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Seminis® Product Guide2016/2017 Australia
www.seminis.com.au
Every day for 150 years, Seminis has worked to empower our growers by improving the vegetables they grow and providing solutions to their toughest challenges.
Today we are the world’s largest developer and marketer of vegetable seeds. But reaching this milestone hasn’t been an easy journey. It’s a painstaking process that requires patience and the belief that every generation can be better than the last.
At Seminis, we’re constantly thinking of the next generation. Not just the next generation of seeds, but the next generation of growers and families all over the world.
Contents
Brassica
Broccoli .................................................................................5
Cauliflower ...........................................................................6
Cucurbits
Cantaloupe & Honeydew ................................................. 9
Rootstock ...........................................................................11
Seedless Watermelon .....................................................11
Zucchini ..............................................................................11
Cucumber ..........................................................................12
Large Seed
Sweet Corn ........................................................................17
Beans ..................................................................................18
Leafy
Spinach ...............................................................................21
Lettuce ................................................................................23
Capsicum & Chilli
Capsicum & Chilli .............................................................27
Root & Bulb
Onions ................................................................................35
Tomato
Open Field Tomato ..........................................................41
Protected Unheated Tomato ........................................43
Eggplant
Eggplant ..............................................................................47
Technical Information
Resistances ........................................................................48
Seed Quality ......................................................................52
Quality Assurance ............................................................53
Contacts
Contact Details .................................................................55
Successful farming requires a high degree of skill. The performance of seed and crops are greatly impacted by numerous factors and conditions beyond the control of Monsanto, including, among other things, environmental conditions, such as sunlight, moisture, temperature, and soil composition; adverse weather conditions, such as drought, excessive rainfall, high wind; pests, diseases, and individual farming practices.
The purchaser and/or user of this seed assumes all risks that these factors and conditions will adversely impact the performance of the seed and crop produced from the seed.
Copyright © 2016 Monsanto Australia Limited All Rights Reserved. Seminis is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Australia Limited licensee.
Cover image: Capogreco Family, Melon Growers, Waroona, WA
Seminis® is the brand for open-field and unheated-protected varieties. If you would like more information on Seminis varieties, please call 1800 069 569 or visit seminis.com.au.
BRASSICA
BRASSICA
OTHER BROCCOLI VARIETIES
MATURITY (WEEKS) SEASON HEAD SHAPE BEAD SIZE
BC1691
11–13 Warm High dome Fine
BC1691 has an attractive high domed head positioned well in the plant for an early harvest. This product has made a very strong impression with growers who have transplanted in Victoria from November 15.
IRONMAN
10–12 Transition Dome Fine to medium
A dark green, heavy and firm head, Ironman is versatile, high quality and works well in transition harvest periods.
LEGACY
12–13 Cool Dome Fine to medium
Legacy is a reliable, cool season-type. It is strong, uniform and has early vigour in the cold. Legacy has fine-beaded, domed-shaped heads with dark green colour and good stem thickness and yield.
STEEL
11–13 Transition High dome Fine
This dark green, high-domed variety is sure to make an impression in the supermarkets. It’s popular amongst many growers because it’s not only high yielding and rich in colour, it’s also easy to harvest.
BRASSICA · 5
Broccoli
“I choose Seminis because they have the best varieties. They grow quickly and they’re easy to harvest.”
Seminis grower
BC1691BC1691 has an attractive high domed head positioned well in the plant for an easy harvest. This product has made a very strong impression with growers who have transplanted in Victoria from November 15 and cutting from early January through to mid April.
FEATURES
Colour: Green
Head shape: High dome
Bead size: Fine
Season: Warm
Maturity: 11–13 weeks
Uniform: Very uniform
6 · BRASSICA
Cauliflower
SV5982ACSV5982AC is a new introduction to our cauliflower range in the 16–18 week maturity class. SV5982AC produces a plant that is erect and offers good curd protection. With excellent curd weight and overall quality, this variety has impressed growers in trial. A true winter cauliflower suited for fresh market and retail.
FEATURES
Colour: White
Plant vigour: Strong
Season: Cool
Maturity: 16–18 weeks
SV5965ACThere’s little wonder why SV5965AC is a leading choice for many growers. It matures three weeks faster than other varieties in its timeslot, its strong frame protects itself from the elements and it has a curd that’s large and dense. SV5965AC is perfect for both the fresh and processing markets.
FEATURES
Colour: White
Plant vigour: Strong
Season: Winter
Maturity: 17–18 weeks
NEW VARIETY
SV1473AC (Curdivex)Part of the new Curdivex range of cauliflowers, SV1473AC has less wrapping making it easy to harvest, while keeping a bright, white curd. The Curdivex varieties have an open frame which does not require covering like other varieties and although the variety is more exposed to sunlight than traditional varieties, the curd stays white. Due to the open frame it makes it easy to identify when the crop is ready as the curd is easily visible.
FEATURES
Colour: Brilliant white
Plant vigour: Strong
Season: Transition
Maturity: 10 weeks
NEW TO TRIAL
OTHER CAULIFLOWER VARIETIES
MATURITY (WEEKS)
SEASON CURD COLOUR PLANT VIGOUR
SV1473AC (CURDIVEX) NEW TO TRIAL
10 Transition Brilliant white Strong
Part of the new Curdivex range of cauliflowers, SV1473AC has less wrapping making it easy to harvest, while keeping a bright, white curd. The Curdivex varieties have an open frame which does not require covering like other varieties and although the variety is more exposed to sunlight than traditional varieties, the curd stays white. Due to the open frame it makes it easy to identify when the crop is ready as the curd is easily visible.
SV5982AC NEW VARIETY
16–18 Cool White Strong
SV5982AC is a new introduction to our cauliflower range in the 16–18 week maturity class. SV5982AC produces a plant that is erect and offers good curd protection. With excellent curd weight and overall quality, this variety has impressed growers in trial. A true winter cauliflower.
SV5965AC
17–18 Winter White Strong
There’s little wonder why SV5965AC is a leading choice for many growers. It matures three weeks faster than other varieties, its strong frame protects itself from the elements and it has a curd that’s large and dense. SV5965AC is perfect for both the fresh and processing markets.
CHARLOTTE
10–11 Warm White Medium
Uniform, early and regular maturing, Charlotte is best suited to warmer regions. It has a vigorous and erect plant habit producing firm and heavy curds.
DISCOVERY
11–12 Warm White Medium to strong
Discovery has a tall and erect frame with good curd cover. It produces large, heavy, smooth curds and is suitable for both for summer/autumn harvest in cool areas and late autumn/winter harvest in warmer areas.
DONNER
13–14 Transition White Medium to strong
Donner has a tall, erect frame providing excellent cover. Mid-maturity for transitional periods.
TAJERA
14 Transition White Medium to strong
Maturing in 14 weeks, Tajera has a strong plant habit, excellent cover and produces deep heavy white dense curds. Tajera is suited for spring harvest in southern regions and should be tested where bacterial soft rot is an issue.
APPIA
16 Cool White Fine to medium
Appia is a 16-week maturing winter variety with exceptional plant vigour. The large framesize produces well wrapped smooth curds that are dense, heavy and very white.
BRASSICA · 7
CUCURBITS
Don David (SV3394MF)Don David has demonstrated excellent performance in trials in Australia and the US. It is very sweet, with a brix of around 14 degrees. It is easy to grow with good plant vigour and fruit coverage, and the fruit is uniform and has an attractive netting and vivid orange fruit colour. Excels under warm growing conditions and is an excellent melon for export.
FEATURES
Maturity: Late
Vine Vigour: Strong
Fruit Size: Average 2kg
Fruit Shape: Round to slightly oval
Internal Fruit Colour: Dark orange
Resistances: HR Fom:0-2
SV7484MASV7484MA has a medium-high vigour and good leaf coverage to protect the fruit from sunburn. Fruits have a bright yellow skin, are round to elongated without net, with excellent uniformity. The flesh is orange with crispy texture and excellent taste.
FEATURES
Maturity: Medium–late
Vine Vigour: Strong
Fruit Size: 1.7–1.9
Fruit Shape: Round to slightly oval
Internal Fruit Colour: Dark orange
Resistances: HR Fom:0,1/Ag/MNSV IR Gc/Px:1,2,5,3.5
Cantaloupe & Honeydew
Seminis has revitalised its portfolio of cantaloupes and honeydews to ensure they still deliver the strong agronomic performance growers require, but become more appealing to consumers. Expect brighter flesh colour and more flavour in this refreshed generation of market-favourite melons.
NEW TO TRIAL
CUCURBITS · 9
10 · CUCURBITS
An increasing number of growers are grafting watermelon and cantaloupe onto rootstock. Grafted watermelon and cantaloupe provide growers with protection against soil borne pathogens and increased yield.
All rootstock is now under the De Ruiter brand.
OTHER MELON VARIETIES
MATURITYVINE
VIGOURFRUIT SIZE
(kg)FRUIT SHAPE
INTERNAL FRUIT COLOUR
DISEASE RESISTANCES
CANTALOUPE
DON DAVID (SV3394MF)
Late Strong Average 2Round to
slightly ovalDark orange HR Fom:0-2
Don David has demonstrated excellent fruit shape in trials in Australia and the US. It is very sweet, with a brix of around 14 degrees. It is easy to grow with good plant vigour and fruit coverage, and the fruit has an attractive netting and vivid orange fruit colour.
HARDROCK
Late Strong 1.8–2.2Round to
slightly ovalDark orange –
Hard Rock is a western shipper melon that excels under warm season growing conditions. Hard Rock has crisp flesh, a small seed cavity and fantastic internal colour. Growers also love it because it has unprecedented field holding ability. An excellent melon for export.
HONEYDEW AND SPECIALTY MELON
CLASSIQUE
Mid Strong 1.6–2.0 Round GreenHR Fom:0,2IR Px:1
Classique is a very firm, crisp, green-fleshed melon. It produces consistent good yields of high quality fruit under warm growing conditions. A standard melon for export.
GLACIER
Mid Strong 1.8–2.2 Oval Green
Glacier produces oval, medium-to-large fruit with excellent external appearance. It is a white-skinned honeydew with crisp, green flesh.
EL PASO
Mid Medium 1.8–2.2 Round to oval White
A yellow-skinned honeydew with large fruit and crisp white flesh. A high yielding melon.
SV7484MA
Medium – late Strong 1.7–1.9Round to
slightly ovalDark orange
HR Fom:0,1/Ag/MNSVIR Gc/Px:1,2,5,3.5
SV7484MA has a medium-high vigour and good leaf coverage to protect the fruit from sunburn. Fruits have a bright yellow skin, are round to elongated without net, with excellent uniformity. The flesh is orange with crispy texture and excellent taste.
Seedless Watermelon
“Sweet Trick is firmer, redder and looks fresher on the shelf. It’s what the industry has been asking for.”
Jerome Bernier, Seminis Watermelon Breeder
Sweet TrickThis compact, juicy watermelon is small in size but big on appeal. With its smaller size, seedless red flesh and sweet taste, Sweet Trick appeals to the modern consumer’s tastes and shopping habits. Packed with flavour and weighing 5–7kg, it’s an easy-to-handle, fridge-friendly melon. Sweet Trick provides reliable yields and matures nearly a week earlier than larger melons, increasing on-farm productivity.
FEATURES
Season: Summer
Vigour: Strong
Colour: Deep Red
Fruit Size: 5–7kg
Fruit Shape: Round to oval
Resistances: HR Co IR Fon:1
Zucchini
VARIETY
CONGOCongo is a high-yielding, warm-season variety. It has a strong open plant, with cylindrical glossy dark green fruit and small blossom end scar.
CLARITAA Lebanese-type zucchini, Clarita is pale green with a blocky, tapered shape. It produces high yields grown on a uniform plant with a vigorous bush.
REGAL BLACK IMPROVEDGlossy, dark green with fine speckles, Regal Black Improved has good fruit length and a vigorous plant.
SV3451YG SV3451YG has an erect plant habit that produces cylindrical, straight, and uniform ripening fruit. It offers high yield potential and matures early providing the opportunity to maximise income.
Rootstock
VARIETY
RS841
Interspecific squash hybrid rootstock suitable for watermelon and melon grafting. Easy grafting and the ability to grow in stressful conditions makes RS841 the benchmark for the cucurbit rootstock market. Resistances: HR Fom:0-2/Foc:1,2/Fon:1,2/Forc/Ps IR Vd/Ma/Mi/Mj/Rs
CUCURBITS · 11
NEW VARIETY
Cucumber
“I have worked with Seminis for many years. Both myself and other growers that I work with choose Seminis because it provides consistent products that deliver on promises.”
Tony Hatem, T&W Greenhouse, New South Wales
SV0091CEThis winter cucumber keeps its cool against cold stripes and powdery mildew.
FEATURES
Variety: SV0091CE
Crop: Cucumber
Type:Continental for protected, unheated environments
Resistances:HR CVYV IR CYSDV/Px
Time slot: Transplant mid April – late July
Advantages:
Vigourous and strong plant habit and root system. Ability to fill its fruit well. Very little to no neck. Resistant to Powdery Mildew. Strong against cold stripes.
JazeelHigh-quality, Lebanese cucumber for spring planting. The plant is moderately vigorous and develops short laterals. Fruits are dark green and slender, and have a nice gloss.
FEATURES
Variety: Jazeel
Crop: Cucumber
Type:Lebanese cucumber for protected, unheated and semi-heated crops
Resistances:HR Px IR CMV/CVYV
Time slot: Plant: August – October
Advantages
Vigorous, balanced vegetative growth habit. Multi fruiting variety with two to three fruits/node. Glossy dark green medium-sized fruit 17–19cm. Consistent marketable quality with excellent shelf life.
12 · CUCURBITS
CUCURBITS · 13
OTHER CUCUMBER VARIETIES
UNHEATED AFL (cm) HARVEST RESISTANCES
CONTINENTAL CUCUMBER
SV0091CE NEW VARIETY
✓ 31 Winter – springHR CVYVIR CYSDV/Px
SV0091CE is a cool-weather, continental cucumber suited to protected/unheated environments. It is a vigorous, healthy plant with resistance to Powdery Mildew and is strong against cold stripes. It fills its fruit well and creates an attractive dark green shape with very little neck, providing you with a great-looking, marketable crop.
LEBANESE CUCUMBER
HIBA
✓ 16–17 Late autumn and winter HR Px
Hiba is a high-yielding, vigorous variety with a very strong recovery. An ideal variety for a winter harvest, with sowing from early April to early June.
PS64✓ 18–19 Autumn and winter
HR WMV/ZYMV/Ccu/PxIR PRSV
High-yielding autumn and winter harvest cucumber.
DIDIM
✓ 17–18 Late autumn, early springHR PxIR CVYV
There are lots of reasons why Didim has been a popular choice for many years. It can be planted early spring and late autumn, and has a cropping period of up to five months. Didim also has moderate vigour of the main stem and strong lateral development.
JANA
✓ 18 Autumn – Winter IR Px
Jana is a cold-tolerant Lebanese cucumber with good fruit shape and colour. It offers growers a productive solution over the winter period. It has intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildew.
JAZEEL
✓ 16–18 Spring – summerHR PxIR CMV/CVYV
Jazeel has a vigorous plant with a strong stem and medium lateral development, for harvesting in spring to summer in unheated greenhouses. This multiple fruiting variety has dark, cylindrical fruit.
MASCOT
✓ 14–16 Late autumn and winterHR PxIR CMV/CVYV
Mascot has a strong vigorous main stem, and laterals. It is single fruited on the main stem with one to two fruit on the laterals. Harvest in the late autumn and winter. Fruit are cylindrical and are produced early in high numbers.
MONTANA
✓ 15–17 SummerHR PxIR CMV/CVYV
Montana is a moderately vigorous variety with short laterals. It has an open plant with small leaves, harvesting in the summer. Fruit are dark and cylindrical. Montana sets multiple fruit per node and produces high numbers early in the season.
CUCUMBER, SLICER
KENIA
✓ 20–22 Late spring, autumnHR Ccu/PxIR CMV/Cca
Slicer cucumber suitable for year-round plantings in unheated greenhouses. Strong plant vigour with excellent endurance. Produces long dark green fruits averaging 20–22cm in length. Good fruit setting and re-growth ability. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.
Cucurbits Growing CalendarMelons & Watermelon
PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
NORTH QUEENSLAND
SWEET TRICK
HARD ROCK
CLASSIQUE
GLACIER
EL PASO
SV7484MA
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
SWEET TRICK
HARD ROCK
GLACIER
EL PASO
SV7484MA
NEW SOUTH WALES, VICTORIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND, SOUTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SWEET TRICK
HARD ROCK
CLASSIQUE
GLACIER
EL PASO
SV7484MA
NORTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND NORTHERN TERRITORY
SWEET TRICK
HARD ROCK
14 · CUCURBITS
CUCURBITS · 15
Cucumbers
PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
SOUTH AUSTRALIA (VIRGINIA)
SV0091CE
DIDIM
SV5345CB
MONTANA
MASCOT
JAZEEL
PS 64
NEW SOUTH WALES (SYDNEY BASIN)
SV0091CE
DIDIM
MONTANA
MASCOT
JANA
JAZEEL
KENIA
HIBA
PS 64
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
SV0091CE
DIDIM
MONTANA
MASCOT
JAZEEL
PS 64
NORTHERN TERRITORY (DARWIN)
SV0091CE
MONTANA
JAZEEL
KENIA
On-farm direct seed or transplant
LARGE SEED
LARGE SEED · 17
Sweet Corn
“Passion is a yellow sweet corn that has shown outstanding performance across Australia and excellent eating quality.”
Kendell Hellewell, Monsanto, Sweet Corn Breeder
VARIETY KERNEL COLOUR AVERAGE COB SIZE (cm) RESISTANCES
EX 08767143
Bicolour 19x5HR RpG+Rp1DIR Pst/Et
A cylindrical cob with good husk cover and colour. The cob is heavy and has a tidy row pattern with good kernel colour differentiability. The plant is strong and shows good resistance to lodging.
PASSION
Yellow 21x5HR RpdIR Pst/Et
Passion matures approximately 81 days after planting. It is a medium-large sized sweet corn.
SC1336
Yellow 21x5 HR RpG
SC1336 is a main-season, fresh market, high-quality sweet corn hybrid. It delivers good green husk cover and colour, plus good tip fill.
Beans
“Seminis means service because the people I work with are always ready, in the field.”
North America Seminis grower
VARIETY PLANT HABITAVERAGE POD LENGTH (cm)
SIEVE SIZE COLOUR RESISTANCES
SYBARIS NEW VARIETY
Upright 15 3–4 Dark green HR BCMV/Ua
Sybaris produces beans with a good length pod and small sieve. The bush is of medium height so resists lodging but holds the pods off the ground. Sybaris holds well on the plant.
EXCALIBUR
Upright 13 3 Dark greenHR BCMV/Cl:55IR Psp:2
Suitable for the fresh market, Excalibur is dark green in colour and produces 13cm long high-quality pods.
VALENTINO
Upright 14+ 3 Dark greenHR BCMVIR Ua:38,90
Valentino is a dark green-coloured bean with very straight pods that are positioned well for mechanical harvesting. A relatively compact plant, with a semi-concentrated set and excellent heat tolerance.
GOLD MINE
Upright 14 4–5 YellowHR BCMVIR Psp
Gold Mine is a highly attractive wax bean that performs well for frozen and canned processing. It has long, attractive pods, a good yield potential and consistent quality.
SV1003GF NEW TO TRIAL
Upright 12–14 4–5 Yellow –
Heavy yielding wax bean suitable for machine harvest. Pods stay yellow without greening.
BEAN INDOOR – CLIMBING
POLO
Climbing 22x2.5 – Pale green HR BCMV
Polo is a nice, tender and slender pod with a pale green colour and good shelf life.
LARGE SEE · 19
LEAFY
Spinach
“Seminis is one of the leading companies in the world on spinach. Their varieties work well with our growing conditions and give us a longer window for harvesting. Their shelf life has proven to be very good for all the Seminis varieties we grow.”
Peter Covino, Covino Farms VIC
SV6203VBThis variety has a round, semi-savoy, medium green leaf. Exceptional uniformity in leaf shape, size and height. As the variety is quite thick this contributes to a high yield. Works well from the shoulder right through the winter.
FEATURES
Vigour (scale 1:10): 8
Leaf shape: Round
Smoothness: Semi-savoy
Leaf Colour: Medium Green
Resistance: HR Pfs:1–13,15
Usage: Baby leaf
SV2994VCThis dark green, flat leaf variety has medium thickness delivering a good yield. We have seed great uniformity in leaf size and shape. This variety has similar characteristics to earlier Seminis variety Palaos and can be considered an ideal replacement.
FEATURES
Vigour (scale 1:10): 5
Leaf shape: Round
Smoothness: Smooth
Leaf Colour: Dark Green
Resistance: HR Pfs:1-13,15
Usage: Baby leaf
LEAFY · 21
OTHER SPINACH VARIETIES
VIGOUR SCALE: 1 = LOW
10 = HIGHLEAF SHAPE SMOOTHNESS LEAF COLOUR RESISTANCES USAGE
SV6203VB
8 Round Semi-savoy Medium green HR Pfs:1-13,15 Baby leaf
This variety has a round, semi-savoy, medium green leaf. Exceptional uniformity in leaf shape, size and height. As the variety is quite thick this contributes to a high yield. Works well from the shoulder right through the winter.
SV2994VC
5 Round Smooth Dark green HR Pfs:1-13,15,16 Baby leaf
This dark green, flat leaf variety has medium thickness delivering a good yield. We have seen great uniformity in leaf size and shape. This variety has similar characteristics to earlier Seminis variety Palaos and can be considered an ideal replacement.
NIGHTHAWK
10Oval to slightly pointed
Semi-savoy Medium green HR Pfs:1-7,9,11,13,15,16 Baby leaf
Nighthawk has extremely good yield potential. It has an upright habit, producing semi-savoyed leaves that are medium green in colour.
MENORCA1 Round Savoy Dark green HR Pfs:1-7,9,13,15,16
Baby leaf and
bunching
Proven performance when the heat is on. A mid-summer spinach variety that offers excellent yield.
MOLOKAI6 Round Smooth Dark green HR Pfs: 1–13,15 Baby leaf
Molokai is an ideal replacement for the spinach variety Palaos.
RS06661470
8 Round Semi-savoy Dark green HR Pfs:1-10IR Cd/Cv/Sb
Baby leaf
RS06661470’s leaves are dark green, round shaped and semi-savoy. Vigorous and fast growing, RS06661470 is best suited for the winter timeslot and is suitable for baby leaf.
RS06683549
8 Oriental Smooth Dark green HR Pfs:1-11,13,15,16Baby
leaf and bunching
RS06683549 is a fast maturing, easy harvest winter variety. It is quick to reach maturity under cold conditions and is suitable for both the bunching and baby leaf market.
SV1846VC
8Oval to slightly pointed
Smooth Dark green HR Pfs:1-14,16Baby leaf
andbunching
SV1846VC is a thick leaf spinach variety, which increases yield. The variety produces uniformly shaped and sized leaves, which are suitable for both baby and bunching lines. SV1846VC has improved downy mildew resistance (1–14).
SV2146VB3 Round Semi-savoy Dark green HR Pfs:1-13,15,16 Baby leaf
SV2146VB is a semi-savoy baby leaf variety ideal for ease of harvest.
22 · LEAFY
OTHER SPINACH VARIETIES
VIGOUR SCALE: 1 = LOW
10 = HIGHLEAF SHAPE SMOOTHNESS LEAF COLOUR RESISTANCES USAGE
SV2157VB
3 Round erect Semi-savoy Dark green HR Pfs:1-13,15,16 Baby leaf
SV2157VB really shines all summer long. The variety has excellent thickness, uniformity and field-holding ability. With very dark glossy leaves and a good yield potential this is an attractive variety that adapts very well to a summer production.
SV3523VC10 Oriental Smooth Dark green HR Pfs:1-11,13,16
Baby leaf and
bunching
SV3523VC has healthy and attractive leaves with good bolting tolerance and an erect leaf habit.
SV3580VC
6 Oval Smooth Dark green HR Pfs:1-13,15,16Baby leaf
andbunching
SV3580VC a reliable and versatile, smooth leaf spinach. This variety is ideal for both bunching and baby leaf markets. With an upright plant habit this is a convenient alternative that offers good yield between seasons.
Lettuce
“It’s important to keep listening to what’s happening locally in the small communities. But Seminis will listen and I hope they always keep doing that to the small grower in local places.”
Bart Dekker, Dutch Seminis grower
VARIETY SEASON RESISTANCES
BUBBA
Winter variety –
Bubba is an iceberg lettuce that is suitable for winter production for both the fresh and processing market.
CARTAGANOVA
Warm to cool HR Bl:1-16,19,21,23
A large vanguard-type lettuce. Cartaganova has a flat base without ribs and dark green leaves.
RAIDER
Warm HR Bl:2,6,14
Raider is highly adaptable and a reliable market standard lettuce variety. It has a large frame with good cover.
LEAFY · 23
Spinach Growing Calendar
PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
VICTORIA
MOLOKAI
SV2146VB
SV2157VB
SV3523VC
NIGHTHAWK
RS06683549
SV3580VC
SV6203VB
SV2994VC
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
MENORCA
MOLOKAI
RS06661470
SV1820VC
SV1846VC
SV2146VB
SV2157VB
SV3523VC
RS06683549
SV3580VC
SV6203VB
SV2994VC
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
MOLOKAI
NIGHTHAWK
SV1820VC
SV1846VC
SV2146VB
SV2157VB
24 · LEAFY
PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
SV3523VC
RS06683549
SV3580VC
SV6203VB
SV2994VC
Quick Reference: Spinach Disease Resistance Guide
VARIETY TYPE PACKAGE SEASON
NIGHTHAWK Savoy Pfs: (1–7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Winter
RS06661470 Savoy Pfs: (1–10, 15), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Winter
SV3319VC Smooth Pfs: (1–14, 16), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Winter
SV3523VC Smooth Pfs: (1–11, 13, 15, 16), Cd (R), Cv (IR), Sb (IR), Fo (R) Winter
SV3719VB Savoy Pfs: (1–13, 15), Sb (R), Fo (S) Winter
SV6203VB Savoy Pfs: (1–13, 15), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Winter
MOLOKAI Smooth Pfs: (1–13, 15), Sb (S), Fo (R) Autumn
SV2146VC Savoy Pfs: (1–13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Autumn
SV2994VC Smooth Pfs: (1–14, 16), Sb ( ), Fo ( ) Autumn
RS06683549 Oriental Pfs: (1–11, 13, 15, 16), Cd (HR), Cv (S), Sb (S), Fo (IR) Autumn
MENORCA Savoy Pfs: (1–7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16), Sb ( ), Fo (IR) Spring
SV1846VC Smooth Pfs: (1–14, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Spring
SV2157VB Savoy Pfs: (1–13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Spring
SV3580VC Smooth Pfs: (1–13, 15, 16), Sb ( ), Fo (HR) Spring
Sowing
LEAFY · 25
CAPSICUM & CHILLI
Capsicum & Chilli
“There is peace of mind with Seminis varieties. We don’t have diseases and viruses coming in and taking our plants out.”
Angelo Didone, Bundaberg QLD
Maximinus (SV4856PB)Maximinus has been bred specifically for Australian growers who have productivity front-of-mind. Maximinus matures 10–21 days earlier than other varieties, demonstrating a speedy colour change from green to red. With a greater percentage of fruit able to be harvested in the first cycle and with excellent fruit quality and shape, it provides a high recovery potential of first-grade fruit and gives growers the opportunity to reduce harvest costs. Maximinus has Bacterial Leaf Spot Race 1–5 resistance and is suited to warm production time slots.
FEATURES
Earliness: Very early
Colour: Green to red
Length 9cm
Width: 9cm
Resistance: HR Xcv:1-5/Tm:0
SV9699PBSV9699PB can withstand the heat of the Australian climate. This new capsicum variety has a plant structure that is highly adaptable to hot weather production providing protection to the fruit from lodging and sunburn. The plant also produces high yields, excellent quality and uniform-shaped fruit to help growers increase income potential. This early maturing variety has the added benefit of being resistant to Bacterial Leaf Spot (Xcv) Race 1–5.
FEATURES
Earliness: Early
Colour: Green to red
Length: 10cm
Width: 10cm
Resistance: HR Tm:0/Xcv:0-5,7,8,9
NEW VARIETY
NEW VARIETY
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28 · CAPSICUM & CHILLI
WarlockWarlock is the market leader for blocky capsicum production in Australia for good reasons. It produces consistent heavy green to dark red fruit and has very thick walls.
FEATURES
Earliness: Mid
Colour: Green to red
Length: 10cm
Width: 10cm
Resistance: HR Xcv:1-3/PVY:0/Tm:0
SV6947PBSV6947PB is suitable for summer and early autumn production in Central Queensland. It has a medium robust plant, with good foliage cover that produces firm, green-deep glossy red fruit. SV6947PB is resistant to Bacterial Spot Race 1–5 and TSWV.
FEATURES
Earliness: Early
Colour: Green to deep glossy red
Length: 10cm
Width: 9cm
Resistance:HR Xcv:1-5/Tm:0IR TSWV
Bringing the next generation of resistance to Australian growers
XR is the abbreviated name for Xanthomonas campestris, commonly known as Bacterial Spot. Infection occurs through plant damage caused by insects and wind driven soil and rain. Warm temperatures and high moisture levels favour disease development. Bacterial spot can spread rapidly and result in defoliation, reduced vigour and unmarketable fruit. The Seminis capsicum range includes varieties with high resistance to Bacterial Spot races. Our latest capsicum varieties (with X5R®), set a new benchmark with high resistance.
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OTHER CAPSICUM AND CHILLI VARIETIES
EARLINESS VIGOUR COLOURFRUIT SIZE (cm)
RESISTANCESLENGTH WIDTH
CAPSICUM, BLOCKY
MAXIMINUS (SV4856PB) NEW VARIETY
Very early Strong to
very strongGreen to red 9 9 HR Xcv:1-5/Tm:0
Very early maturing, high quality green to red blocky pepper. Suited to warm production time-slots with a uniform, speedy colour change. Resistant to Xcv:1–5.
SV9699PB (WITH X5R™) NEW VARIETY
Early Strong Green to red 10 10 HR Tm:0/Xcv:0-5,7,8,9
SV9699PB is highly adaptable to hot weather protecting against lodging and sunburn. This early maturing plant produces high yield, excellent quality and uniform-shaped fruit.
SV6947PB (WITH X5R™)
Early StrongGreen to deep
glossy red10 9
HR Xcv:1-5/Tm:0IR TSWV
SV6947PB is suitable for summer and early autumn production in Central Queensland. It has a medium robust plant, with good foliage cover that produces firm, green-deep glossy red fruit. SV6947PB is resistant to Bacterial Spot Race 1–5 and TSWV.
WARLOCK
Mid Strong Green to red 10 10 HR Xcv:1-3/PVY:0/Tm:0
Warlock is the market leader for blocky capsicum production in Australia for good reasons. It produces consistent heavy green to dark red fruit and has very thick walls.
HUGO
Mid maturingStrong to
very strongGreen to red 10 10 HR Tm:0-3
Hugo is highly suited for spring harvest in northern production areas when it is able to set and maintain a uniform blocky shape.
PLATO (WITH X3R™)
Mid to late maturing Very strong Green to red 11 10HR Xcv:0-3/PVY:0/Tm:0IR TSWV
Plato is an extra large, firm, blocky fruit which produces a high yield. It is a medium to large plant with excellent cover and is suitable for cooler production areas.
SANGUINE (WITH X3R™) LIMITED SUPPLY
Early Strong Green to red 9 9HR Tm:0-3/Xcv:0-3IR TSWV
A brilliant red-coloured, uniform, blocky fruit. It is suited to warm season production and has a very fast, even colour change.
TYCOON (WITH X3R™)
Mid Strong Green to red 9 9 HR PVY:0/Tm:0/Xcv:0-3
Tycoon is an excellent, medium-sized, blocky capsicum with excellent yielding capacity for warm season production periods.
CAPSICUM, HALF LONG
LAPILLO (WITH X3R™)
Mid to late Strong Green to red 19 11HR Tm:0/Xcv:1-3IR TSWV
Half-long in length, Lapillo is more suited to cooler conditions. Consistent yield of 19x11cm uniform, four-lobed fruit with high quality.
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OTHER CAPSICUM AND CHILLI VARIETIES
EARLINESS VIGOUR COLOURFRUIT SIZE (cm)
RESISTANCESLENGTH WIDTH
SVS ARIES
Late Medium Green to red 14 9 HR Tm:0
SVS Aries is a medium-long versatile variety, producing high yields of quality, uniform fruit.
CAPSICUM, YELLOW
INGOT (WITH X3R™)
Early to mid MediumGreen to
yellow10 10 HR Xcv:0-3
Ingot is an early maturity, heat set variety that produces medium-to-large fruit with excellent firmness.
CAPSICUM, YELLOW BANANA
CUTLASS
Mid to late MediumGreen to
yellow23–25
4–5
Cutlass is a long, sweet yellow, banana capsicum. Its smooth outer skin makes it attractive to the market place. Cutlass produces excellent yields throughout the growing season.
HOMBRE
Mid to late MediumGreen to
yellow21–22
4–5
Hombre is slightly shorter and straighter than Cutlass, producing excellent fruit quality through until maturity. Hombre produces excellent yields throughout the growing season.
CHILLI
BLISTER (YELLOW BULL HORN TYPE)
Mid StrongGreen to
yellow20 2–3
Blister is a high-yielding summer variety, suitable for low-tech indoor and outdoor production.
CHARADE (CHERRY BALL TYPE)
Mid Medium Green to red Round HR Tm:0
Charade is a high-yielding cherry (ball) type that produces green to red fruit.
SUPER CHILLI (BIRDSEYE TYPE)
Mid Medium Deep red 4–5 1
Birdseye type. Green to red, very high yielding with continuous fruit setting and smooth skin with thick walls. Super Chilli is 4–5cm long with the fruit size at the shoulder no more than 1cm wide.
SURYA (CAYENNE TYPE)
Mid Strong Deep red 14 1.8
Green to very deep red, high yield with continuous fruit setting, smooth skin with thick walls, 14cm long and 1.8cm wide at shoulder.
RIO DE ORO (SANTA FE TYPE)
Mid StrongWhite to orange
then red10 5 HR Tm:0
This high yielding plant produces conical shaped fruit. Fruit matures white to orange then red, and can be harvested at any stage.
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Capsicum Growing Calendar
PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
NORTH QUEENSLAND
MAXIMINUS
SV6947PB
SV9699PB
WARLOCK
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND
HUGO
MAXIMINUS
SV6947PB
SV9699PB
WARLOCK
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
Lockyer Valley
PLATO
WARLOCK
Stanthorpe
PLATO
WARLOCK
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PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
VICTORIA
PLATO
SV6947PB
NEW SOUTH WALES
PLATO
WARLOCK
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
PLATO
SV6947PB
WARLOCK
Seeding Transplanting Harvesting
ROOT & BULB
Onions
“Seminis onions have one of the most robust root disease packages in the world. We are very excited about the progress we’re seeing from the new varieties. These onions will be game-changers and will provide real advantages to growers.”
Rick Jones, Seminis Onion Breeder
Ranguru (SV7077NG)Ranguru provides a uniform, globe-shaped bulb with a thin neck and attractive, dark skin. Its suitable to South Australia, Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and parts of New South Wales and has great storage ability. It has intermediate resistance to Pink Root, securing its yield potential.
FEATURES
Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Hybrid
Season: Main
Skin colour: Brown
Resistances: IR Pink Root
SV7030NSSV7030NS is a short-day red onion hybrid with high yield potential, good bolting tolerance and Pink Root resistance. It is suitable for South Australia and Queensland and produces globe-shaped uniform fruit with shiny red skin.
FEATURES
Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Hybrid
Season: Main
Skin colour: Red
Resistances: IR Pink Root
Shrike (SV9463NH)Shrike offers excellent uniformity, even brown skins and strong vigour. It provides resistance against Pink Root to mitigate yield losses. It suits the main/late planting slot across South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
FEATURES
Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Hybrid
Season: Late
Skin colour: Brown
Resistances: IR Pink Root
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NEW VARIETY
NEW VARIETY
NEW VARIETY
36 · ROOT & BULB
AkamaruAkamaru is an extra early short-day onion hybrid which produces a high percentage of uniform globe-shaped bulbs with an attractive medium dark skin. Outstanding vigour and resistance to Pink Root and Fusarium Basal Rot give potential for big yields.
FEATURES
Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Hybrid
Season: Extra early
Skin colour: Medium brown
Resistances: IR Pink Root
OTHER VARIETIES
OP HYBRID COLOUR SEASON SHAPE STORAGE REGION
BROWN ONION
RANGURU
– ✓ Brown Main Bulb êêêêê SA, WA & NSW
Ranguru provides a uniform, globe-shaped bulb with a thin neck and attractive, dark skin. Its suitable to South Australia, Western Australia, and parts of New South Wales and is ideally suited for export. It has intermediate resistance to Pink Root, securing its yield potential.
SHRIKE
– ✓ Brown Late Bulb êêêê SA, WA & TAS
Shrike offers excellent uniformity, even brown skins and strong vigour. It provides resistance against Pink Root to mitigate yield losses. It suits the main/late planting slot across South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.
AKAMARU
– ✓ Medium brown Extra early Globe ê SEQ, SA, MIA
Akamaru produces a high percentage of uniform globe-shaped bulbs with an attractive medium dark scale. Outstanding vigour and resistance to Pink Root and Fusarium Basal Rot give potential for big yields.
AYOBA
– ✓ Brown Extra early Flat globe êê SA
This hybrid yellow onion has flat globe-shaped bulbs and dark skin. It’s suitable for mechanical harvest and has intermediate resistance to Fusarium basal rot.
SEMINIS EPLK
✓ Brown Early Globe êêêêêSouthern
Regions, MIA
May and Ryan EPLK is an early creamgold for early season production. May and Ryan EPLK has excellent uniformity storage.
WAIKATO
✓ Brown Main to late Globe êêêê
Southern Regions and
MIA
Creamgold hybrid for mid to late season. Good storage export type with shorter growing time. Resistant to Foc.
NEW VARIETY
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OTHER VARIETIES
OP HYBRID COLOUR SEASON SHAPE STORAGE REGION
RED ONION
EX07714593
– ✓ Dark red Late season Globe shape êêêê SA
EX07714593’s high yield puts it high on the popularity list. It’s a main season, long-day red onion with an erect plant. Bulbs are round in shape with dark red skin and excellent internal colour. It has excellent storage ability.
PEREZ
– ✓ Brown Early to main High Globe êêêêêSouthern
Regions, MIA
Early season, golden brown export onion with excellent storage potential, vigorous tops, high yield of large round bulbs with excellent uniformity.
SV7030NSNEW VARIETY
– ✓ Red Main Globe êêêSA, QLD,
WA & NSW
SV7030NS is a short-day red onion hybrid with high yield potential, good bolting tolerance and Pink Root resistance. It is suitable for South Australia and Queensland and produces globe-shaped uniform fruit with shiny red skin.
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PRODUCT APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR
SOUTH AUSTRALIA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES & VICTORIA
AKAMARU
AYOBA
EX07714593
PEREZ
RANGURU
SEMINIS EPLK
SHRIKE
SV7030NS
WAIKATO
QUEENSLAND & NORTHERN TERRITORY
AKAMARU
SV7030NS
TASMANIA
EX07714593
PEREZ
SEMINIS EPLK
SHRIKE
WAIKATO
Sowing Harvesting
Onion Growing Calendar
TOMATO
Open Field Tomato
“The fruit can be picked later due to the firmness of the redder fruit...we can pick with more colour, therefore adding to the taste of the tomato.”
Craig Brakley, Bowen, North Queensland
SV0215TH SV0215TH is an ideal complement to Lava as late autumn, mid winter and spring variety for North and Central Queensland. SV0215TH produces 150–170g deep-oblate shaped fruit that are firm, red in colour and strong against weather marking. This hybrid has a powerful plant habit and is resistant to F3, TYLCV and TSWV.
FEATURES
Type: Indeterminate round tomato
Shape & colour: Deep oblate/red when mature
Weight: 150–170g
Diameter: 65–75mm
Season: Late autumn & spring transplant in Central Queensland and late autumn & mid winter transplant in Northern Queensland
Resistances:HR TSWV/Fol:0-2/Sbl/Sl/Ss/Va:1/Vd:1IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj
Rubellite (SV6202TJ)Rubellite is a saladette-shaped tomato with a dark, glossy red colour. It produces very firm, uniform fruit and is resistant to F3, TYLCV and TSWV.
FEATURES
Type: Indeterminate Saladette
Season: Winter and spring
Maturity; Mid to late maturity
Plant Vigour: Very strong
Average fruit weight: 140–150g
Fruit shape : Saladette/tapered egg
Firmness: Very firm
Resistances:HR ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2IR TYLCV/TSWV
NEW VARIETY
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NEW VARIETY
EnticeEntice is a gourmet shaped tomato producing firm 160–180g fruit with good colour. Entice has a compact, manageable determinate plant with high setting ability under hot conditions.
FEATURES
Type: Determinate
Shape & colour: Deep oblate shape/red
Weight: 160–180g
Diameter: 65mm
Season: Summer
Resistances:HR ToMV:0-2/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0IR TYLCV
Red LuckDeep red uniform fruit, very firm. Excellent weather tolerance. Highly suited to spring/summer production.
FEATURES
Type: Indeterminate
Shape: Deep oblate shape
Weight: 180–200g
Season: Spring/summer
Resistances:HR ToMV/Aal/Fol:0-2/VdIR TYLCV
LavaLava is an indeterminate F3, TYLCV resistant tomato suitable for Northern Australian production. It produces 160–180g gourmet-shaped fruit that are firm and strong against weather marking.
FEATURES
Type: Indeterminate
Shape: Deep oblate
Weight: 160–180g
Season: Early autumn, winter, early spring
Resistances:HR ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0-2/For/Va:0/Vd:0IR Ma/Mi/Mj/TYLCV
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VARIETY SEASON MATURITYPLANT
VIGOUR
AVERAGE PLANT
WEIGHT (g)
FRUIT SHAPE
FIRMNESS RESISTANCES
SV0215TH NEW VARIETY
Late autumn & spring transplant
in Central QLD and late autumn & mid winter transplant in Northern QLD
Late Very strong 150–170 Deep Oblate Firm
HR TSWV/Fol:0-2/Sbl/Sl/Ss/Va:1/Vd:1
IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj
SV0215TH is an ideal complement to Lava as late autumn, mid winter and spring variety for North and Central Queensland. SV0215TH produces 150–170g deep oblate-shaped fruit that are firm, red in colour and strong against weather marking. This hybrid has a powerful plant habit and is resistant to F3, TYLCV and TSWV.
RUBELLITE (SV6202TJ) NEW VARIETY
Winter and springMid-to-late
maturityVery strong 140–150
Saladette/tapered egg
Very firm
HR ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2
IR TYLCV/TSWV
SV6202TJ is a saladette-shaped tomato with a dark, glossy red colour. It produces very firm, uniform fruit and is resistant to fusarium wilt 1–3, tomato yellow leaf curl virus and tomato spotted wilt virus.
ENTICESummer Early Strong 160–180 Deep oblate Firm
HR ToMV:0-2/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0
IR TYLCV
Gourmet shape, firm with good colour, compact manageable determinate plant.
RED LUCKSpring/summer Late Very strong 180–200 Deep oblate Very firm
HR ToMV/Aal/Fol:0-2/Vd
IR TYLCV
Deep red uniform fruit, very firm. Excellent weather tolerance. Highly suited to spring/summer production.
LAVA
Early autumn, winter, early spring
Early Strong 160–180 Deep oblate Very Firm
HR ToMV:0-2/Ff:A-E/Fol:0-2/For/Va:0/Vd:0
IR Ma/Mi/Mj/TYLCV
Lava is an indeterminate F3, TYLCV resistant tomato suitable for Northern Australian production. It produces 160–180g gourmet-shaped fruit that are firm and strong against weather marking.
PINNACLEAll year Very early Strong 160–180 Deep oblate Very Firm
HR ToMV:0-2/Aal/Fol:0-2/Sbl/Sl/Ss/Vd:0
Deep red uniform fruit, very firm, small calyx and blossom end scar. Highly adaptable variety.
SWANSON
All year Medium Strong 160–210 Deep oblate Firm
HR ToMV:0-2/TSWV/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0
IR Ma/Mi/Mj
Swanson is the industry standard for TSWV production areas in Australia, where it has the ability to produce very high yields coming out of the cool, and sets well under hot conditions. The plant is highly generative, suited to pruning to single or double leaders. Fruit are deep oblate, of a high quality, weight 160–210g, and are non-green shouldered. They are firm and not sensitive to cracking.
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Protected Unheated Tomato
“I know that Seminis is safe and secure. They have always showed their quality and wide knowledge.”
Turkish Seminis grower
MandolinMandolin is a plum-shaped cherry tomato suitable for growing in protected, unheated and open-field staked environments. It has a very strong plant habit and resistance to Fol: 0,1,2 and Ma, Mi, Mj (Nematode species) which helps to increase its yield potential. The fruit is red and firm with a delicious flavour making it an attractive option for marketers and consumers. It is a great choice for growers looking to supply the loose-packed snacking tomato markets.
FEATURES
Crop and segment: Cherry Plum Tomato (grape)
Structure: Protected unheated and open-field stake
Weight: 12–15g
Harvest: Loose
Resistances:HR ToMV/Pst/Fol:0–2/Va/Vd IR Ma/Mi/Mj
DRC1195DRC1195 is a cherry plum tomato suited to open-field cropping in all tomato growing regions of Australia. It has a triple disease resistance package of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV), Tomato Torrado Virus (ToTV) and Fusarium 3 which means growers can spend less time worrying about yield and more time generating value from the crop. DRC1195 is firm, red with a good flavour and two-week shelf life. It’s suitable for growers who need a strong resistance package and want to offer an alternative product to the loose-packed snacking tomato market.
FEATURES
Crop and segment: Cherry Plum Tomato (grape)
Structure: Open-field stake and protected, unheated
Weight: 12–15g
Harvest: Loose
Resistances:HR ToMV:0–2/ToTV/Fol: 0-2/ Va:0/Vd:0IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj
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VARIETY SEASON MATURITYPLANT
VIGOUR
AVERAGE FRUIT
WEIGHT (g)
FRUIT SHAPE
FIRMNESS RESISTANCES
UNHEATED PROTECTED
KADIMA
All year EarlyMedium strong
130–180Deep oblate
Medium
HR ToMV:0–2/TSWV/Ff:B,D/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0
IR Ma/Mi/Mj
Kadima is an all-round variety suitable for soil and hydroponic production. It is a medium-sized deep red tomato with the added value of leaf mould resistance. Suitable for loose and truss harvest.
KLASS
All year Early Strong 140–160 Oblate Firm
HR ToMV:0–2/TSWV/Fol:0,1/For/Va:0/Vd:0
IR Ma/Mi/Mj
Klass is an adaptable, highly productive variety, with a generative and vigorous plant with a slightly open habit suitable for protected growing.
MALINCHE
All year Mid Strong 130 Plum Firm
HR ToMV:0–2/TSWV/Ff:B,D/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0
IR Ma/Mi/Mj
You’ll find Malinche in salads across Australia and the world. Many tomato growers prefer it because it ticks a lot of boxes. It’s an indeterminate tomato suited to unheated production. With its strong plant and heat-set properties, Malinche produces large fruit that are plump, juicy and tasty.
UNHEATED PROTECTED CHERRY AND PLUM
CHERELINO
All year Medium Strong 15–20 Round Medium HR ToMV:0–2/Ff:A–E/
Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0 IR Pst:0/Ma/Mi/Mj
Cherelino produces a high yield of good quality fruit, particularly in a protected unheated culture. The plant is vigorous and vegetative. Fruit are glossy, red, weigh 15–20g and are suitable for truss or single pick.
MANDOLINAll year Medium Strong 12–15
Cherry Plum
FirmHR ToMV/Pst/Fol:0–2/
Va/Vd/IR Ma/Mi/Mj
Works in both open and unheated, protected environments, great for the snacking market.
DRC1195All year Medium Strong 12–15
Cherry Plum
FirmHR ToMV:0–2/ToTV/
Fol:0-2/ Va:0/Vd:0 IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj
Strong disease resistance package and suitable to open-field and protected, unheated environments.
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Tomato Growing Calendar*Recent launches only
PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
NORTH QUEENSLAND
SV0215TH
RUBELLITE
CENTRAL QUEENSLAND & NORTHERN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SV0215TH
RUBELLITE
SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND & SOUTHERN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
RUBELLITE
Sowing Transplanting Harvesting
BlackbellThe classic Italian eggplant. Early and highly productive. Strong plants yield medium-large, glossy,
deep purple-black fruits. Very adaptable to most soils with excellent disease resistance
Eggplant
EGGPLANT · 47
48 · TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Resistances
Monsanto has exercised reasonable care and skill in compiling this catalogue. The varieties with disease resistance claims have been tested for specified disease resistance. All resistances quoted refer only to races or pathotypes at the variety. It is important to recognise that the response of resistant plants to pests or pathogens can vary according to host age and depend on environmental factors. New and/or atypical pest or pathogen biotypes, races, or strains may overcome resistance, sometimes completely.
The descriptions, advice, resistance claims and vegetation cycles that are presented in this product guide are intended for general guidance only. The user should apply it in accordance with knowledge and experience of local conditions. Monsanto follows International Seed Federation (ISF) recommendations concerning Resistance Codes. Monsanto cannot accept any liability in connection with this product guide and does not guarantee any result or performance.
Disease resistance terminology
Resistance: Resistance is the ability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen and/or the damage they cause when compared to susceptible plant varieties under similar environmental conditions and pest or pathogen pressure. Resistant varieties may exhibit some disease symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure. Two levels of resistance are defined.
High/Standard Resistance (HR): plant varieties that highly restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen under normal pest or pathogen pressure when compared to susceptible varieties. These plant varieties may, however, exhibit some symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure.
Moderate/Intermediate Resistance (IR): plant varieties that restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of symptoms or damage compared to high/standard resistant varieties. Moderately/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 or pathogen pressure.
Tolerance: Tolerance is the ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress without serious consequences for growth, appearance and yield. Monsanto makes NO claims of tolerance to diseases or disorders caused by pests.
CUCURBITS
CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME
CUCUMBER
CMV Cucumber Mosaic Virus Cucumber Mosaic Virus
CVYV Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus
Px Podosphaera xanthii (was Sphaerotheca fuliginea) Powdery Mildew
Ccu Cladosporium Cucumerinum Scab
PRSV Papaya Ringspot Virus Papaya Ringspot Virus
ZYMV Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus
Cca Corynespora Cassiicola Target Spot
WMV Watermelon Mosaic Virus Watermelon Mosaic Virus
CYSDV Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder VirusCucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus
MELONS
Gc (PMe) Golovinomyces cichoracearum (was Erysiphe cichoracearum) Powdery Mildew
Px (PM) Podosphaera xanthii (was Sphaerotheca fulginea) Powdery Mildew
Fom Fusarium oxysprum f.sp. Melonis Fusarium Wilt
MNSV Melon Necrotic Spot Virus Melon Necrotic Spot Virus
Ag Aphis gossypii (Cotton aphid) Aphids
WATERMELON
Co Colletotrichum orbiculare Anthracnose
Fon Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Fusarium Wilt
SQUASH
Foc Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum Fusarium Wilt
Fom Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis Fusarium Wilt
Fon Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt
For Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-cucumerinum Fusarium Wilt
Ps Phompsis sclerotioides Phomopsis Black Root Rot
Vd Verticillium dahliae Verticillium Wilt
Ma/Mi/Mj Meloidogyne arenaria, incognita, javanica Root Knot Nematode
Rs Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia Root Rot
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50 · TECHNICAL INFORMATION
LARGE SEED
CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME
BEAN
BCMV Bean Common Mosaic Virus Bean common mosaic virus
BCTV Beet Curly Top Virus Beet curly top virus
Cl Colletotrichum lindemuthianum Anthracnose
Ua Uromyces appendiculatus Rust
Psp Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. phaseolicola Halo blight
SWEET CORN
Ps Puccinia sorghi Common rust
Et Exserohilum turcicum Northern corn leaf blight
Pst Pantoea stewartii Stewart’s wilt
LEAFY
CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME
LETTUCE
Bl Bremia lactucae Downy mildew
LMV Lettuce Mosaic Virus Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr Nasanovia ribis-nigri Nasonovia
SPINACH
Pfs Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spiniaciae Downy Mildew
Sb Stemphylium botryosum Stemphylium leaf spot
Cv Cladosporium variable Cladosporium leaf spot
Cd Colletotrichum dematium Anthracnose
The various Rp genes confer resistance to some, but not all, races of common rust. The effectiveness of a specific Rp gene or combination of Rp genes will be determined by the races of common rust which are prevalent in each growing area.
PEPPER
CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME
PVY Potato Virus Y Potato virus Y virus
Tm Tobamoviruses Tobamovirus virus
TSWV Tomato spotted wilt virus Tomato spotted wilt virus
Xcv Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria Bacterial spot
TOMATO
CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME
Aal Alternaria alternate f. sp. lycopersici Alternaria stem canker
Ff Fulvia fulva Leaf mould
Fol Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici Fusarium wilt
For Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicislycopersici Fusarium crown and root rot
Ma Meloidogyne arenaria Root-knot nematode
Mi Meloidogyne incognita Root-knot nematode
Mj Meloidogyne javanica Root-knot nematode
On Oidium neolycopersicum (ex Oidium lycopersicum) Powdery mildew
Pl Pyrenochaeta lycopersici Corky root rot
Pst Pseudomonoas syringae pv. tomato Bacterial speck
Sbl Stemphylium botryosum f. sp. lycopersici Gray leaf spot
ToMV Tomato Mosaic Virus Tomato mosaic virus
TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Tomato spotted wilt virus
TYLCV Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
Va Verticillium albo-atrum Verticillium wilt
Vd Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt
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Seed Quality
How Monsanto produces hybrid seedsHybrid seed production at Monsanto requires rigorous processes to ensure high standards of quality. Hybrid parent lines are carefully shipped to Monsanto-owned farms or to contracted seed growers. The male and female seeds are then planted side by side. Once the parental plants flower, they cross pollinate to produce the seed-bearing fruit. The fruits are monitored as they mature until they are ready for harvest. Finally the commercial hybrid seeds, also called F1 seed, are extracted from the fruit and shipped to one of twelve Monsanto operations facilities where they are prepared for sale.
Only the best seeds are keptGrowing and harvesting high quality seeds is just the beginning. The seeds must be cleaned and conditioned, dried, sorted by size (for precision planters), thoroughly tested and packed prior to shipping. Many growing areas also require seeds to be treated with protectants, primed or pelleted. All of our seed is stored in bulk containers under controlled storage conditions. It is packed to order based on each customer’s specifications.
These services all require years of training as well as specialised equipment and logistical systems to do well. It’s one of the reasons why growers prefer to purchase seed each season from Monsanto.
All of our processes are designed to protect the quality of the seed – a fragile, living product.
ConditioningSeed conditioners separate fully formed seeds by weight, size, shape and colour. The process also removes plant materials, debris, dead seed and seed from other plants.
Seed TreatmentsSeed treatments can be applied to seeds to protect them from disease during their most vulnerable time in the ground. They can also enhance germination, vigour and uniformity in the field. Common treatments include film coating, an application that coats the seed with a polymer that can hold to seed protectants.
The bright colour also makes the seed easy to identify during planting. In addition, some types of seed are “primed” to enhance its performance. Primed seeds have been hydrated and redried prior to sale. Another popular option is pelleting, a thick coating that makes very small seeds larger, perfectly round, and easy to handle. The pellet typically splits open or dissolves once it is in the ground and exposed to water.
PackagingHighly accurate machines are used to pack seed by count, weight and volume, depending on the crop and market. Pouches, foils, cans and pails are specially sealed to protect the seed during shipment and storage.
Quality Assurance
Health, Purity and VigourMonsanto completes nearly 500,000 quality checks on our seed each year. This rigorous testing is the centerpiece of our comprehensive quality assurance system. A single seed lot can be subjected to several dozen quality measurements. Several of our labs have been accredited by government auditors, such as the National Seed Health System in the United States and Naktuinbouw, the Dutch Inspection Service for Horticulture. To earn this prestigious status we have proven that our test results are reliable, reproducible and independent from commercial influence.
Germination and Vigour TestingCompleted in specialised growth chambers and greenhouses, these tests provide one of the most important quality measurements of seeds. High germination percentages are indicative of health, vigour and the overall quality of the seeds. Our procedures meet or exceed international standards.
Physical PurityUsing magnifiers and microscopes, technicians examine seed lots to detect weed seeds or other impurities. Any irregularities are documented and the seed re-conditioned or discarded, if needed.
Identity and Purity TestingIt is impossible to identify a plant variety simply by looking at its seed. With 3,500+ products, Monsanto has developed highly accurate methods to confirm identity and measure the percentage of hybridity of harvested seeds. Using equipment similar to what is found in sophisticated medical labs, Monsanto technicians can even identify specific products via their DNA fingerprint. When needed, field tests called “grow-outs” are used to visually confirm that the plants have the right phenotype.
Seed HealthDestructive bacteria and plant viruses can be transmitted on seeds and Monsanto takes extreme caution to prevent infection during seed production and afterwards. Random samples of seeds (usually 30,000 or 50,000 seeds per lot) are drawn from seed lots and tested for the presence of pathogens that are known to be problematic.
In addition to grow-outs, where seeds are planted in greenhouses and tested for disease symptoms, the team uses a number of highly sensitive tests to find seeds that may carry pathogens. This may include enzyme-based ELISA assays and DNA-based PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests. Monsanto has made many breakthroughs in the area of seed health, and for the benefit of the industry has often shared that knowledge.
Quality Assurance ResearchMonsanto has a special team of quality experts whose job is to find new and innovative ways to improve the health and quality of seed. They study the physiological, horticultural and genetic factors that affect seed quality. We then use this information to guide our product development as well as the processes and technologies employed in seed production and operations.
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Contacts
For more information, please contact your nearest Seminis Regional Business Manager by calling 1800 364 846 or scanning the QR code to locate your nearest representative.
Monsanto Customer Service
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Monsanto Australia
Head Office: Level 12, 600 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Post: PO Box 6051, St Kilda Road Central, VIC 8008 Phone: 1800 069 569 Fax: 03 9522 6122 monsanto.com.au