Rijk Zwaan Australia Catalogue · 2 Rijk Zwaan Capsicum Roasted Red Pepper Salad Ingredients: • 10 red Sweet Palermo or sweet pointed peppers • 1/2 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons

CatalogueRijk Zwaan Australia

2016-2017

WelcomeRijk Zwaan develops high quality vegetable varieties for the agri-food industry. We apply our professional expertise and sophisticated techniques to the rich genetic diversity that nature has to o�er. This continuous improvement processproduces plant varieties with ever better combinations of the desired traits.

We ensure that the e�ectiveness and e�iciency of the plant breeding process isimproving all the time, we seek solutions for germination problems and plantdiseases, and we are continually developing new and more advanced methodsfor sorting seeds. We do so in our own state of the art laboratories, and we also participate in a global collaboration network of leading research institutes and universities.

By exchanging ideas about both cultivation and sales, we help growers to get the most out of our varieties. However, Rijk Zwaan is not focused on direct customers alone; we also have close contact with food service providers, retailers and vegetable processors through our international network of chain managers. The only way to develop vegetables, product lines and concepts that are perfectly aligned with market requirements is by working together.

Steven Roberts | Business Manager Oceania | Mobile +61 408 613 534

Sharing a healthy futureTogether with our partners, we want to actively contribute to the world’s food supply and stimulate vegetable consumption by laying the foundations for healthy and appealing vegetables.

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ContentsFruit crops

Brassica

Rootstocks

Other

Lettuce & Endive Information

Capsicum 2

Cucumber 4

Eggplant 8

Tomato 10

Melon 14

Watermelon 16

Cauliflower & Broccoli 32

Cabbage 34

Curcubit Rootstock 7

Solanaceous Rootstock 7

Spinach & Chard 30

Carrot 36

Celery 38

Beetroot 40

Iceberg 19

Cos 20

Red Salanova® 22

Green Salanova® 24

Oakleaf 26

Coral & Batavia 28

Butterhead 29

Endive 29

Resistance Statement 40

Disclaimer 40

Planting Guide 41

Legend Rijk Zwaan Icons

= High resistance

= Intermediate resistance

afw = Average fruit weight

The cultivation periods used in this catalogue are a general guide and results may di�er considerably between locations. For more detailed sowing and / or harvesting guides please contact your local representative listed below.

Rijk Zwaan proudly supports Love My Salad, and all salads in this catalogue can be found at www.lovemysalad.com

JamesMarketing Communication0448 322 924

Dusanka WA

0439 330 123

Tristan WA

0477 111 668

SteveSA/NT

0417 815 988

StephanieVIC (West)

0418 397 000Frank

VIC (Trials)017 332 204

RobVIC (East)

0427 576 044

MauriceQLD (North)0413 273 885

PaulQLD (South)0499 111 720

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HarryLeafy Crop Specialist0418 397 089

Frances NSW

0488 183 588

Michael Jimmy John Sou Thorin

Sales Support

Ph: (03) 5348 9000 Fax: (03) 5348 5530 Email: [email protected]

AnnieVIC (North)

0400 582 902

PhillNSW

0438 592 425

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CapsicumRoasted Red Pepper Salad

Ingredients:• 10 red Sweet Palermo or sweet pointed peppers

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley and basil, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

Method:Roast the Sweet Palermo on a gas stove top or

BBQ turning frequently until the skins are blistered. Arrange peppers lengthwise in a serving dish. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, herbs and garlic in a small bowl and then pour over peppers. Serve immediately or marinate at room temperature for several hours. Any le�overs can be stored in an

airtight container and for up to a week.

Sven RZ Fabris RZ

Arancia RZ

Optimist RZ

Sweet PalermoTricolore RZ

What a great idea to share salads around the world with new friends. I connect local growers to the consumer by organising growers to come and talk to the community to share the story behind their salad.

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CapsicumCapsicum annuum

Orange

Yellow

Red

Arancia RZ Tm:0-3 TSWV:0

•Orange greenhouse capsicum, afw 190-210g.

•Excellent fruit quality.

•Suitable for heated and unheated production.

Sven RZ Tm:0-2 TSWV:0

• Yellow greenhouse capsicum, afw 190-220g.

•Compact vigorous plants. Excellent shaped fruit.

•Suitable for high tech heated production.

Taranto RZ Tm:0-2

•Medium to large fruited yellow capsicum.

•Reliable and proven variety. High production and fruit quality.

•Suitable for field production.

Davos RZ Tm:0-2

•Red greenhouse capsicum, afw 185g.

•High productivity and quality.


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Fabris RZ Tm:0-3 TSWV:0/Lt

• Large capsicum for green or red harvest, afw 190g.

•Open and powerful plant.

•Best suited to heated greenhouse production.

Gospel RZ

PVY:0,1,1.2/Tm:0-3/Xcv:1-3 TSWV:0

• Large red capsicum for red or green harvest.

•Compact upright plant. Good setting in varied conditions.


Nagano RZ Tm:0-2 Lt

•Red greenhouse capsicum, afw 180g.

•Good shape and fast colouring. Early and high total production. Good shelf life.


Red Jet RZ PVY:0,1,1.2/Tm:0-2/Xcv:1-3 Lt

•A fast colouring large red capsicum, afw 250-300g.

•Excellent leaf cover. Consistent pack out.

•Suitable for field or trellis production.

Traviatta RZ Tm:0-3 TSWV:0

• Large red capsicum.

• Vigorous plant. Excellent early production.

•Suitable for unheated production.

Bellisa RZ Tm:0 TSWV:0

•Red conical pepper, 17cm - 20cm long.

•Excellent taste and colour.

•Suitable for unheated and field production.

Sweet Palermo•A range of sweet pointed capsicums

recognised for their sweet flavour and versatility.

•Palermo RZ and Palermo Radius RZ in red, Palermo Yosemite RZ in yellow and Palermo Obedius RZ in orange.

• Suitable for unheated and heated production.

Tricolore Tm:0-2

• Interesting concept of small sweet capsicums, afw 85-95g.

•Triora RZ, Trirosso RZ and Triyello RZ. Extra sweet. Perfect for pre-pack.


Upipu RZ PVY:0,1/Tm:0-2/Xcv:1-3 TSWV:0

• Large red lamuyo capsicum.

•Tall vigorous plant. Good setting under cooler conditions.

•Suitable for unheated greenhouse production.

Optimist RZ NEW! PVY:0,1/Tm 0-3 TSWV:0

• Large red lamuyo capsicum.

•Tall open plant. Excellent setting under cooler conditions, with good quality fruit.

•Suitable for unheated greenhouse production.

Resistance codesPVY = Potato Y virus Potato Y

Tm: = Tobacco mosaic tobamovirus (races 0-3) Tobacco mosaic

TSWV = Tomato spotted wilt virus Tomato spotted wilt

Lt = Leveillula taurica Powdery mildew

Xcv = Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria Bacterial spot

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CucumberSpicy Noodle Salad with Carrot, Cucumber

and CorianderIngredients:

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 carrot, grated

• Handful of fresh coriander

• 1 red chili, thinly sliced

• 100g vermicelli noodles

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 3 tablespoons sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon grated ginger

Method:

Cook the noodles by covering in boiling water for

3 minutes. Drain and allow to cool. Combine all

salad ingredients with the noodles in a large bowl.

Whisk together dressing ingredients and divide into

separate serving dishes.

Myrthos RZ Morris RZ

Caman RZ

Steve

Like most Aussie blokes I know, I sometimes have di�iculty considering salad as a "meal". But with the right ingredients they can become a delicious, healthy and filling main meal.

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CucumberCucumis sativus

Addison RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf) CGMMV/CMV/CVYV

•Well presented fruit. Strong fruit setting. Early production. High yield potential.

•Strong against burnt heads.

•Best suited to summer and autumn highwire greenhouse crops.

Bologna RZ Cca/Ccu/Px (ex Sf)

•Proven variety. Adaptable to many varied conditions.

•Strong against burnt heads.

•Best suited to unheated production.

Long/Continental

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Resistance codesCGMMV = Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus Cucumber green mottle

CMV = Cucumber mosaic cucumovirus Cucumber mosaic

CVYV = Cucumber vein yellowing virus Cucumber vein yellowing

PRSV = Papaya ringspot virus Papaya ringspot

WMV = Watermelon mosaic virus Watermelon mosaic

ZYMV = Zucchini yellow mosaic virus Zucchini yellows

Cca = Corynespora cassiicola Corynespora blight and target spot

Ccu = Cladosporium cucumerinum Scab and gummosis

Px (ex Sf) = Podosphaera xanthii (ex Sphaerotheca fuliginea) Powdery mildew

Grafito RZ Cca/Ccu CVYV/Px (ex Sf)

•Uniform fruit.

•Attractive dark green fruit with a short neck.

•Best suited to unheated production in mild coastal climates.

Inyathi RZ Cca/Ccu/Px (ex Sf) CMV/CVYV

• Vigorous variety.

•Dark green fruit with a short neck and medium rib.

•Best suited to unheated production in autumn and winter

Litoral RZ Cca/Ccu/Px (ex Sf) CVYV

• Fast and generative market leading variety.

•Consistent production of uniform dark green fruit with a medium rib.

•Best suited for unheated production.

Myrthos RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf) CMV/CVYV

•Proven market leading variety.

•Moderate vigour. Strong against tipburn. Long dark fruit with a well filled tip.

•Best suited to unheated production in summer and autumn.

Scotinos RZ Ccu Px (ex Sf)

•Proven variety.

• Long fruit with attractive rib. Good quality even in cool conditions.

•Best suited to unheated production in autumn, winter and spring.

Verdon RZ CGMMV/Cca/Ccu/Px (ex Sf)

CMV/CVYV

•Market leading highwire cucumber variety in Canada and the USA.

•Strong vigorous plant. Long fruit.

•Best suited to summer and autumn highwire greenhouse crops.

Blueleaf is a new trait that distinguishes some of Rijk Zwaan’s cucumber varieties. Although not a resistance, this trait helps keep crops healthy through a combination of characteristics including longevity, balance, better nutrient distribution and adaptability to environmental fluctuations.

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Spring/Summer

Craig RZ (22-305) NEW! Ccu/Px (ex Sf) CMV/CVYV/PRSV/WMV/ZYMV

•Multi fruited variety with a strong open plant.

•Good balance between plant growth and fruit production. Excellent fruit quality and high yield potential.

•Best suited for late spring to early autumn harvest.

Khassib RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf)

CMV/CVYV/PRSV/WMV/ZYMV

•Market leading multi fruited variety with a strong open plant.

•Good balance between plant growth and fruit production.

•Best suited for spring, summer and early autumn production and winter in tropical areas.

Nouran RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf) PRSV/WMV/ZYMV

•Multi fruited variety.

•Starts single, but becomes multi fruited as conditions improve.

•Suitable for production in spring and early summer and winter in tropical areas.

Yalda RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf)

CMV/CVYV/PRSV/WMV/ZYMV

•Multi fruited variety.

•Good fruit length.

•Suitable for summer and early autumn production.

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Deena RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf) CMV/CVYV

•Proven single fruited variety.

•Glossy dark green fruit with excellent shelf life.

•Best suited for late autumn to early spring production.

Morris RZ NEW! Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px (ex Sf)

•Single fruited variety.

•A strong, open and well balanced plant. Outstanding fruit quality.

•Exciting introduction for autumn, winter and spring production.

Yaqout RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf)

•Single fruited variety.

•Can become multi fruited due to strong lateral development, with smooth dark fruit.

•Suitable for late autumn, winter and early spring production.

Alanis RZ Cca/Ccu CMV

•Good length in winter.

•Dark colour.

•Suitable for unheated production in autumn, winter and spring.

Caman RZ Ccu/Px (ex Sf) CMV/CVYV

•Market leading variety.

•Good fruit length. Good shelf life.

•Suitable for spring to autumn harvest.

Mini/Lebanese Green Slicer

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Cucurbit RootstockCucumberWatermelon & Melon

Cucumis sativusCucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Lageneria siceraria, Cucumis melo

TomatoSolanum lycopersicum

A�yne RZ Fom:0,1,2,1.2

Fon:0-2/For/Va

•Cucurbit rootstock for gra�ed cucumber production.

•Strong well balanced plant without excess vigour.

Cobalt RZ Fom:0,1,2,1.2/For/Va

Fon:0-2

•New cucurbit rootstock for gra�ed watermelon and melon production.

•Strong, well balanced plant with no negative e�ects on fruit flavour in our trials.

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Cobalt RZ

Resistance codesFom = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis Fusarium wilt

Fon = Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Niveum Fusarium wilt

For = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-lycopersici Fusarium crown and root rot

Va = Verticillium albo-atrum Verticillium wilt

Resistance codesToMV = Tomato mosaic virus Tomato mosaic

Fol = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici Fusarium wilt

For = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-lycopersici

Fusarium crown and root rot

Pl = Pyrenochaeta lycopersici Corky root rot


Vd = Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt

Ma = Meloidogyne arenaria Root-knot

Mi = Meloidogyne incognita Root-knot

Mj = Meloidogyne javanica Root-knot

Si = Silvering

Solanaceous RootstockColosus RZ

ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2/For/Pl/Va:0/Vd:0

Ma/Mi/Mj

•Medium vigour.

•Suitable for crops where Fusarium resistance is required.

Emperador RZ ToMV:0-2/Fol:0,1/For/Pl/Va:0/Vd:0

Ma/Mi/Mj

•A strong rootstock that combines the long term benefits of gra�ing with a more generative steer.

•Suitable for heated production.

Kaiser RZ NEW! ToMV:0-2/Fol:0,1/For/Pl/Va:0/Vd:0

Ma/Mi/Mj

•A new rootstock with very good vigour, yet still provides a balanced plant.


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EggplantGrilled Vegetable Platter

Ingredients:• 1 medium eggplant, sliced

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 Italian red pointed pepper, sliced

• 1/2 sweet orange capsicum (bell pepper), sliced

• 1/2 sweet yellow capsicum (bell pepper), sliced

• 1 carrot, sliced

• 1/2 onion, sliced


• Extra virgin olive oil

• Lemon juice

• Fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

• Salt and pepper

Method:

Submerge the eggplant in salted water for half an

hour to remove the bitterness. Drain well, rinse

and dry. Place a griddle with a little olive oil over

high heat. Grill vegetables, a few minutes per side.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and a few drops

of lemon juice. Place the vegetables on a serving

plate and drizzle with a little olive oil. Top with basil

leaves. Serve immediately.

Phill

Eggplants are really growing in popularity recently, and good quality fruit is essential for getting the right result. Try the smaller fruit; you'll be surprised how firm they can be!

Lydia RZ

Fantastic RZ

Monarca RZ

Anatolia RZ

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EggplantSolanum melongena

Anatolia RZ• Long cylindrical variety.

•Strong plant. Good vigour. Virtually spineless.


Kylie RZ NEW!•Medium to large fruited variety.

• Vigorous plant with a balanced habit that allows for picking smaller fruit if required.

•Suitable for heated greenhouse production.

Leticia RZ NEW!• Long oval variety.

• Viigorous plant with excellent vigour for cooler production cycles.


Monarca RZ•Market leading long oval variety.

•Open vigorous plant. Attractive dark fruit.


Fantastic RZ•Proven round variety.

•Dark fruit. Virtually spineless.


Lato RZ•Unique white skinned long oval

variety.

•Spineless fruit. Firm white flesh with good shelf life and flavour.


Lydia RZ•Purple and white striped oval variety.

• Firm white flesh. Good shelf life and flavour.


Purple

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TomatoTomato, Coriander and Red Onion Salad

Ingredients:• 1 punnet of 8 cocktail tomatoes

• 1/2 red onion, finely sliced

• Small bunch of fresh coriander

• Salt to taste


• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method:

Quarter the tomatoes and finely chop the red onion

and coriander. Mix together in a bowl. Season with

salt and stand at room temperature to bring out

the flavour of the tomatoes. Prior to serving stir

through the red wine vinegar and olive oil to make

a dressing. Enjoy!!

Tristan

Salads show great produce in an honest way. What could be better than that?

Managua RZ

Endeavour RZ

Stewart RZ

Brioso RZ

Tastery RZ

Rugantino RZ

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Resistance codesToMV = Tomato mosaic virus Tomato mosaic

TSWV = Tomato spotted wilt virus Tomato spotted wilt

TYLCV = Tomato yellow leaf curl virus Tomato yellow leaf curl

Ff (ex Cf) = Fulvia fulva (ex Cladosporium fulvum) Leaf mould

Fol = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici Fusarium wilt

For = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis-lycopersici Fusarium crown and root rot

On (ex Ol) = Oidium neolycopersici (ex Oidium lycopersicum) Powdery mildew

Sbl = Stemphylium botryosum f.sp. lycopersici Gray leaf spot


Vd = Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt

Ma = Meloidogyne arenaria Root-knot

Mi = Meloidogyne incognita Root-knot

Mj = Meloidogyne javanica Root-knot

Si = Silvering

Cheramy RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0/Si Ma/Mi/Mj

•Cherry tomato for single harvest , afw 15-16g.

•High percentage of double trusses. Strong against fruit splitting.


Cherry and Snack Truss

Florantino RZ NEW!

ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2/Va:0/Vd:0 Sbl/Ma/Mi/Mj

•Mini plum tomato for loose harvest with an afw 9g.

•Strongly generative crop with a lot of double trusses.

•Best suited to heated and unheated greenhouse production.

Moscatel RZ

ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0/Si TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj

• Large cherry tomato for single harvest, afw 20g.

•Productive compact plant. Uniform easy fruit set.

•Suitable for heated and unheated trellis production.

Primarino RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0-2/Va:0/Vd:0/Si

Sbl/Ma/Mi/Mj

•New grape tomato with Fusarium race 3 resistance, afw 11-16g.

•Outstanding flavour. Strong against cracking.

•Suitable for field trellis and unheated production.

Tastery RZ

ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0/Si TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj

•Cherry tomato for truss harvest.

•Well presented trusses of 200-250g, pruned to 10-12 fruit.

•Suitable for heated and unheated production under mild conditions.

Ternetto RZ NEW!

ToMV:0-2/Fol:0,1 Ma/Mi/Mj

•Mini blocky tomato for loose harvest with an afw 10g - 12g.

•Strong and generative crop. High yield potential combined with good flavour. Strong aginst BER and cracking.

•Best suited to heated and unheated greenhouse production.

Amoroso RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For/Va:0/Vd:0/Si On (ex Ol)/Ma/Mi/Mj

•Cocktail truss tomato.

•Well presented trusses of 250-300g. Outstanding flavour and fruit quality.


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Brioso RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For/Va:0/Vd:0/Si On (ex Ol)

•Cocktail truss tomato with well presented trusses of 250-300g.

•Strong vigourours plant with a very balanced habit and high yield potential.

•Suitable for heated and unheated greenhouse production.

Wasino RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For/Va:0/Vd:0/Si On (ex Ol)/Ma/Mi/Mj

•New cocktail roma for truss harvest.

•Short open crop. Regular trusses of 300-350g.


Callanzo RZ NEW!


•High yielding truss tomato, afw 140-160g.

•Open crop with good vigour. Good fruit set. High early production and good performance in high light.


Endeavour RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For/Va:0/Vd:0

•High yielding truss tomato, afw 140-160g.

•Open and generative crop. Good fruit set. Well presented trusses of quality fruit.

•Suitable for heated and semi-heated production.

Forticia RZ NEW!

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For/Sbl/Si On (ex Ol)

• Intermediate truss variety, afw 110-130g.

•Strong generative crop. Good early and total yield potential of high quality 6 fruit trusses.

•Best suited to heated greenhouse production.

Leon RZ

ToMV:0-2/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0

TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj

•Proven TYLCV resistant variety, afw 140-160g.

•Early and high total yields. Firm good quality fruit.

•Suitable for field trellis production.

Levanzo RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For/Sbl/Va:0/Vd:0/Si

•Proven truss tomato, afw 140-155g.

•Excellent fruit and truss quality.


Montebelo RZ

ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj

• Large roma variety, afw 120g.

•Open and easy to manage plant.

•Suitable for unheated and field trellis production.

Petula RZ

ToMV:0-2/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0

•Proven variety, afw 140-160g.

•Consistent reliable performer. High early and total yields.

•Suitable for unheated and field trellis production.

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Stewart RZ NEW!

ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0-2/Va:0/Vd:0 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj

•New variety that combines Fusarium race 3, TYLCV and TSWV resistance, afw 160-170g.

•Early into production. Consistent flat round fruit of a good size. Small calyx scar.

•Suitable for field trellis production, adaptable under a wide range of conditions.

Valiant RZ

ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0

Ma/Mi/Mj

•Proven variety, afw 140-160g.

•Good quality and strong against cracking.


73-523 RZ NEW!

ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For/Va:0/Vd:0 Ma/Mi/Mj

•Gourmet variety, afw 180g.

• Loose pick single, vigorous plant habit.

•Suitable for open field trellis production.

Attiya RZ NEW!

ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0 Ma/Mi/Mj

•Gourmet variety, afw 180-200g.

• Loose pick single, vigorous and generative crop habit. Shiny and dense fruit of a high quality.


Managua RZ NEW!


•Small beef variety, afw 190-210g.

•Good early and high total yields. Firm flat round fruit. Open plant with good vigour.


Montenegro RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/Sbl/Va:0/Vd:0 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj

•Traditional Spanish style greenback tomato, afw 180-230g.

•Excellent tasting fruit is harvested at "pink star" stage.

•Suitable for unheated production and heated production when gra�ed.

Rugantino RZ

ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0/For/Sbl/Va:0/Vd:0

•Traditional "Ox-Heart" tomato, afw 160-200g.

• Ideal for special projects. Excellent flavour and presentation.

•Suitable for unheated and field trellis production and heated production when gra�ed.

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MelonSummer Salad with Melon, Mint and Feta

Ingredients:• 1 Melon, cubed

• 100g feta, cubed

• A few mint leaves

• Juice of half a lime

• Salt

Method:

Place the cubed melon and feta into the serving

cups. Top with a few mint leaves. To finish, simply

squeeze a wedge of lime over each cup and season

with a pinch of salt.

Maurice

People o�en ask how I got my children to love healthy food. The answer is pretty simple - give it to them!

Gladial RZ

Carribean Gold RZ Rangipo RZRicura RZ

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MelonCucumis melo

Caribbean Gold RZ Fom:0,1,2 Px (ex Sf):2/Ag

• International market standard netted orange fleshed melon.

• Vigorous plant. Concentrated fruit set.

Caribbean Heart RZ NEW! Fom:0,1 Gc (Ex Ec)/Px (Ex Sf):2,3,5

• Large orange fleshed melon with a very good net.

• Vigorous plant with good leaf cover. Good brix even in cool conditions.

•Best suited for cooler production cycles.

Rockmelon/Cantaloupe

Honeydew

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Gc (ex Ec) = Golovinomyces cichoracearum (ex Erysiphe cichoracearum) Powdery mildew


Ag = Aphis gossypii Cotton aphid

Caribbean King RZ Fom:0,1,2 Px (ex Sf):2,3,5

• Large netted orange fleshed melon.

•Good presentation. High yield potential.

Rangipo RZ NEW! Fom:0,1,2 Px (ex Sf):1,2,5

•Sutured orange fleshed melon with an attractive netted skin.

• Excellent eating qualities.

Gladial RZ Fom:0,2

Gc (ex Ec):1/Px (ex Sf):1,2,5

• Yellow skinned honeydew variety.

• Visually attractive. Reliable eating quality. Good maturity indicators.

Bravura RZ NEW! Fom:0,1,2

Gc(ex Ec):1/Px(ex Sf):2,5/Ag

•Piel de sapo melon.

• Excellent flavour and sugar levels, long shelf life.

• Very strong healthy plant with excellent resistance package.

Ricura RZ MNSV/Fom:0,1

Gc(ex Ec):1/Px(ex Sf):2,5

•Piel de Sapo melon.

• Excellent and consistent internal qualities with good flavour and sugar levels, long shelf life.

• Ideal fruit size for the Australian market.

Caribbean King RZ

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WatermelonWatermelon and Pomegranate Salad

with Red OnionIngredients:

• 2-3 kg of seedless watermelon

• 1/2 a red onion sliced and diced

• 1 pomegranate

• 5 sprigs of fresh mint, torn

• 100g feta, crumbled

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste


• 60ml extra virgin olive oil

• 30ml white balsamic vinegar

Method:

Peel and cut the watermelon into 1-2cm thick

bite-sized triangles and arrange on a flat serving

platter. Scatter a layer of the red onion and then the

pomegranate seeds. Just before serving, crumble

the feta over the top and finish with the dressing,

season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh

mint. Serve and enjoy.

Paul

Salads are a large part of any family celebration. Either as a side or main dish, the possibilites and ingredients are endless.

Conguita RZ

Tigrinho RZ

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Conguita RZ• 2-3kg micro-seeded dark skinned

watermelon from the Sandissma range.

• Fruit have sweet, crisp and firm flesh with a deep red colour.

•Can be used as a pollinator and for fresh market sales.

Gatinho RZ NEW!• 2 - 3kg micro-seeded tiger striped

watermelon from the Sandissima range.

•Prolific setter of uniform fruit that have sweet, crisp, red and firm flesh with a firm rind.

•Can be used as a pollinator and for fresh market sales.

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WatermelonCitrillus lanatus


Gc (ex Ec) = Golovinomyces cichoracearum (ex Erysiphe cichoracearum) Powdery mildew


Ag = Aphis gossypii Cotton aphid

Tigrinho RZ• 2-3kg micro-seeded tiger striped

watermelon from the Sandissima range.

• Fruit have sweet, crisp, red and firm flesh.

•An extended flowering period makes this variety an excellent pollinator.

Titania RZ•New 7 - 8kg seedless dark skinned

watermelon.

•High yield potential. Good internal colour. Excellent fruit set.

Sandissima, bred by Rijk Zwaan, is a range of conveniently sized micro-seeded watermelons; giving all the benefits of seedless watermelons with none of the drawbacks. Additionally, Sandissima varieties are excellent pollinators, which produce quality marketable fruit.

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LettuceLentil Salad with Roasted Capsicum,

Goat's Cheese and Salanova®Ingredients:

• 250g lentils

• 4 red Sweet Palermo or sweet pointed peppers

• 1/2 sprig of fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped

• 1/2 sprig of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon French mustard

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 head of green Salanova® or a bag of mixed lettuce leaves

• 2 shallots, finely chopped

• 150g so� goat's cheese

Method:

Boil the lentils until cooked. Drain, rinse and cool.

Roast the capsicums in a preheated moderate oven

for 35 minutes. Toss the lettuce leaves in a bowl with

the capsicum, parsley, basil and shallot. Mix together

the oil vinegar and mustard and pour over the salad.

Crumble the goat's cheese over the salad and season

with salt and pepper.

Salads are best prepared with fresh ingredients. We are so lucky to have such a vast range of fruits and vegetables available to create delicious salads and add colour to our lives everyday .

Rob

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LettuceLactuca sativa

Bernardinas RZ Bl:16-22,24-26,28,31/Nr:0/Pb

LMV:1

•Standard shoulder-season variety.

•Good shape, even under warmer conditions. Very good internal quality for processing.

Gitanas RZ Bl:16,21,23/Nr:0

• Large framed variety with a proven track record.

• Very good vigour producing a round head with good size.

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* eg: Victoria, Stanthorpe and cooler temperate regions

* eg: Lockyer Valley, Hay and warmer growing regions

Harvest Guide - IcebergSummer Cycle* Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Santarinas RZ

Toscanas RZ

Jasperinas RZ

Bernardinas RZ

Winter Cycle* Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Santarinas RZ

Toscanas RZ

Printinas RZ

Bernardinas RZ

Gitanas RZ

Suggested harvest period

Possible under certain conditions

Resistance codesLMV = Lettuce mosaic virus Lettuce mosaic

Nr = Nasonovia ribisnigri Lettuce leaf aphid

Pb = Pemphigus bursarius Lettuce root aphid

Bl = Bremia lactucae Downy mildew

Ss = Spingomonas suberfaciens (ex Rhizomonas suberfaciens)

Corky root

Physiological races Bl: 1-15 of Bremia lactucae (downy mildew) in lettuce are to the best of our knowledge no longer observed in practice in Europe nowadays. Therefore reference to the races Bl: 1-15 is no longer made in resistance claims with regard to Bremia lactucae. From September 1st 2014 onwards, the resistance claim of a variety refers only to Bl: 16-31.

Jasperinas RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0/Pb

• Large headed variety with good vigour.

• Very uniform with high percentage cut, slow bolting, good internal fill.

• Very adaptable, best suited for harvesting spring - autumn.

Printinas RZ NEW! Bl:16,18-30,32/Nr:0

•Shoulder-season variety in warmer areas.

•Good shape and size. Very good internal quality. Slow bolting.

Santarinas RZ Bl:16-26,28,31/Nr:0/Pb

• Impressive uniform variety for fresh market and processing.

• Flat base, strong against tipburn and slow bolting. Excellent field standing.

Toscanas RZ Bl:16-23,25,31,32/Nr:0/Pb

•The proven performer. Consistent large heads for fresh market and processing.

•Strong against tipburn and bolting.

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Cos

41-402 RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Slow bolting Gem variety with a stable shape and well filled heart.

•Suitable for hydropinc production.

•Suitable for warmer periods.

Baeza RZ Bl:16-26,28,32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Gem variety.

•Strong against tipburn.

•Suitable for hydroponic production from late autumn to early spring.

Blanes RZ Bl:16-26,28,32 LMV:1

•Proven option for 'sweet gem' hearts.

•Good shape and weight with glossy leaves.

Rosaine RZ NEW! Bl:16-26,28,31,32/Nr:0/Pb

•New red 'sweet gem' variety.

•Good shape matches green varieties.

• Year round production in most areas.

Amadeus RZ Bl:16,17,21,23,32 LMV:1

• Ideal baby cos for hearts and twin packs.


•Avoid mid-summer production in hot areas.

Ragol RZ NEW! Bl:16-26,28,31,32/Nr:0/Pb

•Baby cos with good shape, colour and size for single or twin packs.

•Suitable for field and hydroponic production.

• For cooler periods.

Gem Baby

Type Varieties Attributes

Gem 41-402 RZ Small dense hearts packed with leaves, crisp texture, creamy internal colour and a sweet flavour. Typically sold in double and triple packs.

BAEZA RZ

BLANES RZ

ROSAINE RZ (RED)

Baby AMADEUS RZ Less dense heads with crisp blistered leaves that separate easily. Dark green outer leaves and blanched internal leaves presenting good contrast of colour. Typically sold as either a twin pack or cos heart.

RAGOL RZ

RALPH RZ

REQUENA RZ

Midi CLAUDIUS RZ Heavy well filled heads, crisp leaves of an even length, dark green outer leaves and blanched internal leaves. Typically packed whole as a single sleeved head, or processed in bagged salads.

QUINTUS RZ

GRADARA RZ

LOTUS RZ

Large AUVONA RZ Large heavy heads of long leaves, dark green blistered outer leaves and pale blanched internal leaves. Typically sold in the wholesale box market.

PATRONA RZ

PUBILIUS RZ

MAXIMUS RZ

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Ralph RZ Bl:16-27,29,30,32/Nr:0

LMV:1/Ss (Rs)

• Versatile baby cos variety for whole head, hearts and loose leaf production.

•Strong against bolting.

• For cooler periods.

Requena RZ Bl:16-30,32/Fol:1/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Attractive dark green baby cos with good shape and size for single or twin packs.

•Suitable for field and hydroponic production.


Claudius RZ Bl:16-26,28,31,32/Fol:1/Pb LMV:1

•Uniform and dark green midi cos.


• Year round in warmer areas.

Quintus RZ Bl:16-20,22-25,28-30,32/Fol:1/Nr:0

•Glossy midi cos for whole head and processing.

•Slow bolting and strong against tipburn.

• Year round production in many areas.

Gradara RZ Bl:16-28,30-32/Fol:1/Nr:0/Pb

Ss (Rs)

•High yielding midi cos variety for fresh hearts and processing.

•Broad base and a solid heart. Strong against bolting and tip burn.

Lotus RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1/Ss(Rs)

•High yielding midi cos variety for fresh hearts and processing.

•Good vigour, strong against tip burn.

•Suitable for cooler periods.

Auvona RZ Bl:17-22,24-26,28,32/Fol:1

• Large cos with narrow and blistered leaves with a solid mid-vein. High recovery.

• Versatile for fresh market and processing, with a long production season.

Patrona RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

• Large cos for winter with narrow blistered leaves and a strong solid mid-vein.

• Versatile for fresh market and processing.

Maximus RZ Bl:16-27,29,30,32 Ss(Rs)

•Proven large cos for summer. Slow closing provides good field holding ability.

•Slow bolting. Strong against tipburn.

Publius RZ NEW! Bl:16-30,32/Nr:0 Ss(Rs)

• Large cos.

•Well suited to the wholehead market. Slow bolting. Strong aginst tipburn.

•Suitable for shoulder periods.

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Red Salanova®

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Barlach RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Exciting new red butter variety.

•Striking bi-coloured leaves.

• Year round production in cooler areas.

Seurat RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Proven red butter variety.

• Leaves have a clear colour contrast. Slow bolting and upright growth.

•Suitable for year round production.

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Codex RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Red leaves with excellent depth and contrast of colour.

• Versatile and robust coral leaf.

• Year round production in mild areas and winter in colder areas.

Salanova® Red Butter Salanova® Red Coral


Salanova® Red Butter BARLACH RZ Striking bi-coloured, dark

cherry red thick glossy

leaves that are sweet,

tender, succulent and smooth. Mature baby-sized

butter leaves.

SEURAT RZ

Salanova® Red Coral JADIGON RZFlu�y, frilly leaf, cherry red

on the outside fading in

the centre. Not bitter like

traditional types. Hundreds

of baby-sized incised leaves.

POLYGON RZ

CODEX RZ

HAFLEX RZ

Salanova® Red Crisp 79-97 RZCrisp, flexible narrow leaf,

vibrant, glossy, frilly at the

top, sweet. Mature baby-

sized incised leaves. Slight

variations in leaf colours.

DUPLEX RZ

TELEX RZ

Salanova® Red Oak STEFANO RZ

Gently lobed, bi-coloured,

tender, succulent, smooth,

supple, bright. Mature baby-

sized leaves.XANDRA RZ

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Salanova® Red OakSalanova® Red CrispHaflex RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Red leaves with excellent depth and contrast of colour.

• Versatile and robust coral leaf.

•Autumn, winter and spring harvest in most areas.

Jadigon RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0

• Versatile red coral style leaves.

•High yield and recovery for salad mixes.


Polygon RZ Bl:16-31/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Dark "cherry-red" coral style leaves.

• Large frame, clean base and high recovery.


79-97 RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Red crisp leaves with excellent depth and contrast of colour.

•Robust leaves process well.

• Year round production in mild areas. Avoid winter in colder areas.

Duplex RZ Bl:16-28,30-32/Nr:0

•Bright and glossy red crisp leaves.

•High yielding variety with good strength against bolting.


Telex RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0/Pb LMV:1

•Proven vigorous double red crisp leaves with a narrow base and flared shape.

•Slow bolting variety with large frame and good yields.


Stefano RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Exciting new red leaf type for salad mixes.

•Narrow red oak style with a small cut surface.


Xandra RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Exciting red oakleaf with vibrant red and green contrast.

•Significant yield improvements over previous selections.

•Best suited to autumn, winter and spring production in cooler areas.

Salanova®, bred by Rijk Zwaan, is the name that stands for a range of fresh lettuce each providing hundreds of delicious baby-sized leaves with just one cut! Discover the flavours of Salanova®. Create your quality salad mixes from the exciting range of vibrant colours, unique leaf shapes and delightful textures.

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Green Salanova®

Hilbert RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0

• Vigorous, upright green butter variety.

• Flat leaves are easy to harvest.


Pascal RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Outstanding dark green glossy butter variety.

•Upright and easy to process.


Vicinity RZ Bl:16-30,32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Green coral style leaves with good 3D structure.

•High yield and recovery for processing.


Salanova® Green Butter Salanova® Green Coral


Salanova® Green Butter HILBERT RZ

A vibrant glossy green

colour, the baby-sized

butter leaves are sweet,

tender and succulent.PASCAL RZ

Salanova® Green Coral VICINITY RZ

Flu�y, frilly blonde-green,

not bitter like traditional

types. Hundreds of mature

baby-sized incised leaves.VILAR RZ

Salanova® Green Crisp EXCITE RZ Crisp, flexible narrow leaf,

vibrant, glossy, frilly at the

top, sweet. Mature baby-

sized incised leaves. All

available for year round

production. Slight variations

in leaf colour.

EXFILES RZ

EXPEDITION RZ

EXPONENT RZ

Salanova® Green Oak HUMBOLDT RZGently lobed, typically apple

green, tender, succulent,

smooth, supple, bright.

Mature baby-sized oak

leaves.

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Vilar RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Blonde green coral leaves with a good 3D structure.

•Good yields and excellent recovery for processing.


Excite RZ Bl:16-30,32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Dark glossy green leaves .

•Bred specifically for the salad mix segment with attractive 3D leaves.

• Year round harvest in most areas.

Exfiles RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Green crisp leaves with a deep incision and good penetration of colour.


Expedition RZ Bl:16-28,30-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Proven green crisp leaved variety.

•Excellent yields and recovery for processing.


Exponent RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Dark shiny green crisp leaves.

•Excellent yields.


Humboldt RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Glossy green oakleaf variety adapted to mechanical harvesting.

• Large frame also suits fresh market in sleeves.



Salanova® Green Oak

Salanova® Green Crisp

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Red Oak

Oakleaf

Anikai RZ Bl:16-25,27,28,30-32/Nr:0/Pb

LMV:1

•Double red traditional oak with a large frame.

• Very strong against tipburn and bolting.


Macai RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

• Fast growing, compact triple red oak variety.

•Robust leaves, upright habit and a tidy base.


Prunai RZ Bl:16-30,32/Nr:0/Pb LMV:1

• Fast growing, compact triple red traditional oak.

•Robust leaves and a tidy, upright base.

•Suitable for year round production in cooler areas.

Rouxai RZ

Bl:16-30,32/Nr:0

•Bright "cherry" red oakleaf variety.

•Upright habit with red colouring on both sides of the leaves.



Red Oak ANIKAI RZ

Tender large leaves ideal for

sandwiches and salads. Also

known as Festival lettuce

Oakleaf is predominantly

grown in hydroponic

conditions and sold as a

whole head

MACAI RZ

PRUNAI RZ

ROUXAI RZ

Green Oak KIBRILLE RZ

KIPLING RZ

KIREVE RZ

KIRIBATI RZ

Rouxai RZ

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Kibrille RZ Bl:16-31/Nr:0 LMV:1

• Impressive traditional green oakleaf variety.

•Open form, maintains vigour in cold conditions.

•Best suited to harvest in cooler periods.

Kipling RZ Bl:16-26,28,32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Proven medium framed traditional green oakleaf variety.

•Slow bolting and strong against tipburn.

•Best suited to harvest in warmer periods.

Kireve RZ Bl:16-26,28,31,32/Nr:0/Pb LMV:1

•Glossy narrow leaved green oakleaf variety suitable for processing.

• Impressive large frame and open form.


Kisheri RZ

Kiribati RZ Bl:16-31/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Upright and compact traditional green oak variety.

•Strong against internal tipburn, slow bolting.

•Best suited to autumn, winter and spring production in cool areas.

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Coral & Batavia

Cavernet RZ Bl:16-28,30-32/Nr:0

•Traditional vigorous large leaf red coral.

•Strong against premature hearting. Good holding ability.

•Performs well in hot humid conditions.

Wilbur RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0

•Dark red traditional coral variety. Capable of large size.

• Less prone to premature hearting than other varieties.

•Best suited for cooler periods.

Linaro RZ Bl:16-30,32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Traditional large leaf coral, open plant habit.

• Leaves have a fine curl with good presentation.


Lorenzo RZ Bl:16-23,25,31,32/Nr:0/Pb LMV:1

•Traditional large leaf coral with a big frame.

•Uniform and intense green colour with a fine curl.

•Best suited to cooler production periods.

Lungavilla (85-44) RZ NEW!

Bl:16-32/Nr:0/Pb LMV:1

•Traditional dark - mid green coral with good vigour.


Othilie RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0/Pb LMV:1/Fol:1

•Blonde-green non-heading variety.

•Sweet crisp and glossy leaves. Slow bolting.


Red Coral

Green Coral

Green Batavia

Cavernet RZ


Red CoralCAVERNET RZ

Large robust leaves with a

mild flavour, vibrant colours

and decorative frilled edges.

Also known as Lolla Bionda

(green) and Lolla Rossa (red).

Predominantly grown in

hydroponic conditions and

sold as a whole head.

WILBUR RZ

Green Coral LINARO RZ

LORENZO RZ

LUNGAUILLA RZ

Green Batavia OTHILIE RZLarge sweet crisp leaves,

attractive blistered texture,

good for single leaf use on

burgers or in sandwiches

EndiveDemitri RZ NEW!•Slow bolting smooth leaved endive.

•Upright and high yielding.

Korbi RZ• Very fine leaves for salad mix and fresh

market.

•Upright habit, strong against tipburn and suitable for machine harvest.

•Best suited to autumn, winter and spring production.

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Coral & BataviaLettuce

Lactuca sativa

Skyphos RZ Bl:16-26,28,32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Traditional mignonette with red glossy leaves.

•Strong against tipburn and bolting.


Hungarina RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Traditional green butterhead.

•Strong against bacterial leaf spot.

•Best suited to warmer periods.

Janero RZ Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Quick filling traditional green variety.

•Easy to harvest with a broad base and strong against tipburn.

•Best suited for winter and early spring harvest in cooler areas.

Sandalina RZ NEW! Bl:16-32/Nr:0 LMV:1

•Traditional green butterhead.

•Slow bolting with a compact habit.


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Red Butter SKYPHOS RZLarge leaves with a mild

flavour and tender texture.

Hearts full of buttery coloured

sweet leaves. Both green and

red varieties are adored by

the French for their eating

qualities. Predominantly

grown in hydroponic

conditions and sold as a

whole head.

Green Butter HUNGARINA RZ

JANERO RZ

SANDALINA RZ

Demitri RZ

Korbi RZ

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Baby Spinach (Palak) SaladIngredients:

• 1 x 100g packet Baby Spinach

• 1 large cucumber, sliced

• 2 large tomatoes, chopped

• 2 hot peppers, chopped

• 10 almonds

• grapes or oranges

• black olives – canned


• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 cup orange juice

• 1/2 tsp garam masala (mixture of spices)

• 1/2 tsp each ginger and garlic paste

• salt

• sugar

• black pepper powder and chilli powder to taste

Method:

Mix the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.

Mix the dressing well and pour over salad. Toss

through, serve and enjoy!

Spinach & Chard

Kookaburra RZRed Cardinal RZ

Platypus RZ Charlie RZ

Harry

I could share so many delicious Indian salad recipes. My absolute favoruite is my mother's Baby Palak (Spinach) Salad. I would happily eat it all-year-round.

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Swiss ChardSpinachBeta vulgarisSpinacia oleracea

Gazelle RZ Pfs:1-13,15

•Attractive oval round leaves for cooler periods.

• Vigorous and upright with thick vibrant and glossy leaves.

Goanna RZ NEW! Pfs:1-15

•Savoy variety with uniform dark green leaves.

•Strong against tipburn with attractive blister to the leaves.

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Leaf Type Varieties Warmer Season Shoulder Cooler Season Baby Leaf Bunching

Semi Savoy Goanna RZ • •

Kolibri RZ • •

Kookaburra RZ • • • •

Platypus RZ • • •

Wildebeest RZ • •

Oval/RoundGazelle RZ • • •

Woodpecker RZ • •

Red Vein Red Cardinal RZ • • •

Chard Charlie RZ • • • •

Resistance codesPfs = Peronospora farinosa f.sp. Spinaciae Downy mildew

Kolibri RZ NEW! Pfs:1-9-12-15 10,11

•Robust semi-savoy variety with uniform oval leaves.

•Upright habit.

Kookaburra RZ Pfs:1-13,15

•Robust semi-savoy variety with uniform dark green leaves.

•Upright habit and strong against leaf burn in warmer conditions.

Woodpecker RZ NEW! Pfs:1-15

•Robust semi-savoy variety with uniform dark green leaves.

•Upright habit with oval leaves.

Wildebeest RZ NEW! Pfs:1-15

•Semi-savoy variety with dark leaves.

•Upright habit and strong against leaf burn in warmer conditions.

Platypus RZ Pfs:1-15

•High yielding dark green winter variety. Semi savoy x oriental leaves.

•Thick upright leaves.

Red Cardinal RZ Pfs:1-11,13,15,16

•Proven red vein spinach variety for cooler conditions.

•Exciting colour contrast and good shelf life.

Charlie RZ• Vigorous upright red veined hybrid

swiss chard for babyleaf.

•Exciting contrast between the red vein and green leaf .


Chard

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Roasted Cauliflower with Blue Cheese and Nuts

Ingredients:• 1 large or 2 small cauliflowers, cut into florets

• 120g gorgonzola or blue cheese

• 120g mixed nuts

• 1 lettuce (cos or salanova)

• 2 sticks of celery, chopped

• The leaves from 4 stems of parsley

• Salt and pepper to taste


• 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Method:

Place the cauliflower florets in an ovenproof dish.

Sprinkle with a little olive oil, pepper and salt. Roast

in the oven until brown (approx 18 minutes at 180°C).

Allow to cool and drizzle with a little lemon juice.

Roast the nuts in a small pan with a few drops of

olive oil. Rinse and dry the lettuce and divide between

plates.In a bowl, mix the florets, celery, parsley and

nuts. Season with pepper to taste and add a little more

olive oil. Serve topped with crumbled gorgonzola.

Stephanie

What's not to love about salads? You can combine such a large variety of flavours and textures with an amazing array of vitamins and health benefits on one plate!

Cauliflower & Broccoli

Vicario RZ

Sententia RZ

Puntoverde

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Cauliflower, broccoli and cabbageBrassica oleracea

Agassi RZ Foc:1

• Summer broccoli, 70-80 day maturity.

• Strong against hollow stem.

Vicario RZ NEW! Foc:1

• 80 - 85 day maturity.

•Dark green heads with good colour and a medium fine bead.

Cercy RZ• 80-90 day maturity.

•Medium vigour with excellent self cover.

Broccoli

Cauliflower

* eg: Victoria, Stanthorpe and cooler temperate regions

* eg: Lockyer Valley, Hay and warmer growing regions

Harvest Guide - Broccoli & CauliflowerSummer Cycle* Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Agassi RZ

Vicario RZ

Stabilis RZ

Sentender RZ

Sententia RZ

Cercy RZ

Puntoverde

Vitaverde RZ

Winter Cycle* Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Stabilis RZ

Cercy RZ

Puntoverde

Vitaverde RZ

Suggested harvest period

Possible under certain conditions

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Mb = Mycosphaerella brassicicola Ring spot

Puntoverde NEW! Mb

•Attractive and versatile romanesco cauliflower.

•Strong against disease. Good vigour. Excellent quality.

• 85 - 100 day maturity spring & autumn, 75 - 85 day maturity summer, 100 - 110 day maturity winter.

Sentender RZ • 110-120 day maturity with good self

cover and frost tolerance.

•Good performance against temperature fluctuations. Vigorous plant with a dense white curd.

Sententia RZ• 100-110 day maturity.

•Upright plant with good self cover. Strong against frost.

Stabilis RZ•Spring and autumn harvesting variety,

70-80 day maturity.

• Vigorous and upright habit makes harvesting easy.

Vitaverde RZ NEW!•Nice firm green curd. Not prone to

riciness. Good vigour - 65 - 75 day maturity summer, 70 - 80 day maturity spring and autumn.

Sententia RZ

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Coleslaw with Carrot, Ginger and Spicy Soy Dressing

Ingredients:• 1 cup red cabbage, shredded

• 1 cup white cabbage, shredded

• 1 cup carrot, grated


• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons honey

• Fresh chili

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

Method:

Combine about a cup each of red and white

cabbage then add a cup of the grated carrot.Whisk

together the dressing ingredients and pour over the

cabbage mixture, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with

peanuts if desired.

Annie

I love to try new salads and ideas to create delicious and nutritious meals that are quick and easy to make. Nothing beats fresh, seasonal produce.

Cabbage

Estrema RZ

Tourima RZGintama RZ

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Cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage Brassica oleracea

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Tourima RZ

Resistance codesFoc = Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. conglutinans Fusarium yellows

Gintama RZ NEW! Foc:1

•Medium round cabbage, 90 day maturity.

• 3 - 4kg heads with a short core.

•Best suited to autumn and winter harvest.

Multima RZ Foc:1

• Flat green cabbage, 90 day maturity.

• 2-5kg heads with good field holding ability.

•Best suited to summer and autumn harvest in cooler areas.

Toughma RZ•Baby cabbage, 75-85 day maturity.

• 1-2kg heads with long field standing ability.


Green Cabbage

Savoy CabbagePointed Cabbage

Tourima RZ NEW!• Fast filling pointed cabbage, 60-70 day

maturity.

• 800g - 1.5kg heads, with a nice filled point, excellent field holding ability, well suited to high populations.


Estrema RZ Foc:1

•Proven and reliable market leading savoy cabbage, 80-100 day maturity.

• 2-3kg heads, good performer under a wide variety of conditions.


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Carrot Salad with Mint, Coriander and Pistachios

Ingredients:• 600g baby carrots

• 40g green olives, pitted and finely sliced

• 1 bunch of fresh coriander, roughly chopped

• 2 tablespoons mint, finely chopped

• 1 handful of pistachios

Dressing Ingredients:• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 1 teaspoon harissa

• 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar

• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped

• A few drops of orange flower water

Method:

Toast the seeds in a non-stick frying pan on high

and crush in a pestle and mortar. Roast the nuts

until crunchy and leave to cool. Blanch the carrots in

boiling salted water until just tender on the outside.

Rinse with cold water and drain. Add the dressing to

the warm carrots and mix well. Just before serving,

sprinkle over the fresh coriander, mint and pistachios.

Frances

Salads give me a creative licence only limited by my imgaination. No matter how many people turn up, I can make more interesting salads and everyone is happy!

CarrotCarrot

Daucus carota

Jerada RZCro�on RZ

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Cro�on RZ•Slender nantes type carrot with

excellent flavour.

• Long smooth roots have good internal colour and suitable for high density cropping.

• 120-130 day maturity (summer).

Jerada RZ• Very early fine bunching carrot.

•Compact strong and upright tops. Very uniform roots.

• 80 day (summer).

Morelia RZ•Mid-season nantes type carrot with

strong erect tops.

•Smooth cylindrical roots with good colour.

•Suitable for summer and autumn production.

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Apple, Celery and Ginger SaladIngredients:

• 1 apple

• 1 stick of celery

• Small piece of fresh ginger

• Small handful of raisins

• 1 teaspoon dessicated coconut


• 1 tablespoon coconut water or milk

• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar

• Juice of half a lime

• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (grated rind)

Method:

Core and thinly slice the apple and

finely chop the celery. Add to the salad

plate or bowl. Grate the ginger and lime

zest over the salad, top with raisins and

dessicated coconut. For the dressing,

whisk together the coconut water, brown

sugar and lime juice in a small container.

Drizzle over the salad.

CeleryCeleriac & CeleryApium graveolens

James

Salads are whatever you make of them; not just leaf vegetables and tomatoes and cucumbers. Add your own ingredients to totally change your salad into something even better.

Kelvin RZ NEW!•Slow bolting celery, dark green leaves

and shiny stems.

•Strong against black hearts. Excellent for sticks and hearts.

•Best suited to harvesting from early summer to autumn.

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Roasted Beetroot Salad with Goat's Cheese and Raspberry

Ingredients:• 8 red beetroots

• 1 red onion

• 1 hand of oregano leaves (preferably fresh leaves)

• 1 box of raspberries (or blackberries)

• Some slices of goat's cheese

• Handful of spinach or cornsalad

• Toasted almond slivers (optional)


• Red wine vinegar

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Pepper and salt

Method:

Put the beetroots in an oven dish and roast for two

hours at 180°C. Check they are still firm by piercing

with a knife. Peel and cut into slices once cool. Mix

the beet slices, red onion, and oregano in a bowl

and flavour with oil, vinegar, pepper and salt. Serve

on a bed of cornsalad or spinach. Garnish with

goat's cheese and raspberries. Optional suggestion;

top with toasted almond.

Beetroot

Frank

There's nothing better than a big salad in the middle of the table, shared with your family and friends. I've been a grower all my life, and seeing people enjoy what I have grown always makes me happy.

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BeetrootBeta vulgaris

Zeppo RZ • Fast growing hybrid beetroot for

bunching and processing.

•Tall vigorous plant with average root diameter around 80mm.

•Suitable for production in all areas.

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Definition of the Terms Describing the Reaction of Plants to Pests and Abiotic Stresses for the Vegetable Seed

Industry (Adopted by the ISF Vegetable and Ornamental Crops Section in June 2012)

1. Introduction

The relationship between a plant and a pest

is very complex. The terms that describe

the reaction of a plant variety to a pest

are determined by tests under controlled

environmental conditions with known and

characterized biotypes, pathotypes, races or

strains of the pest in question.

In practice however, the ability of a pest

to cause disease in a plant depends on

environmental conditions, the properties of

the organism itself and the capacity of the

plant to defend itself. Varieties within a plant

species can di�er in their ability to defend

themselves. Under di�erent conditions,

such as age of the plant, pest pressure

and virulence or adverse environmental

conditions, the interaction between the same

plant and pest may have di�erent outcomes.

Pests are known to develop and form new

biotypes, pathotypes, races or strains that

can cause damage to plants that remain

una�ected by the original form of the pest.

To promote consistency in the terms used to

describe the reaction of a plant to a pest, ISF

Vegetable and Ornamental Crops Section has

defined the following terms.

2. Definitions

Susceptibility is the inability of a plant variety

to restrict the growth and development of a

specified pest.

Resistance is the ability of a plant variety to

restrict the growth and development of a

specified pest and/or the damage they cause

when compared to susceptible plant varieties

under similar environmental conditions and

pest pressure.

Resistant varieties may exhibit some disease

symptoms or damage under heavy pest

pressure.

Two levels of resistance are defined:

High resistance : plant varieties that highly

restrict the growth and development of the

specified pest under normal pest pressure

when compared to susceptible varieties.

These plant varieties may, however, exhibit

some symptoms or damage under heavy pest

pressure.

Intermediate resistance : plant varieties

that restrict the growth and development of

the specified pest but may exhibit a greater

range of symptoms or damage compared

to high resistant varieties. Intermediately

resistant plant varieties will still show

less severe symptoms or damage than

susceptible plant varieties when grown under

similar environmental conditions and/or pest

pressure.

It is to be noted that if a resistance is claimed

in a plant variety it is limited to the specified

biotypes, pathotypes, races or strains of the

pest.

If no biotypes, pathotypes, races or strains

are specified in the resistance claim for the

variety, it is because no generally accepted

classification of the cited pest by biotype,

pathotype, race or strain exists. New biotypes,

pathotypes, races or strains that may emerge

are not covered by the original resistance

claim.

Immunity is when a plant is not subject to

attack or infection by a specified pest.

FAO defines a pest as: Any species, strain or

biotype of plant, animal or pathogenic agent

injurious to plants or plant products.

Pathogens (microorganisms such as bacteria,

viruses and fungi that cause a disease) are,

therefore, included in the term “pest”.

The Marketing Statements of Rijk Zwaan

Australia Pty. Ltd. (Marketing & Sales

Statement, Resistance Statement, Resistance

Codes & Product Specifications) can be found

online at www.rijkzwaan.com.au

Resistance Statement

Disclaimer

Rijk Zwaan’s descriptions, illustrations,

growing advices and any other

information in whatever form for example

on expiry, sowing, planting and harvesting

dates are based as precisely as possible

on experiences in trials and in practice.

However, Rijk Zwaan does not accept in

any case liability for damages resulting

from the use of such descriptions,

illustrations, growing advices and

information. The buyer/user itself is

responsible for proper storage of the

seeds and will be deemed to determine

whether the products and growing

advices are suitable to be used for the

intended cultivations and under the local

conditions. The pictures in this edition

show the types to which the varieties as

mentioned belong and not all varieties

as such. These pictures do not constitute

any warranty, express or implied, of crop

performance.

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