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Seminis® Product Guide2016/2017 Australia

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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

De Ruiter is Monsanto’s heated protected-culture vegetable brand. If you would like more information on De Ruiter varieties, please call 1800 364 846 or visit www.deruiterseeds.com.au

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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.

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Cover image: Capogreco Family, Melon Growers, Waroona, WA

BRASSICA

BRASSICA

OTHER BROCCOLI VARIETIES

MATURITY (WEEKS) SEASON HEAD SHAPE BEAD SIZE

BC1691

11–13 Transition 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.

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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.

FEATURES

Colour: Green

Head shape: High dome

Bead size: Fine

Season: Transition

Maturity: 11–13 weeks

Uniform: Very uniform

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Cauliflower 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.

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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


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


Season: Winter


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


Season: Transition

Maturity: 10 weeks

NEW TO TRIAL

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: Fom: 0,1,2

SV6239MFSV6239MF is the first in Seminis’ new pipeline of sweeter, firmer melons developed to delight consumers while still delivering the agronomic benefits growers expect. It has an attractive colour, sweet flavour and a firm flesh. SV6239MF is suitable for the domestic market.

FEATURES

Maturity: Mid-late

Vine Vigour: Very strong

Fruit Size: 1.8–2kg in preferred timeslot

Fruit Shape: Round to slightly oval

Internal Fruit Colour: Dark orange

Resistances: HR Fom: 0,1,2, IR – Ag

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

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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 Fom: 0, 1, 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.

SV6239MF

Mid-late Very strong1.8–2kg in preferred timeslot

Round to slightly oval

Dark orangeHR Fom: 0,1,2,

IR – Ag

SV6239MF is the first in Seminis’ new pipeline of sweeter, firmer melons developed to delight consumers while still delivering the agronomic benefits growers expect. It has an attractive colour, sweet flavour and a firm flesh. SV6239MF is suitable for the domestic market.

HONEYDEW AND SPECIALTY MELON

CLASSIQUE

Mid Strong 1.6–2.0 Round GreenHR Fom:0,2

IR 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; MNSV IR 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 Anthracnose (Race) Co, IR Fusarium Wilt Race 1 Fon

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.

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

RS841Interspecific 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

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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.

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OTHER CUCUMBER VARIETIES

RESISTANCES UNHEATED AFL (cm) HARVEST

CONTINENTAL CUCUMBER

SV0091CE NEW VARIETY

HR CVYV, IR CYSDV/Px ✓ 31 Winter – spring

SV0091CE is a cool-weather, Lebanese 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

HR Px ✓ 16–17 Late autumn and winter

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

HR WMV/ZYMV/Ccu/Px, IR PRSV

✓ 18–19 Autumn and winter

High-yielding autumn and winter harvest cucumber.

DIDIM

HR PX, IR CVYV ✓ 17–18 Late autumn, early spring

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

IR Px ✓ 18 Autumn – Winter

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

HR Px, IR CMV/CVYV ✓ 16–18 Spring – summer

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

HR Px, IR CMV/CVYV ✓ 14–16 Late autumn and winter

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

HR Px, IR CMV/CVYV ✓ 15–17 Summer

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

HR Ccu/Px, IR CMV/Cca ✓ 20–22 Late spring, autumn

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.

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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

SV6239MF

SV7484MA

NORTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND NORTHERN TERRITORY

SWEET TRICK

HARD ROCK

Cucumbers


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

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LARGE SEED

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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+RP1D

IR 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 Rpd** IR 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.

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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:55

IR 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 BCMV

IR 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 Yellow BCMV (HR); Psp (IR)

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 TBC

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.

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

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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, 16Baby 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: 1–10 IR 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

pointedSmooth Dark green

HR Pfs: races 1–14, 16

Baby 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.

SV2157VB

3 Round erect Semi-savoy Dark greenHR Pfs: 1–13,

15 , 16Baby 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.

OTHER SPINACH VARIETIES

VIGOUR SCALE: 1 = LOW

10 = HIGHLEAF SHAPE SMOOTHNESS LEAF COLOUR RESISTANCES USAGE

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 greenHR Pfs: 1–13,

15, 16Baby leaf and

bunching

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.

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SV3523VC

RS06683549

SV3580VC

SV6203VB

SV2994VC

Spinach Growing Calendar


VICTORIA

MOLOKAI

SV2146VB

SV2157VB

SV3523VC

RS06683549

SV3580VC

SV6203VB

SV2994VC

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

MENORCA

MOLOKAI

RS06661470

SV1820VC

SV1846VC

SV2146VB

SV2157VB

SV3523VC

RS06683549

SV3580VC

SV6203VB

SV2994VC


MOLOKAI

NIGHTHAWK

SV1820VC

SV1846VC

SV2146VB

SV2157VB

Quick Reference: Spinach Disease Resistance Guide

VARIETY TYPE PACKAGE WINDOW

NIGHTHAWK Savoy Pf: (1–7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Early

PALAOS Smooth Pf: (1–10, 15), Sb (IR), Fo (IR) Early

RS06661470 Savoy Pf: (1–10, 15), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Early

SV3319VC Smooth Pf: (1–14, 16), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Early

SV3523VC Smooth Pf: (1–11, 13, 15, 16), Cd (R), Cv (IR), Sb (IR), Fo (R) Early

SV3719VB Savoy Pf: (1–13, 15), Sb (R), Fo (S) Early

SV6203VB Savoy Pf: (1–13, 15), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Early

MOLOKAI Smooth Pf: (1–13, 15), Sb (S), Fo (R) Mid Early

SV2146VC Savoy Pf: (1–13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Early

SV2994VC Smooth Pf: (1–14, 16), Sb ( ), Fo ( ) Mid Early

RS06683549 Oriental Pf: (1–11, 13, 15, 16), Cd (HR), Cv (S), Sb (S), Fo (IR) Mid Early

SV4006VA Oriental Pf: (1–11, 13, 15, 16), Cd ( ), Cv (S), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Early

MENORCA Savoy Pf: (1–7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16), Sb ( ), Fo (IR) Mid Late

SV1846VC Smooth Pf: (1–14, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Late

SV2157VB Savoy Pf: (1–13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Late

SV3580VC Smooth Pf: (1–13, 15, 16), Sb ( ), Fo (HR) Mid Late

SV1820VC Smooth Pf: (1–14, 16), Sb (R), Fo ( ) Late

Sowing

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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


Length: 10cm

Width: 10cm

Resistance: HR Xcv 0–5 Tm:0

NEW VARIETY

NEW VARIETY

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28 · CAPSICUM & CHILLI CAPSICUM & CHILLI · 29

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


Length: 10cm

Width: 10cm

Resistance: HR Xcv:1–3, PVY:O, 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:0, IR 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.

OTHER CAPSICUM AND CHILLI VARIETIES

EARLINESS VIGOUR COLOURFRUIT SIZE (cm)

RESISTANCESLENGTH WIDTH

CAPSICUM, BLOCKY

MAXIMINUS (WITH X5R™) NEW VARIETY

Very early Strong to

very strongGreen to red 9 9 HR Tm:0 Xcv 1–5

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

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:0 IR 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:O/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:0

IR 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:0–3

IR 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:1–3

IR 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: P0

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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VICTORIA

PLATO

SV6947PB

NEW SOUTH WALES

PLATO

WARLOCK

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

PLATO

SV6947PB

WARLOCK

Capsicum Growing Calendar


NORTH QUEENSLAND

MAXIMINUS

SV6947PB

SV9699PB

WARLOCK

CENTRAL QUEENSLAND

HUGO

MAXIMINUS

SV6947PB

SV9699PB

WARLOCK


Lockyer Valley

PLATO

WARLOCK

Stanthorpe

PLATO

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, 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


Season: Main

Skin colour: Red


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


Season: Late

Skin colour: Brown


ROOT & BULB · 35

NEW VARIETY

NEW VARIETY

NEW VARIETY

36 · ROOT & BULB ROOT & BULB · 37

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


Season: Extra early

Skin colour: Medium brown


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.

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.

NEW VARIETY

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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 Fol:0–2, IR TYLCV, TSWV

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: 0–2, IR 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:0 IR 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, Vd, IR 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:0,1,2/For/Va:0/Vd:0 IR 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 FirmHR Fol:0–2,

IR TYLCV, TSWV

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 firmHR ToMV:0–2,

Fol: 0, 1, 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:0,1,2/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.

TOMATO · 4544 · TOMATO

Protected Unheated Tomato

“I know that Seminis is safe and secure. They have always showed their quality and wide knowledge.”

Turkish Seminis grower

VARIETY SEASON MATURITYPLANT

VIGOUR

AVERAGE FRUIT

WEIGHT (g)

FRUIT SHAPE

FIRMNESS RESISTANCES

UNHEATED PROTECTED

KADIMA

All year EarlyMedium strong

130–180Deep oblate

MediumHR 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 FirmHR 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 FirmHR 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/Ma/Mi/Mj IR

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:0,1,2/ Va:0/Vd:0

IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/

Strong disease resistance package and suitable to open-field and protected, unheated environments.

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:0–2 and Nematodes 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/Ma/Mi/Mj IR

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:0,1,2/ Va:0/Vd:0IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/

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Tomato Growing Calendar*Recent launches only


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

CUCURBITS

CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME

CMV Cucumber Mosaic Virus

CVYV Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus

PX (PM) Podosphaera xanthii (was Sphaerotheca fuliginea) Powdery Mildew

MELONS

GC (PME) Golovinomyces cichoracearum (was Sphaerotheca fulginea) Powdery Mildew

PX (PM) Podosphaera xanthii (was Sphaerotheca fulginea) Powdery Mildew

FOM Fusarium oxysprum f.sp. melonis Fusarium Wilt

WATERMELON

CO Colletotrichum lagenarium Anthracnose

FON Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt

SQUASH

FOC Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt

FOM Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis Fusarium Wilt

FON Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt

FORC Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-cucumerinum Fusarium Wilt

PS Phompsis sclerotioides Phomopsis Phomopsis Black Root Rot

VD Verticillium dahliae Verticillium Wilt

MA/MI/MJ Melodogyne arenaria, incognita, javanica Root Knot Nematode

RS Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia Rhizoctonia Root Rot

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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.

TOMATO


AAL Alternaria alternate f.sp. lycopersici Alternaria Stem Canker

FF Fulvia fulvum (ex Cladosporium fulvum) Leaf Mould

FOL Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt

FOR Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicislycopersici Fusarium Crown Rot

MA Meloidogyne arenaria Root-Knot Nematode 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 Grey Gray Leaf Spot

TOMV Tomato Mosaic Virus

TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

TYLCV Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus

VA Verticillium albo-atrum Verticillium Wilt

VD Verticillium dahliae Verticillium Wilt

TECHNICAL INFORMATION · 5150 · TECHNICAL INFORMATION

LARGE SEED


BEAN

BCMV Bean Common Mosaic Virus

BCTV Beet Curly Top Virus

CL Colletotrichum lindemuthianum

UA Uromyces appendiculatus Rust

SWEET CORN

PS Puccinia sorghum Common Rust

ET Exserohilum turcicum Northern Corn Leaf Blight

PST Pantoea stewartii (Erwinia stewartii) Stewarts disease (bacterial wilt)

LEAFY


LETTUCE

BL Bremia lactucae Downy Mildew Downy Mildew

LMV Lettuce Mosaic Virus

NR Nasanovia ribis-nigri

SPINACH

PFS Peronospora farinosa Downy Mildew

PEPPER


PVY Potato Virus Y

TM Tobamovirus Group

TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

XCV Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria Bacterial Spot

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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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.

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Contacts

For more information visit www.seminis.com.au or contact your local representative

Monsanto Customer Service

Ph: 1800 364 846 Fax: 1800 892 066 Email: [email protected]

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 www.monsanto.com.au

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Contacts

For more information visit www.seminis.com.au or contact your local representative

Monsanto Customer Service

Ph: 1800 364 846 Fax: 1800 892 066 Email: [email protected]

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 www.monsanto.com.au

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