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CatalogueNickerson-Zwaan

2008 | 2010International edition

Excellence in the seed we breed



Excellent quality seeds combined with the skills of the grower are the basis of a successful vegetable crop. Every seed counts and is filled with expectations as the stakes are getting higher and higher. With the right variety growers can plan their crops and become more competitive in the market. The right choice of the variety that matches best with local growing circumstances, in indoor or open field production, is rewarded with more reliable and more efficient production, with better yield and better quality. Nickerson-Zwaan offers good hybrids for professional vegetable producers and for the processing industry. And supports its numerous varieties with pragmatic advice coming from local crop specialists or from their head-office in Holland. High quality seeds from Holland have already proven to be the foundation of successful vegeta-ble production in many countries across the World!

Nickerson-Zwaan, worldwide excellence in vegetable seeds

The Nickerson-Zwaan Group, with its headquarters located in Holland, is a highly experienced seed company active in research, production, processing and marketing of a very wide range of vegetable seeds. Our products and services are the basis for the activities of professional growers and plant raisers all over the world. Their growing skills, in combination with our quality seeds, are a guarantee for excellent vegetables that meet today’s consumers’ needs.

Nickerson-Zwaan, originally created in 1925, is part of the Limagrain Group (France), an international co-operative group governed by farmers. Limagrain is one of the largest seed companies in the world and the world’s second largest supplier of vegetable seeds for professional use. Nickerson-Zwaan is established in The Netherlands (headquarters in Made, research stations in Tuitjenhorn and Rilland), Germany, Great Britain, Poland, India, South Africa and the Ukraine. And we are present in many more countries all over the world where we have selected reliable partners who know our product range thoroughly. With these partners we continuously maintain close contacts to inspire innovation and stay close to the markets.

For more detailed information on Nickerson-Zwaan and the complete product range offered –including new varieties– please visit: www.nickerson-zwaan.com.

At Nickerson-Zwaan there is more to a variety

Focus on research Nickerson-Zwaan makes major investments in the development of new vegetable varieties. These investments have already led to leading varieties in cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber, leek, onion and radish. The process of developing improved crop varieties is a lengthy and very knowledge-intensive one. In this process we use cutting-edge technological developments in very modern laboratories, in accordance with very strict standards.

Breeding For success Using modern technologies linked to a deep understanding of the way plants work, makes our breeding very effective. Our breeders are able to react quickly with new varieties to meet the demands of changing markets. They take into account many specific requirements expressed by growers, plant raisers, industrial processors, distributors or even supermarkets and consumers. Today’s varieties and those of the future incorporate characteristics that make crops more reliable, safer, less costly to grow and easier to process, while improving product yields, quality, taste, storage life and nutritional value. Our philosophy is that excellent products start with excellent seed.


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Joint product developmentAn important part of modern vegetable plant breeding takes place in the field, in countries all over the world. There our local product development specialists, backed by our service teams in Holland, evaluate new varieties by extensive trials. These are carried out together with our partners. We will never forget that it is thanks to these partners that we can create success.

WorldWide seed productionWe also run successful partnerships in seed production across all the farmed continents of the world. Areas are carefully selected to ensure quality and reliability of supply for each crop type. Our team of seed production specialists control every stage of production to maximise security, quality and availability. They are fully supported by colleagues from the Limagrain Group, which makes their scope really worldwide. In our modern production facilities, various techniques are used to clean and sort the seeds. A special process involves calibration, in which the seeds are sorted according to size for mechanical sowing and better uniformity of the harvested crop. Seeds can also be pelleted, or be coated with crop protection agents. Another treatment is priming, which makes them germinate quicker. But of course untreated seed is also available, for example for organic farming.

controlled qualityWe process and test all our seeds to maximise purity, health, germination uniformity, and sowing efficiency. These elements are vital to a good start for all crops. Nickerson-Zwaan has obtained NAL accreditation of its quality control laboratories located at our headquarters in Made (NL). NAL (Nakt Accredited Laboratory) is a standard for (seed)company laboratories developed by Nakt, the Dutch National Inspection Service for Horticulture. The accreditation incorporates germination and detection of seedborne diseases, genetic purity testing in the research laboratory, the sampling activities but also certain supportive activities of the HR and ICT depts.NAL accreditation is a benefit for our customers: it enables them to save time and money by making logistics and procedures more efficient.

advice and serviceAt Nickerson-Zwaan, short lines of communication, excellent accessibility and ongoing mutual consultation ensure that customers benefit to the full from extensive service and expertise. Continuous improvement is in our DNA.

In all we do, we strive to offer excellence in varieties, seed quality, service and advice. That is the way we assist our customers, day in and day out, in maintaining the health of their companies. And eventually, the health of all those who consume these colourful and tasty vegetable products.

Naktuinbouw Accredited LaboratoriesDecember 2007

Training

World-wide Quality

ProficiencyTesting

Annual Audits

Quality Assurance System

NAL CertificateNaktuinbouw Accredited Laboratory

Approved Protocols


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Dear Customer,

Welcome to our catalogue 2008/2010, in which we want to share with you our wide range of leading vegetable seed varieties and exciting new introductions. You are kindly invited to take a look at this successful range, and learn more on the latest developments in vegetable varieties.

We will be glad to provide you with all information and service you need to reach the best results.

In planning and carrying out development and sales activities, we always strive to listen closely to the wishes of the market and of our customers. Since long our aim has been to create success

together with our partners, which has lead to ongoing and close contacts in many countries all over the world.

Nickerson-Zwaan is striving to bring quality genetics that are adapted to your regional climatic conditions and requirements. We introduce varieties that have been tested and trialled under local

conditions and can offer an improvement on important aspects such as yield, quality, reliability and disease resistance.

In many countries we can offer you local knowledge and experience through our Regional Development Managers and local representatives. Our exclusive distributors and their product

specialists are at your service to help you grow successfully.

We thank you for your trust and wish you a splendid growing season. We are confident that we can create that success together with you.

Cees Boon,Manager International Sales


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Crops and contents:

OnionWhite cabbageChinese cabbagePointed cabbageRed cabbageSavoy cabbageCauliflowerBroccoliBrussels sproutsCucumberGherkinWatermelonCucurbit RootstockMelonSquashTomatoPepperRadishLeekCarrotParsnipBeetrootLettuceClimbing beans, flatTerms and conditions of sale and deliveryProduct specifications and terminologySeed categories and treatmentsQuality specifications precision seedsby cropSeed quality and seed healthGMO declaration

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Onion markets all over the world have become

more and more connected. Growers have spe-

cialised in this speculative commodity that can be

stored and shipped around the globe.

Nickerson-Zwaan is well able to support them.

Many growers have get acquainted with our “hard

globe types” Long Day onions. These high yield

hybrids combine a high level of dormancy with

very firm bulbs, which gives them outstanding

storage qualities. An excellent opportunity for

our customers to increase the profitability of this

crop.


Onion

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Tilbury F1• Late maturing PLK hybrid type, with many improvements.• Extremely firm bulbs, with high number of skins with a dark brown finish.• High round/flat shoulder resulting in high production.• High pack-out percentage of first grade onions.• Ability to make size under stressful growing conditions.

Nickerson-Zwaan is continuously expanding its assortment next to its well known Extra Long Day Onions. In the last few years we could propose a fairly complete range of high quality Long Day hard globe onions to our customers. More recently we introduced sweet Spanish type hybrids and an Intermediate Day onion in the PLK type. PLK stands for Pukekohe Long Keeper which is popular in New-Zealand and similar regions with intermediate day lengths.

Long Day Spanish type onions (ONL-SP)

NiZ 37-2025 F1 • 120 days maturity storage-type full Spanish hybrid.• Large jumbo-colossal size bulbs, deep globe shape. • High bolting tolerance.• Bulb skin medium bronze brown.• Cuts well due to a high level of single centers.• Storage potential 5 months.• Excellent yield potential.

NiZ 37-2020 F1 • 115 days maturity storage-type full Spanish hybrid.• Large jumbo bulbs, globe shape.• High bolting tolerance. • Brown bulb skins.• Exceptionally high percentage of single centre onions (> 90%).• Storage potential 5 months.• Extremely mild pungency levels.• Excellent yield potential.

Intermediate Day-length onions (ONM)

NEW

NEW

NiZ 37-2010 F1• 110 days maturity storage-type Spanish hybrid.• Large bulbs, globe shape.• High single centre (70-80%).• High bolting tolerance.• Bulb skin medium to dark brown.• Storage potential 6 months.• Suitable for cutting and processing.

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NiZ 37-2015 F1• 115 days maturity storage-type Spanish hybrid.• New introduction bred for dark skin colour and long storage.• Large jumbo size bulbs with high-globe shape. • Excellent for export or processing.• Mildly pungent type.

NEW

NEW

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Taresco F1• Very high yielding and reliable new variety for fresh market and industry.• Globe to flat globe shape, average on single centers.• Light brown-yellow, medium thick skin.• Medium erect and very vigorous, waxy foliage.• Very strong root system with thick roots.• High dormancy level.• Suitable for long storage.

Long Day hard globe onions (ONL-HG)

Extra Long Day onions (ONX)

Nerato F1• Medium-late maturity Rijnsburger type for mid-long to long storage.• Medium green, very vigorous and medium upright slightly twisted foliage. • Round, brown bulbs with medium thick neck.• Thick skin with good retention.• Medium dormancy level.• High percentage single center.• Above average firmness and yield.• Very reliable, flexible variety.

Blancato F1 (white onion)

Red Pearl F1 (red onion)

• Very early maturing Rijnsburger type with white colour bulbs.• Reasonably good storage capabilities, good skin retention.• Intermediate tolerance level to early bolting.• Average vigour of up-right foliage with good wax layer.• Fine necks with uniform, round bulbs averaging 40 to 60 mm.• High dry matter content.• Suitable for lighter soils with irrigation for optimum yield.

• Medium-early Rijnsburger variety for short storage.• Relatively fast-growing, with medium foliage vigour and erect habit.• Attractive deep red colour, fine neck.• High proportion of bulbs in the 60-80 mm. size range.• Very firm bulbs.• High percentage of single centres.• Suitable for most soil types.• Best results with a less intensive herbicide spray programme.

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summer autumn winter spring

NiZ 37-2025 F1 Deep globe shape, high level of single centers.Very mild pungency level. Exceptional-ly high percentage of single centers.

Large globe shaped bulbs. Long storage potential.Bred for dark skin colour and long storage.

Remarkable earliness.

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TILBURY F1

NEW

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Long Day Spanish onions - US type hybrids

Cropping table relevant for Southern Hemisphere conditions:

Month:

VARIETY:

Recommended sowing density: 3.0 units/ha in order to produce 70-85 mm bulbs.

Intermediate Day-length onionsRecommended sowing density: 2.2 units/ha in order to produce 75-85 mm bulbs.

A higher number of stars (*) indicates a more positive trait.

Note: Cropping period in number of days from sowing until harvest is less relevant for onions. Onions should be sown as early as possible when weather and soil conditions allow. The moment of crop maturity is largely dependent on the variety and on growing conditions.

NiZ 37-2020 F1

****** *** **NiZ 37-2010 F1

*** *** *** **NiZ 37-2015 F1

Note: Cropping period in number of days from sowinguntil harvest is less relevant for onions. Onions should be sown as early as possible when weather and soilconditions allow. The moment of crop maturity is largelydependent on the variety and on growing conditions.

Legend

harvest periodsowing period

storage period

summer autumnwinter spring

QUATTRO F1(NiZ 37-48)

Reliable hybrid for higher latitudes.Top yielding variety with good storage potential.High yield potential with good bulb size. Flexible variety.

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Long Day hard globe onionsRecommended sowing density: 4 units/ha in order to produce 55-75 mm bulbs. (Franzisco o.p. recommended at 5 units/ha)

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Reliable yield potential.

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WOLF F1 * ** * *

Overwintering onionsRecommended sowing density: 6 units/ha to obtain 1 mio plants/ha after winter.

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Cropping table relevant for European conditions:

Very firm bulbs with high percentage of first grade onions.

NERATO F1 Suits later sowing and long storage.

High % dry matter.

Intense colouring.

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Extra Long Day onionsRecommended sowing density: 4 units/ha in order to produce 55-75 mm bulbs. (Robot o.p. recommended at 5 units/ha)

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Savel• Suitable for early greenhouse production or plastic tunnel in summer and early autumn.• Good length and quality of the stem, showing a nice contrast between white shank and attractive dark green leaves. • Very easy to peel.• Intermediate resistance to Botrytis squamosa.

• Japanese bunching onion with very high yield.• Dark blue green, waxy and erect foliage.• Blanched, white leaf stem of around 60 cm.• Very easy peeling and uniform variety.• High quality and excellent shelf life.• Intermediate resistance to Botrytis squamosa.

Bunching onions

Carel

Wolf F1• Mid-early overwintering variety with very fast growth in spring.• Dark green leaves, upright, with strong wax layer.• Round-shaped uniform bulbs with fine neck and light yellow skin.• Excellent winter hardiness and high tolerance to bolting.• For fresh market for early bunching or at full maturity as fully dried onion bulb.• Reliable performance over several years.

Japanese Overwintering onions


In many countries in the world, Brassica’s are an essential and healthy part of people’s everyday diet. There is an abundance in sub-species, with many variations in growing periods and regions. As growers face changes in consumer habits and in the fresh produce trade, Nickerson-Zwaan offers them up-to-date versatile varieties. These are suitable for year-round supply, for processing, for pre-cut packing and for different local use. Growers benefit more and more from technolo-gical advances in breeding and seed production. Consumers benefit from greatly improved taste. Did anyone say that Brassicas are not innova-tive?

Cabbage

White cabbage

Borodin F1

In this catalogue you’ll find a range of varieties to suit your local growing condi-tions and consumption habits for crops like White, Chinese, Pointed, Red and Savoy cabbage. The assortment ranges from the very early to very late maturing cabba-ges. Some varieties are suitable for overwintering crops. In the future we will add varieties that are specially bred for warmer areas. We innovated a number of trusted varieties by re-launching them as CMS-versions, resulting in a better uniformity of the crop. We also launched some brand new products, like mini pointed white and pointed red cabbage. We will appreciate to hear about your experiences with these hybrids. Our team of development mana-gers, distributors and local staff have built up extensive knowledge and will help you choose the best Brassica with you.

Fresh market

• Variety for early season, 55 to 60 days from planting till maturity.• Light green head of about 0.5 till 1.5 kg.• High on stem which keeps basal quality excellent.• Good field holding.

Bourbon F1 • Very suitable for early cropping. • Round, big head with a fine internal structure. • Very good root system, which guarantees a good crop in all conditions. • Probably the most productive cabbage in its segment.• Good tolerance against bolting and strong against cracking.• Recommended for growing outdoor.

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NEW

Mozart F1 • A variety grown throughout the world for the fresh market. • Round attractive head with excellent internal structure.• Hard and firm head from 1.0 to 3.5 kg. • A very flexible and productive variety with good standing ability.• Performs well under stress conditions. • Excellent head quality, even after a delayed harvest.• High tolerance to cracking.

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Processing industry

Lion YR F1

• Very attractive light green cabbage for long storage.• Nice round and big uniform shaped heads, with short core and thin leaves.• Strong against various diseases. • Very tolerant to storage disorders such as internal black.• Green wrapper leaves and yellow-white internal leaves during long storage. • Highly resistant to Fusarium.

Fresh market and storage

Puccini YR F1

Landini YR F1

• Very healthy cabbage suitable for processing and fresh market. • Round-shaped, green heads of 4.0-5.0 kg. • Very good internal quality and short core. • Good standing ability. • Highly resistant to Fusarium.

• Early variety suitable for fresh market and processing (sauerkraut). • Round shaped, green heads from 4.0 to 6.0 kg.• Fresh green colour heads with excellent white internal quality.• Good standing ability.• Resistant to Fusarium.

NEW

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Planting: Harvest:Storage

potential:

Av. headsize(kg):

CMS*** orCMS-

versionof:

Fusariumresistance:

Headshape:

Recomm.plant

population(1000/ha):

Maturityin daysfrom

planting:*

Cultivation period

VARIETY:

FRESH MARKET TYPES

SPEEDON F1 Earlyspring Late Spring 40 - 700.5-0.850 R Can be grown in tunnel and open field.Earlyspring Late Spring 40 - 700.5-0.850 R

BORODIN F1 NEW Earlyspring

Late Spring/Early summer 50 - 700.5-1.055 R Highly tolerant to bolting. Can be

grown in tunnel and open field.

CAMPRA F1 Spring Early summer 50 - 601.0-2.060 R Compact, uniform dark-green heads.

BOURBON F1Spring & Summer

Early summer& Autumn 50 - 60 Balbro F1

CMS

2.0-3.065 R"Flexible" hybrid: tolerant to bolting or cracking, can be grown in various seasons.

VIVALDI F1 NEWSpring & Late Spring

Summer &Autumn 40 - 70 CMS1.0-2.075 HR Maturity in between Mozart and

Bourbon.

MOZART F1Spring & Late Spring

Summer &Autumn 40 - 70 Short Castello F11.0-2.580 R

Flexible in planting density and head-size. Perfect quality cabbages. Short storage potential when late planted.

PROCESSING CABBAGE

SARTON F1 Latespring Autumn 30 - 401.5-2.075 FR Flat-round, dark-green loose leaved

type. Good tolerance to Blackrot.

LANDINI YR F1Summer to

Autumn CMSYR**

CMSYR**

YR**

YR**

Oktoking F1

Early spring& Spring 25 - 353.0-5.090 R

High quality of processed product. Can even be grown as early crop for large headed fresh market.

OTORINO YR F1 SpringSummer to

Late Autumn 20 - 353.0-5.0100 R Suits fresh market and early processing.

ARENSKI YR F1(NiZ 17-837) NEW Spring Autumn 25 - 353.0-4.0100 R

100-day type maturity with medium vigour and good size heads. Attractive heads can be used for fresh market too.

PUCCINI YR F1 NEW Spring Autumn 25 - 304.0-6.0110 R Strong grey-green plants.

STORAGE CABBAGE

ATTRACTION F1 SpringEarly to

Late Autumn40 - 601.0-2.5100 R Early maturity suits late planting.

BUSONI YR F1 NEW Autumn CMS

CMS

YR**

YR**

Spring 25 - 452.0-3.5125 R Attractive maturity compared to its size and storage capability.

LION YR F1 Spring Autumn 25 - 502.0-4.0145 R Can be grown at a range of plant densities. Excellent storage quality.

PRINCETON YR F1 Spring Autumn Very long25 - 501.5-3.5135 R-FR Compact plant size.

Head Shape: R = round HR = high-round FR= flat-round note *: Growing days from planting to maturity in NW-European conditions.

note **: YR = Resistant to Fusarium conglutinans. Race 1.Fusarium in Brassica's is a soil borne disease that can cause severe loss of plants. The severity of an infection is strongly linked to high soil temperatures during cultivation and whether the disease is present in the soil. Cooler temperate zones are generally free from severe infections. Spring crops generally escape infection.

note ***: CMS = Cytoplasmic Male Sterility.Hybrid seed production based on CMS avoids the incidence of inbred plants caused by self pollination of the female parent. This generally results in a higher genetic purity and uniformity of commercial crops grown with the hybrid seed.

BURTON YR F1Late Summer

to Autumn YR**

YR**

Spring 20 - 35 Medium

Medium

Medium

Long

Very long

3.0-6.0120 FR Grows easily and can produce high yielding flat-round heads.

STRUKTON YR F1 Spring Autumn 20 - 303.0-6.0155 R Late maturity heads can be stored through winter.

RUSSO F1 NEW SpringLate

Autumn 20 - 304.0-6.0160 R Strong and healthy growth habit.

Early maturing compact type with very nice internal colour. Do not plant too early to avoid bolting.

VITIMO F1 45 - 60

45 - 55

45 - 50

Medium

Medium

Medium to Long

Summer to Autumn

Late summer to Autumn


Spring50-65

VARIETY Comments:

Vigorously growing variety with compact heads with medium maturity for whole year production. Bolting tolerant.

KASUMI F1

note *: Growing days from planting to maturity in NW-European conditions.

65

For production in spring, summer and autumn. Suitable for short storage. Very nice internal colour. Very healthy in the field. Long harvest period.

MICHICO F1 NEW 65

Early spring

Early spring

Cultivation period

Maturityfrom

planting*:

Recom. plantpopulation(1000/ha):

Storagepotential:

Planting:

Harvest:

45 - 60 MediumSummer to

AutumnSpring50-65

Cultivation period

Maturityfrom

planting*:


Storagepotential:Planting: Harvest:

45 - 50Medium to Long


65 Early spring

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Chinese cabbage

Vitimo F1• Nice compact and fast growing Chinese cabbage.• Head weight between 0.6–2.0 kg.• Dark green leaves with yellow internal colour.• Recommended for fresh market. • Short storage potential.

Michico F1 (NiZ 12-42) • Mid-late maturity with cylindrical heads of 1.0-2.0 kg.• Dark green outer leaves with a very nice yellow heart and a short core.• Very good bolting tolerance and good standing ability.• Very healthy crop.• Ideal packing standard due to solid heads that are filled to the top.• Used for early, mid and late sowings.

NEW

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Regency F1 • Very nice, slightly sweet taste.• Very attractive colour.• Excellent shelf-life characteristics.• Good field holding ability.• Good resistance to basal yellowing.• Consistent performance in a range of growing conditions. • Suitable for year round production.

Pointed cabbage

Very attractive colour and taste with excellent shelf-life characteristics. Good field holding ability.

REGENCY F1 NEW Duchy F1June-Oct80

VARIETY Comments:

Used for later plantings to extend the harvest season for fresh produce in areas with mild winter conditions.

MONARCHY F1

RUBENY F1

100

Typically used to produce very big heads up to 3 kg.

130

July-Jan

Aug-Oct

Cultivation period

Maturityfrom

planting*:Harvestperiod:

CMS*** orCMS-version

of:

Duchy F1June-Oct80

130 Aug-Oct



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Rondale F1 • Very flexible early variety for fresh market.• Round to slightly high round head with excellent colour.• Fine internal quality.• Suited for many climates.• Highly resistant to Fusarium.

Fresh market

Rodeo F1

• Early versatile variety for fresh market.• Small to medium size dense head, round-oval shaped.• Short core, thin leaves and attractive colour.• High tolerance to bolting and cracking.• Strong in difficult growing conditions.• Excellent field holding ability.

Romanov F1• Early variety suitable for fresh market. • High round shaped heads with medium red colour. • Medium plant size with little wrapper leaves. • Very good standing ability. • Good tolerance to bolting and cracking.

Red cabbage

NEW

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Rococo F1• Standard variety for processing. • High round head with intense dark blue-red colour. • Short core, good structure and fine veins. • Medium plant type with many wrapper leaves. • Good yield and good standing ability.

Fusarium resistant. Maintains a steady head weight towards maximum maturity.

RONDALE F1 YR NEW 45 - 50

45 - 50

45 - 50

45 - 50

Royale F1 YR**

Short

Long

Autumn

Early springto late spring

Summer tolate summer

Summer and Autumn

Summer and Autumn

80

VARIETY Comments:

Abundant wrapper leaves protect it after harvest and during handling.

Produces small heads for fresh market during main crop. Round to oval heads with waxy leaves and good field holding ability. Suitable for short storage when late planted.

ROXANNE F1 90

Very good field holding ability of high-round heads.

ROMANOV F1 90

RODEO F1 100

Early spring

Early spring

Early spring

Cultivation period

Maturityfrom

planting:


CMS***orCMS-version

of:Fusariumresistance:

Storagepotential:

Planting*:

Harvest:

45 - 50 Royale F1 YR**Early spring

to late springSummer to

late summer80

Cultivation period

Maturityfrom

planting:


CMS***orCMS-version

of:Fusariumresistance:

Storagepotential:Planting*: Harvest:

45 - 50Summer and

Autumn90 Early spring

Good internal quality for early production suitable for processing.

ROVITE F1 45 - 50

35

33

Rodon F1 Very long

CMS

Very long

Spring Autumn

Late autumn

110

Easy growing cabbage. Standard for processing and can be used for fresh market cabbage too.

ROCOCO F1 130

Suitable for long storage. Strong waxy layer maintains excellent storage quality.

RODNEY F1 NEW(NiZ 13-357)

150

Spring

Spring Autumn

Long45 - 50Spring Autumn110

33 Very long150 Spring Autumn


note **: YR = Resistant to Fusarium conglutinans. Race1Fusarium in Brassica's is a soil borne disease that can cause severe loss of plants. The severity of an infection is strongly linked to high soil temperatures during cultivation and whether the disease is present in the soil. Cooler temperate zones are generally free from severe infections. Spring crops generally escape infection.


Processing industry

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Cornalyn F1 (NiZ 14-306) • Mid season Savoy cabbage (130 days).• Produces medium sized, dark green heads with a very attractive shape for shrink wrapping.• Good bolting resistance and very good holding ability from late sowing.• Intermediate resistance to Xanthomonas.

NiZ 14-355 F1 • Early (summer) 110 day variety. • Suitable for harvest from the end of July to the end of September.• Good flat round head shape and short leaved type for shrink wrapping during packing.• Intermediate resistance to Xanthomonas.• Produces medium to large sized heads.

Savoy cabbage

NEW

NEW

Improved level of resistance to Xanthomonas.NiZ 14-355 F1 NEW CMSLate summer110

VARIETY Comments:

Very round shape and good base with a short core. Attractive dark green colour, good holding ability.

EMERALD F1 120

Very good holding ability from late sowing. Good level of resistance to Xanthomonas.

CORNALYN F1 NEW (NiZ14-306)

130

Early autumn CMS

Aug-Oct

Cultivation period

Maturityfrom

planting*:Harvestperiod: CMS**

CMSLate summer110

130 Aug-Oct

Very vigorous. Produces uniform, very compact heads with attractive deeply savoyed dark green leaves. Good resistance to bolting.

TOURMALINE F1 175

Very vigorous late heading leafy type, giving high quality medium sized heads in the difficult early spring period.

SUPERVOY F1


note **: CMS = Cytoplasmic Male Sterility.Hybrid seed production based on CMS avoids the incidence of inbred plants caused by self pollination of the female parent. This generally results in a higher genetic purity and uniformity of commercial crops grown with the hybrid seed.

*** Variety name under registration.

180

Winter CMS

Comparable to Tourmaline with similar resistance level to Xanthomonas. Semi-round head shape suits shrink wrapping.

NiZ 14-356 (Jaspis F1***) 130 Autumn CMS

Winter to early spring

180 Winter toearly spring

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Nickerson-Zwaan’s cauliflower hybrids are finding

their place all across the globe! By bringing diver-

sity in our genetic background, our breeders are

creating opportunities for varieties that suit

different climatic conditions. We now also offer

dual purpose varieties that suit fresh market as

well as processing industries. Seoul F1 is our very

new hybrid that combines such properties.

Brasilia F1 • 70-75 days variety for harvest in late spring and mild summer conditions.• Early variety. • Good vigour. • Strong root system, also easy to grow on difficult soils.• Big leaves that protect heads from sunburn.• Very reliable planning.• Improved uniformity through a short harvest period.• Nice smooth heads and a well closed bottom.

Cauliflower

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Barcelona F1• Variety for early production: harvest end of June and July.• Featuring well protected dense white curds of exceptional quality.• Not susceptible to red coloration.• Consistent performance, which makes this variety a standard for the early part of the main cropping period.

Mexico F1• Medium early variety for spring and autumn production.• Good frame and vigorous plant habit.• Solid and smooth structure of the curd. • White, dense, well-rounded curds.• Maintains a clean base and is easy to harvest.• Improved tolerance to curd defects in extreme conditions.

Lisabona F1 • Recommended for harvest in late summer and early autumn.• Good plant frame and exceptionally vigourous plant.• Good self-covering with many inner leaves. • The slightly round to flat-round curds are well hidden in foliage.• Good protection by rather wide outer leaves.

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Sapporo F1 (NiZ 10-283)*

Seoul F1 (NiZ 10-225)*

• 85-90 days variety for late spring, early and mild summer and autumn slot.• Good vigour and frame.• Healthy crop, strong against Downy mildew and Phytophtora.• Dense and smooth curd.• Easy to harvest and pack.• Fits well in high density transplanting.

• 70-75 days variety for spring, mild summer and early autumn harvest.• Dual purpose. Good quality or fresh market as well as processing.• High yield from very dense curds and individual florettes.• Very good uniformity.• Nice plant habit with strong, big leaves. Good self-covering.• Healthy bottom, no hollow stem.• High round, smooth, very white curd.

NEW

NEW

BroccoliNiZ 18-0471 F1• Excellent variety for autumn and spring season.• Intermediate vigour and excellent uniformity.• Average height, medium size with light blue-green colour.• Fine beads.• Intermediate maturity.• Suitable for processing and fresh market.

NEW

Very early, recommended for very early outdoor production.Very well suited for spring crop harvest.

High curd quality in autumn.

Good vigour and frame.

Very firm florets suitable for processing.Very unfirm and reliable to plan harvests.Open pollinated variety for main season. Firm white curds.Improvement in plant vigour. Healthy plant development.

Consistent performance in the early main-crop period.

HELSINKI F1

* Variety name under registration.

MEXICO F1

BARCELONA F1

AMSTERDAM F1

SAPPORO F1* (NiZ 10-283) NEWSEOUL F1* (NiZ 10-225) NEW

BRASILIA F1 NEW

FLORIADE

LISABONA F1

Legend

harvest period

winter spring summer autumn

Cropping table based on NW-European conditions.

Month: D J F M A M J J A S O N Remarks

Brussels sprouts

Brilliant F1

Brussels Sprouts have been known in Northwest-Europe for more than 800 years. This smaller member of the Brassica family has only recently started its move to other parts of the world. It is a cute and convenient mini-cabbage with a particular bittersweet flavour and very good nutritional qualities. Surely it can conquer a place in new markets too. Nickerson-Zwaan is one of the few breeders with a long tradi-tion in this crop. A long tradition that we have deserved by the quality of our seed and also by regularly coming up with new hybrids.

• Early variety suited for mid-autumn harvest and spring sowing (maturity approx. 135 days).• Very firm buttons.• Good field holding ability (buttons do not easily become loose).• Performs best when sown early (good level of bolting resistance).

Breton F1 • Mid-season variety for harvest from early autumn to early winter (approximately 190 days). • A vigorous variety with a good level of resistance to lodging and leaf diseases.• Very high yield. • Excellent flavour.• Dense uniform small to medium sized attractive dark green buttons.• Increased harvesting speed from large number of buttons per stem.

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Bronte F1 (NiZ 16-4061)*• Early sprout for fresh market. Harvest period from September until December.• Vigorous plant with strong root system.• Mid-green, heavy big sprouts giving good yield.• Strong against yellow leaves.• Tasty sprout, not too bitter.• Good standing ability.• Long storage possible

NEW

BRILLANT F1

BRONTE F1 NEW(NiZ 16-4061)

CONTENT F1

BRIGITTE F1

Month: J F M A M J J A S O N D

note : Cropping periods from planting to maturity in NW-European conditions.

BRIGHT F1

BRETON F1

Legend

harvest periodtransplanting period

* Variety name under registration.


If you ask growers about Nickerson-Zwaan’s

reputation on cucumbers, you’ll probably hear

that these combine excellent fruit quality with

reliable yield and strong vigour. We have excellent

partners in different countries who really under-

stand the behaviour of the plants and see the

need to invest time in them. An involvement that

is necessary, because a single visit to a grower

provides only a brief glimpse in the development

of this fast growing crop. The close and ongoing

co-operation between breeder, distributor and

grower really means that we are creating success

together!

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Cucumber

Rembrandt F1• Spring/summer variety with very early production. • Good heat tolerance. • Strong plant adapted for cultivation in cold and semi-heated greenhouses. • Easy and fast recovery on side shoots. • Long medium to dark green fruits (34-36 cm), well filled and straight. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf) and CVYV.

Carmen F1

You’ll find all the characteristics that make a good cucumber in Nickerson-Zwaan’s range, with hybrids for every season. In short cucumbers Cohiba F1 has proven to be a flexible performer under difficult growing conditions. In long cucumbers think about Rembrandt F1: a reference standing for earliness and yield that always gives fruits of excellent quality with a reliable length. Within the gherkins we draw your attention to our first parthenocarpic hybrid for open field production: Parsifal F1. This is a vigorous healthy variety with strong disease resistance and a mid-early production. It’s suitable for the fresh market as well as for processing. In some countries it is well appreciated as a salad cucumber too.

• Summer/autumn variety, renowned for its strong adaptability in many growing conditions and climate zones thanks to its strong root system.

• Easy self-regulating variety giving average 1 fruit/node. • Dark green fruits (33-35 cm), straight and shiny, with a short neck and extended shelf life. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf).

Polaris F1• Early winter variety for non-heated greenhouses. • Early producing hybrid giving excellent yields during late autumn and winter. • Open and labour saving plant habit in terms of pruning activities and harvesting. • Medium to dark green fruits (35-38 cm) of excellent firmness and cylindrical shape. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf).

Long cucumber

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For heated greenhouses, long shelf life reference.Very early production, ideal for organic growers.

New virus resistant spring/summer variety.Early/main season reference in Mediterranean area.

Early winter yielder.

Winter reference with good Powdery mildew resistance.

Early quality in main season.

Winter variety with good cold tolerance.

Reference for quality in summer crops.

SUPRAMI F1

REMBRANDT F1

CARMEN F1

NiZ 51-46 F1 NEW

RUBENS F1 NEW

POLARIS F1

TELEOS F1

BOTERO F1

SOROLLA F1

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+ + + + 30-34 DG early 1-2 S L ++ Cca/Ccu

+ + (+) 36-39 MG very early 1 L L ++ Ccu Sf, CVYV

+ + + 33-38 DG early 1 S M ++ Cca/Ccu Sf

++ + 32-36 DG mid early 2 M L ++ Ccu CMV, CVYV

+ + + 32-36 DG mid early 1 M M +++ Ccu CVYV

+ + + 36-39 MG early 1 M M ++ Ccu Sf

+ + (+) 34-39 DG mid early 1 M L +++ Cca/Ccu Sf

+ 36-39 MG early 1 M M ++ Ccu CVYV

+(+) 34-38 MG mid early 1-2 L L +++ Cca/Ccu CVYV

Long cucumber

DGMGLMS

= dark green= medium green= long= medium= short

Sorolla F1• Winter variety with strong adaptation to low temperatures in non-heated greenhouses.• Self regulating plant producing 1-2 fruits/node on the main stem and side shoots.• Excellent fruit quality with nice ribbing and good length (34-38 cm).• Good transition of production on main stem to the side shoots.• Strong root system.• Intermediate resistant to CVYV, high resistance to Scab (Ccu) and Target spot (Cca).

Rubens F1• Spring and autumn variety with very regular production and strong endurance.• Vigorous plant type with dark green leaves.• Open habit and very healthy appearance.• Fruits averaging 32-35 cm in length, dark green, shiny, well filled with extended shelf life.• Easy setting on both main stem and side shoots providing easy recovery on side shoots.• Intermediate resistance to CVYV and strong behaviour against leaf yellowing.

NiZ 51-46 F1• Newcomer for spring and summer production in non-/semi-heated greenhouses.• Plant with strong vigour, short nodes and medium sized leaves.• Good self regulation and limited abortion combined with good heat tolerance.• Fruits are dark green, well filled, slightly ribbed and of uniform length (32-37 cm).• Intermediate resistance to CMV and CVYV.

NEW

NEW

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NEW

Amasis F1• Standard variety for hot conditions, especially in summer in desert climate. • Medium vigorous, open plant with medium sized leaves and multi-fruited behaviour. • Cylindrical and slender fruits (16-17cm). • Fruits with a short neck, slightly ribbed and medium green colour. • Good shelf life after harvest. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf), CVYV.

Short cucumber

NiZ 51-440 F1• Very early high yielding variety.• Excellent performance in desert climate.• Open, strong plant type.• High main stem production with limited abortion, very suitable for high planting densities. • Multi-fruited (3-4 fruits/node). • Well-filled, very cylindrical fruits (15-16 cm), without neck, nicely ribbed and shiny. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf), CVYV.

• Multiple disease resistant novelty for long season production during spring, summer and autumn.

• Strong plant with a strong root system and side shoots. • Long endurance providing high total yields. • Semi- to multi-fruited. • Well filled, dark green, cylindrical fruits of 17-19 cm, smooth to slightly ribbed and shiny. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf), CMV, CVYV, PRSV and ZYMV.

NiZ 51-476 F1

Summer varieties

NEW

Corynespora cassiicola

Cucumber Mosaic Virus

Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus

Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus

Papaya Ringspot Virus

Sphaerotheca fuliginea

Abbreviation

ResistancesCommon name Scientific name


Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus

Papaya Ringspot Virus

Ccu Scab

Cca Target spot

Sf Powdery mildew

CMV Cucumber Mosaic

CVYV Cucumber Vein Yellowing

ZYMV Zucchini Yellow Mosaic

PRSV Papaya Ringspot

Cladosporium cucmerinum

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NEW

Cohiba F1• Widely adapted variety for early spring and late autumn productions.• Renowned for its excellent yield capacity and adaptability. • In milder desert areas adapted for early winter crops. • Fast growing, strong side shoots, strong root system and relative good cold tolerance. • Single fruited, giving medium to dark green well filled and shiny fruits of 16 to18 cm. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf).

NiZ 51-478 F1• Early high yielding variety.• Well adapted to both early spring and mild winter productions.• Open, strong plant type with strong side shoots and limited abortion, very suitable for long

season production. • Single fruited on main stem and giving 1-2 fruits/node on the side shoots. • Well filled, cylindrical medium dark green shiny fruits (15-17 cm). • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf).

• Winter variety with good cold stress tolerance and strong recovery capacity. • Vigorous, strong plant, fast growing.• Strong side shoots and strong root system. • Dark green cylindrical shiny fruits of 16-18 cm with a short neck. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf).

Cormoran F1

Spring/Autumn varieties

Winter varieties

NiZ 51-461 F1• Spring/autumn variety. • Fast growing plant with strong laterals and single fruited. • Dark green well filled cylindrical fruits of 19-21 cm. • Recommended for high volume multispan greenhouse and glasshouse production. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf).

Midi cucumber

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• Baby cucumber for summer and autumn production. • Vigorous but open plant, with side shoots and good recovery. • Cylindrical to slightly tapered, slender fruits (10-12cm), medium green, smooth and shiny. • Good shelf life after harvest. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildew (Sf), CMV, and CVYV.

NiZ 51-438 F1

Baby cucumber

NEW

Mild winter variety with excellent fruit quality.

Dark green high quality winter variety.

For the quality market demanding slightly ribbed fruits.High yield and long endurance in low tunnel productions.Early spring variety with long endurance and strong recovery.Reference in Mediterranean zone in early spring and late autumn.Multi virus resistant spring yielder with high main stem yield.

Midi cucumber

NiZ 51-461 F1

Short cucumber

Baby cucumber

CORMORAN F1

NiZ 51-468 F1

SHARON F1

NiZ 51-478 F1 NEW

COHIBA F1

NiZ 51-466 F1


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Early production, high fruit quality, reference in desert areas.High yielding multi-fruited reference in Middle East markets.Strong heat tolerance and quality in saline areas.High yielding virus resistant referencefor spring/autumn crops.High early yielder suitable for higher planting densities.New multivirus resistant vigorous long season quality variety.

LUNA F1

HANA F1

AMASIS F1

ALEXANDRA F1

NiZ 51-440 F1 NEW

NiZ 51-476 F1 NEW

+ ++ 16-18 DG

+ + + 15-17 DG

(+) + + 16-17 MG

+ + + 16-18 MG

+ ++ 15-16 MG

+++ 17-19 DG

Quality fruits on main stem and side shoots.HILTON F1 +(+) (+)+ 16-18 MG

Strong performance and endurance in summer/autumn crops.NiZ 51-438 F1 NEW +++ 10-12 MG

18-20 MG

16-18 MG

17-19 DG

18-20 DG

late 1 L L ++

early 1 M M +++

early 1-2 M M ++

very early 2-3 L M ++

very early 1-2 L L +++

early 1 L L +++

early 2-3 M S +

very early 3-4 S S (+)


mid early 2-4 M M ++

very early 3-4 S S +


early 2-3 M L ++

early 2-3 S M +

early 2-3 M M +

Ccu Sf

Ccu Sf

Ccu Sf

Ccu Sf

Ccu Sf

Ccu Sf

Ccu Sf, CMV, CVYVZYMV, PRSV

Ccu Sf

Ccu

Ccu Sf, CVYV

Ccu Sf, CMV,CVYV

Sf, CMV,CVYV

Sf, CVYV

Ccu Sf, CVYV

Ccu Sf, CMV, CVYVZYMV, PRSV

Ccu

Ccu

DGMGLMS

= dark green= medium green= long= medium= short

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Cas F1• Predominantly female flowering early cucumber for spring and summer open field production. • Vigorous plant with long internodes. • Uniform, medium to slender fruits with lengths of 18-22 cm. • Spined fruits with medium to dark green colour. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf).

American Slicer

Short cucumber for open field production

Superina F1• Widely adapted variety, suitable for production in low tunnels and open field in spring, summer and autumn. • Highly female behaviour combined with early production provides top yields of good quality

fruit. • Well filled medium green cylindrical, shiny and firm fruits. • The plant produces compact short vines, allowing high density planting. • Relative good heat tolerance. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf), CVYV, CMV, ZYMV and PRSV.

• Early premium variety, especially recommended for production in low tunnels and early crops.

• Dark green firm cylindrical fruits (13-15 cm), with a shiny appearance and outstanding uniformity.

• Open plant type with short internodes, fast growing and 1-2 fruits per node. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf), CVYV, CMV, ZYMV and PRSV.

NiZ 51-507 F1

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Gherkin

Tempesta F1• Predominantly female flowering, spined variety targeted for early harvests.• Medium vigorous plant, with open habit and easy fruit set, capable of producing 2-3 fruits/

node.• Suitable for planting at higher densities.• Cylindrical, bitter free fruits. Medium to dark green without stripes.• Highly resistant to Scab (Ccu) and intermediately resistant to Powdery mildew (Sf), CMV.

• Parthenocarpic, mid-early (55-60 days) spined variety.• Widely adapted to hot and semi-arid conditions. • Strong, healthy plant with dark green small leaves and strong side shoots. • Cylindrical to slightly tapered shape. • Excellent consistency, very suitable for fresh market as well. • Excellent quality.• Crispy fruits with medium to dark green colour. • Highly resistant to Scab (Ccu) and intermediately resistant to Powdery mildew (Sf), CMV.

Parsifal F1

Widely adapted variety for low tunnels and open field production.

Predominantly female flowering, well-known in Asian markets.

Predominantly female flowering spined variety for early harvests.Parthenocarpic spined variety with excellent fruit consistency.

Short cucumber for open field production

SUPERINA F1

American Slicer

Gherkin

CAS F1

TEMPESTA F1

PARSIFAL F1 NEW


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Early premium variety with excellent dark green fruit quality.NiZ 51-507 F1 DG S

+ + +++ (+)

+ + + +

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12-14

19-22

3.1:1

3.0:1

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DGLGMGLMS

= dark green= light green= medium green= long= medium= short

NEW


Choosing the right variety for each market and

growing area is key to a reliable production

and to superb fruit quality. In newly developing

markets growers start innovating through the

use of mulch, with grafted plants or with the

use of small tunnels. Up-to-date intensive

production methods with drip irrigation, water-

soluble fertilizers and crop protection are already

common practice. Watermelon growing has

become more advanced and open-minded with

the help of modern technology and the newest

varieties.

Watermelon

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NiZ 64-56 F1• Our earliest new variety of excellent fruit uniformity.• Medium plant vigour with concentrated set.• Suitable for grafting and non-grafting.• Nice round fruits with an average weight of 6-8 kg.• Light green base colour with faint dark green stripes.• Flesh with crispy red texture and high sugar content for such an early hybrid.

Splendid F1

The right choice for your market is what motivates us to run continuous local tests. Growers already rewarded our efforts by the success of for example Splendid F1 and Varda F1. We are happy that the Nickerson-Zwaan watermelon portfolio is now gaining more and more commercial importance. Because the best guarantee for ongoing success is innovation, you’ll discover brand new varieties of watermelon and also rootstock. Note NiZ 64-56 F1 in the early segment. If you’re in for later and larger watermelons you’ll certainly be interested in our oblong Crimson hybrids Kodak F1 and Zodiak F1. For the areas with Fusarium and slow growth due to low temperatures we are happy to introduce our new rootstock hybrid Nimbus F1; a booster for yield and quality in watermelon, melon and even suitable for cucumber!

Round/oval, striped varieties

• The earliest super size hybrid in the market, producing fruits of easily 10-12 kg. • Renowned for its excellent yield. • Round oval shiny fruit with attractive dark green stripes. • Excellent internal red flesh with a crisp sweet flavour. • Suitable for grafting, which is recommended for its vigour on poor soils and areas with

limited irrigation.

Varda F1• The largest of our Crimson range, providing fruits of 12-14 kg. • Medium green, dark striped oval blocky fruits. • Crispy red flesh with excellent sweet taste (brix 11-12%). A standard for fruit quality!• Strong root system. • Good tolerance to sun scorch despite of medium coverage. • Intermediate resistance to Fusarium Fon 0-1.

NEW

Zodiak F1• Long endurance variety for the mid to late season production.• Strong plant vigour producing long vines with excellent coverage.• Adapted to all common soil types.• Perfectly suitable for grafting and non-grafting.• Oblong fruits, weighing on average 11-14 kg., reaching up to 16 kg.• Outstanding shiny and attractive contrast of a light green base and wide dark green

stripes.• Deep red flesh of excellent taste and a remarkable crispy texture.• High resistance to Fusarium Fon 0 –1.

Oblong, striped varieties

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SEEDED HYBRIDS (DIPLOID)

Crimson round/oval type

Crimson oblong type

NiZ 64-56 F1 NEW

NiZ 64-57 F1 NEW

ZODIAK F1

KODAK F1

PlantVariety Fruit Recommended for: Suitability for grafting on:

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CRIMSON SWEET

CHARLESTON GREY

SUGAR BABY

VARDA F1

SPLENDID F1

* Also very suitable for grafting on cucumber and melon

76-80very early +

80-83early ++

83-85mid early ++

85-88mid early +++

85-88mid early +++

88-90late +++

85-88mid late ++

85-88mid late +++

75-80early +

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10-12

12-15 Fon 0-1 (IR)

Fon 0-1 (IR), Co (IR)

Fon 0-1 (HR)

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11-14

Fon 0-1 (IR) , Co (IR)12-16

Fon 0-1 (IR), Co (IR)

Fon 0-1 (IR) , Co (IR)

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+ ++ ++

Resistances

Colletotrichum orbiculare

Abbreviation


Fon Fusarium wilt

Co Athracnosis

IR Intermediate resistance

HR High resistance

Fusarium oxysporum, f.sp. niveum

Cucurbit Rootstock

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Cirrus F1 • Cucurbita hybrid, very easy to graft.• Especially renowned for its improved earliness.• Strong root system providing a well balanced growth with the scion.• Very limited influence on taste and texture of the watermelon.• High resistance to Fon (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp niveum) race 1,2; Fom (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.melonis) race 0,1,2 and 1,2; Verticillium dahliae.

Aurora F1 (NiZ 54-07)• New Lagenaria hybrid with strong low temperature tolerance.• Developed especially for the earliest grafting segment, where growers plant watermelons

in greenhouses or tunnels.• Good level of field tolerance to root knot nematodes.• Intermediate resistance to Fon (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp niveum) race 1,2; Fom (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.melonis) race 0,1,2 and Verticillium dahliae.

Nimbus F1 • Cucurbita hybrid, easy to graft.• Powerful root system providing a well balanced growth with the scion.• The best compromise in watermelon, melon and cucumber for earliness, yield, and taste.• Well adapted for use on different soil types.• High resistance to Fon (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp niveum) race 1,2; Fom (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.melonis) race 0,1,2 and 1,2; Verticillium dahliae.

NEW

NEW

Melon

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Palmira F1• Mid-early Ananas hybrid renowned for its adaptation in semi-arid and arid conditions. • Oblong shaped fruits weighing 1,5 to 3 kg. • Dark orange rind with medium to fine netting. • Creamy white flesh, with orange tinge to seed cavity. • Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Sf 2).

NiZ 52-130 F1 • New mid-early, traditional Galia type for low tunnel and open field production.• Medium vigorous, compact vine with good coverage.• Fruits of medium to large size (1,7-2 kg), oval round shape, with nice netting.• Excellent firmness and taste.• Intermediate resistance to Fusarium Wilt (Fom 0,1) and Powdery mildew (Sf 5).

Galia type

Ananas type

NEW

Galia type

Ananas type

GALIA F1

PALMIRA F1

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NiZ 52-131 F1 NEW

NiZ 52-130 F1 NEW

early 1.1 - 1.4++

early 1.7 - 2.2++

mid-early 1.2 - 1.6 Fom 0-1 (IR), Sf1-3 (IR)

Fom 0-1 (IR), Sf1 (IR)

Fom 0-1 (IR), Sf5 (IR)

Sf2 (IR)

++

mid-early 1.5 - 3.0++


Abbreviation


Fom Fusarium wilt

Sf Powdery mildew

IR Intermediate resistance

HR High resistance

Fusarium oxysporum, f.sp. melonis

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Squash

Ezra F1• Very early producing variety, recommended for spring and fall crops.• Large open plant with good low temperature tolerance. • Very easy and excellent setting. • Slightly tapered to cylindrical with shiny light creamy green fruits (14-16 cm). • Strong against breakage.

NiZ 53-138 F1

NiZ 53-112 F1

• Early producing Ezra type with better disease resistances.• Strong, healthy plant type, open habit.• Fruits are easy to pick, slightly tapered, light creamy green and slightly shorter than Ezra

(11-14 cm).• Recommended for spring and fall harvest.• Good field tolerance to Powdery mildew, intermediate resistance to WMV, ZYMV.

• Middle Eastern bulbous type for early spring or late autumn production.• Recommended for low tunnel and early outdoor cultivation.• Open plant type.• Shiny light green fruits with a uniform bulb shape (10-12 cm), well rounded.• Best adapted on vigorous soils and well irrigated land.• Intermediate resistance to WMV, ZYMV.

NEW

Resistances:

WMV Watermelon Mosaic VirusZYMV Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Potyvirus

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All over the world tomatoes are among the most

appreciated vegetables. They are essential and

healthy ingredients for many different favourite

meals. There are many characteristics that an ideal

tomato variety should have, and these qualities

vary for each country or region. A big challenge

for the grower to adapt these crops to the needs

of their market. Next to yield, size and shape, ear-

liness is a feature that is often highly esteemed.

Not to forget taste of course. Good transporta-

bility and long shelf life should not affect taste.

Further, a broad range of resistances is needed to

protect the plants effectively.

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Tomato

Niz 63-345 F1 TY • High yielding hybrid, also under strenuous growing conditions.• Round flattened fruits, weighing 180-200 g.• Very firm fruits with extended shelf life.• Deep red colour, without green back.• Highly resistant to: ToMV, Fol: 0, Vd, IR to TYLCV.

Together with growers we carried out many tests in greenhouses, tunnels or open field to identify the hybrids that are suitable for your market. Our range is becoming quite interesting, with several novelties for you to discover. Take a look at for example our new strong and versatile determinate NiZ 63-250 F1, with which we have excellent trial results.You’ll soon be able to discover even more introductions. We hope your growing experiences will help us to give them proud names.

Determinate

Indeterminate

NiZ 63-250 F1• Medium size 110 g. fruits with elongated shape.• Very firm fruits.• Very strong vigour.• Suitable for dual-purpose: fresh market and processing.• Intermediate nematode resistance. Highly resistant to Bacterial Speck.• Highly resistant to: Fol: 0, Vd, Pst. IR to Mi.

NiZ 63-308 F1• Early tomato with nematode resistance.• Flat-round, uniform green fruits. • Average weight: 160-190 g. • Strong healthy plant, for indoor and outdoor with very good shelf life.• Highly resistant to ToMV, Fol: 0,1, Vd, Mi.

NEW

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NiZ 63-430 F1 • Mid-early, high yielding variety.• Flat round, firm fruits (160-200 g.) with extended shelf life.• Strong growing plant with short internodes.• Highly resistant to: ToMV, Fol: 0,1 , Vd , IR to TYLCV.

Determinate tomatoes

Indeterminate tomatoes

RIO GRANDE OP

Fruit weightin gVariety Earliness Vigour Fruit shape Firmness ToMV

ToMVTYLCV

Fol: 0 =F1Fol: 0,1=F2

VdMiPstIR

HR

Tomato mosaic virusTomato yellow leaf curl virusFusarium wilt race 0Fusarium wilt race 0 and 1Verticillium wiltRoot-knot / nematodesBacterial speck / PseudomonasIntermediate resistanceHigh resistance

TYLCV Fol:0=F1

Fol:0,1=F2 Vd Mi Pst

NiZ 63-345 F1

NiZ 63-242 F1

NiZ 63-308 F1

NiZ 63-303 F1

NiZ 63-430 F1 NEW

INDALO F1 (PINK TOMATO)

NiZ 63-250 F1 NEW

NiZ 63-233 F1 NEW

NiZ 63-342 F1 NEW

strong110 good HR HRHRsquare

very strongvery early100 good HR HRHRplum

very strongvery early110 HRHR IR HRplum

strongearly200 good HR HRHR IR HRflat-round

average200 HRHRIRHRflat-round

very strong220 HRHRIRHRround

averageearly140 HR HRHR IRHRflat-round

averageearly150 good HR HRHR IRHRflat-round

150 HR HRHRIRHRflat-round

strongearly200 good HR HRHRflat-round

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Cornus F1 (NiZ 62-439)*• Long slim green pepper type.• Mid-early for tunnel production.• Average weight: 60 g. Size: 15-20 cm long x 5 cm wide.• Colour: green going to red at maturity.• Medium thick walls.• Compact plant.• Nice smooth, straight fruits.

NiZ 62-458 F1

Darovita F1 (NiZ 62-428)

• Blocky Ivory Cream type.• Colouring: yellow creamy to orange red.• For indoor and outdoor production.• Weight: 130-150 g. Size: 7,5 x 7,5 cm. • Fruits four lobed.• Very thick walled with excellent yield and shelf life.• Good vigour and leaf coverage.

• Early sweet pepper for indoor production.• Open plant habit with medium vigour.• Bright red, conical fruits of 60 - 80 g.• Highly resistant to TMV, PVY 0, TSWV** !

NEW

NEW

NEW

Pointed green

Blocky creamy

Kapija

Pepper

* Variety name under registration

** TMV Tobacco Mosaic Virus PVY Potato Virus Y TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

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Agora F1 (NiZ 34-44 F1)• Specially bred for pre-pack and bunching market.• Shiny red bulb colour with very uniform bulbs.• Strong tops and leaf attachment.• Fast growing variety.• High tolerance to splitting and pith. High internal bulb quality (white colour).• Intermediate resistance to Downy mildew on both bulb and leaves.

Charito F1• Round red in- and outdoor hybrid of European bunching type.• Suitable for bunching and pre-packed market. • For sowing from April until August as well as for indoor spring, autumn and winter (> 5 o C). • Fast growing uniform variety with bright-red colour. • Medium short tops with strong attachment and dark green foliage.• Bulb size up to 35 mm.• High tolerance to cracking and pithiness. • Intermediate resistance to Fusarium.

Radish

Round red outdoor

Round red indoor

PRINTO F1

AGORA F1

Growing periodVARIETY Culture Leavelength

FusariumResistance

Downy mildew Resistance Pithiness Cracking Bulb size

max.Suitablebunch

Suitableprepack

MARABELLE

* = A higher number of stars indicates a more positive trait.

TallOutdoorSpring and Autumn IR - HR 35 mm*** **** **** **IR

TallOutdoorLate spring-Summer-Early Autumn IR - HR 55 mm***** **** **** ****IR

TallOutdoorLate spring-Summer-Early Autumn IR - HR 55 mm**** **** **** ***IR

ShortIn- / OutdoorSummer 35 mm*** **** **** ***IR

ShortIndoorSummer IR 30 mm*** *** **** **HR

ShortIn- / OutdoorSummer IR 35 mm*** *** **** *

CHARITO F1

SUPRELLA F1

RICARDO F1

Pancho• Very early, high performing variety for early season production.• Short maturity period which allows Pancho to be used later in the season. • Medium broad leaves, rather upright, with attractive green colour and thin wax layer.• Long shaft without tendency to bulb. • Very good yield potential and easy to peel.• Recommended for direct sowing and mechanical harvest. • High tolerance to bolting.

Leek

Summer

Autumn and Winter

Flextan F1

Porbella

Porvite

• Hybrid leek suited to autumn and winter production.• Medium long shank (20-24 cm.) that is dense and heavy.• High frost tolerance and strong to bolting.• High resistance to fungii: Alternaria, Cladosporium and Phytopthora.• Suitable for direct drilling and transplant at minimal 17 cm. depth.

• Blue green autumn type, suitable for harvest from October to February.• Very high yielding open pollinated variety.• Very dark erect leaves.• Reliable variety.

• Mid-season Autumn Giant variety for harvest from late September to January. • Also suitable for high density cropping for baby leeks.• Produces a high yield of bulb free shanks. • Easy to peel.• Very good holding ability and bolting tolerance.• Intermediate level rust resistance.

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Nansen F1• Nantes type for year-round production in intermediate climates.• Very uniform roots of 20 cm. with dark orange colour.• Strong foliage makes Nansen suitable for mechanical harvest.• Suitable for bunching and washing as well as late sowing and long term storage.• Does not easily break or split.• Not suitable for very early sowings.

Tito• Very easy growing, unique Nantes variety with short maturity period.• Strong foliage very suitable for mechanical harvest.• Very suitable for use on heavier soils and in difficult conditions. • Thick cylindrical roots, nice round-shape with deep orange colour. • Suitable for bunching and washing, fresh market and storage.

Nanda F1• Very early Nantes type for early production.• The standard variety for earliness!• Nice, cylindrical and uniform roots of around 18 cm.• Excellent uniformity and yield in sandy soils with high level of fertilisation.• Perfect variety for use on heavy soil types. • Ideal for bunching and washing. • Very similar to Nansen, but slightly earlier and with slightly shorter roots.• Strong against bolting.

Carrot

Nantes

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Giganta

Flavio F1 (NiZ 23-42)

• Flakkee-type carrot of 160-170 days maturity.• Late variety with a very high yield potential.• Conical – cylindrical roots of 24-26 cm. length.• Strong and tall foliage.• Good tolerance to cracking.• Suited for fresh market and processing.

• Flakkee-type carrot for industry and fresh market.• Very high yield potential with dry matter around 11%.• 140-160 days maturity.• Roots 26-29 cm. long with high tolerance to cracking.• Healthy foliage with a strong vigour.• Intermediate resistance to Powdery mildew (Erysiphe heraclei).

Flakkee

Flam• A productive Flakkee type variety.• Large conical roots of 22-24 cm. with medium orange colour.• Strong foliage with good vigour.• High tolerance to cracking and splitting.• Suitable for fresh market and processing.

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Countess F1• Excellent early seedling vigour to aid uniform establishment.• Extremely smooth skins.• Very uniform conical shape (not bulbous).• High dry matter content reduces bruising at harvest.• Very shallow crowns.

Duchess F1• Slightly earlier than Countess.• Very high yielding.• Extremely smooth skins retain a very white colour after washing.• Very vigorous healthy foliage.• Very shallow crowns.• Uniform, high quality roots with a higher yield.

Parsnip

Bonel• Medium early variety, for full season production. • High bolting tolerance. • Round root, medium size.• Dark blood-red colour without visible rings. • Smooth and quite thin shiny skin.• Medium sized leaves attached to small crown.• Suited to a wide range of growing conditions. • For fresh market (bunch beetroot) and for processing.• Excellent flavour.

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Beetroot

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Lettuces are gaining importance as consumers

look for healthy and low calory foods. The prac-

tical aspect of pre-packed salad mixtures offers

consumers much convenience. Lettuces give

colour to our diets, as well as a wealth of flavours.

Growers who are familiar with Nickerson-Zwaan

know that we have a long history in breeding a

wide range of fine lettuce varieties. Varieties that

keep up with modern marketing needs and evol-

ving consumer habits, and perform well in your

fields.

Lettuce

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Anabela • Well-closed green outdoor Batavia with flat base.• Large semi-open head with medium core and round, large frame.• Bright green, very shiny heads of 700-800 g. • Heavy blistering and thick leaves.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-23, 25.• Strong against bolting and tip burn.

Sunstar

You’ll find quite a range of lettuce varieties to colour fields, markets and super-markets. Our breeders have been creative and innovative. Our fancy assortment covers many types of lettuce, from Batavia to Babyleaf, from indoor to outdoor. Several varieties offer high resistances, like our new Soleison for Nasonovia, or Musson. Worthwile to discover is also Mazur, a unique new curly type. We’re counting on you to provide us with feedback, so that we can create the next successful generations.

Batavia

• Well suited for outdoor production.• Very attractive, slightly shiny green leaves. • Well structured, slow hearting heads.• Very clean base and very fine core.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-16, 21 and 23, intermediate resistance to Lettuce Mosiac Virus

(LMVO).

Nizzi• Bright fresh-green indoor butterhead. • Very nice presentation.• Erect, well closed, healthy bottom.• Easy to harvest: small cutting edge.• Strong against tipburn and glassiness.• Good protection against mildew.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-25.

Butterhead

NEW

Robinson• Fast and easy growing variety with excellent shelf life.• Probably the most uniform and tidy iceberg there is! • Attractive round head, well shaped and semi-closed.• Light yellow coloured leaves, slightly curly on the edge.• Strong root system.• Good bolting tolerance under stress conditions.• Very strong performance during adverse climatic conditions, especially during cold autumns.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-7, 11, 13-15 and 17. IR to Pb (root aphids).• The Dutch way of making a good iceberg selection.

Soleison• New medium sized Nasonovia resistant type.• Relatively fast growing, producing medium to large heads.• Thicker leaves giving good resistance to dehydration in dry conditions.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-23 & 25.

Musson (NiZ 44-503)*• Voluminous Iceberg lettuce with improved resistances.• Dual purpose variety: suitable for fresh market and processing.• Very sweet taste.• Slow head filling and good standing ability.• Good frame and head coverage.• Strong for tip burn and bolting.• Not suited for very hot conditions and sandy soils.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-25 and Nr, IR to LMV0.

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Iceberg

NEW

* Variety name under registration

NEW

Pandero• Red mini Cos variety with attractive red leaf colour from early stage of maturity.• Good field uniformity.• Semi-dense heads, especially suitable for pre pack & whole leaf processing.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-16, 21 & 23.

Tamburo• Slow growing Little Gem type, with good field holding ability.• Excellent shape, colour and flavour. • Darker and taller than our existing Little Gem, with improved tolerance to tipburn. • Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-16, 21 & 23.

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Cos lettuce

Curly lettuce

Mazur• Similar to Cancan producing unique green ‘frisée’ type lettuce leaves for processing from

whole head production. • Very good uniformity. • Non-hearting and retaining good colour throughout the head.• Compact and rather thick and dark leaves.• Erect bases reduce the risk of basal rots.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 5, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23-25. • Good tolerance to tipburn.• Good post-harvest shelf life.

NEW

Fristina• New curly green lettuce suitable for whole head and lettuce mixes.• Slightly shiny, green leaves with a curly shape and crunchy texture.• Suitable for different soils thanks to its easy growing character and good field holding.• Recommended for packing in plastic bags because of its very long shelf life. • Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-16, 18-20 and 22-24.

Bantam• Red Batavian type.• Intense deep red colouration.• Attractive glossy texture with blistered leaf structure.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 1-16, 21 & 23.

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Baby leaf lettuce

Cancan• Year-round type for indoor and outdoor production.• Medium thick and crunchy, fresh shiny leaves.• High yield of a large number of leaves.• Excellent leaf uniformity.• Large heads with leaves finely serrated down to the base of the petioles.• Flat bottom, non-hearted heads of 450-800 g. weight.• High bolting tolerance.• Tipburn tolerant.• Very good shelf life, also after processing.• Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 5, 15, 16, 18, 20-21, 23-25.

NEW

ResistancesBl = High resistance to Bremia lactucaeNr = High resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri (aphid)Pb = High resistance to Pemphigus bursarius (root aphid)LMVO = Intermediate resistance to Lactuca Mosaic Virus

Legend

Earlier/Extended period possible depending on soil type, etc.

Recommended transplanting period

Recommended harvest period

SUNNY F + P Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVOtransplantharvest

Butterhead outdoor

ResistancesVariety Fresh/Process DJ F M A M J J A S O N

SUNSTAR F + P Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVOtransplantharvest

NIZZI NEW F Bl: 1-25 transplantharvest

Butterhead indoor

DJ F M A M J J A S O NResistancesVariety Fresh/Process

SOLEISON NEW F Bl: 1-23, 25 Nrtransplantharvest

Iceberg

DJ F M A M J J A S O N

ROBINSON F + P Bl: 1-6, 13-15, 17, Pbtransplantharvest

VIERNES F + P Bl: 1-6, 13-15, 17, Pbtransplantharvest

MUSSON NEW(NiZ 44-503) F + P Bl: 1-25, Nr, LMVO

transplantharvest

ResistancesVariety Fresh/Process

ANABELA F + P Bl: 1-25, LMVOtransplantharvest

Batavia outdoor


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Legend




SUNNY F + P Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVOtransplantharvest

Butterhead outdoor


SUNSTAR F + P Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVOtransplantharvest

Recommendations applicable to Nortwest-European growing conditions

MAZUR NEW P Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21, 23-25

transplantharvest

Curly


CANCAN P Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21,23-25

transplantharvest

FRISTINA F + P Bl: 1-16, 18-20,22-24, LMVO

transplantharvest



PARRIS ISLAND Ftransplantharvest

Romain


TAMBURO F + P BL 1-16, 21, 23, LMVOtransplantharvest

Little Gem/Mini Romain


PANDERO (RED) F + P BL 1-16, 21, 23, LMVOtransplantharvest


BANTAM Batavian Red BL 1-16, 21, 23 year-round depending on conditions

year-round depending on conditions



sowingharvest

Babyleaf



CANCAN Curly green Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21,23-25

sowingharvest

MAZUR NEW Curly green Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21,23-25

sowingharvest year-round depending on conditions

DJEMBE Romain BL 1-16,19, 21, 23sowingharvest

ResistancesVariety Type

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Recommendations applicable to Nortwest-European growing conditions

ResistancesBl = High resistance Bremia lactucaeNr = High resistance Nasonovia ribisnigri (aphid)Pb = High resistance Pemphigus bursarius (root aphid)LMV = Intermediate resistance Lactuca Mosaic Virus

Legend




SUNNY F + P Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVtransplantharvest

Butterhead outdoor


SUNSTAR F + P Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVtransplantharvest

Climbing beans, flat

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Musica• Open early crop.• Easy to harvest.• Suited for indoor and outdoor• Very high yielding variety.• Excelllent production in winter season in mild climatic regions.• Exceptional quality: tender flesh, stringless.• Bean length averages 22-26 cm. , width 20-25 mm.• Easy to grow with BCMV resistance and extended harvest period.

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Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery of NICKERSON-ZWAAN B.V., Made, The Netherlands

Drawn up by Nickerson-Zwaan B.V., Schanseind 27, 4921 PM Made, The Netherlands, based on the general Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery as advised by the section “Voedingstuinbouw” of Plantum NL, Gouda, The Netherlands. The Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery of Nickerson-Zwaan B.V. 2004, are deposited at the Chamber of Commerce of Tilburg, The Netherlands, no. 3717. These terms and conditions replace all previously published issues.

Article 1. Application of General Terms and Conditions 1. These General Terms and Conditions apply to all offers and all agreements made between Nickerson-Zwaan B.V., hereinafter to be called the

Seller, and a Buyer, except in so far as expressly otherwise provided in writing.2. The application of any General Terms and Conditions of the Buyer is expressly rejected.

Article 2. Definitions1. Product: seeds, plant material and/or other goods and/or agreed services. 2. Processing: treatment of the product, but not exclusively, for the purpose of improving sowability, emergence, and/or prevention and/or

spreading of pests and/or diseases.

Article 3. Offers and Prices1. The offers made by the Seller are without commitment and can be withdrawn by him/her at any time. 2. The offer can only be accepted when made in writing; the Seller however has the right to accept a verbal agreement, as if this was done in

writing.3. In the case the Buyer accepts the offer, the Seller still has the right to withdraw the offer within 3 working days after receipt of its

acceptance (verbally or in writing), which then means that between both parties there is no agreement made.4. Verbal offers automatically expire in case not confirmed by the Buyer in writing within 5 days. 5. Offers made in writing automatically expire in case not confirmed by the Buyer in writing within 30 days.6. The Seller reserves the right to change prices. Each new price listing will invalidate the preceding one with regard to all orders placed after

the issue of the new price list.

Article 4. Harvesting and Processing Reserve1. All deliveries are subject to the customary seed trade harvesting and processing reserve. If the Seller invokes the harvesting or processing

reserve, the Seller is not obliged to supply, but will, if possible, try to supply pro rata to the quantity ordered or equivalent alternatives.2. The Buyer is not entitled to damages if the Seller invokes this reserve.

Article 5. Ordering and Delivery1. If the quantity ordered in any order differs from the standard quantity applied by the Seller or a multiple thereof, the Seller is free to deliver

the next highest quantity.2. The Seller will always act to the best of his ability in fulfilling his obligation to deliver.3. Sound fulfilment of the Seller’s obligation to deliver, allows for delivery with a minor difference in size, packaging, number or weight.4. The Seller is permitted to make split-deliveries of the products sold. If the products are split-delivered, the Seller has the right to invoice each

delivery separately.5. Delivery will be ex-works (EXW) of the Seller according the Incoterms 2000. Transport, documentation and transport insurance can be arranged by Seller upon request of the Buyer.6. The Seller undertakes to deliver within a reasonable period, in accordance with the sowing or planting season following the conclusion of the

purchase agreement.7. An agreed delivery period will not be of the essence. In the event of late delivery, the Buyer must therefore give the Seller notice of default in

writing and grant a reasonable period in which the Seller may complete the agreement.8. For orders with a value of less than EURO 200,- the Seller reserves the right to charge an administrative and order handling fee.9. The Buyer must specify in writing, upon first request of the Seller, what data, specifications and documents are required pursuant to the

regulations of the country in which the delivery is made, such as those relating to invoices, phytosanitary requirements, international certificates and other import documents or import statements. Failure to do so correctly will not render the Seller liable to damages if the order is delayed or not executed.

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Article 6. Suspension1. If the Buyer fails to fulfil one or more of its obligations or to do so correctly and/or in time: the Seller’s obligations will automatically and immediately be suspended until the Buyer has paid all amounts due and payable by it (including payment of any out-of-court costs); the Seller may demand full payment and/or sufficient security from the Buyer, for instance in the form of a bank guarantee to be issued by a

reputable Dutch banking institution, with regard to the performance by the Buyer.2. The Seller is entitled to demand full payment and/or sufficient security for the performance by the Buyer before performing, if there is reason

to believe that the Buyer will not or cannot fulfil its obligations correctly and/or in time.

Article 7. Retention of Title1. Title to the products delivered by the Seller will remain vested in the Seller until the Buyer has paid the purchase price in full. This retention

of title also applies to any claims that the Seller may acquire against the Buyer due to the Buyer’s failure to fulfil one of his obligations towards the Seller.

2. Products delivered by the Seller, to which the retention of title pursuant to Article 7 paragraph 1 applies, may be resold or used only in the normal course of business. If they are resold, the Buyer is obliged to demand a retention of title from his own Buyers.

3. The Buyer is not permitted to pledge the products or to create any other right with regard to the products.

Article 8. Payment1. The Seller must receive payment within 30 days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed in writing. At the end of that period, the Buyer

will be in default; the Buyer will owe interest at a rate at 1 (one) % a month on the outstanding amount as from the date of default.2. If the Buyer is liquidated, declared bankrupt or granted a suspension of payments, the Buyer’s payment obligations will fall due immediately

and the Seller will be entitled to suspend the further performance of the agreement or to dissolve the agreement, all of this without prejudice to the Seller’s right to claim damages.3. If payment in instalments has been agreed, the entire remaining amount will fall due immediately without notice of default being required

in the event of late payment of an instalment. The provisions of the last sentence of Article 8 paragraph 1 apply accordingly.

Article 9. Collection CostsIf the Buyer fails to perform one or more of his payment obligations, all the costs of obtaining payment in and out of court will be for the Buyer’s account.

Article 10. Use and Guarantee1. The Seller guarantees that the product delivered will comply, to the best of the Seller’s ability with the relevant product specifications. However, the product specifications will not apply as a guarantee. If the products delivered do not comply with the product specifications,

the Buyer will be informed. The Seller furthermore does not guarantee that the performances rendered will comply with the purpose to which the products are put by the Buyer.

2. All information on quality provided by the Seller will be exclusively based upon reproducible tests. No direct relationship may be assumed between the information provided and the results achieved by the Buyer. The supplied information merely indicates the result at the time when and in the circumstances in which the test was performed. The result depends, among other things, on the location, cultivation

measures, climate conditions at the Buyer.3. Any and all guarantees on the part of the Seller will lapse if the Buyer processes the products or has them processed, repackages the products or has them repackaged, or uses the products incorrectly.

Article 11. Notification of Defects and Deficiencies1. The Buyer must inspect the products purchased upon delivery, or as soon as possible after delivery. In doing so the Buyer must check whether

the products delivered comply with the agreement, i.e.: - whether the correct products have been delivered; - whether the quantity of the products delivered corresponds with the agreement; - whether the products delivered meet the agreed quality requirements or - if none were agreed - the requirements that may be stipulated

for normal use and/or trading purposes.2. If visible defects or deficiencies are established, the Buyer must inform the Seller accordingly in writing within 3 working days after delivery,

specifying the lot number, delivery note and/or invoice details.3. The Buyer must report any invisible defects to the Seller in writing within 3 working days after discovery, specifying the lot number, delivery

note and/or invoice details, including test results when relevant.4. Complaints must be described in such a manner that the Seller or a third party can verify them. For that purpose the Buyer must also keep

records with regard to the use of the products and, in the event of resale of the products, with regard to his buyer(s). If the Buyer does not file a complaint within the aforesaid period, the Buyer’s complaint will not be dealt with and rights will expire.

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5. In the event of a permanent dispute between the parties concerning the germination capacity, varietal trueness, varietal purity or technical purity and health, an inspection may be performed at the request of either party by the Naktuinbouw (Netherlands Inspection Service for Horticulture), having its registered office in Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands. This request must be made within 6 months after the first official announcement of the complaint [according article 1 to 4]. The costs of this investigation will be covered by the party concluded to be dominantly wrong. The inspection will be carried out on the basis of the before sale taken and retained sample by the Seller. This is done under the supervision and control of the Naktuinbouw. The outcome of this inspection will be binding on both parties, without prejudice to the parties’ right to submit disputes on the consequences of this outcome to the institutes referred to in Article 18.

Article 12. Provision of Information1. Information provided by the Seller in any form whatsoever is without commitment. Descriptions, recommendations and illustrations in brochures, leaflets and on web sites, are based as closely as possible on experiences in tests and in practice. The Seller in no event, accepts

any liability, however, on the basis of such information for different results obtained in the cultivated product. The Buyer must determine whether the products are suitable for the intended horticultural crop and/or can be used under local conditions.

2. In the information provided by the Seller, the definitions of the used terminology are as follows :

a) ‘Immunity’: not subject to attack or infection by a specified pest or pathogen; b) ‘Resistance’: 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: I. High 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.

II. 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 resistant varieties. Intermediate 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. The standard abbreviations HR (high/standard resistance) and IR (moderate/intermediate resistance) shall be used in all languages.

c) ‘Susceptibility’: The inability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen.

Tolerance is the ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress without serious consequences for growth, appearance and yield.

Article 13. Force Majeure1. Force majeure means all circumstances, which cannot be attributed to the Seller and which prevent a reasonable fulfilling of the obligation.

Such circumstances can be strikes, fire, extreme climatic conditions, government measures, diseases, pests and defects in products supplied to the Seller.

2. The Seller will inform the Buyer as soon as possible if he is unable to deliver or to deliver in time due to an event of force majeure.3. If the event of force majeure lasts longer than 60 days, both parties will be entitled to dissolve the agreement. In that case the Seller will not

be required to pay any damages.

Article 14. Liability1. The Seller is not liable for any damage resulting from a shortcoming of the product(s) supplied, except in the case of intent and/or gross

negligence on the part of the Seller and/or his employees.2. The Seller will not be required to pay any damages, in the case of force majeure as described in Article 13.3. The Seller does not accept any liability for damage as a result of non-delivery or late delivery nor for failure to correctly specify the requirements as referred to in Article 5, Paragraph 7, if as a result thereof the order cannot, or cannot be timely, delivered.4. The Buyer is required to limit as much as possible the damage with regard to performances about which a complaint is filed with the Seller.5. The Seller is not liable for any damage caused by seed of plant material that has not been multiplied and/or reproduced by or on behalf of

the Seller.6. If the Seller is liable on the basis of one or more conditions, such liability will be limited to the invoice value of the delivery in question; the

Seller will in no event be liable for any form of consequential damage.7. If the Buyer is not the end-user and/or resells or redistributes the products, he is obliged to communicate to further parties all limiting terms

and conditions, including those related to product specifications.

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Article 15. Use of Trademarks and SignsThe Buyer may not use trademarks and signs that are used by the Seller to distinguish his products from those of other legal entities/companies, or use trademarks and signs that are not clearly distinguishable from those of the Seller. An exception applies to the trade in products in the original packaging of the Seller with the trademarks and signs placed on them by the Seller.

Article 16. Restriction on reproduction and / propagation 1. Buyer is not allowed to use the delivered products and/or components and/or harvested material for further multiplication and/or reproduction. It is also not allowed for products and/or components and/or harvested material hereof: I) to use these for the purpose of

multiplication, II) to offer for sale, III) to sell, IV) to import and/or export, and/or V) to have material in stock for any of these purposes. This restriction also applies for varieties derived or indirectly derived from a delivered variety.

2. In case of re-selling of the delivered products, the Buyer shall impose the above clause on its buyer, under the penalty of a fine for each infringement. The amount of the fine will not be less than the benefit obtained by the buyer.

3. Buyer is obliged to allow the holder of the plant breeders’ rights, or the party representing him, direct access to its business, including in particular the greenhouses, in order to enable the Seller or the party representing him, to control, in case of suspicion of multiplication and/or reproduction of base material. In the Buyer’s business is included as well the company activities carried out by third parties on behalf of the Buyer. Buyer will grant upon first request immediate access to all his relevant administration related to the product and reproduction material.

Article 17. Conversion1. If a provision of these General Terms and Conditions is invalidated, that provision will automatically (by operation of law) be replaced by a

valid provision that corresponds as closely as possible to the purport of the invalid provision. The parties must, if necessary, enter into reasonable consultations about the text of that new provision.2. In that case, the other provisions of the General Terms and Conditions will remain fully valid in so far as possible.

Article 18. Settlement of Disputes1. Unless the parties have agreed on arbitration in consultation, any disputes will be settled by the civil court that is competent in first instance

in the place where the Seller has his registered office, unless another court is competent pursuant to the applicable mandatory rules of the law chosen in Article 19.

2. In the event of a dispute the parties will, however, first try to reach a solution in consultation, or otherwise by means of mediation, before the parties submit the dispute to an arbitration tribunal or to the civil court.

Article 19. Applicable Law and other applicable conditions1. All agreements between the Seller and the Buyer are governed by the law of the country of the Seller.2. The International Seed Federation Rules and Usage for the Trade in Seeds for Sowing Purposes apply to all agreements and/or offers for sale

addressed to Buyers located outside the Seller’s country, except in so far as otherwise provided in these Terms & Conditions of Sale and Delivery.

3. If the Seller and the Buyer do not have their registered offices in the same country, the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods (the Vienna Sales Convention) will also apply, in so far as it does not differ from these General Terms and Conditions and in so far as it does not conflict with the rules of mandatory law of the Seller’s country.

4. In case of doubt about the interpretation of these Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery in the English language, the Dutch version of the Nickerson-Zwaan B.V. terms and conditions, which are deposited at the Chamber of Commerce in Tilburg, The Netherlands, will prevail.

More information about Nickerson-Zwaan, varieties, product specifications or prices is available in our price lists, leaflets and on the website www.nickerson-zwaan.com. The statements on pages 60 to 67 of this catalogue apply to all varieties which have been or will be marketed by Nickerson-Zwaan.

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Product specifications and terminology

Technical disclaimer

This Nickerson-Zwaan catalogue has been constructed with the utmost care. However Nickerson-Zwaan B.V. and/or its representants give no guarantee that the information provided, including but not limited to variety descriptions and technical advice, is complete and accurate and suitable for all purposes the user may choose. Technical data and recommendations in this catalogue are based on Nickerson-Zwaan trials and general experience. A considerable part of the information given is essentially based on Northern hemisphere or Northwest-European circumstances. All information is only supplied to assist professional growers and users who should always take account of their local conditions or specific situations which may be different. Hence these recommendations do not provide a guarantee of a successful crop. Nickerson-Zwaan, therefore, accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any damage or loss of profits resulting from the use of this catalogue.

Seed categories and treatments

Vegetable growing has become a highly specialised and intensive activity. As a result of the ever increasing demand for better quality, vegetable growers and plant raisers require an improved quality of the basic material. The demand for specific seed forms and for information on seed quality has strongly increased for purposes of better controlling emergence and the required number of plants. Seed is a natural product. The often varying environmental conditions thus influence final results. It is therefore often not possible to give detailed information about emergence and other physical seed characteristics. To meet the wishes of clients as much as possible Nickerson-Zwaan has made up quality standards for the various seed categories.

General definitions

Normal SeedIn general, normal seed has not been subjected to special processes. It is sold by weight and/or by count, depending on the product. Normal seed complies with national standards.

Precision SeedPrecision seed has been subjected to additional processes. It has a uniform size and high germination. Precision seed is sold by count.

PrimingPriming is defined as an activation of the germination process with the purpose to obtain faster or more uniform emergence after sowing. Primed seed is sold by count.

PelletingPelleting is defined as the process of changing the seed form by covering it with a material, the main purpose being to improve uniformity of size and shape resulting in improved sowing ability. Also additional ingredients may be added. Pelleted seed is sold by count.

FilmcoatingFilmcoating is a full covering, usually pigmented layer, around the seed. The original seed form remains intact. Additional ingredients may be added. Filmcoating treatments that contain insecticides are normally identifiable by colour-coding. Filmcoated seed is sold by count.

GluecoatingGluecoating is a process which fixes the applied crop protection products in an almost dustfree manner to the seed. A pigment may be added.

GerminationThe germination percentages mentioned below are Nickerson-Zwaan minimum required figures. They are made up according to ISTA methods, and are valid at the time of despatch.As a result of the ever increasing demand for better quality, vegetable growers and plant raisers require improved seed quality. Nickerson-Zwaan can provide you with the following product forms, which are in line with GLOBALGAP requirements.

• Filmcoatingorgluecoating(greencolour) In filmcoating or gluecoating one or more fungicides are added. These fungicides protect the seed during germination against soil

pathogens. The filmcoating or gluecoating is almost complete dust-free and is Nickerson-Zwaan's standard seed treatment. • Precisawithinsecticidecoating(redcolour) Insecticide coating is a full covering filmcoating to which one or more fungicides and one insecticide is added. By using insecticide

coating one can reduce the use of chemical agents considerably. Insecticide coating is allowed for cabbage, carrot, onion and leek. These insecticide coatings have proven to be reliable tools in the protection against cabbage fly, carrot fly and onion fly during the start of the season. They help limiting or avoiding the growth of an insect population.

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Quality specifications precision seeds by crop

Crop Specification Precision seeds Pelleted seeds

Brassicas Cabbage, Chinese cabbage, germination 90%Brussels sprouts varietal purity 93%

Cauliflower germination 90% varietal purity 90% calibrations 0.20 / 0.25 mm Beetroot (monogerm) germination 80%

Beetroot (multigerm) germination 90% calibrations 0.50 mm Carrots germination 85% calibrations 0.20 / 0.25 mm Cucumber germination 92%- indoor varietal purity 99%- outdoor varietal purity 98%- pickling varietal purity 98%

Eggplant germination 90%

Gherkin germination 88%

Leek- OP germination 90% 90%- F1 Hybrid germination 85% 85% calibrations 0.20 / 0.25 mm Lettuce - butterhead, batavia, iceberg, cos germination 93% 95% varietal purity 98% 98%- other types germination 93% 95% varietal purity 95% 95%

Melons - Charentais type germination 95% varietal purity 98%- other types germination 90% varietal purity 98%

Onion germination 90% seed size 2.0 / 2.75 mm

Parsnip germination 85% seed size 0.25

Radish germination 92% calibrations 0.20 / 0.25 mm

Sweet / Hot pepper germination 90% varietal purity 97%

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Crop Specification Precision seeds Pelleted seeds

Squash germination 92% varietal purity 97%

Tomato germination 92% - fresh market varietal purity 98%- processing varietal purity 95%

Watermelon varietal purity 98%- normal germination 90%- seedless germination 85%

Seed quality and seed health

Nickerson-Zwaan complies, at least, with all the statutory requirements arising from legislation regarding the marketing and sales of standard seed of vegetable crops. In order to supply the highest possible level of seed quality and service, Nickerson-Zwaan works according to a number of quality systems designed to manage and inspect its activities. The execution of the Nickerson-Zwaan quality assurance systems is under the control of the official Dutch inspection service for horticulture, Naktuinbouw.Nickerson-Zwaan’s laboratories situated in Made (NL) have been accredited according to the NAL (Naktuinbouw Accredited Laboratory) standard, to conduct routine tests for germination, seed purity and specific (seed borne) diseases.

Furthermore, Nickerson-Zwaan is permitted by Skal, the inspection body for organic production in the Netherlands, to market organically produced seeds under the EKO quality label. The quality systems are audited on a regular basis both internally and externally.

Nickerson-Zwaan devotes the utmost care to the production of seeds. We can, however, not guarantee that these seeds will always match the set expectations and/or are wholly free of seed born diseases. Any liability and namely liability relating to such diseases is therefore rejected. Moreover, any damage that arises from the use of these seeds is limited to the purchase price of these seeds and the user of the seeds cannot lodge any claim with Nickerson-Zwaan or its distributor(s) for any other (consequential) damage.

Much research at Nickerson-Zwaan is aimed at resistances against pests and diseases. The resistance coding applied by Nickerson-Zwaan is based on the guidelines for resistance coding established by the International Seed Federation. It is important, in general, to emphasise that the specificity of pests or pathogens may vary from time to time and from place to place, that it is dependent on environmental factors and that new biotypes of pests or new pathogenic races able to overcome resistance may emerge.

GMO declaration

The varieties offered in the current Nickerson-Zwaan range are obtained without making use of genetic modification techniques which lead to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to which Directive 2001/18 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Communities of 12 March 2001 on the deliberate release into the environment of GMOs applies. This statement applies to Nickerson-Zwaan varieties which have been or will be marketed in the period 2008-2010. After this period has expired Nickerson-Zwaan shall update this statement.

Nickerson-Zwaan considers the risk of the presence of any GMOs in propagating material of its varieties to be very small. When developing the propagating material of the Nickerson-Zwaan varieties the greatest possible care is exercised, based on the existing legislative requirements relating to the introduction on the market of varieties. Moreover, the methods used in the development and production of this propagating material include procedures with the purpose to prevent the presence of GMOs.

Quality specifications precision seeds by crop

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