Seneca Mini Indian F1 & Strawberry Popcorn (OP)

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Note: For all nitrogen fixers (peas, vetch, clover, favas) make sure the proper Rhizobium bacteria is present by adding the compatible Rhizobium inoculate. An inexpensive way to increase nitrogen-fixing activity. Austrian Winter Field Pea This nitrogen-fixing legume can be planted year round but is best known as a winter cover. Mixing with winter rye or triticale will help with airflow. High organic matter. Sow 75 pounds per acre; up to 150 pounds late in the fall. Buckwheat A summer cover crop, Buckwheat grows quickly to suppress weeds and attracts bees and butterflies. Requires little moisture and grows in almost any soil. Needs to be mowed or incorporated 7-10 days after flowering/30 days after sowing. Very sensitive to frost. Sow 60 pounds/acre, 1/2 inch deep. Bunker Triticale Bunker is a high yielding winter hardy variety. Triticale is a cross between wheat and cereal rye and is highly effective in erosion control. Good for winter weed suppression and organic matter incorporation in the spring. Sow 100-125 pounds/acre. Common Vetch Common Vetch fixes nitrogen, crowds out weeds, and provides plenty of organic matter. Establishes quickly and is cold tolerant. Fewer tendrils than hairy vetch, making it easier to till in, which should be done before seed sets. Reduced production of dormant (hard) seeds. Grows well with grains. Sow 60 pounds (with grains) or 100 pounds alone, per acre. Crimson Clover Crimson Clover’s late spring blooming red blossoms bring brilliant color to annual cover crop mixes, and does especially well with rye/triticale, as well as alone. This clover fixes nitrogen and helps control erosion. When managed properly, it will re-seed, but is easily controlled. Performs best if planted late August-September in the Puget Sound, October in Western Oregon. Sow 25 pounds/acre. Fava Bean Diana High yielding fava bean with 3.5-4 inch pods. This nitrogen fixer produces very thick stands and is best suited for early spring or cool fall sowing. Tolerant of wet soil and winter hardy to 10°F. Sow 100-125 pounds/acre. Hairy Vetch A cold hardy winter cover, Hairy Vetch will withstand frozen soil if allowed to establish properly in the fall. It prefers well-drained soil but can withstand somewhat wet conditions. Fixes large quantities of nitrogen and produces a great deal of green manure. Best when used in a cereal/legume mix. Seed toxic to mono-gastric animals. Sow 40 pounds with grains, 60 pounds alone/acre, 1 inch deep. We also carry “Lana’ Harry Vetch, an earlier, faster growing variety with increased biomass. Not organic. Hulless “Naked” Oats A high protein feed source for livestock with high grain yields, and an excellent summer cover crop. Excellent disease resistance, including moderate rust resistance. Hulless oats require little processing after threshing and winnowing, and are a possible local substitute for corn and soybean feeds for pigs and poultry. Early spring planting for late summer harvest. 100-150 pounds per acre. Nash’s Field Pea A great warm season nitrogen fixer! Plant in the spring or summer, not typically winter hardy, but has been successfully grown in mild climates. Fast growing, lots of biomass at the time of incorporation makes this a good choice for green manure and nitrogen fixing, Sow 150-200 pounds per acre.

COVER CROPS Oats ‘Cayuse’ Can be used in early spring or fall and prefers cool, moist growing conditions. If planted in the fall, oats can over winter in mild areas or winter kill for easy early spring cultivation. Produces plenty of organic matter. Sow 100-150 pounds/acre. Rye This vigorous winter cereal grain is a great choice for winter cover and soil stabilization. It grows rapidly in cool weather, forming a dense stand with an extensive root system that absorbs unused soil nitrogen and loosens heavy soils while suppressing weeds. It is important to incorporate quickly once mowed, or the stalks will become woody. Rapid growth in the spring can be controlled by mowing. Sow 90-110 pounds/acre, increase as it gets later in the season. Rye Vetch Mix Our Rye Vetch Mix is Certified Organic and grown locally here in Washington State! Both are quite winter hardy, so this mix is excellent for planting in the fall. The vetch flowers attract beneficial insects. Sow 100-150 pounds per acre. White Clover A low growing perennial that is good for a wide range of climates with strong cool weather growth. Good for grazing, has great ground covering ability and a high nitrogen fixing capability. A slow grower initially. Sow 12 pounds per acre or 6 pounds per acre if mixed with other cover crop seed. Also Available: New! Winter Barley

BENEFICIAL INSECT ATTRACTANTS Lacy Phacelia This frilly, durable plant grows 3-4’ tall and produces downward curling purple flowers that bees cannot resist. Attracts predatory insects which need pollen to reproduce. Try growing rows periodically throughout Brussels sprouts to control aphids. Also an excellent and unusual cut flower. Plant single rows 3-4 seeds/inch or 2 pounds per acre in the spring. Sweet Alyssum Use this annual on its own or add it to any cover crop or border mix. Plants are 10-12 inches tall. Sweet Alyssum works well as a predatory insect habitat: Plant dense rows periodically throughout a summer row-crop field and watch the tiny beneficial wasps feed on the pollen. Sow in spring for continuous summer bloom; sow 1 pound/acre or in rows between crops; space 4-8 seeds per inch between 5 foot rows. Utilize unused space by direct seeding it in field roads, or experiment with broadcast under-sowing at last cultivation in winter squash for incredible fruit set.

Cover Crop, Crimson Clover

Lacy Phacelia & Sweet Alyssum

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2013 SEED CATALOG

CUCUMBER CUCUMBER Monoecious: plants have separate male & female flowers on same plant Gynoecious: predominantly female flowers Parthenocarpic: plants develop fruit without male flower pollination

Pickling LD=Length to Diameter Ratio Tolerance Vlaspik M F1 50 days S, ALS, A1, PM, DM, CMV

Popular hybrid provides good yields of higher LD ratio fruit, which is desired for machine harvest. Concentrated set of medium to dark green fruit with cylindrical straight shape. Gynoecious. Sassy F1 54-56 days

Cucumber, Vlaspik

Cucumber, Sassy

Cucumber, Eureka

Cucumber, Sonja

Cucumber, Saber

Cucumber, USACX 00195

S, ALS, DM, CMV, PR, A

Heavy yielding, mid to late pickler with a LD ratio of 3.2 to 3.4. Fruit is dark green with a firm, smooth interior and small seeds; shape is straight to slightly tapered. Uniform size and set for efficient mechanical harvest. Gynoecious. Eureka F1 57 days ALS, DM, PM, A1,2, ZYMV, CMV, S, WMV

This indeterminate, monoecious plant produces cylindrical, deep green fruit with white spines. LD ratio of 3.15. Excellent disease tolerances. & Pioneer F1 Also Available: Calypso F1

Slicer Size

Tolerance

New! Sonja (OP) 55 days 10 x 2”

The flavor and texture of Sonja won us over. A smooth American slicer type, dark green with some attractive subtle striping at the blossom end, and edible skin with no bitterness. The flavor was very sweet, and the flesh is firm and dense with a great crunch. Sonja was a versatile, all around performer that stayed slim and clean. Continuous harvest from a compact bush, plant a few successions for harvest all summer. Gynoecious. Saber F1 55 days 7-9 x 2"

PM, CMV, CVYV, Cca, Ccu

This early organic variety has vigorous vines that produce cylindrical, 7-9" fruit. In our trials this year it was one of our earliest cucumbers by almost a week with high yields of very crisp and firm flavorful fruit. We noticed the fruit being able to stay firm when large. Is known for good sets and versatility in cooler conditions. Parthenocarpic. New! USACX 00195 F1 55 days 9 x 2.5”

PM, DM, CMV, A, ALS, ZYMV, WMV, S, PRSV

A new high yielding slicer from the breeders of Cobra. 00195 had a very vigorous and productive plant with the best leaf coverage in our trial. Fruits were persistently straight, smooth and uniform, with a dark green color and reduced spines. Flesh was firm, skin was edible, and we were happily surprised by the taste: complex, sweet and juicy. Gynoecious with a full disease package. Cortez F1 60 days 9.5 x 2.25”

Cucumbers in hoophouse

S, WMV, ZYMV, ALS, A2, CMV, PM, PRSV

Sturdy vines with excellent yields of high quality, dark green fruit. Cortez maintains its length—even under stress—and has great disease resistance. Gynoecious. Stonewall F1 65 days 9 x 2.25”

S, PM, DM, CMV, A

Stonewall is an early maturing, reliable cucumber for the Northwest. This glossy, dark green cucumber showed less “yellow belly” than other varieties. Good yields of quality fruit. Gynoecious.

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Cucumber, Cortez

Cucumber, Stonewall

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CUCUMBER, EGGPLANT

CUCUMBER continued

cavity and firm flesh. Plants are suited for both field and high tunnels and achieve optimum uniformity and yields when trellised. Parthenocarpic. Summer Top F1 55 days

Slicer

Size

Tolerance

Constable F1 65 days 9 x 2”

9-11”

DM, PM, CMV, A, S, PRSV, WMV, ZYMV, ALS

Constable produces uniform fruit over an extended harvest period. Excellent in the field but also a superior variety for trellising. Dark green with reduced yellow belly. Monoecious. Turbo F1 67 days 9 x 2.25”

CMV, PM, S, DM, A2, ALS

Turbo yields dark green fruit with small seed cavities late into the season when other varieties have stopped producing. Well adapted to our area with exceptional uniformity and plant vigor. Gynoecious. Also Available: Dasher II F1, Intimidator F1, Marketmore 76 (OP) & Talladega F1 Size

Tolerance

Picolino F1 45 days 4.5”

PM, CMV, CVYV, Cca, Ccu

An extremely prolific, highly uniform mini cucumber with a perfectly cylindrical shape. Optimal picking size is 4.5 inches. Dark green with tender skin and a crisp, sweet interior. Picolino was the first producer in our trials and continued to yield for several weeks. Parthenocarpic. Adam F1 45-50 days 5”

PM, CVYV

Similar to Picolino, Adam grew very straight and uniform in our hoophouse trials with few imperfections. Produces lots of same sized cylindrical fruit all at once and continues for 4-plus weeks. Very firm with crunchy texture at 5 inches long. More appropriate for harvest 2-3 times per week, while Picolino needs to be harvested every other day for optimum yields. Parthenocarpic. New! Socrates F1 52 days 6-8”

12-14”

PM, Ccu

A very thin-skinned, sweet and crispy Beita Alpha cucumber. If you like Picolino, this is a larger version with a more flexible harvest size. Can be picked small or up to 8” with a dense, seedless

DM, PM

An early, heavy yielding, burpless cucumber. Its fruit is long, slender, and dark green with shallow ridges and small white spines. Tasty and easy to grow, even under adverse conditions. Also Available: Armenian (OP) , Crispy Salad F1, Delta Star F1, Lemon (OP) , Summer Dance F1, Salad Bush F1 & Sweet Success F1

EGGPLANT

Days = from transplant to maturity All eggplant varieties listed perform well in the Northwest from transplanting mid-May, even on the west side of the Cascades. Protection can greatly improve yields. Shape & Size (LxW)

Color

Plant Habit

Millionaire F1 55 days Elongated, slender; 10 x 2”

Black/purple

Upright

Millionaire is one of our earliest eggplant varieties. It has slender, black fruit and a purple calyx. Anamur F1 55-60 days Long, cylindrical; 9-12x2”

Deep purple

Large, vigorous

This early, elongated black eggplant is a cross between a Japanese type and the classic Mediterranean. Long, 6-12 inch fruit with

Cucumber, Constable

Cucumber, Turbo

Cucumber, Picolino

Cucumber, Summer Top

Cucumber, Roxynantes

Cucumber, Tasty Green

CVYV, Cca, Ccu

Roxynante is a long English type cucumber with excellent yield potential. In our trials, we liked its length and straightness. Has ridged dark green skin, a firm interior and great flavor. Trellising is recommended. Monoecious. Tasty Green F1 55 days 9”

Specialty

DM, PM, A, CMV, heat

This long, thin, burpless cucumber grows easily and is a high yielder over a long period of time. Great roadside and farmer’s market item. It has a crisp, refreshing taste and does not require peeling. For straighter fruit, trellising is recommended. Monoecious. Roxynante F1 55 days

Cucumber, Adam

Cucumber, Socrates

Eggplant, Anamur

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2013 SEED CATALOG

EGGPLANT, ENDIVE, FENNEL a slight bulbous end are shiny deep purple with a green calyx. Uniform in shape and size when harvested regularly. Hansel F1 55-60 days Elongated; 2-5 x 0.5-1”

Black/purple

Tall, vigorous

A small to medium Japanese type, with straight shiny black-purple fruits and a green calyx. The slender eggplants are borne on healthy plants that produce a continuous, abundant harvest well into September. Traviata F1 55-60 days Teardrop; 6-8 x 3-4”

Deep purple

Vigorous, upright

Early, beautiful, and productive large Mediterranean eggplant. Traviata was much earlier to fruit and out-produced all others in our indoor and outdoor trials, continuing to give large uniform fruits, even with less than ideal weather! Epic F1 64 days Teardrop; 8.25 x 4”

Black/purple

Eggplant, Hansel

Eggplant, Traviata

Eggplant, Epic

Eggplant, White Lightening

Endive, Frenzy

Endive, Lorca

Upright, up to 36”

Epic is a high yielding variety: Its strong, upright plant adapts to a variety of soils and resists Tobacco Mosaic virus. White Lightening F1 75 days Oval; 6 x 2”

White

Open with strong root system

Vigorous plants produce an abundance of clean, white fruit with contrasting green calyx. White Lightening has a uniform size and shape, even in cool weather. Also Available: Black Bell F1, Classic F1, Fullness F1, Little Fingers (OP), Megal F1, Nadia F1, Night Shadow F1 & Oriental Princess (OP) Foliage

ENDIVE Tolerance

Frenzy (OP) 85 days Very finely curled

A heavy, uniform Trés Fine-type endive with finely curled, deeply cut leaves. The heart blanches to a creamy yellow, and its leaves grow large. Frenzy is widely adaptable and has performed well in our trials. Lorca (OP) 90 days Curled

TB, Bolting

A Salad King type with a blanched heart contrasting against deep green outer leaves. Performs well in cool temperatures. Séance (OP) 90 days Broad

TB, Bolting, Heat

Séance is a broad leafed escarole with upright growth and a blanched heart. Large, adaptable and growable throughout the late spring, summer and fall. Excellent shelf life. Trés Fine Maraichere (OP) 90 days Very finely curled

Bolting

Early and uniform. The self-branching heart of this Trés Fine Maraichere works great for salad and baby leaf mixes. Also available: Full Heart (OP) & Salad King (OP)

FENNEL Florence (OP) Florence is our best choice if you’re interested in fennel greens or seed. Aromatic with a sweet, anise-like flavor. Finale (OP) Heavy and uniform high round bulbs are the signature of Finale. Good bolt tolerance allows you to plant throughout the season. Dark green foliage grows upright and stays healthy for a long time, and contrasts nicely with the white bulbs. In our trials, Finale seeded early May produced nice medium bulbs in early July, and later plantings made very large heavy bulbs with excellent bolt tolerance in late summer and fall.

Endive, Séance

Endive trial

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GOURDS

Size

GOURDS Color

Autumn Wings Small, Medium & Large 90-100 days Multiple

2.5-3” bulb, 4.5-12” neck

Multiple

A unique ornamental gourd that produces a wide variety of wings and warts in a broad spectrum of colors. Everything from cream to yellow and orange to dark green with combinations of them all. Autumn Wings should be handled carefully and allowed to mature completely prior to harvest. Rough handling can cause breakage and lead to rotting. Daisy Mix 95 days Round with ridges

Multiple

This is one unique gourd! The Daisy mix was developed by Larry Eckler of Niles, MI. It has a mix of colors in shades of green, orange, yellow and white. Most are ridged and have a unique daisy pattern on the top of the fruit. This variety is high yielding if spaced properly, make sure you give 1.5-2' spacing in a row and 6' between rows. New! Jaune de Verte 95 days Round w/ ridges

4’ x 6”

Multiple

Gourd, Daisy Mix

White w/ green stripes

This large gourd is early to mature and very prouctive. Bushy plants die back quickly, leaving easy to harvest white flower-shaped gourds with green stripes. Larger than Daisy and more durable than Shenot Crown of Thorns. Small Warted Professional Mix 95 days Multiple

Gourd, Autumn Wings

Multiple

Gourd, Small Warted Professional Mix

This mix is small, uniform, colorful, and consistently warted. An assortment of flats, rounds, short pears, pears, and spoons come in a range of solid, striped, and bicolor patterns with more yellows, greens and oranges. Turk’s Turban 95-100 days Flattened turban

8-10”

Orange red, green & cream

This colorful, edible gourd displays well for fall fresh market sales with its orange red shoulder and protruding bottom. Baby Bottle 100 days Small bottle

2 x 3”

Light green, dries to tan

This long season gourd is a heavy concentrated yielder. Smooth, light green skin turns light brown when dried. Nice performance on a trellis but can be field grown. Lunch Lady 100 days Multiple

Multiple

Gourd, Jaune de Vert

Gourd, Turk’s Turban

Gourd, Baby Bottle

Gourd, Lunch Lady

Gourd, Spoon Platoon

Gourd, Speckled Swan

Multiple

Lunch Lady is a wild mix of large colorful, warted gourds. Fruit vary from five to twenty pounds! A must have for your pumpkin patch. Spoon Platoon 100-110 days Multiple

4-5” long

Multiple

A mixture of the popular Koshare Yellow Spoon, Ball and Claw, Dragon Toes, and Sleeping Beauty gourds. This unique mix has a superior plant habit and excellent color retention as well as a great assortment of shapes. Longer days to maturity in cooler climates, needs a long hot summer to mature! Mixed Small & Large 105 days Multiple, broad range of sizes Multiple

Multiple

Generous assortment of gourds including Small Orange, Crown of Thorns, Small Spoon, Dipper, Birdhouse and others. Works great for roadside stands. Speckled Swan 120 days Swan-like neck

10-12” Green w/ light green specks

Sensational swan shapes; a must have for fall displays. Also Available: Apple, Bi-Colored Pear, Birdhouse, Bushel, Caveman Club, Extra Long Handled Dipper, Goblin Eggs, Koshare Spoon, Luffa & Shenot Crown of Thorns

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2013 SEED CATALOG

HERBS HERB VARIETY LATIN NAME A/P New! Arugula, Adagio Eruca sativa A Eruca sativa A Arugula, Astro Eruca sativa A Arugula, Cultivated Roquette Arugula, Speedy Eruca sativa A Arugula, Surrey Eruca sativa A Arugula, Wild Diplotaxis tenuifolia A Basil, Bush Spicy Globe Ocimum basilicum A Basil, Cinnamon Ocimum basilicum A Ocimum basilicum A Basil, Dolly Ocimum basilicum A Basil, Genovese Ocimum basilicum A Basil, Italian Large Leaf Basil, Lemon ‘Mrs. Burns’ Ocimum basilicum citriodorum A Basil, Licorice Ocimum basilicum A Ocimum americanum A Basil, Lime Ocimum basilicum A Basil, Nufar Ocimum basilicum A Basil, Rosie *A: Annuals/ P: Perennials

Comments An improved Astro variety that is more uniform with a slightly darker color and longer holding ability. Fast growing, hardy with a bushy growth habit. Lobed leaves. This fast growing dark green variety is very similar to Astro. In our trials it has had more uniform lobing and consistently had smooth broad leaves with a rich spicy flavor. Extremely quick growing with a fast life cycle. The most heavily serrated leaves in a cultivated arugula type. Quick to get tall, good for a fast baby leaf or bunching. Very fast growing with heavily serrated leaves and tall erect habit. Smaller, heavily serrated leaves and a nice mild flavor. A European favorite. This herb does well in heat and humidity. Compact, decorative plant grows 5 to 7 inches tall and is slow to bolt with a spicy, sweet scent. Vigorous plant; grows up to 26 to 30 inches. Both the flower spikes and the leaves have an intense cinnamon fragrance. Genovese type with broad leaves and large, bushy plants. A little more savoyed on inner leaves than Genovese. Fusarium Wilt resistant. Uniform plant grows to 24 inches. Slow to bolt with 2 to 3 inch dark green leaves. Fragrant, medium green, smooth leaves on heavily branched plants. Slower bolting and larger leaved than Genovese strains. Lemony scented basil with chartreuse leaves and white flowers. Enhances dishes with a hint of citrus. Licorice flavored sweet basil with a hint of cinnamon. Grows 12 to 14 inches tall. Diverse colors-from green to purple-beautiful! Lime basil grows 10-12 inches tall, and it has smaller and darker leaves with a subtle lime flavor. Productive Italian Large Leaf type with a bushy, outward spreading habit. Crinkly inner leaves and slightly cupped outer leaves showed no sunburn. Top rosettes were 10” across. Fusarium wilt resistant. A uniform purple basil with slightly serrated leaves and excellent dark purple color. We observed very little green in our trials.

Arugula, Adagio

Arugula, Astro

Arugula, Cultivated Roquette

Arugula, Speedy

Arugula, Surrey

Arugula, Wild

Basil, Dolly

Basil, Genovese

Basil, Italian Large Leaf

Basil, Licorice

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Osborne Seed Company, LLC HERB VARIETY LATIN NAME A/P Ocimum basilicum A Basil, Sweet Aroma II Basil, Thai Ocimum basilicum A Borage Borago officinalis A Catalogna, Emerald Chicorium intybus A Catalogna, Garnet Stems Chicorium intybus A Catnip Nepete catana P Cutting Celery Apium gravelens A Chamomile (German) Chamaemelum matricaria A Anthriscus cerefolium A Chervil Allium schoenoprasum P Chives, Garlic Allium schoenoprasum P Chives, Nelly

HERBS Comments A Genovese variety with medium green leaves. Very uniform, high productivity, vigorous grower, slow bolting, and Fusarium tolerant. Small green leaves, purple stems and delicate blossoms. Wonderful aroma and spicy flavor. Makes a great container plant. Plants can grow to 2.5 feet tall and have long, grey-green leaves with a faint cucumber flavor. Star-shaped, edible, blue flowers attract beneficial insects. Serrated, dandelion-like leaves are used as early greens. Fast growing with a mild and slightly bitter flavor. Garnet Stems has serrated green leaves with deep red stems. A large perennial with white flower clusters in the summer. Leaves can be used dry or fresh. Flavorful, smaller, and more pungent than celery. This easy to grow herb matures at 85 days. A semi-spreading plant that grows to 12 inches with fragrant, daisy-like, white flowers. An aromatic herb with parsley-like leaves. Delicate and flavorful; one of the earliest herbs to grow in the spring. Flat leaves with garlic flavor and aroma. Beautiful little white flowers. A fine to medium leaved chive with dark blue green color. Vigorous, upright growth with strong disease and Thrips tolerance.

*A: Annuals/ P: Perennials

Basil, Lime

Basil, Nufar

Basil, Rosie

Basil, Sweet Aroma II

Basil, Thai

Borage

Catalogna, Emerald & Garnet Stems

German Chamomile

Cutting Celery

Chervil

Chives, Nelly

Chives, Polycross

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2013 SEED CATALOG

HERBS HERB VARIETY LATIN NAME A/P Chives, Pollycross Allium schoenoprasum P Cilantro Calypso Coriandrum sativum A Coriandrum sativum A Cilantro, Rani Coriandrum sativum A Cilantro, Santo Cress, Curled Peppergrass Lepidium sativum A Cress, Upland Barbarea verna Bi-A Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled Lepidium sativum A Anethum graveolens A Dill, Bouquet Dill, Dukat Anethum graveolens A Anethum graveolens A Dill, Greensleeves Dill, Long Island Mammoth Anethum graveolens A & Dukat Epazote Chenopodium ambrosoides A Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis A/P Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis P Marjoram (sweet) Origanum majorana A Oregano Origanum vulgare P

Comments Early, uniform dark green blades with a vigorous and upright growth habit. This large leaf variety was slowest to bolt by weeks during Osborneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trials two years running in all seasonal slots. This upright variety has vigorous growth, nice saturated medium- green leaves and good bolt tolerance. Very vigorous. This fast growing strain is known for its consistent quiality, high yields, dark color and slowness to bolt. Fast growing herb with a pleasant, peppery flavor. Produces an abundance of serrated green leaves. This spicy, biennial cress is slower to bolt than garden cress. Upland is hardy in mild winter areas with dark green, small round leaves. A spicy cress that grows very rapidly, but is slow to bolt. Five days earlier and somewhat taller than Mammoth. Fern-like foilage is fragrant and dark green. Very aromatic dill with beautiful, dark green, feathery foliage. The upright plant produces plentiful yields of both green dill and umbels and has a high content of essential oils. Dark green dill that is leafy and great for fresh bunches. Resists early bolting and suitable for all season growing. These vigorous growers reach heights of 24 to 30 inches. Mature in about 70 days. Epazoteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glossy green leaves and stems are productive and aromatic with a refreshing mint flavor. A must in hispanic recipes. Hyssop can be used as a cut flower in addition to its soothing, medicinal properties. The tender perennial can be treated as an annual. Slow to germinate but quickly grows to 30 inches. This member of the mint family prefers moist soil and sun to partial shade. Plants are 18 to 24 inches tall. Leaves have a pleasing and aromatic fragrance. Bushy plant with pale pink flowers that can grow to 24 inches or more. Versatile herb, indispensible in Italian dishes.

*A: Annuals/ P: Perennials

Cilantro, Calypso

Cilantro, Rani

Cilantro, Santo

Cress, Curled Peppergrass

Cress, Upland

Cress, Wrinkled Crinkled

Dill, Bouquet

Dill, Long Island Mammoth

Dill, Greensleeves

Lemon Balm

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HERBS

HERB VARIETY LATIN NAME A/P Comments Purslane, Gold and Green Portulaca oleracea A Purslane has succulent leaves and stems that lay close to the ground with a taste similar to watercress or spinach. Harvest young tender leaves and stem tips or cut 2â&#x20AC;? from ground and bunch. Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis P This hardy perennial can be grown from seed. Grows 2 to 4 feet with delicate blue flowers. The silvery green plant does best with well-drained soil. Salvia officinalis P Similiar in appearance to regular broadleaf sage but, with a more Sage, Ceres slender refined leaf. The aroma is full and robust but gentle and not harsh. A must for the discerning cook. Salad Burnet Sanguisorba minor P Small plant has oval-toothed leaflets and deep crimson flower heads. Flavor is fresh and clean. Very hardy and easy to grow. Sorrell, Large Leafed Rumex acetosa P Has strongly flavored leaves. Prefers slightly acidic soil and full sun but tolerates shade. Sorrell, Red Vein Rumex acetosa P An attractive and unusual herb, Red Vein Sorrel has long, bright green leaves with red veins. Makes a great ornamental, and salad addition. Stevia Stevia rebaudiana P This alternative to sugar can be used fresh or dried. It has a bushy plant with small white flower. Likes lots of heat. Summer Savory Satureja hortensis A Bushy plant grows up to 12 inches with small, fragrant leaves. Plants are hardy into the fall. Versatile herb, pairs very well with green and wax bean dishes. Thyme, Winter Thymus vulgaris P Highly aromatic and pleasant tasting perennial herb with very small, narrow leaves on wiry stems. Dries well. Thyme, Creeping Wild Thymus praecox P Small, dark green leaves are mildly scented and make a fragrant groundcover. Grows 1 inch tall with an 8 inch spread and pale pink flowers. Watercress Nasturtium officinalis A A hardy, water loving plant with a spreading growth habit. Its oval shaped leaves have a spicy taste that make a great salad ingredient. Also Available: Cilantro Pallas & Peppermint & Sage

*A: Annuals/ P: Perennials

Oregano

Purslane, Green

Purslane, Gold

Rosmary

Sage, Ceres

Salad Burnet

Sorrell, Red Vein

Stevia

Summer Savory

Thyme

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2013 SEED CATALOG

KALE, KOHLRABI KALE

Height

Leaf Color

Red Russian (OP) 50 days 24”

Grey green w/ purple veins

A versatile specialty kale for salad mixes and bunching. Red Russian’s leaves are flat and uniform with long purple-red petioles. Color will intensify with cooler temperatures; cold hardy. Red Ursa (OP) 50 days 24”

Grey green w/ purple veins

Red Ursa combines the beautiful red stems and leaf veins of Red Russian with the frilliness of a Siberian type. Leaf shapes can vary from flat to lobed to extremely frilled. The plants are large and the leaves are positioned at an upward angle. Cold hardy and has also exhibited Clubroot tolerance. White Russian (OP) 50 days 24”

Grey green w/ white veins

A white counterpart to Red Russian that has similar flat leaves, but with white stems and leaf veins. The leaves are large and plentiful. Very cold tolerant and vigorous. New! Black Magic F1 60 days 30-34”

Kale, Red Russian

Kale, White Russian & Red Ursa

Kale, Black Magic

Kale, Vates Blue Curled

Kale, Scarlet

Kale, Winterbor

Kohlrabi, Aventino

Kohlrabi, Eder

Very dark green

Take advantage of the market popularity of Lacinato kale with this exceptionally uniform and productive hybrid! Black Magic is an improvement over the open pollinated types in many ways: its leaves are large and wide, straight so they resist curling inward. It also has a much darker and more consistent color, along with an open habit makes harvesting easier. The plants from our trial had sweeter flavor and vigouous regrowth, and all were uniform and high quality; not to mention, there was less bug damage than its OP neighbors. Vates Blue Curled (OP) 65-70 days 20-24”

Medium blue green

Finely curled leaves on a medium height plant. Vates Blue Curled is slow to bolt and withstands yellowing in cold weather. Leaf shape is not heavily curved, and makes a tidier bunch. Very small amount of off types can be seen in this variety. Scarlet (OP) 80 days 36-40”

Red/purple

This open pollinated red kale is very uniform and vigorous, with vivid, show-stopping dark red color. The stalk and petioles are deep purple and the leaves are a nicely contrasting reddish purple. Leaves are tightly curled, with increasing curl later in the season. When harvested regularly, medium-tall plants produce generous yields of large, sturdy leaves. Good bolt tolerance. & Winterbor F1 Also Available: Lacinato (OP) For Ornamental Kale, please see our flower section.

KOHLRABI

Bulb Shape

Color

Aventino F1 62 days Slightly flat to round

Light green

Very upright, medium height leaves on slender stalks make this green kohlrabi easy to bunch and pack. Uniform color and shape with nice crunchy texture and mild flavor at 4 inches. This variety’s best characteristic is how it is held high off the ground, avoiding cabbage maggot damage and improving ease of harvest. Eder F1 62 days Flat to round

Light green

Eder is uniform in size and maturity. The very upright foliage lends itself to neat bunches, easy close cultivation, and allows for possibility of less disease in the field. Bulbs are very crisp, juicy, and have a mildly sweet flavor, even at a larger size.

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New! Lech F1 62 days Flat to round

Light green

An excellent kohlrabi from the same breeders as Eder. Very versatile with good field standing ability, this is an adaptable variety for organic situations. Flexible for bunching. Created harvestable bulbs even in a trial severely infected with Clubroot, where other weaker varieties expired. Azur Star (OP) 65 days Slightly flat to round

Purple

Azur Star is a very quick maturing purple kohlrabi with vibrant color and attractive, upright, dark tops. It is uniform and can be planted very early with protection, but is especially suited for open field production. Its flesh is tender and crispy, with a smooth peppery flavor. Showed some Clubroot tolerance in local trials. Olivia F1 65 days Slightly flat to round

Belton F1 Mid Early, 80-90 days

Color

Light green

This early variety has uniform growth and a good upright habit that makes it easy to bunch. In our trials Oliviaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s round to slightly flat bulbs are tender, juicy and have a great mild flavor. Beautiful frilled leaves with short leaf stems. Also available: Winner F1

Dark blue green

Medium green

Long & thick, white

Carlton is an adaptable, multi-use leek that is suitable for fresh market and processing. This variety works well for summer and fall harvest. Offers high yields and is tolerant to bolting. Tadorna (OP) 110-120 days Blue green

Long, white

Tadorna is uniform and widely adaptable. Its shafts make for easy harvesting and cleaning. For winter production. Kenton F1 110-130 days Blue green

Long, white

Kenton is replacing Ashton. From the same breeder, Kenton has even straighter, upright foliage and darker blue green color with a long white shaft. Excellent keeping quality in the field and very good late winter hardiness.

LETTUCE

LEEK

Note : Check online or call for information on new winners in our winter leek trials! Foliage Color

Shaft Size, Color

TB, Bolting, Rs Long, white

Long & thick, white

Summer leek for harvest late June through September. Upright plant with good green color and long shaft. Excellent weight and very productive.

Size

Victory MT 65 days

Get the season started with Rami, a very early maturing summer leek with medium green foliage and a long shaft. No bulbing. Rami is high yielding. For harvest June through August. Megaton F1 Very Early Green

Iceberg

Tolerance

Rami (OP) Very Early Medium green

Long & thick, white

Belton is an autumn/winter leek with upright dark bluish-green leaves. Productive with heavy weight and long white shaft. Easy to clean and our grower trials have shown an excellent resistance to rust. Great field holding. For harvest September to December, can hold later in the field. Carlton F1 90-110 days

Large

Victory produces a large head with a flat butt and dense interior that work well for both fresh market and processing. In Osborne trials, Victoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strong, protective frame and fresh green color impressed us. Declaration MT 65-70 days DM, Rs, TB, Bolting

Large

Declaration is a large heading iceberg variety with vibrant green color and good head weight that holds well in the field. This variety features a great disease package including corky root, tip burn, downy mildew, and bolting.

Kohlrabi, Lech

Kohlrabi, Azur Star

Kohlrabi, Olivia

Leek, Rami

Leek, Belton

Leek, Carlton

Leek, Tadorna

Leek, Kenton

Lettuce, Victory

Lettuce, Declaration

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LETTUCE NIZ 44-4402 MT 68 days DM 1-6, 13-15, 17, TB, Bolting

Red Leaf

Medium

Medium-sized iceberg with excellent weight, heavy leaf texture, light green color, and a dense, round head with a very small core. The vigorous root system provides reliable performance in difficult growing conditions. Excellent disease resistance. Sizzler MT 68-75 days Heat

Medium

This iceberg is extremely dense and heavy with a small round core. The medium-sized heads have a consistent round shape, heavy texture, and dark green outer leaves with a nice, contrasting interior. Tolerance

Green Leaf

Size Large

A Corky Root resistant green leaf that is less susceptible to tip burn and “leaf scorch”. Tropicana has more body and size and its hardiness makes it well suited to spring and fall plantings in the Northwest. Starfighter MT 55-60 days DM 1-25, Nr, Pb, Heat

Large

Brilliantly colored, large green leaf Batavia with blistered, slightly shiny leaves. Great uniformity and firm, yet pliable, texture; excellent shelf life. Very full head. Good tolerance to internal tip burn. Green Star MT 55-60 days DM, TB, Bolting

Large

This lettuce produces a large head with thick textured leaves that have a freshly picked look thanks to a glossy sheen and an exceptionally vivid green color. Great field holding, even after unfavorable weather in October in the Skagit Valley. Nice, erect shape helps reduce bottom rot. Lots of leaves, with consistent frill towards the center. Best color and quality in our trials for every season. Bergam’s Green MT 60 days Rs, TB, Bolting

Large

Medium to large uniform head with an awesome, lustrous green color, frilled margins and pliable leaves. Bergam’s tolerance to tip burn and bolting make this green leaf lettuce an excellent choice for summer production. A good all-around standard, and easy to band. Also available: NIZ-4703 MT

Lettuce, NIZ 44-4402

Lettuce, Bergam’s Green

Lettuce, Sizzler

Lettuce, Borromini

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Size

Borromini MT 50-55 days DM 1-27, Nr, LMV, Heat

Medium

Fossey is a frilly Lolla Rossa with dark cherry coloring, uniform shape and good volume. Strong against bolting and has an excellent disease package. A nice variety for salad size leaves if you cut low at the base when in mini stage. Same color as Dark Lolla Rossa with improved uniformity and larger size. Lovelock MT 52 days DM 1-26, LMV, Bolting

Large

Lovelock is a large headed Batavian that works perfectly for summer production as well as fall and winter. It holds well in the field, has a durable texture and excellent yields. Lovelock has bronze margins with an apple green interior. Simular texture to Hornet. New Red Fire MT 58 days Bolting, Heat

Large

Popular red leaf. 29 days for baby or 58 days for a mature medium sized head. A relatively slow grower, but makes a substantial head of ruffled leaves with deep reddish bronze margins. One of the most bolt tolerant red leaf lettuces that we’ve seen. Cantarix MT 60 days DM 1-26, Nr, Heat

Large

A slow bolting, large-framed shiny red oakleaf, Cantarix has a bronzy leaf margin with beautiful deep red on lower leaves and tips of inner leaves, and a delicate, lime green interior. This lettuce has pliable ribs and a dense, weighty head that you can plant all season and into the fall. Excellent field holding.

Lettuce, Tropicana

Lettuce, Lovelock

Mini

This very full dark red mini oakleaf is one to try! Borromini is uniform in shape and size. Bright burgundy leaves with hints of green showing through and a clean green interior. This unusual lettuce has an airy, stiff, crunchy structure that holds the head well off the ground and is easy to handle. Fossey MT 50-55 days DM 1-26, 28, Nr

Tropicana MT 55 days Rs, TB

Tolerance

Lettuce, Fossey

Lettuce, Starfighter

Lettuce, New Red Fire

Lettuce, Green Star

Lettuce, Cantarix

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Scarlet Letter MT 63 days

Red Leaf

Tolerance

DM 1-26, Bolting

Size

Red Baron MT 60-65 days TB, Bolting, DM

Large

Red Baron’s large, dense heads and excellent weight have made it a favorite in Osborne trials. It has thick, blistered leaves on a broad head. The contrast of dark red margins and green hearts will amaze you. Reaches large size potential quickly. Hornet MT 60-65 days Bolting, TB

Medium

Hornet is a beautiful Batavian lettuce with a dark, bronzy-red color, it is also known as a summercrisp type. Heads grow medium-sized with a heavy texture that provides excellent field holding ability and shelf life. Great weight. Nice upward fountain shape keeps leaves off the ground. Also available: Dark Lolla Rossa MI, Mottistone MT, Red Fox MT & Ruby Sky MT

Butterhead Tolerance

Medium

A beautiful, small to medium butter that has brilliant red-colored leaves with some green showing through and a bright yellow interior. Slow to bolt in the spring and fall. Roxy offers an open, loose head with delicate, broad, heavily blistered leaves. Nice base and strong resistance to tip burn. Alkindus MT 60 days Medium

This beautifully blistered red butterhead has glossy burgundy outer leaves with just a bit of chartreuse color showing through on top. Nice dense heart, green with a touch of red. Alkindus has a very uniform size and shape that tend to hold well.

Lettuce, Red Baron

Lettuce, Bennett

Lettuce, Hornet

Lettuce, Optima

DM 1-4, LMV, TB

Medium

Optima is a large, dense butterhead with thick, medium green outer leaves and a well-wrapped creamy interior. The leaves are very smooth, exhibiting less blister than Bennett, and overall is a little lighter in color. It has comprehensive disease tolerances and an extended shelf life. Also Available: Sangria MT Size

New! Dragoon MT 38-45 days

Mini

This brilliantly colored green mini butterhead is perfect for today’s small families. This is a well-liked variety and should command a premium price. Roxy MT 55 days

DM 1-26, 28, Nr, LMV

Large

Bennett has a large frame, flat butt, and dark, shiny green leaves. It also has excellent texture and weight and holds nicely in the field. In trials, we have harvested Bennett into October. Optima MT 65 days

Tolerance

Dancine MT 52 days

DM 1-16, 21, 23, Bolting

DM 1-17, 21, 23, Bolting

Romaine

Size

DM 1-25, Nr, Rs

Large

An eye-catching butterhead due to its glossy, dark red leaves and substantial texture. It will stand out wherever displayed. Scarlet Letter is a large framed head and can be planted from spring to fall; it also offers good bolt and tip burn tolerance. Bennett MT 60 days

Lettuce, Dancine

DM 1-27, Nr, LMV, TB, Bolting

Mini

A very versatile little gem type, Dragoon is quick to fill, and can be harvested as a mini little gem to pair with Rhazes in the cooler seasons, or allowed to get bigger than Spretnak spring, summer and fall. 6” tall, 9” wide at top. Shows a higher leaf count than Spretnak, a higher percentage romaine and a slightly darker green color. Good field holding. Rhazes MT 42 days DM 1, 4-6, 13, 15, 17

Extra mni

A stunning red mini romaine/butter with an upright romaine growth habit and densely filled butter head. Rhazes has garnet red leaf margins that blend into a bright green heart. Very heavy for its size. Spretnak MT 42 days DM 1, 4-21, 23-26, 28, LMV

Mini

A dark green little gem type. Very upright romaine structure, with broad outward curling leaves surrounding a closed head. Spretnak

Lettuce, Roxy

Lettuce, Dragoon

Lettuce, Alkindus

Lettuce, Rhazes

Lettuce, Scarlet Letter

Lettuce, Spretnak

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LETTUCE has a densely packed heart with buttery blanched leaves and heavy weight. It held well in our trials. Larger than Gem 30106. Breen MT 45 days DM 1-16, 18-21, 23-26, 28

Mini

Slow growing romaine/butter with nice shape and heavy texture. Superb rust colored leaves have a nice olive green undertone and contrasting white veins. Dense, clean, buttery heart and heavy head. Pomegranate Crunch MT 45 days DM 1-27

Midi

This midi romaine/butter has small, dense heads with cherry-red leaves, light green hearts and clean ribs. The color transition from the outer leaves to the heart is very smooth, creating a very beautiful contrast. Pomegranate Crunch is beautiful paired with Breen. This variety consistently has uniform shape, size and coloring in our trials. Starhawk MT 46 days DM 1-27, Nr, LMV

Lettuce (L/R), Pomegranate Crunch & Breen

Mini

Starhawk is a mini green romaine with an upright, open growth habit, dense and substantial heads and broad leaves. The outer leaves are dark green and glossy, and the interior is blanched. Starhawk offers excellent yield potential. Red Cash MT 49 days DM 1-26

Medium

An unusually beautiful red romaine: the leaves are surprisingly dark red throughout, fairly smooth and shiny with finely ruffled edges. Red Cash produces a medium, partially open head. This one has worked its way quickly to a bestseller. Gem 30106 MI 50 days DM 1-26

Lettuce, Starhawk

Lettuce, Red Cash

Lettuce, Gem 30106

Lettuce, Triple Play

Lettuce, Green Thunder

Lettuce, Coastal Star

Mini

High qualilty little gem variety. Gem 30106 is a cute and crisp mini romaine/butterhead with consistent deep green color. This varietyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upright growth and dense, tender heart makes it perfect for baby leaf production or mini heads. Triple Play MT 65 days TB, Rs, DM

Large

A large, weighty, adaptable romaine. The leaves have excellent texture and glossy, verdant color. The disease package helps Triple Play to stand out in Northwest growing areas. Excellent shape and size for packing. Green Thunder MI 68 days TB, Sclerotinia

Medium large

A tall, very dark green romaine, Green Thunder is well adapted to a wide variety of growing conditions. Its medium-large frame weighs an average of 1.5 lbs or more. Stature is very upright, increasing quality after packing. With medium blister and high gloss, this romaine is pretty and practical. High tolerance to twisting and mid-rib deforming. Coastal Star MT 70 days Rs, TB

Large

Tall, upright heads work perfectly for heart packs or 24 count boxes. Large, heavy heads with strong texture, open habit, and attractive dark green outer leaves. Interior is a beautiful buttery yellow. Also Available: Darkland Cos MT & PIC 454 MT

Specialty Types Tolerance

Size

Kiribati MT 52-65 days DM 1-28, Nr, LMV, TB, Heat

Medium to large

A green oak/butter cross that has tight pleated leaves with a buttery texture and very dense habit. The shorter leaves are densely packed making very round, beautiful heads. With its extensive disease package, unique appearance and great characteristics, this is a must try for the new season. Travels well and holds very well in the field. Continues to grow but keeps excellent quality.

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Tolerance

Size

Rouxai MT 65-75 days DM 1-28, Nr

Small to medium

A stunning “quatro red” oak/butter cross with lobed, ruffled leaves packed tight on a medium small head. Glossy cherry leaves and a dense green heart. Very round head, a little smaller than Kiribati, so stagger your planting so they can be sold together. Does well for the whole growing season and has good bolt tolerance. Multileaf MT 50 days Innovative leaf lettuce that separates into a multitude of individual same sized baby leaves with one cut. Chefs and home cooks alike will appreciate this easy salad preparation. Heads are small and compact with a high leaf count; leaves are crisp, sweet, and have good shelf life. Looks beautiful when red, green and blond are packed together. We carry the following: Multigreen 3 MT (oak leaf) DM 1, 3-26, 28 Multired 5 MT (red leaf) DM 1-28 Multiblond 1 MT (tango type) DM 1, 3-26, 28

Lettuce, Multiblond 1, Multired 5, Multigreen 3

Salad Mixes (All ingredients are mosaic tested) Gourmet Salad Mix Newly improved height uniformity and color balance! Our mix contains different varieties of butterhead, green and red leaf, romaine, and other unique lettuce types. The wide range of colors and textures combine to form an outstanding product for the restaurant trade and specialty markets. The organic and conventional versions will vary slightly due to availability of lettuces. Please note: Red varieties mature slower than their green counterparts; second cuts may have a different mix as slower varieties grow quickly after initial cut. Mild & Wild Brassica Mix A wide diversity of shapes and colors, with nothing too hot. Quick growing, a good mix for the spring, though the milder flavors hold through the summer as well. A great combination of lacy, frilly leaves and juicy, crunchy texture. Was the winner in our winter trials; hardy and brightly colored. Rouge Remix Lettuce Mix This mix glows! An exciting eye-catching mix of all the different red colors and shapes, with just enough bicolor leaves with tints of green to set it off. Beautiful as is, or plant in the same bed as our Gourmet Salad Mix, and then harvest together to push lettuce diversity and color to a new height. Spicy Kick Mustard Mix A festive combination of the hottest mustards, including some newer vibrant reds and wide, frilly greens. Fast growing, uniform height, and a hot taste even when very young. Try this mix for your earliest plantings and watch it rocket out of the ground. For best results, plant many in quick succession. Spicy Salad Complement Newly improved growth uniformity and color balance! Spicy Salad Complement is the perfect partner for an all-lettuce salad mix. Jammed with tons of diverse varieties, it has plenty of color to catch your customer’s eyes and exciting flavors to enliven their salads. Look for mustards, arugula, cresses, chards, kales, herbs, brassicas, spinach, and many other tasty, colorful ingredients. New! Super Frilly Lettuce Mix Acting on the principles that dry lettuce will have a longer shelf life, we have combined varieties with stiff frilly structure and good crunch. Water will run more readily off these leaves postharvest, and their lofty structure will fill a bag faster. A bright color combination with a diversity of textures and flavors. Developed with the growers’ needs in mind, as well as customer satisfaction.

Lettuce, Rouxai

Gourmet Salad Mix, untreated

Mild & Wild Brassica Mix

Rouge Remix Lettuce Mix

Spicy Kick Mustard Mix

Spicy Salad Complement Mix

Super Frilly Lettuce Mix

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BABY LEAF LETTUCE BABY LEAF LETTUCE We have selected the following varieties based on their performance as baby leaf lettuces, but we have successfully grown many of them to full heads in the cooler seasons. The varieties that work well for full .We encourage you to experiment head also are indicated with with both types of production with our baby leaf varieties! Days to Maturity/Speed

Tolerance

New! Auburn MT Medium fast

DM 1-16, 18-21, 23-26, 28

A very upright bronze-cherry romaine leaf with lots of green contrast. Semi-thick, not as thick a leaf as Breen but a similar color. Broad leaf with a narrow attachment. Bixby MT Fast

Lettuce, Auburn

Lettuce, Bixby

Lettuce, Blackhawk

Lettuce, Blade

DM 1-26

A truly dark Lolla Rossa/red leaf cross. Pure, saturated color on a medium, frilled leaf. Very quick growing. Blackhawk MT Medium

DM 1-16, 19, 21, 23

Dark maroon leaf with some green showing at the base. A very ruffled leaf with an upright habit, works well in a mix. Blade MT Fast

DM 1-28, Nr

Beautiful, red oakleaf with deep burgundy color, upright habit and heavily pronounced loves. Blade provides superb yields and shelf life. Bolsachica MT Medium fast

DM 1-26, Nr

Bolsachicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s color is the darkest green weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve observed on an oakleaf and it extends all the way to the base. Leaves are lobed with a slightly serrated margin and resilient texture. Dane MT Medium slow

DM 1-11, 13, 15, 17

An incredibly frilled and blistered green leaf with an iceberg crunch. Heavy ruffle on the edges of a deeply cupped leaf makes this a lettuce to increase loft. New! Gaviota MT Medium

DM 1-27, Nr

Fast growing Tango-type with medium green, densely frilled leaves. Soft texture, good body, slight blister and a great stiff structure. Gilaad MT

Lettuce, Bolsachica

Lettuce, Dane

Lettuce, Gaviota

Lettuce, Gilaad

Lettuce, Giorgia

Lettuce, Lolla Rossa

Lettuce, Lollo Biondo

Lettuce, Mottistone

Lettuce, NIZ 44-4703

Medium fast

A lightly ruffled bronzy-pink leaf with a light green base. A beautiful contrast to strong reds and greens. Also makes a nice upright head, dark red with pink highlights. Giorgia MT Medium

This red leaf shows surprisingly heavy ruffle with bright cherry coloring offset by hints of pink. Very eye-catching. Lollo Rossa MT Medium

A medium red Lolla Rossa with excellent ruffle and color saturation. A mix of light green, pink and cherry. Lots of loft. Lollo Biondo MT Medium

A heavily frilled light green companion to Lolla Rossa, this lettuce can brighten a mix by extending the range of colors. Mottistone MT Medium

DM 1-6, 19, 21, 23

This red-freckled, green-leafed Batavian has a wavy leaf margin, good texture and an upright habit. Pleasant flavor and brilliant colors. NIZ 44-4703 MT Medium

DM 5-15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23-25

A fast growing, Tango-type green leaf with plenty of frill, an upright growth habit and crisp texture. Unique baby leaf with great shelf life and more tip burn tolerance and mildew resistance than Tango.

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Days to Maturity/Speed

Tolerance

Osterley MT Medium

DM 1-15, 18-19, 22, 24, 25, LMV

Outstanding texture and color make Osterley a winner. Thick, crunchy cos-type leaf is a deep, shiny green and slightly blistered. Very upright plant habit makes harvesting a breeze. Red Zin MT Medium

Slightly savoyed and cupped, Red Zin has the true romaine shape and lustrous red coloring that captures attention. Has an excellent leaf shape and good texture with a strong midrib and a pleasant, subtle flavor. Refugio MT Medium

Lettuce, Osterley

Lettuce, Red Zin

Lettuce, Refugio

Lettuce, Resi Star 25

Lettuce, Sulu

Lettuce, Tango

Lettuce, TZ 7189

Lettuce, TZ 2540

Melon, Goddess

Melon, Athena

DM 1-28

A very dark red leaf, narrow with nice ruffle and a firm bow-shape that adds structure. A burgundy front with a cherry back. Resi Star 25 MT Medium fast

DM 1-25

A green leaf with nice, thick texture and uniform shape throughout providing good volume. Sulu MT Medium fast

DM 1-11, 13, 15, 17, DMV

Single oakleaf-type with refreshing, vibrant green, curly leaves. Quick growth and regrowth. Tango MT Very fast

Beautiful, deeply fringed and frilled green leaf. Helps add loft to any mix. TZ 7189 MT Very fast

Beautiful, deeply fringed and frilled green Tango-type leaf. Helps add loft to any mix. TZ 2540 MT Very fast

DM 1-12, 17, 18, 22, 24-26

A medium green oakleaf with large lobes and an upright habit. The fastest baby leaf we carry. Also Available: Brunia MT, Crissy MT, Gem 30106 MI, Gecko MI & Soltero MT

MELON

Days = from transplant to maturity Melon and Watermelon sales are restricted to the Western United States. Shape

Size

Tolerance

Goddess F1 68 days Oval

5-6 lbs.

F 1, 2, PM 1, 2

This early Eastern shipper melon is a great way to start the season. Goddess produces heavy yields of 5 to 6 pound melons with firm, flavorful orange flesh. Good disease tolerance. Home Run F1 70-75 days Oval

6-8 lbs.

PM, F 0, 1, 2

A high yielding, Athena type melon with 3-4 days earlier maturity. Very attractive exterior, good uniformity and tight cavity. Osborne trial evaluators commented Home Runâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thick flesh has great flavor. Athena F1 75 days Oval

5-6 lbs.

F 1, 2, PM 1, 2

Early maturing, orange fleshed cantaloupe with good yields and sugary flavor. Athena will stay firm even when harvested at full slip. Stands up well to field stress and is a good shipper. Agustino F1 75 days Oval

4-6 lbs

F 0, 2

This melon has a very loose net and shallow green sutures. The very sweet, juicy flesh is a deep rich orange with a medium sized cavity. This melon is a great alternative to French Orange. Hands down a taste test favorite.

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MELON Fantasista F1 75 days Oval

Hannah’s Choice F1 80 days 3-4 lbs.

F 0, 2, PM

A high quality Tuscan type melon. The greyish green exterior has a medium tight net accented by bright green sutures. When ripe this melon turns a buckskin color. The rich orange interior is not just sweet with high brix (12 – 14%) but also has a delightful fruity taste and firm flesh. Double Dew F1 75-80 days

Oval

3-5 lbs. DM, PM, PRSV, WMV, ZYMV

This tasty “chef’s melon” has outstanding flavor and sugar content, up to 14% brix. Hannah’s Choice holds well and provides an impressive disease package. Grown successfully in the Northwest with protection. Tirreno F1 80 days Round

2.5-3 lbs.

F 1, 2, PM, MNSV

This is the Tuscan melon you have been looking for! It is a A very unique honeydew. Fruit average 8-10 lbs and have a very main season heavy producer of beautiful 2.5 to 3 pound fruit. The clean ivory skin with a ring of lime green flesh turning to bright round to slightly high-round melons have uniform sutures and thick orange towards the center. The flavor is sweet, fruity and one of the netting. The dark green sutures form a bright yellow stripe on their best honeydews your customers will taste. edges to let you know it is the perfect time to pick. The flesh is a very rich orange with crisp texture and an excellent sweet flavor. Snow Mass F1 75-80 days Round to oval 4-6 lbs. F 0, 2 The brix on this melon is 13-15%. A medium sized honeydew with a smooth rind on round to slightly Atlantis F1 80-85 days Round to oval 6-8 lbs. F 0,1,2, PM 1, 2 oblong fruit. The flesh becomes light green with a small cavity, and This Eastern shipper received top marks from the Osborne staff! the taste is exquisitely sweet. Great yields on vigorous vines with Very uniform, round to oval shape with a firm rind, refined net and large protective leaves. Ships well. heavy yields. Best of all, its juicy, deep orange flesh bursts with Visa F1 75-80 days Slight oval 4-5 lbs. PM 1, 2 wonderful melon flavor. Visa is an early mid-season Galia melon with strong, vigorous vines Honey Brew F1 85-90 days Oval 4-6 lbs. F 0, 2, PM 1, 2, that produce oval shaped, well-netted fruit. The thick green flesh With Honey Brew, you can expect high yields of mid-sized, pale tastes wonderfully sweet due to its high brix content. Visa is very creamy green fruit. The flesh is light green, darkening toward the productive and adaptable in multiple production areas. rind. It consistently has high brix, great flavor, and will ship well. Da Vinci F1 75-85 Days Oval 3 lbs. F 0, 1, 2 Also Available: Aphrodite F1, Burpee Early Crenshaw F1, Home An Italian Supermarket-style melon, Da Vinci has clear stripes and Run F1, Honey Gold F1, Lil’ Loupe F1, Journey F1, Minerva F1, dark green skin. Extremely firm with sweet flesh and brix ranging Olympic Express F1, Pixie F1, Savor F1 & Superstar F1 from 13-15%. New! Origami F1 80-85 days Round to oval

8-10 lbs

CMV, PM 2

Round to oval

4-6 lbs.

F 0, 1, 2, PM 1, 2

This unique melon grows on a very vigorous vine and has a high yield potential. The attractive fruit is round to oval with a tight net and a small, internal cavity. The flesh is a rich orange with a sweet, fruity dessert-like flavor.

Melon, Agustino

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Melon, Double Dew

Melon, Snow Mass

Melon, Visa

Melon, Da Vinci

Melon, Origami

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MUSTARD, OKRA, ONION

MUSTARD Golden Streaks (OP) 35 days Frilled chartreuse mustard with a pleasantly spicy flavor. Golden Streaks is a perfect complement to Ruby Streaks in mixes or bunched. Ruby Streaks (OP) 35 days Beautiful mustard with deeply serrated purple leaves. Great for baby mixes or bunched at full size. Red Dragon (OP) 35 days Upright, fast, frilly, broad-lobed mustard that is the perfect complement to Spicy Green or Pizzo mustard. Purple and green variegated leaves on lime green petioles with purple veining throughout. Slow to bolt. Red Knight F1 35 days The darkest purple leaves in our trials. Similar in shape to Mizuna, this mustard is broad and serrated with long lime green stems and upright habit. Beautiful red veins on back of the leaf. Fast to grow and slow to bolt. Spicy Green F1 35 days Full beautiful leaves with a deep frill and a nice wasabi flavor! Has uniform leaf shape and tender green stems that are not prone to breakage. Slow to bolt. Crimson Red F1 40 days Lightly lobed bright crimson mustard with a fuchsia vein and dark contrast on the back. Chartreuse stems. Good for baby leaf and young bunching. Pizzo (OP) 40 days Bright green, festive round-lobed leaves are beautiful as baby and for bunching. Great body and very spicy. Red Lion (OP) 42 days This mustard has an eye-catching color contrast with burgundy cherry leaves, a bright green stem that blends up into the bottom leaf, and a hot pink vein. Distinct purple veining on the back of a round leaf. Also available: Garnet Giant (OP), Green Frills (OP), & India Red Giant (OP)

OKRA

All Okra needs heat to thrive. Not recommended for west of the Cascades. Jambalaya F1 Early This extra early maturing okra has a compact plant habit with small leaves. You can expect high yields of a very uniform dark green, shiny fruit. Days to maturity for our area has not been determined, but it is early. Annie Oakley II F1 100 days An early maturing hybrid with short internodes and an open canopy for easy harvest. The medium green, angular, tender pods have little fiber. Also Available: Clemson Spineless (OP)

ONION

Mustard, Golden Streaks

Mustard, Ruby Streaks

Mustard, Red Dragon

Mustard, Red Knight

Mustard, Spicy Green

Mustard, Crimson Red

Mustard, Pizzo

Mustard, Red Lion

Okra, Jambalaya

Okra, Annie Oakley II

Westside! Varieties that have performed well in our extensive Western Washington trials are noted below.

Hard Globe, Intermediate and Long Day Shape

Size

Tolerance

Alpine F1 83-88 days Globe

Medium to large

B, DM

Westside! Alpine is one of the earliest onions on the market, making it ideal for our shorter growing season areas or getting to the market first. Good for transplants as well as direct seeding. Bulbs are globe-shaped with light brown skin and sweet flavor. Best suited for the fresh market and short-term storage.

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ONION, Candy F1 95 days Globe

Large to jumbo

Westside! True to its name, Candy tastes sweet and mild. This early maturing intermediate onion produces a large to jumbo bulb with pale gold skin and a small neck. Does well on both sides of the Cascades. Frontier F1 95-100 days Globe

Medium large to Jumbo

BSR, DM, FBR,

Westside! This early hybrid long day onion has blocky globe bulbs and is suitable for very long-term storage. The necks are small and skins are tight and smooth with a dark golden color. New! Trekker F1 95-100 days Globe

Large

B, FBR

Westside! This early maturing, long day onion has dark skin and nice shine. An extra-firm long storage type that will store until May under optimum conditions. Resistant to basal and neck rot. Did very well in our NW Washington trials, a good replacement for Copra. Ovation F1 105 days Globe

Jumbo to colossal

Onion, Alpine

Onion, Candy

Onion, Frontier

Onion, Trekker

Onion, Ovation

Onion, Esteem

Onion, Pontiac

Onion, Morpheus

Onion, Sierra Blanca

Onion, Red River

FBR, PR

Westside! Late intermediate to early long day, Ovation has a strong root system and a good disease tolerance package. This mild onion provides a good percentage of single centers and should store 2-4 months. Esteem F1 115 days Globe

Large to jumbo

Bolting, F, PR

Westside! Esteem can be the multi-purpose onion you have been looking for. It is a hard fleshed Spanish onion with a classy copper brown skin. It will cut a very high percentage of single centers and has long-term storage potential; in our Westside storage trials it held with little discard until mid March, unusual for such a large onion. Esteem gives you the option to export, ship domestically, or sell to a processor. Pontiac F1 115 days Globe

Large

Bolting, F, PR

Pontiac is a very exciting long day onion with a nice, glossy, copper-brown scale. Pontiac displays very good size potential and produces an extremely firm bulb that stores well. The interior has a nice white color that catches the eye and cuts a high percentage of single centers. A little too late for Western WA, but did well in Western Oregon trials. Morpheus F1 118-120 days Globe

Large

Bolting, F, PR

Morpheus is a high yielding, dark scaled Spanish hybrid. This highly single centered onion will provide your processor customers with a large globe shaped onion with storage capability of 4 to 6 months. Also Available: Charismatic F1 (118-120 days) & Barbaro F1 (120-122 days)

Red and White Globes Shape

Size

Skin Color

Tolerance

Sierra Blanca F1 95 days Globe

Jumbo to colossal

White

Westside! An intermediate white onion, Sierra Blanca has very early maturity with jumbo to colossal globe-shaped bulbs. Scales are very white and shiny, making for a very attractive onion. Flesh is firm and snowy white. Good bolt tolerance, suitable for fresh market or short-term storage. Red River F1 105 days Globe

Small large to jumbo

Dark red

Bolting, F, PR

Westside! Red River is a highly adaptable intermediate onion. This variety boasts a strong root system and nice dark red color. High yield potential of firm, jumbo, globe-shaped bulbs that have good storage potential.

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ONION,

ONION continued

Bunching & Pickling

Red and White Globes

Shape

Size

Skin Color

Tolerance

New! Apache (OP)

Vibrantly colored red-purple scallion. Apache develops deep color early, making it excellent for easy, low input bunching onion sales. Globe Medium to large Red If let to mature, it develops into an elongated pearl shape which is Westside! This intermediate storage onion independently dried down easy to peal and retains color. Vigorous roots, clean attachment and in our Westside trials and held in our storage trial until the middle medium green tops. of March with very little discarded. Results have been duplicated in Fukagawa (OP) grower trials. Cabernet has intense red external color and internal ring A customer favorite, Fukagawa is erect and vigorous. One of the development with a high percentage of single centers. most uniform bunching varieties we have seen. Fukagawa is a Red Emperor F1 100-110 days great summer performer. Slightly flattened Globe Medium to large Dark red Gallop F1 Westside! Red Emperor was the first red in our intermediate trials A cutting edge hybrid, Gallop was visibly superior in our summer and with 100% tops down. It has dark to very dark red scales, and has fall trials. Very upright and clean with strong vigor and roots. It has the brightest red interior as a fresh onion. You can harvest this onion high tolerance to heat and cold, and can be machine harvested. early and store it until Christmas. Red Emperor has a small, tight Lillia (OP) neck, a vigorous root system, and strong, upright plant habit. It has an A beautiful reddish purple bunching onion with more upright attractive internal ring color with a good percentage of single centers. tops than the standard red. Lillia is fast and large for a red Ruby Ring F1 110 days buncher, with dark color extending 2+ inches up from the base, and Tall globe Medium to large Red multiple layers deep. Vigorous roots and a very clean attachment. Westside! This long day storage-type red onion has hard, tall Easy to clean. globe-shaped bulbs with an exceptionally high percentage of single Cipolla di Rovato o Borettana-Sorriso (OP) centers. Ruby has great uniformity and did well in our westside This selection from Italy produces an absolutely classic cipollini. trials, showing less susceptibility to downy mildew. Expect to harvest small, flat, almost perfectly disc-shaped onions with Red Beret F1 115 days no indentation or raising in the top-center. Bulb size will range from Globe Jumbo Dark Red Bolting, F, PR 2-3” in diameter and 1-1.25” in thickness. The multiple layers of skin This is one of the nicest looking red onions on the market. The dark are delicate, light gold and the necks are small. Flesh is white and red scales have a natural sheen that really catches the eye. The barely pungent. Good storage life, matures in 110-115 days. highly single centered interiors offer an attractive red and white Also Available: Basecamp F1, Crystal White Wax (OP), Green contrast making it a superior onion for salads, burgers and pizzas. Expect a good yield of large 3 to 4 inch onions. Stores up to 5 months. Banner (OP), Ishikura F1, Kincho (OP), Piatta di Bergamo (OP) & Red Marble F1 Red Devil F1 115-118 days Cabernet F1 100-110 days

Slightly flattened globe Large

Red

Bolting, F, PR

Red Devil is a long day red onion, large in size and maturing up to 10 days earlier than Redwing. It will cut around 75% single centers and has an attractive interior. Also Available: Flamenco F1 (115 days), Orizaba F1 (105 days), Red Zeppelin F1 (115 days), Bello Blanco F1 (115-118 days) & R4593 F1 (118-120 days)

Over-wintering Shape

Size

Skin Color

Desert Sunrise F1 Flattened globe

Medium

Purple-red

Westside! This is a very versatile onion; plant for summer and harvest a flattened bulb that looks like a cipollini, or direct seed at the end of August for a spring onion. Control your size by spacing your transplants in the spring: 2” for classic stew-pot cipollini, or 4” for medium flattened onions with more weight. When planted for overwintering, the 2.5” flattened globe has intense red skin with crisp white flesh at harvest. This onion has a solid root system and was mature by mid June – the first red onion at the market! Hi Keeper F1 Globe

Large

Golden yellow

This one is the standard for over-wintering onions and the earliest maturing for our area. It produces a globe-shaped, large, goldenyellow bulb that will store until Thanksgiving. Highly tolerant to downy mildew and bolting. Onion, Cabernet

Onion, Red Emperor

Onion, Ruby Ring

Onion, Red Beret

Onion, Red Devil

Onion, Gallop

Onion, Lillia

Cipolla di Rovato o Borettana-Sorriso

Onion, Desert Sunrise

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ONION, PARSLEY, PARSNIPS Red Rock F1 Globe

Splendid (Commun 3) 75 days Jumbo

Red

This nice sized over-wintering onion has great internal dark red coloring. High percentage of single centers. High tolerance to bolting and good resistance to Pink Root and Fusarium. Firm bulbs can be stored for several months. T-420 F1 Globe

Jumbo

Golden yellow

An early maturing yellow over-wintering onion in the same class as Hi Keeper. A nice globe-shaped bulb with light golden skin and a medium sized neck. Should produce high quality looking jumbo size onions. Highly tolerant to downy mildew and bolting. Walla Walla Sweet (OP) Early Strain! Round to flat

Medium to large

Light brown

Westside! For those growers that are harvesting for fresh onion sales, this will give you a two week jump on the market. After comparing the early strain with our regular strain, we suggest growing the early strain for fresh sales and growing the regular strain, which showed more uniformity and larger size, for later sales. Walla Walla Sweet (OP) Round to flat

Large

Light brown

Westside! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen an excellent strain of the legendary Walla Walla Sweet seed. Produced for us in the Northwest, this seed consistently yields large, sweet bulbs, even on the cooler west side of the Cascades. Sow in early fall for summer harvest or in the spring for fall harvest. Foliage

PARSLEY

Dark Green Italian 70-75 days Wide and flat

The flat, dark green leaves have a more intense flavor than curled types. Upright habit and good uniformity with thick leaves and sturdy stems. Has diverse culinary uses. Forest Green 75 days Double to triple curl

Consistent, upright growth for high quality bunching. Medium green, uniform color saturation and height.

Wide and flat

Splendid is a high quality flat leaf parsley with amazing bolt tolerance. Leaves are saturated medium dark green, refined and uniform. Stems are long and flexible, thinner than Dark Green Italian. We suggest growing some of both to compare, you will be very surprised with the regrowth and yield from Splendid. Paravert 80 days Double curl

Paravert has dense, roughly curled, dark green foliage. Slightly compact with medium thick stalks; suitable for container cultivation and field production. Very robust, best regrowth in our trials. Juwel 85 days Moss curl

The leaves on Juwel are glossy and deep green. Because of its upright and compact growth habit, it is well suited for container cultivation. Strong regenerative tendencies and over-wintering in open field is possible. Slowest to bolt in our trials.

PARSNIPS We at Osborne make every effort to ensure you receive your seed in a timely manner. Due to the difficult logistics of getting pelleted parsnip seed, these orders must be placed by December 15, 2012. We cannot guarantee delivery of orders received after this date. Albion F1 This hybrid offers improved uniformity, flesh firmness, long, tapered roots with noticeably whiter skin and increased resistance to canker and phoma, a specific form of canker on both foliage and root. Gladiator F1 Gladiator was the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first hybrid parsnip. It has smooth skin with clean, white color. It is larger and more vigorous than openpollinated varieties and shows good canker resistance. Javelin F1 Javelin produces high quality, slender white roots. Uniform in size and shape, this parsnip has shown to have good canker resistance.

Onion, Hi Keeper

Onion, Red Rock

Onion, T-420

Onion, Walla Walla Swt Early

Onion, Walla Walla Sweet

Parsley, Dark Green Italian

Parsley, Forest Green

Parsley, Splendid

Parsley, Paravert

Parsley, Juwel

Parsnip, Albion

Parsnip, Javelin

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PEAS

Sugar Sprint 61 days

Shelling Pod Size

Plant Height

3”

Tolerance

Cabree 50 days 3”

24”

Cabree’s plant is very healthy and upright. Matures very quickly: ours was ready in about 50 days from an early May seeding. Abundant yields of sweet, flavorful peas. Cabree beats other peas for earliness and yield. Alderman 72 days 4.5”

48-60”

A classic Tall Telephone type with long vines. Trellis this high yielding variety to conserve space and maximize yields. Known to be easy to harvest and shell. Averages 8-9 peas per pod. Mr. Big 75 days 4.5-5”

24-36”

F, PM

An AAS winner, Mr. Big is a great pea with very large pods. The peas are dark green, sweet, and come packed 8 to 9 per pod. Outstanding yields and good stress tolerance. Also available: Progress #9 , Green Arrow, Icebreaker & Maestro Plant Height 24-30”

18-20”

20-24”

F1, PM, PEMV

55-65”

PLRV, PM

Super Sugar Snap offers significant advantages over the old Sugar Snap, including increased disease resistance, taller vines, longer pods and better flavor. Trellis these tall vines to maximize yields and make harvesting easier. Also available: Sugar Ann & Sugar Prince Plant Height

Tolerance

Sweet Horizon 60-70 days

Tolerance F, PM

BY, F1, PM

Crisp, sweet and truly stringless! Sweet Ann produces delicious medium green pods on a short, vigorous bush that does not need to be trellised. Great yields from a concentrated set. Straighter pea than Sugar Sprint.

3”

3.5-4”

Sugar Flash has performed well in early snap pea trials and it has consistently been one of the most flavorful! Juicy and crunchy with good yields on a short bush that does not require trellising. Easy to harvest without plant damage. Sweet Ann 60 days 2.5”

3”

Snow

Sugar Flash 50 days 3”

Sapphire produces a clustered set of slightly curved, 3 inch snap peas. The pods are crisp, sweet and stringless and the vines have an upright growth habit, dark green color. Can withstand significant disease pressure. Super Sugar Snap 75 days

Pod Size

Snap Pod Size

26”

Sugar Sprint is an early snap pea that produces an average of two pods per node. The compact bush is a good yielder. Pods have a healthy, dark green color and a sweet flavor. A stringless variety. Sapphire 66 days

26-32”

F1, PM, AP

A beautiful and extremely straight snow pea with dark green pods. There was no curling, even in over mature peas in our trials. Good break point on stem allowed gentle harvest with only one hand. All the peas came in sets of two and set on the top half of a very upright, self-clinging and vigorous bush. Fantastic taste, great yield and very easy to pick. Oregon Giant 65 days 4-4.5”

30”

CW, EMV, PM

This compact plant yields a plethora of large, sweet, flat pods. Popular choice for fresh market sales. Mammoth Melting Sugar 65-75 days 4-5”

48-60”

This compact plant produces high yields of early, sweet pods with a creamy white seed. The 4-5 foot vines should be trellised.

Pea, Cabree

Pea, Alderman

Pea, Mr. Big

Pea, Sugar Flash

Pea, Sweet Ann

Pea, Sugar Sprint

Pea, Sapphire

Pea, Super Sugar Snap

Pea, Sweet Horizon

Pea, Oregon Giant

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PEAS, PEPPER Oregon Sugar Pod II 68 days 4”

26-32”

CW, PEMV, PM, WPSV

High yielding snow pea noted for its mild, sweet flavor and good quality. Large, flat pods with a concentrated harvest. One of the best selling snow peas for our area and a popular choice for pea shoots. Green Sugar 68-72 days 2.5-3”

35-38”

F1, PEMV

Vigorous vine produces plenty of firm, juicy pods with a delicious taste. The dark plant color lends itself well to pea shoot production. Also available: Dwarf Grey Sugar

PEPPER

Pea, Oregon Sugar Pod II

Pea, Green Sugar

Pepper, Yum Yum

Pepper, Tequila

Pepper, King Arthur

Pepper, Atris

Days = from transplant to maturity Sweet & Bell Color

Fruit Size (l x w)

Tolerance

Yum Yum F1 55 days (Colors sold individually) Chocolate, Red, Yellow, Tangerine

Small, 15-20 g

Plants are medium height with good leaf cover and an abundance of fruit. The peppers have very few seeds, are crisp, sweet and very flavorful. Makes a great fresh snack and also great grilled on kebabs or stuffed. This very colorful, tasty pepper will be a big hit. Tequila F1 65 days Lilac to Red

4 x 3”

TMV

Tequila is a smooth, blocky lilac bell that turns red at full maturity. It delivers heavy yields of eye-catching fruit. King Arthur F1 60-65 days Green to red

4.5 x 4.5” Bst2, PVY, TEV, Tobamo Po

Sweet blocky bell with excellent yields. Large fruit size, early maturity, and colors up faster than most. King Arthur has adapted well to the Northwest. Atris F1 65 days Green to red

8 x 3”

This “Corno di Toro” or Italian bull's horn type pepper is extremely prolific. Like the heirloom original, the skin is smooth and quickly turns from green to bright red with outstanding flavor. The fruits are conical in shape with a thick wall. The strong open plant provides good leaf cover. Pairs well with Palladio. Kapello F1 65 days Red

6 x 2”

This Kapia type pepper is so sweet and tasty we could not stop eating our way through the trial. Kapello ripens to a bright, beautiful red. Very smooth, full shape and very prolific. An excellent pepper for roasting or fresh eating. Try pairing it with Oranos and Xanthi. Oranos F1 65 days Orange

5-7 x 1.5"

Tobamo Po

This beautiful orange conical pepper has tons of sweetness and is really early to ripen. Slightly lobed, bright orange fruit with medium thick walls. Looks great paired with Xanthi and Kapello, and has performed well in two years of partially protected trials in Western Washington; our first harvest gave us 6 fruits/plant, with many more ripening. Xanthi F1 65 days Yellow

6-8 x 1.5"

Pepper, Kapello

Tobamo Po

A yellow long sweet conical pepper, beautiful by itself or when paired with Oranos and Kapello. Fruits are slightly lobed with medium-thick walls and are medium-early to ripen. Did well in our Westside trials with early season protection. Red Knight F1 X3R 65-70 days Green to red

4.5 x 4.5”

Bst 1-3, PVY

A vigorous, productive plant with large to extra large fruit that maintains good quality at maturity. Early to turn a deep glossy red. Pepper, Oranos & Xanthi

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Days = from transplant to maturity Sweet & Bell Color

Fruit Size (l x w)

Tolerance

Allegiance F1 65-70 days Green to red

4.5 x 3.5”

PVY, TMV, Bst 1-5

This early, mostly four lobed, blocky bell pepper has performed well in our trials. The plant is vigorous with high yields of smooth and firm fruit that have thick walls and a surprisingly sweet flavor. These make for great stuffing peppers! Palladio F1 65-70 days Green to yellow

8 x 3”

Palladio is the yellow version of Atris. The fruit are smooth and firm with thick walls. Palladio has a concentrated set and ripens quickly from deep green to a shiny yellow. Prolific and great tasting. New! Stocky Red Roaster (OP) 68 days Bright red

Pepper, Allegiance

Pepper, Palladio

Pepper, Gatherer’s Gold

Pepper, Stocky Red Roaster

Pepper, Joelene’s Red Italian

Pepper, Vanguard

Pepper, Baron

Pepper, Pritavit

Pepper, Sweety

Pepper, Golden Dagger

6-7 x 2.5”

This sweet Italian bull’s horn type is a pepper lover’s nirvana. Bright red fruit have straight sides with smooth skin and nice thick walls. Heavy fruiting, keeps well and has sweet flavor. New! Gatherer’s Gold Sweet Italian (OP) 70 days Golden orange

8-9 x 2”

Large plants have long wrinkled fruit with thick walls and very sweet flavor. Fruits stay golden even at full maturity. Extremely productive! Pairs well with Joelene's Red Italian. New! Joelene’s Red Italian (OP) 70 days Bright red

8-9 x 2”

This brilliant red pepper is the red version of “Gatherer’s Gold” with smooth sides, medium thick walls, and strong shoulders that taper to a slightly blunt tip. In our trials, plants continued to produce from mid-September through to Thanksgiving under a hoop house. Vanguard F1 70 days Dark green to red

5.5 x 4.25”

Xcv 1-5, Pc, CMV

Vanguard is slightly elongated, blocky, smooth, firm, thick walled, and turns from dark green to red. The plant is a medium tall with a vigorous habit that produces excellent leaf cover. It produces extra large to jumbo fruit with a continuous set for high yield and extended harvest. Adapted to both staked and bush culture. Baron F1 70-72 days Dark green to red

4 x 3.5”

Tobamo Po

Baron is a widely adapted, heavy producing bell pepper. It yields mostly large to extra large 3 and 4 lobed fruit. It's medium dark green color turns to an exceptionally rich red. Fruit sets high in the plant early and is heavy and sweet. Pritavit F1 75+ days Green to red

2.5 x 4”

This pepper’s crisp, thick walled flesh becomes deliciously sweet as it matures to an intense red color. Short and many lobed. Sweety F1 80-85 days Red

4 x 1.5”

TMV

Vibrant red mini conical pepper with a flavorful sweetness. Extremely prolific with a concentrated yield, thin walls and a clean interior. The plant is tall with an open growth habit. Yielded very well with some early protection on the Westside. Also Available: Camelot F1, Double Up F1, Encore F1, Flavio F1, Flamingo F1, Gemini F1, Gypsy F1, Indra F1, Lafayette F1, Mavras F1, Red Bull F1, Revolution F1 & Tabby F1

Hot

=hot

Color

Hot Peppers

=very hot

=whew!

Fruit Shape & Size (l x w)

Type

Golden Dagger F1  55 days Cream to yellow

8 x 2”

Hot banana

Large, early and hot. Less green streaks than other varieties. Note: This variety may display some genetic variability.

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PEPPER, PUMPKIN Solero- Ring O’ Fire (OP) Green to red



60 days

4-5 x 0.5”

Cayenne

This open pollinated cayenne is one hot pepper. Prolific and dependable, Ring of Fire has an abundance of glossy red fruit averaging 4 inches long. Jalapride F1  65-75 days Medium green

Cylindrical; blunt; 3.5 x 1.5”

Jalapeño

A very high yielding and early jalapeño, with excellent performance on the east and west side. Fruit is shiny, check-free and medium green with a good kick. Anthocyanin free, so it will not turn black with stress. In our westside trail, our first harvest yeilds almost 4 pounds per plant. VTR #7 F1  65-75 days Medium green

Cylindrical; blunt; 3.5-4 x 1.5”

Pepper, Solero

Pepper, Jalapride

Pepper, VTR #7

Pepper, Camino Real

Pepper, Cheyenne

Pepper, Corcel

Pepper, Tiburon

Pumpkin, Kandy Korn

Pumpkin, Field Trip

Pumpkin, Cannon Ball

Jalapeño

Productive, high yielding, mild jalapeño. Large fruit, work well for stuffing; popular with farmers market growers and roadside stands. New! Camino Real F1  75-80 days Medium green

Cylindrical; 3-4 x 0.5"

Serrano

Camino Real is a mid-season maturing serrano pepper. It grows on a tall bush and produces a continuous set of 3 to 4" medium green, slender peppers. The extended set results in good yields. Corcel F1  75-80 days Dark green to brown

Tapered; 5-7 x 2.5-3”

Ancho/Poblano

A large ancho type, Corcel matures from a dark green and glossy shade to an even darker green, almost black. Shape is flattened, and the pepper tapers to a blunt point. Two to three lobed fruit grow on a tall strong plant; astonishing yield! Cheyenne F1  75-80 days Green to red

Large

Cayenne

This hybrid cayenne pepper is high yielding and can be harvested 10 days to 2 weeks earlier than standard varieties without sacrificing quality. It has medium pungency. Fruit are a beautiful, lustrous red at full maturity. Tiburon F1  85-95 days Dark green

Elongated; 5 x 2”

Ancho/Poblano

A pepper that works great for stuffing. Fruit is large, dark green and thick walled. Provides sturdy bushes and prolific yields. Also Available: Big Jim (OP), Cayenne Long Slim (OP), Cherry Bomb F1, El Rey F1, Grande F1, Habañero (OP), Habañero Rojo (OP), Hungarian Hot Wax (OP) , Mitla F1, Super Chili F1 & Yolo Wonder Santa Fe (OP) Color

PUMPKIN

Size (w x h)

Weight

Kandy Korn F1 90 days Deep orange

3.5 - 4.25"

1-1.5 lbs.

This little pumpkin proved to be a heavy yielder with 8 to10 fruit per plant. Space saving vine is compact; maturity is early. Kandy Korn is precocious with deep orange color contrasting with dark green handles. Field Trip F1 90-95 days Deep orange

7 x 4”

5-7 lbs.

Field Trip is the perfect size for children. Its long twisting handle is very distinct and makes it easy to carry. Dark orange fruit are flattish with deep ribs. Very uniform in both shape and size. Intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildew. Cannon Ball F1 90-95 days Dark orange

6.5 x 6.5”

5 lbs.

Cannon Ball has a nearly perfect round shape, smooth dark orange skin, and slight ribbing along with a well attached handle. The semihard shell extends Cannon Ball’s shelf life. The thick, meaty interior makes great pies.

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PUMPKIN continued Size (w x h)

PUMPKIN Goose Bumps II F1 98 days

Weight

New! Winter Luxury (OP) 95 days Light orange with tan netting

7 x 6”

5 lbs

This unusual and attractive pie pumpkin is well known for its excellent flavor, reported to make the most velvety of pies. A warm pale orange color with dark orange ribbing and tan netting, along with a twisted and striped handle draw the eye. Moderately productive vine habit, uniform fruit shape and size. Hannibal F1 95-98 days Orange

12 x 15”

18-22 lbs.

Hannibal is a medium size Jack-O-Lantern with a blocky round shape, deep rich orange color, and dark, thick, strong handles. A sure winner in the Howden class. This disease tolerant plant’s beautiful fruit keeps impressing us and our growers. Magic Lantern F1 95-100 days Dark orange

12 x 16”

20-25 lbs.

This compact, Powdery Mildew tolerant vine yields 2 to 3 large pumpkins with the best deep orange color. A traditional looking pumpkin, slightly taller than wide, with moderate ribbing and a good handle attachment. In Skagit Valley trials, Magic Lantern weighs in on the heavy side. Magic Wand F1 95-100 days Orange

13 x 13”

15- 25 lbs.

An attractive round and slightly flattened pumpkin. Has a large handle that is well rooted along with deep ribbing and uniformity in shape and size. Provides intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildew. Moonshine F1 95-100 days White

8 x 9”

7-10 lbs.

An early maturing white pumpkin. Produces good yields of uniform 7 to 10 pound fruit, even with poor spring conditions. Slightly flattened shape and well attached handle. Does not turn blue. This is a nice one! Super Herc F1 95-100 days Dark orange

14 x 12”

25-35 lbs.

Three words describe Super Herc: an awesome giant. The dark green handle attaches well to the rich orange fruit. The skin is smooth with uniform ribs.

Orange with warts

8 x 8”

12 lbs.

No one will be able to pass up this odd and funky pumpkin! Everyone who saw this in our trial had to comment on the multicolored lumps and bumps. Overall, it has a nice round shape. Sorcerer F1 98-100 days Dark orange

13 x 14”

15-25 lbs.

This pumpkin is a deep orange shade with heavy ribbing and a sturdy handle. Sorcerer is high yielding on semi-bush vines and makes lots of great Jack-O-Lanterns. Gladiator F1 98-105 days Bright orange

13 x 15”

15-25 lbs.

With a strong plant and good Powdery Mildew tolerance, Gladiator has stood out in Northwest trials. The fruit are similar to Magic Lantern’s, but are more round and have a particularly durable handle. Given proper spacing, Gladiator will consistently yield 25 pound fruit. Hijinks F1 100 days Orange

7.5 x 8”

7-9 lbs.

This 2011 All America Selection delivers uniform, attractive small fruits in great numbers every time. Hijinks consistently has nice square shoulders, medium deep ribbing and nice dark green handles. Resistant to Powdery Mildew and very dependable, it’s a must have for pumpkin lovers everywhere! New! Snowball F1 100 days White

10 x 7”

2-3.5 lbs.

The most productive pumpkin in our 2013 trials. Snowball is very clean, and is known to make even the toughest guys (and girls) say ‘cute’. The short vines are loaded with glowing white fruit; a smaller relative to Moonshine. Medium PM resistance. Edible. Perfect size for kids and urban decorations. Knuckle Head F1 105 days Orange with warts

10 x 12”

12-16 lbs.

Goosebumps’ big brother Knuckle Head is taller than wide. Joining the freak show, Knuckle Head displays greenish orange colored warts on an orange background. A fantastic addition to Halloween displays.

Pumpkin, Winter Luxury

Pumpkin, Hannibal

Pumpkin, Magic Lantern

Pumpkin, Magic Wand

Pumpkin, Moonshine

Pumpkin, Super Herc

Pumpkin, Goose Bumps II

Pumpkin, Sorcerer

Pumpkin, Gladiator

Pumpkin, Hijinks

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PUMPKIN, RADICCHIO Rouge Vif D’ Etamples (OP) 105 days Bright reddish orange

6 x 12”

Phat Jack F1 120 days 12-22 lbs.

A real beauty, Rouge is a very unique pumpkin from France. A Cinderella type with a flattened shape, mild ridges and unmatched red color. Expect heavy yields of great tasting pumpkins. Pairs well with our collection of oblate pumpkins and winter squashes. New! Captain Jack F1 110 days Medium orange

12 x 15”

30 lbs. +

A new jumbo pumpkin for growers that appreciate a large, well attached crow’s foot handle. Barrel shaped, flat bottomed, smooth with light ribbing, uniform size and excellent yields. In our trials, Captain Jack was the earliest of this size class to color up and die down. The dark handles are the thickest we have seen. New! Mrs. Wrinkles F1 110 days Deep orange

10-12 x 9-10”

13 x 10.5”

20-30 lbs.

Mr. Wrinkles is a large Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin with wrinkled and bumpy skin. It has a strong handle that can hold its heavy weight. Stress on the plant will reduce wrinkling. New! Porcelain Doll F1 115 days Peachy pink

10 x7”

13-15 lbs.

This pumpkin is one of a kind! Prolific long vines produce blocky, deeply ribbed peachy pink fruit. Porcelain Doll ripened earlier than 115 days, but the color continued to intensify with time. For a pink and blue combination of the same shape, we suggest pairing with squash Jarrahdale. Flat White Boer Ford (OP) 115-125 days White

8-12 x 3-5”

15-17 lbs.

A flat pumpkin with a creamy white rind and thick orange flesh. The vines are vigorous, providing good cover for the fruit. Flat White Boer’s fruit are large, lightly ribbed and versatile. It is both superbly tasty and great for fall decoration.

25 x 20”

50+ lbs.

A fat, deeply embedded, green handle tops off this awesome, tall, round pumpkin. Phat Jack is one of the most impressive big pumpkins we’ve seen. The skin is heavily ribbed. Also Available: Aladdin F1, Baby Boo (OP), Batwing Mix (OP), Cotton Candy (OP), Chucky F1, Cushaw Green Striped (OP) , Dill's Atlantic Giant PVP (OP), Fairytale (OP), Howden(OP), Howden Biggie F1, Howden XXX F1, Jack Be Little (OP) , Jack of All Trades F1, Lil’ Orange-Mon F1, Lil’ Pump-Ke Mon F1, Little Guy F1, Lumina PVP (OP), Magician F1, Merlin F1, Mustang F1, Mystic Plus F1, Prizewinner F1, Ol Zebs (OP), One Too Many F1, Orange Smoothie F1, Rockafellow F1, Small Sugar (OP) , Warlock F1, Wee Be Little (OP) & Wyatt’s Wonder (OP)

20-30 lbs.

A smaller companion to Mr. Wrinkles, with deeply wrinkled ribs and a thick, nicely embedded handle. Mrs. Wrinkles was able to tolerate stress in our trials better than Mr. Wrinkles. Even with less than ideal conditions, she still developed more wrinkles! We found the height to be variable, with some attractive squattier shapes. Fruit was prolific on a very strong vine. Mr. Wrinkles F1 110 days Deep orange

Dark orange

RADICCHIO

Days = from transplant to maturity Shape We have introduced several brand new varieties from a company in Italy which specializes in radicchio for the professional grower. They are now producing hybrid varieties which we have been slotting for the Northwest. They compare favorably to the standards. New! T&T 4070 F1 60 days Round

A newly available hybrid round red radicchio. Used for the late season in Italy, but we found it did well in the spring and fall in our trials. If you are looking for a hybrid radicchio, we suggest you try 4070 as well as T&T 5070. Sirio (OP) 60-65 days Round

Best for spring and early fall plantings, Sirio also performs well in the summer. Small and round with a uniform maturity, we found this one to be the most similar to Indigo. Color was a lighter red in the spring, but darkened during the summer, and was a beautiful contrast with the white ribs and veining. Average weight: 10 ounces.

Pumpkin, Snowball

Pumpkin, Rouge Vif D’ Etampes

Pumpkin, Porcelain Doll

Pumpkin, Mr. Wrinkles

Pumpkin, Mrs. Wrinkles

Pumpkin, Knuckle Head

Pumpkin, Captain Jack

Pumpkin, Flat White Boer Ford & Fairytale

Pumpkin, Phat Jack

Radicchio, Sirio

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RADICCHIO continued

Days = from transplant to maturity Shape

New! T&T 5070 F1 60-80 days Round

This new hybrid had great uniformity in our spring trial. The heads were medium-small and dense at 60 days after transplant. Slightly larger than Sirio, smaller than T&T 4050, and comparable to Indigo in this slot. Very uniform, small core and a clean, colorful interior makes this a radicchio to try in the spring and fall slot. Mesola (OP) 75 days Treviso

Beautiful and weighty in our spring and fall trials, and decent in our summer trials, this variety has clean white ribs and a deep red color. Held longer in the spring against bolting than Fiero and developed earlier in the fall. T&T 4050 (OP) 90 days

Radicchio, T&T 5070

Radicchio, Mesola

Radicchio, T&T 4050

Radicchio, Cologna Medio

Radish, Cherriette

Radish, Scarlet Globe White Tip

Radish, Celesta

Radish, Escala

Radish trial on display

Radish, Rudi

Round

Uniform for fall harvest, these large dark red heads did not show as much uniform shape in the spring and summer, but were very beautiful if shape consistency is not a requirement. Protective outer leaves improve quality and a touch of green in the white veining is very festive. Average weight: 14 oz. Cologna Medio (OP) 95-100 days Conical

An elongated, football shaped head makes this red radicchio unique. Beautiful and uniform in our spring trials, we would recommend this variety for spring and fall. Brilliant interior and exterior color. Also available: Altair (OP) & Baldo (OP) Shape

RADISH

Color

Top height

Cherriette F1 22 days Globe to round

Bright red

Medium

Cherriette is a crisp, bright red radish that grows quickly. Good flavor and firm flesh. Produces high quality, uniform roots. Performs very well under warmer conditions, a reliable variety. Scarlet Globe White Tip (OP) 25-30 days Globe

Bright red

Medium

A new take on French Breakfast that is faster, cleaner and more uniform! This variety is round with scarlet tops and white tips. In our trials Scarlet Globe White Tip consistently had clean dense interiors with a good crunch and mild flavor. Celesta F1 24 days Round

Dark red

Medium

Round, dark cherry red roots with a refined tap root and sturdy short top. Celesta is easy to harvest and is well adapted to Pacific Northwest production. Escala F1 24 days Round

Bright red

Short to medium

This incredibly uniform variety has bright red round roots with smooth taproots, clean shoulders and good attachments. Escala tends to have good resistance against cracking and a nice flavor with a little bite. Suitable for bunching; has good shelf life and high yield. Pink Beauty (OP) 25 days Globe to round

Deep pink to magenta

Short to medium

Beautiful pink radish with an almost magenta color. 3.5 to 4 inch tops and a nice single tap root. Clean shoulders with good attachment. Rudi (OP) 25 days Round

Dark red

Medium

Rudi performs reliably from spring to fall. This open pollinated variety produces round, uniform roots with a refined tap root.

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RADISH, RUTABAGA, SPINACH French Breakfast (OP) 25 days Elongated

Red w/ white tips

Medium

French Breakfast is an old-fashioned radish variety that is still popular because of its mild, delicate flavor, unique elongated shape, and red with white tip coloring. Alf Christianson Strain. Amethyst (OP) 25 days Globe

Purple

Medium

Amethyst’s smooth purple skin and crisp white flesh are a great combination. This one really glows! Medium height tops, good color uniformity, and small tap roots. Our taste testers also liked its spicy flavor! Red Velvet F1 27-30 days Globe

Red

Medium

Radish, (L-R) Pink Beauty, Ping Pong & Amethyst

Red Velvet’s high yield and uniform shape and size make it great for bunching. Roots are glossy dark red and have nice small tap roots. This variety performed best for us in the summer. Red Velvet was still firm and crunchy when past optimal maturity. Ping Pong (OP) 30 days Globe

White

Medium

Ping Pong is a pure white radish with exceptionally tender, smooth skin. It has medium tops, a neat top attachment. Roots are consistently round in shape with small tap roots. New! Lollipop Mix (OP) 25-30 days Globe to tall globe

Purple, pink, red, white

Medium

A new exclusive Osborne radish formula mix with great uniformity and high quality yields! We’ve adjusted the percentages and tested the mix in our trial fields to create the most attractive bunches of white, red, purple and pink radishes. Ostergruss (OP) 39 days Elongated

Bright pink

Radish, Red Velvet

Radish, French Breakfast

Medium to long

Trouble pronouncing this? You won’t have trouble selling it at the market. “Easter Greeting” is a very unique radish. The 5 to 6 inch long roots are bright pink, and the strong dark green foliage is ideal for bunching. Really brightens up a salad and makes a crisp, colorful dipper. Also Available: Cherry Belle (OP) , Crunchy Royale F1, Easter Egg (OP), Icicle (OP) & Tinto F1 Root

RUTABAGA

Radish, Lollipop Mix

Laurentian 92 days 3-4" globe; purple crown w/ yellow bottom

Laurentian has smooth, globe shaped roots with finely grained, crisp flesh. The tops grow 15-18 inches. Recommended for shipping, processing and storage.

SPINACH

Savoy / Semi-Savoy Tolerance Chevelle F1 50 days DM 1-13

Radish, Ostergruss

As a baby leaf Chevelle has mildly savoyed oval leaves, and at bunching stage, beautiful heavily savoyed oval leaves. Chevelle consistently has beautiful dark green leaves with good gloss, and medium short petioles with upright habit. Santorini F1 50 days DM 1-7

Santorini has performed well in Skagit Valley summer and fall trials. It is truly adaptable, uniform and bolt tolerant with heavily savoyed, densely textured, dark green leaves. Superior shelf life and great tasting; semi-upright habit.

Spinach, Chevelle

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SPINACH continued Savoy / Semi-Savoy

Tolerance Waitiki F1 50 days DM 1-11

Semi-savoy with a deep green color, a very upright plant habit and a nice gloss. Good hardy texture and bolt tolerance. This is a good candidate for late fall harvest, though it performs well all year round. Also Available: Tyee F1

Smooth Tolerance

Spinach, Waitiki

Spinach, Cello

Spinach, Corvair

Spinach, El Real

Spinach, Piano

Spinach, Toucan

Cello F1 48 days DM 1-12

This is an extremely fast growing variety for full main season production. The fastest variety in our trials, consistently producing dark green oval leaves with great gloss, medium length stems and a nice upright habit. This variety works well for baby leaf and for bunching, and we recommend this as a darker, improved Emilia replacement. Corvair F1 50 days DM 1-11, 13

This is a very adaptable babyleaf spinach! Corvair has done extremely well under stress in many trials. Early maturing with good upright growth habit and nice, thick, oval-shaped leaves. Excellent yields and dark color. Best suited for production in the spring and fall, but does work well the entire growing season. El Real F1 50 days DM 1-8, 10-12

El Real is a fast growing, smooth, extra dark green babyleaf variety. The leaves are slightly elongated with nice weight, texture, and an extraordinary upright plant habit. El Real is a good choice for early and late season babyleaf production. Stunning color! Piano F1 50 days DM 1-12, 14

Piano is a little slower than Cello especially in cooler temperatures, but in the main season with warmer weather it tended to be very similar to Emilia and would work well as a replacement. In our trials Piano had elongated oval leaves, medium green color, good upright habit and was slower to bolt. Worked well as baby and bunching! Toucan F1 50 days DM 1-13

Toucan really stood out in our trials with excellent resistance to bolting even with heat. This variety has great uniformity with oval shape leaves that are medium dark green, an upright habit and versatility to work for baby or bunching production. Works well all season. Swan F1 53 days DM 1-11, 13

Ideal for baby leaf and bunching, this smooth leaf variety has beautiful, glossy, dark, round leaves. Swan does well in all slots. Tends to have uniform color and round leaves that are semi-upright and sweet in flavor. If you liked Lazio, give Swan a try! Violin F1 55 days

Spinach, Swan

DM 1-12, 14

With its good vigor, Violin is well suited for cooler temperatures. Very similar to Piano, but can be a little slower. This variety has medium-size round leaves with good uniformity and glossy green color. Habit tends to be upright and works best for baby leaf production. Also available: Bahamas F1, Baker F1, Emu F1, Lazio F1 & Unipack 12 F1 Spinach, Violin

Spinach, Emu

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2013 SEED CATALOG

SEEDS FOR SPROUTING Amaranth, Garnet...........................Beautiful garnet colored sprouts Arugula....................................Robust, nutty flavor and crisp texture Basil..........................................Fine sprout with classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;basilâ&#x20AC;? flavor Broccoli, Waltham................. Healthy sprouts contain high levels of sulforaphane, a proven cancer fighter Cabbage, Red..... Red sprouts provide color and nutritional benefits Chervil.............................. Bright green color and a refreshing flavor Cress...........Standard European sprout will add pizzazz to your mix Kale, Red Russian ................Serrated green leaf with attractive purple vein Kale, Vates Blue..........................................Frilled green blue sprout Kohlrabi, Purple...... Bright purple sprouts add a dash of color and a pleasant, mild taste Mustard, India Red ........Reddish green cotyledons add a spicy mustard flavor Onion......White roots and light green shoots add a mild onion flavor Pak Choi.......................................White root with bright green shoot Pea, Alaska.............................. Quick sprouting early variety is great for pea shoots and sprouts Popcorn................................... Surprisingly sweet and tender sprout Radish, China Rose............... Tasty sprouts have bright pink shoots with dark green leaves Radish, Purple Sango................. Deep purple stems with matching deep purple leaves Radish, Red Arrow...... Variety developed especially to produce red sprouts. Stems are red with green cotyledons Radish, Triton Purple........................ Tasty sprouts have bright lilac shoots with dark green leaves Swiss Chard, Lipstick.............................Pleasant earthy flavor with bright pink shoots Swiss Chard Magenta Sunset.............. Bright magenta shoots with medium to dark green leaves Swiss Chard, Orange Fantasia...............Same taste as Lipstick but with vibrant orange shoots

Sprout, Amaranth, Garnet

Sprout, Kale, Red Russian

Sprout, Mustard, India Red

Sprout, Radish, Triton Purple

Squash, Noche

Squash, Amatista

Squash, Green Tiger

Squash, Dunja

SQUASH

Green Summer Squash Shape

Color

Noche F1 42-45 days Cylindrical

Very dark green

We continue to like Noche because of its smooth, deep green, glossy skin and its prolonged heavy yields. Has a clean blossom end and early flower release that makes it suitable for baby production. Noche is an attractive variety with excellent quality and tolerance to ZYMV and WMV2. Amatista F1 45 days Elongated teardrop

Light green, speckled

Amatista is an outstanding, high yielding zucchini. The plant habit is upright for easy harvest, and the fruit are glossy and attractive. Intermediate resistance to ZYMV and PM. Green Tiger F1 45 days Cylindrical

Dark green w/ light green stripes

This unique zucchini has an abundance of glossy, green striped fruits with clean blossom ends. The plant is spine free and has an open bush habit, which makes for easy hand harvest. This variety colors up and the blossom ends drop off early so you can harvest these young! Outstanding flavor and texture. Excellent tolerance to PM and DM in our trials. Dunja F1 50 days Cylindrical

Dark green

Dunja has high quality yields of cylindrical fruits with attractive glossy, dark green slightly speckled skins. The plant is a compact bush and the fruits have an erect habit for easy harvest. Slightly hairy fruit in our trials, but very attractive. This vigorous zucchini has an excellent disease package with resistances to PM, ZYMV, WMV, and PRSV.

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SQUASH continued Green Summer Squash

Shape

Color

Magda F1 51 days Elongated teardrop

Light green, speckled

An established Lebanese-type zucchini with uniformly sized fruit. Magda is highly prolific with appealing, light green skin and smooth white flesh. Also available: Ambassador F1, Enterprise F1, Envy F1, Raven F1, Reward F1 & Zucchini Elite F1

Yellow Summer Squash Shape

Color

Squash, Magda

Squash, Sunglo

Squash, Gold Star

Squash, Sunstripe

Squash, Star Dust

Squash, Golden Glory

Squash, Gold Rush

Squash, G Star

Squash, Cue Ball, One Ball & Eight Ball

Squash, Y Star

Gold Star F1 40-44 days Semi-crookneck

Yellow

Gold Star’s vining plants are vigorous and can withstand stressful field conditions. Expect prolific amounts of hand harvestable, smooth quality squash with a strong neck that maintains its crook through the late harvests. Gold Star has an improved disease package including resistance to CMV and PM. Sunglo F1 43 days Crookneck

Bright yellow

Sunglo produces many fruit at once with smooth blossom ends, and the strong neck maintains a crook, even in late season pickings. Open canopy allows for easier harvest; knife harvest required. Tolerance to PM. New! Star Dust F1 45 days Cylindrical

Bright yellow

This brand new bright yellow zucchini has extremely good yields, as it keeps developing fruit for a prolonged harvest. It is easy to hand-harvest from a sparse, open plant. The fruit has a very small blossom end scar and no greening around scar. What finally won us over was a grower report that Stardust is very stable in cold storage, with much less damage than competing varieties. Sunstripe F1 45 days Cylindrical

Golden yellow w/ light yellow stripes

Sunstripe is an extremely vibrant golden yellow striped zucchini. This variety is high yielding and has a spine free bush that helps make harvesting easy. Pairs well with Green Tiger. Has good shelf life and tends to have a slight bulbing shape. Gold Rush F1 50 days Cylindrical

Golden yellow

AAS Winner! Open, upright plants are very productive and easy to harvest from. Produces smooth, cylindrical and uniform golden fruit. Golden Glory F1 50 days Cylindrical

Medium-dark yellow

Golden Glory is high yielding and has an improved disease resistance. Open, upright plants yield straight, medium to dark yellow fruit well into the fall. Also Available: Fortune F1, Golden Arrow F1, Golden Delight F1 & Golden Dawn III F1

Specialty Summer Squash Shape

Color

Cue Ball F1 35-40 days – Light green Eight Ball F1 40 days – Dark green One Ball F1 40 days – Bright yellow Vigorous vining plants, produce high yields of shiny, uniform round fruit that work great for stuffing. Fruit are held high off the ground making it easy for hand harvest. COLORS SOLD SEPERATELY. G Star F1 50 days Scallop

Medium to dark green

These plants are vigorous, open, and have minimal spines. The fruit become intensely green and are uniform in size and shape.

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to Powdery Mildew. Royal Ace F1 70-80 days

Y Star F1 50 days Scallop

Bright yellow w/ green at blossom

This variety truly amazed us. Y Star has incredible yields of bright yellow, uniform scallops. The plant is open with minimal spines for easy harvest; continues to set fruit over an extended period. Flying Saucer F1 50 days Scallop

Striped yellow, dark striped ends

Flying Saucer is a traditional scallop with very pronounced, curved points. Unique variable color makes this variety a great pick for farmers markets! Sunburst F1 50 days Scallop

Bright yellow

An AAS winner! Sunburst has the bright yellow color that customers prefer. The compact, open plant is very prolific, producing discshaped fruit that harvest best when young. Starship F1 52 days Scallop

Dark green

Starship is an outstanding dark green scallop variety: It maintains its flat shape and has shiny, deep green skin. An excellent addition to your scallop mix. Piccolo F1 55 days Oval round

Dark green w/ light green stripes

This is a fun eye catching summer squash! Piccolo has round oblong fruit that have dark and light green striping. This variety is high yielding, uniform and has a spine free bush. Grow with all the ball types for a full line of colors.

Winter Squash Size & Type (l x w)

Rind Color

Plant Habit

Black green

Compact semi-bush

Uniform fruit and tasty fesh are the hallmarks of Table Ace. The slightly ribbed fruit with a flat butt consistently yields larger squashes than Royal Ace. Our trials produced healthy, vigorous plants, which were very prollific and showed good early resistance

Squash, Sunburst

Squash, Piccolo

Squash, Royal Ace

Squash, Orange Cutie

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Black green

Bush

6 x 6” Acorn

Dark green

Semi-bush

Slightly bigger acorn squash with deep ridges, dark green exterior and buttery interior. Strong, compact plant and Powdery Mildew tolerant. Orange Cutie F1 75-80 days 4 x 3” Mini Kabocha

Dark orange w/ lighter stripes Semi-bush

This mini Kabocha produces an average of 5 fruit per plant. Semibush plant allows for increased density and incredible yield. Flesh is sweet and dry. Black Bellota F1 80 days 6 x 5” Acorn

Black green

Semi-bush

This large bush acorn has dark almost black green skin with nice orange flesh that has a good amount of sugars. Black Bellota is high yielding averaging 2-2.5 lb. fruit that is very uniform in shape and size. Has good resistances to PM and Podi Virus group and has good potential for storage. Hunter F1 80 days 5 x 3” Mini Butternut

Tan

Vine

A prolific mini butternut whose tasty flesh is dark orange and delicious. One of the earliest butternuts we’ve seen, yielding lots of little fruits per plant. Orange Summer F1 80 days 6.5 x 7” Kabocha

Table Ace F1 70-75 days 5-6 x 6” Acorn

5 x 6” Acorn

A high yielding acorn with a concentrated fruit set. Uniform, deep blackish green fruit are more round than most acorns and keep their color well. Royal Ace has smooth, sweet flesh. Powdery Mildew tolerance. Autumn Delight F1 75 days

Bright orange red

Semi-bush

Orange Summer is an improved Uchiki Kuri hybrid, maturing up to two weeks earlier and with more uniformity. The interior is a bright orange and the skin is lightly striped bright orange and red. With its high yields of uniform fruit, ability to germinate in cooler weather, and showing some tolerance to Downy Mildew, this is a great choice for organic growers!

Squash, (L-R) Autumn Delight, Heart of Gold, Table Ace, Cream of the Crop, Carnival, Royal Ace

Squash, Black Belotta

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SQUASH continued

Speckled Pup F1 85-90 days

Winter Squash

Size & Type (l x w)

4 x 7” Mini Kabocha

Rind Color

Plant Habit

Bush Delicata (OP) 85 days 3-4 x 6-8” Delicata

Green & cream striped

Bush

An AAS winner, Bush Delicata has high yields of uniform, smaller fruit that are in demand with today’s consumers. This sweet-fleshed winter squash has very smooth texture and a thin rind that is easy to cut. Tolerance to PM. Butterfly F1 85-90 days 7 x 4” Butternut

Buckskin

Vine

This is an excellent packing butternut. Butterfly produces good yields of very uniform typical butternut shaped fruit. The size range is also very homogeneous making for a high packout. The fruit is a very soft buckskin color with firm yellow flesh. Best flavor, especially after curing. Early Butternut F1 85-90 days 7 x 4.5” Butternut

Tan

Semi-compact bush

Another AAS winner. Early Butternut offers high productivity and very uniform fruit. Great tasting flesh; high quality for fresh market use. Great for the westside. Hubba Hubba F1 85-90 days 6 x 7” Mini hubbard

Bright reddish orange

Semi-bush

This mini hubbard is a colorful squash with a wonderful hubbard taste, but is also great for ornamental display. The fruit are 2-4 pounds making them easy to handle. Excellent yields, set close and then along secondary vines. In our trials, we had an aveage of 19 fruit per plant. Pacific Royale F1 85-90 days 6 x 4” Butternut

Tan

Vine

Pacific Royale is a 4 pound butternut with a blocky shape and classic butternut skin. Its deep orange flesh is thick with a tight cavity for little waste.

Dark green w/ orange speckles Semi-bush

This very cute mini kabocha is a dual purpose squash. Sweet and dry, golden yellow flesh is a gourmet treat, and the dark green skin with red-orange speckles works beautifully for ornamental arrangements. Fruit is deeply oblate with an average weight of 1.5 pounds. Semi-bush habit with runners forming late in the season. Delica F1 85-95 days 6.5 x 4” Kabocha

Dark green w/ light green specks

Vine

Delica is a vigorous, uniform variety that is widely adaptable. It has very dry, finely grained flesh with creamy texture and sweet flavor. Stores very well. Sweet Dumpling F1 85-95 days 4 x 4” Specialty

Cream w/ green stripes

Vine

This small squash combines the flesh of an acorn and the shape of a flattened apple. The skin is pale with dark green stripes, and the interior is smooth and sweet. Excellent for stuffing. Sweet Mama F1 85-95 days 9 x 6” Kabocha

Dark green

Bush w/short vines

An AAS winner! Sweet Mama’s fruit develops close to the center of the plant. The bright yellow flesh tastes sweet and nutty with a dry texture. Stores well. Largest fruited kabocha we offer. Uchiki Kuri (OP) 85-95 days 5 x 5” Kabocha

Bright orange-red

Vine

Uchiki Kuri’s fruit grow smooth skinned and uniform with an intense orange red color. The interior is bright orange, and the flesh is dry yet delicious. Stores well. Carnival F1 90 days 5 x 6” Specialty

Gold, green & yellow

Semi-bush

This colorful squash stores well for several months and maintains its excellent eating quality; very sweet with dense moist flesh. The contrasting colors intensify with cooler autumn nights. Grey Ghost F1 90 days 8 x 5” Specialty

Light grey

Vine

Early grey fruited squash with superior eating quality and long-term storage potential. The 10-14 pound fruit have thick flesh. Ghost’s vigorous plants produce huge yields and are somewhat tolerant to Powdery Mildew.

Squash, Bush Delicata

Squash, Butterfly

Squash, Early Butternut

Squash, Sweet Dumpling

Squash, Uchiki Kuri

Squash, Carnival

Squash, Pacific Royale

Squash, (L-R) Delica & Swt Mama

Squash, (L-R) New Zealand Blue, Early Jarrah, Speckled Hound & Speckled Pup

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SQUASH Tivoli F1 90 days 8.5 x 6” Spaghetti

Sandman (OP) 100 days Creamy yellow

Bush w/ short vines

An AAS winner. Tivoli’s short vines allow for more plants per acre. Flesh has long, firm strands with a delicate flavor. In our trials this variety was early to set and high yielding. Atlas F1 95-100 days 10 x 5.5” Butternut

Tan

Vine

Atlas is a high yielding butternut with strong plant vigor and dark orange flesh. Uniformity of size and shape makes Atlas versatile for fresh market or processing. Early Jarrah F1 95-100 days 10 x 5” Specialty

Grey

Vine

Beautiful grey fruited squash with deep orange flesh. Weighs 10-12 pounds on average. Flesh has dry, smooth texture and tastes subtly sweet. A winner for both ornamental and culinary purposes. Galeuse d’eysine (OP) 95-100 days 10 x 6” Specialty

Pinkish tan w/ warts

Vine

Galeuse is pinkish tan with peanut-like warts. This unique specialty squash will catch your eye. Speckled Hound F1 95-100 days 8 x 5” Specialty kabocha

Pinkish orange w/ green ribs

Semi-bush

Are you looking for another funky winter squash? Try Speckled Hound. This squash is oblate with beautiful coloring and shallow ridges. The flesh is yellow orange and dense with high dry matter. This is a larger relative to the Speckled Pup. Zeppelin (OP) 95-100 days 3 x 8” Delicata

Creamy yellow w/ green stripes

Vine

Zeppelin’s vines produce long, uniform fruit that are a creamyyellow color with green stripes, and a golden yellow interior. Zeppelin has superior eating quality; smooth, fine-grained flesh, and sweet flavor without a trace of bitterness. We noticed that Zeppelin tends to be moister than Bush Delicata with longer fruit. Red October F1 100+ days 13 x 10” Hubbard

Bright red

Specialty

Tan

Vine

Dual purpose, round to slightly flattened squash with smooth, tan colored skin. Very similar to Long Island Cheese. Attractive and flavorful! Thick flesh is bright orange, smooth, and has a sugary sweet flavor. Great 6-8 pound ornamental. Honeyboat (OP) 100 days 8 x 3” Delicata

Copper w/ dark green ribs

Large bush

One of our favorite Delicata varieties. Honeyboat’s fruit are long and almost cylindrical with colorful skin that displays well in the fall. The interior is dark orange, rich, and sweet with smooth texture. Jarrahdale (OP) 105 days 12 x 6” Specialty

Blue grey

Vine

This variety will add color contrast to your fall display. The bluish grey fruits are flat and about 12 inches in diameter with heavy ribbing. Jarrahdale’s golden yellow flesh is tasty and very dry. Marina di Chioggia (OP) 105 days 6 x 7” Specialty

Dark green

Vine

This turban shaped Italian heirloom has a very unique, dark green warted skin. It weights around 7 to 8 pounds. Has a deep yellow orange flesh that is great baked or used for pies. Triamble (OP) 110 days 10 x 10”+ Specialty

Grey green

Vine

Triamble is an exciting fall ornamental. Its subtle grey green color adds a nice contrast to your display. This three lobed, lumpy skinned squash is well worth the wait. Flesh is deep orange and sweet. Stores well. We carry many more varieties. For a complete listing of our squashes, see our price list and website.

Short vine

This vibrant red hubbard is extremely uniform in size and shape. Matures much earlier than standard open pollinated strains. Edible or used as decoration with 7-10 pound fruit.

Squash and pumpkin display

Squash, Grey Ghost

Squash, Stripetti & Tivoli

Squash, (L/R) Red October & Hubba Hubba

Squash, Galeuse d’eysine

Squash, Zeppelin

Squash, Honeyboat

Squash, Sandman

Squash, Jarrahdale

Squash, Marina di Chioggia

Squash, Triamble

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SWISS CHARD Aurora Formula Mix (OP) 55 days bunch; 28 days baby Aurora Formula is an Osborne exclusive! Mixed precisely to include a rainbow of bright colors including shades of yellow, orange, pink, crimson, green, white and chartreuse. The contrast between the deep green leaves and the colorful petioles is beautiful! Great for salad mixes and bunching. New! Celebration (OP) 55 days bunch Celebration delivers dark red, bright red, magenta, orange, peach, pale pink, light yellow, yellow and white stemmed chards. With beautiful glossy green leaves and clean colored ribs, this rainbow mix is the most uniform mix we carry. Colors get brighter with time. Each aggregate seed has multiple colors, so you don’t have to move very far to get a diversity of colors, definitely something worth celebrating! Orange Fantasia (OP) 55 days bunch; 30 days baby Orange Fantasia is a vividly colored chard with truly bright goldenorange stems and veins, and the deepest green, shiny leaves. This tasty gem holds its color well when cooked. A most vibrant addition to baby leaf mixes. Charlie F1 55-60 days bunch; 25 days baby This hybrid chard has many attractive features: a more uniform leaf height and color at bunching and a very early red stem and veins as a babyleaf. Very upright with narrower ribs. At full size, Charlie has dark magenta ribs with thin vertical white stripes. The leaf veins are very bright, and the leaf is a little smaller than Rhubarb, with the darkest shiny green color. Flamingo (OP) 55-60 days bunch; 30 days baby A hot pink stem topped by a dark, glossy, smooth, green leaf. Extremely consistent color and leaf height makes this a very uniform chard. Intense (OP) 55-60 days bunch; 26 days baby Excellent for red baby leaf production as well as bunching. Long petioles for easy and clean harvest at 3 inches tall. For bunching, Intense is similar to Rhubarb in leaf and growth habit. Beautiful bright red stems and savoyed dark green leaves. New! Peppermint (OP) 55-60 days bunch This new unique chard has white stems with pink striping on back and hot pink margins on front. Uniform leaves are nicely savoyed and dark green. Exciting add for bunched fresh markets. White is only visible when cut as babyleaf. Silverado (OP) 55-60 days bunch; 33 days baby Unique because of its extraordinary deep green savoyed leaves and white petioles. The compact plant (14-16 inches) may be stripped for individual leaves or harvested whole for easy handling. Silverado is very slow to bolt. Eldorado (OP) 55-60 days bunch; 33 days baby Golden chard with medium green leaves for baby leaf or bunching use; mature plant height is 20-24 inches with nice broad petioles. Eldorado was slow to bolt in Osborne trials. Also Available: Bright Lights (OP), Lipstick (OP), Fordhook & Giant (OP) , Magenta Sunset (OP), Rhubarb (OP) Seafoam (OP)

Swiss Chard, Aurora Formula Mix

Swiss Chard, Celebration

Swiss Chard, Orange Fantasia

Swiss Chard, Charlie

Swiss Chard, Flamingo

Swiss Chard, Intense

Swiss Chard, Peppermint

Swiss Chard, Silverado

Swiss Chard, Eldorado

Tomato, Sunsugar

TOMATO

Days = from transplant to maturity Cherry/Grape Plant Habit

Shape & Size

Tolerance

Sunsugar F1 62 days Indeterminate

Round,1” diameter; 0.5 oz

F1, ToMV

Sunsugar is a brilliantly colored, prolific orange cherry tomato. The fruit is thin skinned but crack resistant for a long shelf life. It is naturally high in sugar with elevated levels of Vitamin A.

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TOMATO Sungold F1 65 days Indeterminate

Round, 0.5 oz

F1, ToMV

No other tomato of its type surpasses the taste and sweetness of Sungold. This absolutely delicious and low in acid, orange-yellow cherry weighs about 1/2 ounce, and every bit of it is packed with flavor. Sungoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indeterminate plant starts producing early, yields heavily and is very quick to pick. If you love Sungold try the rest of the Sun Series! Sweet Hearts F1 65-68 days Indeterminate

Elongated grape, 0.5-0.75 oz

Cf (A-E), F 1, ToMV

Sweet Hearts are the best grape tomatoes we have trialed. Fruit grow on long clusters, and each one is brilliant red and sweet, yet crack resistant. Does not drop ripe fruit. The indeterminate plant yields incredible volumes all season long. New! Chocolate Cherry (OP) 75 days Indeterminate

Round, 0.6 oz

Tomato, Sungold

Tomato, Sweet Hearts

We have trialed many chocolate cherry varieties, and this is finally the one that meets our requirements. This beautiful purple-brown slightly speckled fruit is born on wide trusses and is very prolific with a uniform size and shape. The flavor was sweet and wellrounded, maturity is easy to decipher, and the fruit held well on the plant without cracking. This color complements our Sun Series. Suncherry Pure F1 70 days Indeterminate

Round, 0.5 oz

Cf, F, St, ToMV

A beautiful fire-engine red cherry that had consistent size throughout the season. Easy to harvest, held on long clusters on a vigorous vine. These shiny fruits go very well mixed with the rest of the Sun Series. Super sweet and aromatic, this variety won a grower taste test poll hands down. New! Sungreen F1 75 days Indeterminate

Round, 0.6 oz

Tomatoes, Sungreen, Sunlemon, Sungold, Suncherry Pure & Sunpeach

ToMV

Round out your Sun Series mix or add to your own mix, you will not want to be without this new innovative green cherry tomato! One of the tastiest cherry tomatoes we have tried, it is meaty, sweet, zesty and low acid. Ripe when it has a blush of yellow to the green. The Brix is as high as Sungold! Sunlemon F1 70 days Indeterminate

Slightly elongated round, 0.6 oz

ToMV

Sunlemon has heavy brooms of large yellow cherries bright gold in color, making for incredible yields. The flavor was excellent: crisp, clean and very sweet. Goes well with the rest of the Sun Series. Sunpeach F1 70 days Indeterminate

Tomatoes, Sun Series & Chocolate Cherry

Tomatoes, Sungreen

Tomato, Sunchocola

Tomato, Suncherry Pure

Tomato, Blush

Tomato, Chocolate Cherry

Slightly elongated round, 0.6 oz Cf, ToMV

A beautiful pink cherry! Large clusters of very juicy fruit with excellent flavor and texture. Low acid and thin skins, and the fact that this heavy yielder resisted cracking makes it a winner. Beautiful mixed with all the other colors of the Sun Series. Sunchocola F1 75 days Indeterminate

Round, 1 oz

ToMV

A very large chocolate cherry, Sunchocola is a beautiful and unusual tomato with an excellent juicy texture and low acid, very tangy, sweet taste. Perfectly round, very uniform sized fruit. Clusters of 8-12 fruits on short internodes off a vigorous dark green plant. Ripe when a red blush emerges on the chocolate brown, lightly striped fruit. Much bigger than the other Sun Series varieties. Blush (OP) 80 days Indeterminate

Elongated, 1-2 oz

An Osborne exclusive! Gorgeous 2â&#x20AC;? long mini-saladette tomato with unusual coloring. When ripe, glowing yellow fruit will have red stripes and an orangey blush. Very low acid, meaty, and super sweet. Large clusters and a heavy yield on a vigorous but contained plant. Resisted blight longer than many other tomatoes in our trials two years in a row. Also Available: Super Sweet 100 F1, Sweet Treats F1, Tomatoberry Garden F1 & Sweet Million F1

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TOMATO continued Roma

Plant Habit

Shape & Size

Tolerance

Zuchello F1 60 days Indeterminate

Plum, mini

TMV, VFFN

Our taste tests of Zucchello were very positive, rating it right along with Temptation. This plum shaped mini roma has extremely firm flesh and a sweet low-acid flavor without compromising on juiciness. Bred for greenhouse production, it did well in our low tech non-controlled greenhouse. Very productive. Toro F1 72 days Determinate

Elongated, large

VFFN

This widely adaptable saladette is early maturing with high yields of large, very firm, thick walled fruit. Toro has great flavor with a high dry matter content which makes them excellent for cooking. In our trials it had good flavor reviews including a "classic meaty tomato flavor". Good shipper. Golden Rave F1 75 days Indeterminate

Blocky, mini

Tomato, Zuchello

Tomato, Toro

Tomato, Golden Rave

Tomato, Monica

Tomato, Speckled Roman

Tomato, Temptation

Tomato, Giant

Tomato, Arbason

Tomato, Carolina Gold

Tomato, Big Beef

F 1, ToMV

You will get rave reviews when you offer your customers this mini roma. It is a heavy yielding variety that can be harvested individually or in clusters. The golden yellow fruit have a nice mild tomato flavor. Monica F1 75-78 days Determinate

Elongated, large

A, F 2, S, SK, V

Excellent large roma that performs well in the Pacific Northwest. Monica has firm fruit and a vigorous, productive plant. Speckled Roman (OP) 85 days Indeterminate

Elongated, large

This beautiful heirloom roma is a stabilized cross between Antique Roman and Banana Legs. Deep red with wiggly orange striping catches the eye. A heavy yielder of soft, meaty fruit with a great flavor. Also Available: Plum Crimson F1, Victoria Supreme F1 & Viva Italia F1

Medium & Large Fruited Plant Habit

Shape & Size

Temptation F1 60 days Indeterminate

Round, 2.5 oz

Tolerance

Cf (A-E), F 1, 2, ToMV, V

Osborneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first true cocktail tomato. The fruit hang in clusters, and each tomato weighs approximately 2.5 ounces. Temptation appealed to us in every way: strong, vigorous plants, amazingly uniform fruit, and a sweet, genuine tomato flavor. New! Giant F1 65 days Indeterminate

Globe, 12-14 oz

We have been looking for something as good and as large as Big Beef for Westside hoop house and high tunnel growers for a few years now. Finally, we have found a large tomato that tastes delicious even when the summer is cool. This tomato serves up a dark red interior that is juicy and meaty with low acid. A compact vine set lots of jumbo early fruits that were quick to mature, and outweighed Big Beef. Arbason F1 75 days Indeterminate

Globe, 8-9 oz

F 1, 2, ToMV, V

Arbason is an early, prolific beefsteak tomato suitable for both indoor and outdoor production. In our trials, the indeterminate plants were healthy, even under disease pressure, and the yields were reliably heavy. The fruit are round, bright red and have a firm, tangy flesh. Carolina Gold F1 75 days Determinate

Globe, 8 oz

F 1, 2, St, V 1

Grown in our Northwest Washington trials, Carolina Gold produced smooth, shiny golden fruit. The interior is firm with brilliant color and has a smooth, tangy taste. A great tomato!

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TOMATO, TOMATILLO, TURNIP Big Beef F1 75 days Indeterminate

Globe, 10-12 oz

A, St, ToMV, VFFN

This big beefy tomato has a vigorous plant yielding good amounts of tasty beefsteaks. Big Beef produces huge fruit with rich red color that set all season long for a continuous harvest. In addition, it has a comprehensive disease package. Baby Girl F1 80 days Indeterminate

Round, 2.5-5 oz

VFFN

Nice clusters of beautiful, perfect-looking red cocktail tomatoes all ripen together. The shiny, uniformly-sized fruit have a zippy tang and are juicy and meaty with a real tomato flavor. Good yield in an unheated greenhouse. Also Available: Amaral F1 , Celebrity F1, Early Girl F1, Gold Rush F1, Margo F1, QualiT 23 F1, Sonnet F1 & Yacalo

Tomato, Baby Girl

Tomato, Green Zebra

Tomato, Early Girl

Tomato, Brandywine Red

Tomato, Brandywine Yellow

Tomato, Black Krim

Tomatillo, Tamayo R

Turnip, Tokyo Cross

Turnip, Hakurei

Turnip, Fuku Komachi

Heirloom Plant Habit

Shape & Size

Siletz (OP) 60 days Determinate

Round, 12-16 oz

This early tomato yields full flavored, bright red fruit, even in the cool climates of the Northwest. The fruit are 12+ ounces and nearly seedless on sturdy, compact plants. Developed by Dr. James R. Baggett of Oregon State University. Tolerance to Verticillium. Stupice (OP) 60-70 days Indeterminate

Round

Stupice originated in Eastern Europe; it is cold tolerant and very early maturing. Expect high yields of 2 inch diameter delicious fruit on a strong potato leaf plant. Green Zebra (OP) 68 days Indeterminate

Round to slightly oval, 3-4 oz

At full maturity, Green Zebra is light green with dark green vertical stripes on the shoulders. Its taste is tangy and delicious, and the shelf life is great. Produced well into fall in Northwest trials. Brandywine (OP) 85 days Indeterminate

Flattened globe, up to 2 lbs.

Large potato leaf vines yield some of the best tasting tomatoes. Brandywine comes in 3 colors: Red, pink and yellow. This huge tomato is so delicious, it is worth the wait. Black Krim (OP) 85 days Indeterminate

Flattened globe, 8-12 oz

This vigorous plant requires staking to keep the fruit off the ground. The outside skin is a purplish red color with an inside flesh of reddish green. Unique and mouth watering!

TOMATILLO New! Tamayo R F1 One of the first hybrid tomatillos on the market! Plants have open habit with high fruit set. This variety has bright green, large, round fruit that will come on earlier and hold longer than most OP varieties. Also Available: Toma Verde (OP) Shape

TURNIP

Tokyo Cross F1 35-40 days Globe

This smooth skinned white variety can be harvested at a small 2 inch to medium 5 inch diameter. Sweet, mild flavor. An AAS winner! Hakurei F1 40 days Globe

Hakurei is an early hybrid turnip with extremely consistent roots, snow white skin and mild flavor. A customer favorite! Fuku Komachi F1 40 days Round

Quick growing, even at low temperatures. Fuku Komachi has crisp but tender texture. Can be used at various stages of maturity. Slow to bolt.

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Shape

Scarlet Queen RS F1 45-65 days Flat globe

Scarlet Queen RS is a crunchy hybrid salad turnip with upright tops that have garnet veins. Its bright scarlet, flat globe shaped, smooth root is 2.5 to 3.5 inches across with white, firm and juicy flesh. Tolerant to DM and Bacterial spot. Purple Crown F1 50-55 days Flattened globe

A true bright purple top with a clean white bottom and tap roots! Purple Crown has very clean attachments with the base of the stem having some purpling and a nice smooth skin. The coloring and size of this variety is very uniform. In our trials Purple Crown had very clean white interior and a sweet juicy flavor. Also Available: Golden Ball (OP), Hidabeni (OP), Purple Top White Globe (OP) & White Lady F1

TURNIP, WATERMELON WATERMELON

Days = from transplant to maturity Melon and Watermelon sales are restricted to the Western United States. Diploids (with seeds) Weight

Shape

Rind

Flesh

New! Dark Belle F1 75 days 5-7 lbs.

Elongated oval

Green w/ dark green stripes

Red

This watermelon’s unique football size and shape may be a real hit at your Farmer’s Market. It has a medium dark green skin with darker green stripes. It has a thin but tough rind that should ship well. The dark red flesh is juicy, with a sweet (12 – 14% brix), fruity flavor that received numerous positive comments at our Growers Invite. Tiny Orchid F1 70 days 3-5 lbs.

Round

Green w/ dark green stripes

Yellow

Tiny Orchid’s brightly colored flesh has a mouthwatering flavor. It is early, vigorous and highly productive. For local markets, not a shipper. Yellow Doll F1 75 days 5-7 lbs.

Oval

Green w/ dark green stripes

Yellow

Matures very early and is just the right size for a small family. Sweet tasting. Pony Yellow F1 75-80 days 3-5 lbs.

Round

Green w/ dark green stripes

Yellow

This unique personal size watermelon was a hit at our grower invite. The flesh is a very bright yellow and ‘run down your chin’ juicy. It has high sugars and tastes delicious. Even though it is a diploid, seeds were very minimal. Expect a good yield of attractive fruit with thin green stripes on a lighter green background. New Queen F1 85 days 5 lbs.

Globe

Green w/ dark green stripes Orange yellow

New Queen is vigorous, early and prolific. The bright flesh is succulent with 12% sugar content. Cathay Belle F1 90 days 7-10 lbs.

Turnip, Purple Crown, Golden Ball, Scarlet Queen & Tokyo Cross

Round

Green w/ dark green stripes

Red

Cathay Belle has bright, delicious red flesh that has an average sugar content of 12%. The rind is thin but tough and seldom has hollow heart, even under high temperatures. Performs well, even west of the Cascades. Also available: New Orchid F1, Royal Star F1 & Sugar Baby (OP)

Triploids (Seedless, may contain occasional seeds) Weight

Shape

Rind

Wonder F1 80 days 4-6 lbs.

Round

Dark green w/ faint green stripes

A dark green rind with very faintly visible stripes. Flesh is bright red, sweet, juicy, with a good watermelon flavor. Wonder should pack mostly 10's and ships and holds well. TREATED ONLY. Valdoria F1 80 days 6-8 lbs. Watermelon, Dark Belle

Watermelon, Tiny Orchid

Round

Solid dark green

Early maturing Sugar Baby type. Bright red flesh tastes sweet and juicy. This icebox sized watermelon is perfect for the small household. TREATED ONLY. Sorbet F1 80 days 6-8 lbs.

Round

Medium green w/ dark green stripes

An icebox sized seedless watermelon. The exterior is very attractive, and the interior flesh is a bright pink with small white pips. It is very juicy, sweet and fruity with outstanding flavor. Sorbet has tolerance to Fusarium Wilt races 0 & 1, and Anthracnose races 1 & 3. Tri-X Palomar F1 90 days 16-18 lbs.

Watermelon, Pony Yellow

Watermelon, Wonder

Round

Green w/ dark stripes

Tri-X Palomar has good seeding vigor and is prolific with high quality fruit. Its bright red, tasty, crisp interior has good resistance to hollow heart. Also Available: Cooperstown F1

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FLOWERS Latin Name Description

Common Name

A/P/Bi

Color

Height

Flowers Amaranthus paniculatus Amaranth Autumn’s Pallet A Orange-brown, pistachio-green 3.5-4’ Unique mix of colors. A great addition to late season bouquets. Amaranthus paniculatus Amaranth Autumn’s Touch A Pistachio-green tipped with bronze 3.5-4’ Erect spikes of pistachio-green tipped with bronze. Adds texture and color to any arrangement. Amaranthus caudatus Amaranth Coral Fountain A Coral 3.5-4’ Warm coral color which intensifies when grown in full sun. Blends nicely in bright bouquets. Amaranthus caudatus Amaranth Dreadlocks A Burgundy 2-3’ Burgundy tassels droop and cascade from tall sturdy stems. Later blooming than the Red Tails, for an extended harvest period. Amaranthus caudatus Amaranth Green Tails A Green 3.5-4’ Excellent backdrop to a colorful garden. Also a useful and popular cut flower. Amaranthus paniculatus Amaranth Oeschberg A Red 3’ Erect Amaranth with dark maroon foliage and blood red spikes. The seeds and leaves are edible. Amaranthus caudatus Amaranth Red Tails A Deep red 3.5-4’ Excellent in floral arrangements. Grows in all types of soil with an long harvest window. Amaranthus paniculatus Amaranth Velvet Curtains A Crimson 3.5-4’ Dark red upright flower heads are certain to stand out in arrangements or mixed beds. Antirrhinum majus Snapdragon Chantilly Mix F1 P See description 4-4.5’ Large open-faced flowers bloom early and have a very long vase life. Extra-early. Mix includes cream, light yellow, deep orange, light pink, light salmon and white. Calendula officinalis Calendula Flashback Mix A See description 18-24” Burgundy-red underpetal and warm colors on facing side. An excellent mix of colors. High percentage of double and semi-double flowers, long and strong stems. Calendula Triangle Flashback/Zeolights A See description 18-24” Calendula officinalis Peachy-pink, yellow at base of petals and maroon backs. Good in gardens or containers, nice long stems, the pastel coloring is a nice change from bright summer colors. Calendula officinalis Calendula Greenheart Orange A Orange 18-24” Bright orange extra-double flowers with fuzzy green crested centers. Upright habit, makes an excellent and unusual cut flower. Callistephus chinensis Aster Matsumoto Formula Mix A See description 2-2.5’ Apricot, blue, blue-tipped white, blush, pink, pink-tipped white, red, salmon, scarlet, white & yellow make up this mix. Long, sturdy stems, wide variety of colors, quickly blossoms in 100 days. Some Fusarium tolerance. Callistephus chinensis Aster Standy Series A See description 30” This Aster series has creamy white, salmon pink, carmine red, carmine and white, dark blue and light blue colors that are sold individually. Large tubular petals that surround a bright yellow center. Some wilt tolerance, also tolerant to Fusarium and Verticillium.

Amaranth, Coral Fountain

Calendula, Triangle Flashback/Zeolights

Amaranth, Dreadlocks

Amaranth, Oeschberg

Calendula, Greenheart Orange

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Aster, Matsumoto Mix

Snapdragon, Chantilly Mix

Aster, Standy Creamy White

Calendula, Flashback Mix

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Latin Name Common Name A/P/Bi Color Height Description Campanula medium Canterbury Bells Single Mixed P Blue, rose, white 32” A mix of pastel bells on tall stems. Seed in late summer for blooms the following spring. Centaurea cyanus Bachelor Button Tall Mix A Blue, rose, violet, white 24-36” Sweet old fashioned flowers for rustic bouquets. Tall plants benefit from staking. Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos Picotee Mix A Magenta, pink, white 4-4.5’ An elegant bi-color. Shades of magenta edge around the white flowers. Very pretty! Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos Rubenza A Ruby red 36” Beautiful ruby red flowers that bloom freely all summer until frost. Outstanding color has earned the Fleuroselect Novelty Award. Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos Seashell Mix A Crimson, pink, rose-crimson, white 3-4’ Easy to grow, beautiful range of colors, cupped petals give a graceful elegance. Cosmos bipinnatus Cosmos Sensation Mix A Lavender, magenta, pink, white 4-4.5’ Popular mix, easy to grow flowers, fern-like foliage. Cosmos sulphureus Cosmos Sulphur Mix A Yellow, orange, gold 36-48” Add bright color to your garden, good source of pollen. Dahlia variabilis Dahlia Pompon Double Mix A Mixed colors, reds, yellows, orange, bi-colors 2-3’ Easy to start from seed, great cut flowers in a mix of bright colors. Delphinium ajacis Larkspur Rocket Mix A White, pink, blue, lavender, rose 12-36” This garden favorite produces single to double flowers. Beautiful long lasting cut flowers, dries well. Dianthus barbatus Dianthus Amazon Series F1 A See description 18-36” Colors include neon cherry, neon purple and rose magic (colors sold individually). A favorite among cutflower growers, blooms first year from seed. Dianthus barbatus Dianthus Tall Double Mixed A/Bi Wide range of mixed colors 18-36” An excellent strain of fragrant, highly double flowers in a superb color range. A hardy annual/biennial. Sow in summer for flowers the following spring. Eschscholzia californica California Poppy A See description 12” The state flower of California, it produces an abundance of cheerful, bright blossoms that re-seed readily. Carmine King, Ivory Castle, Mikado Orange and orange, colors are sold individually. Gypsophilia elegans Baby’s Breath Covent Garden A White 35” Plant in succession for an abundance of flowers for bouquet filler. Easy to cut. Limonium sinuatum Statice Compindi Series A See description 20” Deep blue, light blue, rose, white, and mixed colors available. Fresh or dried, large flower heads are of the highest quality. Limonium sinuatum Statice Pacific Mix A See description 25-27” An annual statice in a wide range of colors including white, lavender, blue, rose, sky blue, apricot and yellow. Perfect for your roadside stand and cut flower needs. Psylliostachys suworowii Statice Russian A Rose pink 24” Tall curling spikes are easily dried, 100 days from sowing. Mathiola incana Stock Noble Series A Creamy white, yellow 32-44” Outstanding cut, heavenly fragrance. 95%+ doubles. Moluccella laevis Bells of Ireland A Green 28” Tall stems with apple green “bells” that contain tiny, white flowers. An excellent and popular cut flower. Nigella damascena Nigella Miss Jekyll Blue Mix A Blue 16” Excellent cut flower when in bloom. Seed heads can be dried. Re-seeds readily. Papaver nudicale Poppy Partyfun Mix P Golden orange, pink, salmon, scarlet, yellow 16” Large flowers on strong stems. Bright colors, reminiscent of party balloons

Cosmos, Rubenza

Cosmos, Seashell Mix

Dahlia, PomPon Double Mix

Larkspur, Rocket Mix

Statice, Compindi Series

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FLOWERS

Latin Name Common Name A/P/Bi Color Height Description Papaver nudicale Poppy Rhoeas Red P Red 16” Flowers are large and showy with four petals that are vivid red. Blooms appear in late spring, and if warm into autumn. Salvia farinacea Salvia Blue Bedder A Deep blue 36” Deep blue flowers on upright sturdy stems. Excellent for cut flowers or gardens. Salvia hormium (viridus) Salvia Blue Monday A Deep blue 28” Cobalt blue top leaves on branching sturdy stems. Makes a good cut flower and bees love it. Salvia hormium (viridus) Salvia Pink Sundae A Bright pink 26” The garden companion to Blue Monday, this salvia sports bright pink top leaves. Also a bee magnet! Tagetes erecta Marigold Hawaii A Orange 24-36” Wonderful as a cut or border plant. Large blooms continue all season. Tagetes erecta Marigold Crackerjack Giant Mix A Gold, orange, yellow 24-30” Tall classic mix of double marigolds. Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium Alaska Mix A Orange, red, yellow 10” Attractive cream and green mottled foliage with bright colors and long lasting blooms. Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium Empress of India A Scarlet 11” Truly striking variety. Dark green foliage with bright scarlet flowers. Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium Jewel Mix A Orange, red, yellow 8-10” Brightly colored, mildly spicy, edible blossoms. Non-trailing, bushy habit. Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium Peach Melba A Creamy yellow with red throat 10” Great garden plant, can also be used as an elegant garnish. Tropaeolum majus Nasturtium Tom Thumb Black Velvet A Black red 11” The unique dark red color stands out vividly among green foliage. Zea mays Stars & Stripes A Mix of pink striping on green leaves 6-8’ Add this unusual beauty to fall containers for knock out reviews. Zinnia elegans Zinnia Benary’s Giant Mix A See description 38-40” Comprehensive mix with bright pink, carmine rose, coral, deep red, golden yellow, lilac, orange, purple, salmon rose, scarlet, white and wine. Gold standard of zinnias, fully double 4.5” flowers, long thick sturdy stems. Zinnia elegans Zinnia California Giant Mix A Orange, pink, purple, red, white, yellow 36” Flat petals on large, semi double flowers. Vigorous, upright plants. Flowers resist fading in the heat. Zinnia elegans Zinnia Oklahoma Mix A See description 30-40” Mix includes carmine, ivory, golden yellow, pink, salmon, scarlet, yellow and white. Long stems have 1.5-2.5” double blooms. Great for cuts, excellent vase life.

Poppy, Rhoeas Red

Salvia, Blue Monday

Salvia, Pink Sundae

Marigold, Hawaii

Nasturtium, Alaska Mix

Nasturtium, Empress of India

Nasturtium, Peach Melba

Nasturtium, Black Velvet

Zinnia, Benary’s Giant Mix

Zinnia, California Giant Mix

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FLOWER MIXES, FLOWERING KALE A/P/Bi

Color

Height

Flower Mixes Bird & Butterfly Mix A/P Various 6-24” A mix of 19 different flowers that are attractive to butterflies and beneficials. Colorscape Mix A Various 6-24” Flowers of different shapes, sizes and colors including poppies, lupine, nigella and zinnias. Fragrant Mix A/P Various 6-24” Annuals and perennials selected for their fragrance. Produces sweetly scented flowers through the summer. Northwest Wildflower Mix A/P Various 6-24” A mix of 21 varieties, 40% annuals and 60% perennials. Planting rate 16 lb/acre. “Summer Bouquet” Cut Flower Mix A/P Various 6-24” Mix of 21 cut flower types that produce beautiful bouquets all season. Makes a continuous colorful border. Sunburst Groundcover Mix A Various 12” Flower varieties that have spreading or mounding growth habit. Sunny hues, including orange, yellow and white. Wildflower Shade Mix A/P Various 6-24” This mixture thrives in strong, filtered sunlight or 1-4 hours of direct sun per day.

Flowering Kale • Brassica oleracea

Plant July through August for bloom in September though November. Common Name A/P/Bi Color Height Description Red Chidori F1 A Red Fringed Many finely frilled leaves create a dense head. Very dark outer leaves contrast with the vibrant purplish-red center. Coral Series F1 A Prince white, queen red Feather A feather-leaved kale with a larger head than most flowering kale varieties, supported by a thick, sturdy stem. Crane Series F1 A Bi-color (white with rose center), Pink, Red Round Cut-flower kale variety that has a very uniform, upright growth habit. Spacing will determine flower size. The Crane Bi-color will produce larger and slightly lighter grey leaves compared to the Crane Pink and Crane Red. New! Glamour Red F1 A Red Fringed 2011 AAS Award Winner. The color is intensified by the shiny, frilly leaves. Kamome Series F1 A Red, white Fringed Deeply fringed, closely packed leaves. Stunning contrast between the center color and rich green outer leaves. New! Lucir Series F1 A Rose, white Round A long-stemmed flowering kale used in arrangments. Similar to the Crane series, but with beautiful shiny leaves that show the color contrast in the center better. Long lasting. Colors sold individually. Nagoya Series F1 A Red, white Fringed Nagoya Series flowering kale produces dense, leafy heads with a high degree of cold tolerance. Uniform and upright growth, open plant habit and brilliant color. Osaka Series F1 A Pink, red, white Fringed A wavy-leaved ornamental kale. The tightly arranged leaves create a compact head with a bright center and blue-green outer leaves. Peacock Series F1 A Red, white Feather Feathery, almost lacy, dark outer leaves. Can withstand cold temperatures despite its delicate appearance. Pigeon Series F1 A Purple, Victoria (pink) Round Compact dwarf plant, with uniform round heads and lightly waved leaves. New! Songbird Series F1 A Pink, red, white Round This new series is very similar to the Pigeon Series and is perfect if you are looking for a more compact variety. Has upright habit and wavy leaves.

Bird & Butterfly Mix

Sunburst Groundcover Mix

Wildflower Shade Mix

Flowering Kale, Glamour Red

Flowering Kale, Lucir Rose

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FLOWERING KALE, SUNFLOWERS

Common Latin Name Name Common Name A/P/Bi Color Height Description Tokyo Series F1 A Red, white Round The compact plant has broad leaves, an upright cabbage-like structure and excellent cold tolerance. As with all flowering kales, cool night-time temperatures intensify the color.

Sunflowers • Helianthus annus

Common Name A/P/Bi Color Height Description Autumn Beauty (OP) A Bronze, red, yellow, bi-colors 5-6’ Colors reminiscent of autumn leaves. Multi branching, long stemmed flowers in a mix of colors and sizes. Big Smile (OP) A Bright yellow, black center 12-15” Cheerful golden blossoms that are extra dwarf. Single stemmed. Grows well in pots and makes a great border. Double Quick F1 A Yellow, green center 5-6’ Fluffy double blooms add dimension and color. Pollenless and non-branching. Frilly F1 A Golden yellow 5-6’ Golden yellow spiky petals with small secondary petals shooting out from the brown disk. Makes an unusual cut flower. Single stem and pollenless. Giant Sungold (OP) A Golden orange 5’ Grizzly sized version of Teddy Bear. Branching variety, makes nice hedge, works well in larger bouquets. New! Gold Rush (OP) A Golden orange 4-6’ Branching plants produce 4-5” pollen free orange flowers with dark brown centers. Indian Blanket F1 A Red, rusty red, yellow, bi-colors 6’ Branching, pollenless hybrid, unique colors, excellent cut flowers and one of the first to bloom. Kong F1 A Yellow, dark brown center 14’+ Towering monster is impressive with continuous flowering 5-6” bloom. Branching habit and pollenless. Lemon Queen (OP) A Pale lemon, dark chocolate center 5-7’ Branching growth habit, long stems, many 5-6” flowers. Mammoth Grey Striped Russian (OP) A Yellow, dark center 6-8’ Giant plants with giant flowers. Each stalk produces one massive flower. Moonshadow F1 A White, dark center 4’ Elegant, pure white petals, branching habit, pollen free flowers, excellent for cutting, ideal for use with flower dyes. Moulin Rouge F1 A Deep red 6’ Branching growth habit, true deep red, pollenless, lots of 4-5” flowers. New Gaillardia F1 A Gold and burgundy bi-color 5-6’ Dark golden petals with varying amounts of burgundy around a dark disk. Branching habit with pollenless flowers. Peach Passion F1 A Peach petals, peach and green center 4’ Adds elegance to bouquets or borders. Branching habit, abundant blooms and pollenless. Premier Lemon F1 A Bright yellow 3’ Extra early, non-branching, pollenless, excellent uniformity. New! Pro-Cut Amber Glow F1 A Golden Yellow 5-6’ This pollenless, single-stemmed variety has golden yellow petals with a peach blush toward the center. Pro-Cut Bicolor F1 A Dark center ring, yellow margins 5’ Distinctive, single-stemmed flowers, pollen free, great fall color. Pro-Cut Lemon F1 A Soft yellow, chocolate centers 5’ Early maturing, pollen free, non-branching and nice contrasting colors.

Flowering Kale, (L-R) Songbird White, Red & Pink

Sunflower, Gold Rush

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Sunflower, New Gaillardia

Sunflower, Premier Lemon

Sunflower, Amber Glow

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SUNFLOWERS A/P/Bi

Color

Height

Sunflowers • Helianthus annus continued Pro-Cut Orange F1 A Genuine bright orange 5’ Early, single-stemmed, pollenless, bright, vibrant cut flower. Pro-Cut Yellow Lite F1 A Bright yellow, green center 5-6’ Eye-catching colors, day length neutral, pollen free, single stemmed and great for multiple plantings. Razzmatazz F1 A red, white, bi-colors 4-6’ A striking blend of colors from yellow to dark red with white for contrast. Branching habit and pollen free. Ring Of Fire (OP) A Gold and burgundy bi-color 4’ Dark centered blooms gradually fade from a dark red around the center to golden yellow tips. Plants are heavily branched with excellent yields Ruby Eclipse F1 A Ruby red with lemon tips, dark center 6’ A combination of ruby red and lemon accentuated by a dark disk. Branching habit and pollen free. Sonja (OP) A Golden orange, dark center 3.5’ Unique, attractive, golden orange blooms, patio/garden/cut flower use, main stem surrounded by a “spray” of small blossoms. Soraya (OP) A Rich orange, dark brown center 5-6’ First sunflower to be an AAS Winner. Branching type that can yield up to 25 sturdy stems. Starburst Lemon Aura F1 A Lemon petals, green center 4’ Fully double blooms for a unique cut flower. Green center, branching habit, pollen free. Starburst Lemon Éclair F1 A Lemon petals, dark center 4’ Eye-catching, great companion to Lemon Aura. Pollen free with branching habit. Summer Moon F1 A White, dark center 4-5’ Beautiful luminescent 4-5” creamy white, pollenless flowers on single stems. Sunbright F1 A Golden yellow 5-6’ Vigorous hybrid, pollenless uniform, single-stemmed flowers. Day length neutral. 4-6” blooms. Good for winter greenhouse production. Sunbright Supreme F1 A Bright yellow, dark brown center 6-7’ Pollenless hybrid, long strong, single stems, rounded petals. Sunny Smile F1 A Deep yellow, dark center 6” short day; 15-20” long day Dwarf, long/short day and adaptable. Will flower year round in 60+ degree temps, regardless of day length. Pollenless. Sunrich Gold F1 A Gold, gold and green center 4-5’ Non-branching, pollenless, ideal for cut flowers, 4-6” blooms with green centers. Sunrich Lemon F1 A Bright yellow, black center 2-3’ Non-branching, pollenless, 5-6” cut-flower. Sunrich Orange F1 A Golden yellow, black center 2-3’ Pollenless, non-branching 5-6” cut flowers. Teddy Bear (OP) A Golden orange 1-1.5’ Just plain cute. Fluffy, double, brilliant yellow, beautiful in a border, can be used in bouquets. Branching habit.

Sunflower, Pro-Cut Orange

Sunflower, Razzmatazz

Sunflower, Sonja

Sunflower, Soraya

Sunflower, Starburst Lemon Aura

Sunflower, Starburst Lemon Eclair

Sunflower, Summer Moon

Sunflower, Sunny Smile

Sunflower, Sunrich Lemon

Sunflower, Teddy Bear

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2013 SEED CATALOG

SWEET PEAS Common Latin Name Name Common Name Description

A/P/Bi

Color

Height

Sweet Peas • Lathyrus odoratus (OP) Early Multiflora Mix A See description 60-74” Lives up to its name. Large early blossoms, vibrant colors, long sturdy stems, perfect for cutting. Colors include blue, lavender, maroon, pink, rose, salmon, scarlet and white. Elegance Mix A See description 60-72” This mix includes burgundy, deep red, deep rose, lavender, mid blue, pink Diana, rose, salmon, scarlet and white. Long sturdy stems with large flowers. Does well with shorter days and is excellent for greenhouse production. Henry Eckford A Orange 60-72” Heirloom variety with a hard to find color, free flowering plant, moderate growth habit, 3-4 flowers per stem. High Scent Mix A Cream with lavender picotee 60-72” Highly fragrant, delicate blossoms with sturdy stems perfect for cutting. Mammoth Series A See description 60-74” Navy blue, scarlet, white (colors sold individually or mixed). Similiar blooming season as Early Multiflora, but lasts into early fall. Larger flowers, longer stems, good for cutting. Old Spice Mix A See description 75” Crimson, dark blue, lavender, light blue, pink, red and white. Fragrant flowers, beautiful range of colors, nice long stems. Royal Choice Series A See description 60-72” Blue, crimson, lavender, maroon, navy, rose pink, salmon pink, scarlet and white (sold individually or mixed). Popular, fragrant mix of large, long lasting flowers on long stems, some heat tolerance. Spencer Beaujolais A Deep purple 60-72” Large ruffled blooms, deep purple color with the fragrance to match. Long stems for cutting.

Sweet Pea, Early Multiflora Mix

Sweet Pea, Elegance Mix

Sweet Pea, Henry Eckford

Sweet Pea, High Scent Mix

Sweet Pea, Old Spice Mix

Sweet Pea, Mammoth Scarlet

Sweet Pea, Mammoth White

Sweet Pea, Royal Choice Mix

Sweet Pea, Royal Choice Maroon

Sweet Pea, Royal Choice Salmon Pink

Sweet Pea, Royal Choice Blue

Sweet Pea, Spencer Beaujolais

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A 0,1 2..........................................Anthracnose, race 0, 1, 2 ALS.......................................................... Angular Leaf Spot AP.............. Ascochyta pisi (leaf and pod spot or pea blight) B...............................................................Botrytis (neck rot) BCMV..................................... Bean Common Mosaic Virus Xcv 1, 2, 3, 4,...............Xanthamonas (Bacterial Leaf Spot) BR..........................................................................Black Rot BSR..........................................................Bacterial Soft Rot BV............................................................................Big Vein BY.........................................................Yellow Bean Mosaic Cca...................................Corynespora Blight (Target Spot) Ccu......................................................Scab and Gummosis Cf(A-E)......................Cladosporium (Leaf mold), races A-E CMV................................................Cucumber Mosaic Virus CTV...............................................................Curly Top Virus CW.................................................................. Common Wilt CVYV.................................. Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus DM.................................................................Downy Mildew F 0, 1, 2, 3.....................................Fusarium, race 0, 1, 2, 3 FBR...................................................... Fusarium Basal Rot FY.............................................................Fusarium Yellows LMV.....................................................Lettuce Mosaic Virus MNSV......................................... Melon Necrotic Spot Virus N........................................................Root-knot Nematodes Nr........................... Nasanovia ribisinigri (lettuce leaf aphid) Pb......................... Pemphigus busarius (lettuce root aphid) Pc...........................................Phytophtora capsici (root rot) PeMV..............................................................Pepper Mottle PEMV...........................................Pea Enation Mosaic Virus PLRV..................................................... Pea Leaf Roll Virus PM..............................................................Powdery Mildew PR......................................................................... Pink Root PRSV.........................................................Papaya Ringspot Ps..................................................................Common Rust PSP.....................................................................Halo Blight Pss..................................................... Bacterial Brown Spot PVY............................................................... Potato Virus Y Rs.......................................................................Corky Root S...................................................................................Scab Sk..................................................................... Black Speck St..................................................................Gray Leaf Spot Stip...........................................Stip (physiological disorder) T..................................................................................Thrips TB.............................................................................Tipburn TEV........................................................ Tobacco Etch Virus TMV................................................... Tobacco Mosaic Virus Tobamo P0..................................................... Tobamo Virus T0MV....................................................Tomato Mosaic Virus TSWV..........................................Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus V 1...........................................................Verticillium, race 1 VFFN................................ Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium 1 & 2, Root-knot Nematode WMV 1, 2...................... Watermelon Mosaic Virus, race 1,2 WPSV..........................................Western Pea Streak Virus Xap.............................................................. Common Blight ZYMV......................................Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus