Vegetable Seed Catalogue USA & Canada 2017

Partnership & Innovation
Index
Grower feedback is key to success, and with so many partnerships,
Enza Zaden has great opportunities to get new insights. We use that
information as we continue to develop varieties that reflect the tastes
consumers are looking for, and that enable growers to build and
maintain a competitive edge.
The Enza Zaden innovation pipeline is very exciting. With over 150
varieties, we’re uniquely positioned to help growers leverage the rapid
growth of the vegetable food sector. A few innovative examples include:
• Select new varieties to our assortment from our Florida breeding
program with excellent adaptability to the Southeast region including
bell pepper Mingun (E20B.30108) and open field semi-determinate
tomato Skyway 687.
• Kazta, Divergent and Silarius (E25T.5198) round out the trio of new
melon varieties that are together establishing the company’s position
as a flavor and overall innovation partner in commercial melons.
To better serve our customers, Enza Zaden North
American new headquarters, Salinas CA.
• Resistances that focus on Downy Mildew and Fusarium are essential
to further increase efficiency and yield stability in the production
of herbs and arugula. The quality mark ‘Resistance Makes The
Difference’ has been developed with the objective to bring superior
produce to the entire chain.
• The largest organic assortment in North America - through Vitalis
Organic Seed, the organic division of Enza Zaden - enabling
commercial organic growers and retailers to count on us for the
quantity, quality and assortment of premium organic varieties
required to develop successful organic operations.
Thank you
Collaborating with professional growers to produce the next generation
of varieties is an exciting opportunity for both parties. We appreciate
the trust and confidence you have placed in us, and we look forward to
working with you.
Ton van der Velden – President CEO North America
About Enza Zaden
Enza Zaden is a global leader in vegetable seed breeding, with
operations in 24 countries, including over 20 years in the US, with
main offices in Salinas, CA and research stations in San Juan
Bautista, CA and Myakka City, FL.
Through its organic division, Vitalis Organic Seeds, the company
also offers the largest assortment of 100% certified organic
vegetable and culinary herb varieties.
Partnership & Innovation 2
Enza Zaden Worldwide 4
Introducing 2017 new varieties 5
Collaboration for better cultivars 45
USA/Canada Sales Team 74
Disclaimer 81
Resistances table 82
Products
Arugula 26
Broccoli 36
Cauliflower 36
Cucumber 70
Eggplant 69
Endive 24
Fennel 37
Herbs 28
Leek 42
Lettuce 6
Melon 50
Onion 38
Pepper 52
Pumpkin 49
Radish 43
Rootstock Cucumber 73
Rootstock Tomato 68
Spinach 34
Squash 46
Tomato 60
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