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Vegetable Seeds
2020 // 2021
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Seeds of Growth Vilmorin Limagrain
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02 03
Hazera Seeds UK Ltd Our team: Brassicas
J.N.R.C, Rothwell, Market Rasen, Brussels Sprouts 10-11
Lincolnshire, UK. LN7 6DT Mark Sutherland
Pointed Cabbage 12-13
General Manager
01472 371531 T 01472 371531 Spring Greens 14-15
M 07860 286605
01472 371547 E mark.sutherland@hazera.com
Cabbage: Summer, Autumn and Winter Green 16-17
info@hazera.uk.com
www.hazera.uk.com Cabbage: White and Red 18-20
Nick Bolton
Market Development Manager Cabbage: Savoy 21-23
- Brassicas
Distributors: Ellis Luckhurst M 07720 037983
Cauliflower: Summer and Autumn 24-26
E nick.bolton@hazera.com
Burkes Agri Supplies Ltd Sean Leather Cauliflower: Winter 27-30
81 Mullantine Road, Portadown, County Armagh BT62 4EJ
T 0283 8841155 F 0283 8841655 M 07850 310322 Area Sales Representative
M 07860 233205 Cauliflower: Late Winter 31-35
Trevor Gabbie E sean.leather@hazera.com Kym Smith
15 Ballymaleddy Road, Comber, County Down BT23 5PH
T 02891 872077 F 02891 870469 Product Development Specialist Broccoli and Kale 36
- Roots and Field Salads
M 07584 680475
E kym.smith@hazera.com
Roots
Paul Lote
John De Soyza
Area Sales Representative Carrots 38-39
M 07855 081991 Market Development Manager
E paul.lote@hazera.com - Roots and Field Salads
M 07860 227227
Parsnips 40
E john.desoyza@hazera.com
Leeks 41
Onions 42-44
Tanya Kayes
Product Development Specialist
- Brassicas
M 07860 233210
E tanya.kayes@hazera.com Salads and Miscellaneous
Iceberg Lettuce 46-47
Radish 48-49
Julie Cormack
Customer Miscellaneous Crops 50-52
Leanne Hunt Service and
Communications Relations
Manager Manager
Distributor: Guides
Goldcrop Ltd ‘Sycamore’, Channel Road,
Rush, County Dublin, Eire Dawn Smith Cropping Guide 54-55
T Dublin 00353 1 8438176 Marian Finance
F Dublin 00353 1 8438945 Sanderson and Admin
Bookkeeper Manager
Product Specification 56-58
Plant Stations 59
Sowing Guide 59
Holly Unwin
Customer Phil Pywell
Service Seed
Terms and Conditions 60-62
Administrator Distribution
Variety Index 63
Ellis Luckhurst Andrew Brown
Chris Bratley Harry Gray
Agent Area Sales Representative
M 07973 626934 Seed General
M 07584 680476
E ellis@eluckhurst.co.uk E andrew.brown@hazera.com Distribution Assistant
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NEW
NEW
Varieties:
Brassicas Brechin F1 (16-676)
Christmas variety, approximately 225 days.
11
Magnus Cresco F1
Early, 60 day, round, green
summer cabbage. 16
Arletis F1 (VT 4901)
Early May maturity in Lincolnshire,
268 days. 32
Wrangle F1 (FT 3007)
Early to mid-May maturity in Lincolnshire,
275 days. 32
Longships F1 (FT 3008)
Mid-to-late May maturity in
Lincolnshire, 284 days. 32
Wyberton F1 (14-684) Langrick F1 (14-634) Stromness F1 (FT 2038) Gunfleet F1 (FT 3052) Skerryvore F1 (FT 3059)
Mid to late season, 140-160 day Late season savoy cabbage, Winter Cauiflower with 250-270 Mid-to-late May maturity in Late May maturity in Lincolnshire, 289 days.
savoy cabbage. 22 with 160-180 day maturity. 23 days maturity. 29 Lincolnshire, 284 days. 33 33
NEW
NEW
Varieties:
Roots
Carbis F1 (AK 2706) Mumbles F1 (FT 3062) Autora F1 Stomboli F1
Winter Roscoff type, 250-260 days in Cornwall and 260-285 days in Lincolnshire. Late winter cauiflower with Autumn/early winter variety, suitable for Early to late winter variety suitable
30 268 days maturity. 31 all production regions. 41 for all production regions. 41
06 07
Fasto F1 37-222 F1
Very early maturing variety Early maturing red onion with longer term storability.
with long-term storage. 42 43
NEW
NEW
Varieties:
Salads and
Miscellaneous Bandito F1 (34-277) Donato F1
Outdoor red radish suitable for all
season production. 49
Outdoor red radish suitable for all
season production. 49
Brassicas
Brussels Sprouts 10-11 Cauliflower:
Cabbage: Savoy 21-23
Pointed Cabbage 12-13
Summer and Autumn 24-26
Spring Greens 14-15
Cauliflower: Winter 27-30
Cabbage: Summer, Autumn
and Winter Green 16-17 Cauliflower: Late Winter 31-35
Cabbage: White and Red 18-20 Broccoli and Kale 36
3CIN F1 Choho
Oriental type with attributes of a Pak Choi and Chinese cabbage. Fistulosum type for summer
51 or autumn harvest. 52
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NEW
Brechin F1
(16-676)
Brussels Christmas variety maturing from
Sprouts
mid-December to late February,
approximately 225 days.
• High yielding, producing many
uniform-sized, smooth, deep-green
buttons per stem
• Good resistance to light leaf spot
• Small tops and very good holding ability
Brest F1 Brenden F1
Mid-season variety maturing from late October to late Late season variety maturing from mid-December to
November, approximately 190 days. late January, 220-260 days.
• Tall variety with large number of medium-sized • Produces a large number of small to medium sized, smooth,
sprouts per stem dense buttons per stem
• Round buttons with a small butt, easy to machine harvest • Ideal for 25-30mm pre-pack size grade, or baby sprouts
• Good resistance to leaf and button diseases • Long holding ability with a high level of resistance to light
leaf spot and a wide range of leaf diseases
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Brodie F1 Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan
Maturity days Plant
from transplanting Height
to harvest 9 = Tall
Lodging
Resistance
9 = Good
Size
9=
Large
Spacing
on Stem
9 = Wide
Smoothness
9 = Smooth
Christmas variety maturing from late November to late
Brilliant F1 135 6 7 8 7 5
January, 215 days.
• Selected for its exceptionally mild, non-bitter taste Brest F1 190 8 8 6 7 8
• Produces widely spaced, medium to large, round buttons
with very good holding ability and disease resistance Brel F1 190 9 8 6 7 8
• Suitable for sprout stalk production with good shelf life Brodie F1 215 8 5 8 8 4
Brechin F1 (16-676) 225 7 9 4 3 8
Brenden F1 220-260 7 7 3 4 8
10 Sow Plant Harvest Possible extension of sowing or harvest period (at own risk) 11
Monarchy F1
Pointed cabbage for UK season
Pointed extension into the late autumn.
• Slower growing for season extension when
Cabbage
planted in mid-to-late July in Lincolnshire
and no later than 15th August in Cornwall
for a November to December harvest
• At least two weeks slower than
Regency F1 and can further extend the
UK season by short-term storage
• Improved holding ability and retains
leaf colour. Intermediate resistance
to Xanthomonas
Regency F1 Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Compact 500g variety used mainly for pre-pack sweetheart
cabbage. Also suitable for use as greens when young. Regency F1
• Attractive colour and taste with excellent shelf-life
Dutchman F1
• Good field holding ability and resistance to basal yellowing
• Can be over-wintered (at own risk) for an early June Monarchy F1
harvest if sown not before 12-15th August and planted
no earlier than 25th September in Lincolnshire, or 15th Sow Plant Harvest Possible extension of sowing/planting/harvest period (at own risk)
October in Cornwall. Risk of blindness if spring sown
NB: Some growing areas of the UK overwinter Regency F1 outside, and some sow early spring before the beginning
before the beginning of March of March, but there is a risk of bolting and blindness, so the company cannot recommend this use for the variety.
Dutchman F1
Regency F1 type with an exceptionally mild,
sweet flavour.
• Slightly taller and later than Regency F1 with improved
uniformity of plant shape giving an exceptionally high
marketable yield
• Narrow base making it well adapted to baby pointed
cabbage production
• Good shelf life, and tolerance to leaf diseases. Excellent
for use as a shredded product for mixed salad packs
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Summerjewel F1
Hybrid variety for summer and autumn production in the
same calendar year.
• Very compact 250g heads for bagging
• Suitable for shredding as it remains leafy and is slow
Spring
to heart
• Smooth dark green leaves, a very neat non–stalky base,
with exceptional uniformity giving very high
Greens
marketable yields
Antelope F1
Hybrid greens variety, giving a large number of usable
leaves per head.
• Slightly more compact inner leaves, marginally quicker
to heart and lower bolting tolerance than Winterjewel F1
• Continuous greens throughout the season and with
good frost tolerance for winter production
• Can be used through the summer and autumn on
less fertile soils
Winterjewel F1
Over-winter production of greens, giving a high yield of
usable leaves per head.
• Very compact and slow to heart with full 30cm leaf length
for bagging 250g heads, especially for April to June harvest
• Ideal for successive sowings throughout the year giving a
large number of evenly sized, smooth, dark green leaves
appropriate for processing
• High tolerance to bolting and stem extension. Exceptional
uniformity, with excellent basal quality giving fewer stalks
and a neater presentation in the bag
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Summerjewel F1
Antelope F1
Wintergreen
Winterjewel F1
Sow/direct drill Plant Harvest Possible extension to direct drill/planting/harvest period (at own risk)
NB: Antelope F1 and Winterjewel F1 may also be used for pre-pack use in certain regions during the summer and autumn seasons.
14 15
Vivaldi F1
Extremely versatile 85-day variety for early Dutch
white and primo production from October sowing and
continuity from February sowing.
• Slightly earlier than Mozart F1 with pale, smooth, dense
1kg heads that are whiter internally
Summer,
• Vigorous and reliable over a range of conditions with
excellent holding ability and size uniformity
• By using a range of cell sizes, it is suited to high density
Autumn
planting for baby-sized to 1kg heads when the availability
of Dutch storage cabbage ends
and Winter Mozart F1
Green
Summer and autumn, 85-95 day primo for fresh market.
Can be October sown for maturity in early July or
February sown onwards for late summer harvest.
Cabbage
High density baby-sized to 1kg head production.
• Very versatile, suitable for use as either green or white cabbage
• Vigorous and reliable over a range of climatic conditions
and suitable for early production when covered, using a
range of cell sizes
• Excellent holding ability and size uniformity
NEW Tundra F1
Magnus Cresco F1 Late maturing, 165-day cabbage for harvest from
October to mid-April. Performs well at high density,
First early, 60-day, round, green summer cabbage 18-22,000/acre.
for harvest in late May from an early spring sowing
• Exceptional quality from October to mid-April
and planting.
• Very good winter hardiness with good colour
• Early variety producing dense, compact heads retention throughout the winter
• Attractive smooth green leaf structure with • Good level of resistance to bolting, holding until
good holding ability mid-April
• Tolerant to bolting from early spring planting
Cabbice F1 Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Approximate Approximate
Mid-early variety, maturing around 90-100 days. Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec maturity days from maturity days from
October sowing Spring sowing
• Round, pale green, 2-3 kg primo type with a very
mild, sweet taste Magnus Cresco F1 60
• Thick, crunchy leaves make it ideal for shredding Vivaldi F1 90 83
and eating raw in salads
• Good alternative to shredded iceberg lettuce Mozart F1 95 88
Cabbice F1 90-100
Tundra F1 165
16
Sow Plant Harvest Possible extension of sowing or harvest period (at own risk)
17
Attraction F1 Zoltan F1
Ideal for beginning the storage season from September Large heading, late maturing, 135-day, white
White to March, 115-days, for fresh market and medium-term
storage. Can also be October sown (at own risk) for harvest
in late July/early August fresh market only.
cabbage for processing after storage.
• Earlier Lion F1 type giving a very high yield and excellent
and Red
internal structure for coleslaw production
• Excellent internal structure for 1kg heads, coleslaw • Medium resistance to thrips and oedema
production or slicing for prepared meals
• Suitable for medium term storage to early May
• Uniform head size with excellent taste, reaching up to 3kg
Cabbage •
when sown early. Risk of blindness when sown in early spring
Very vigorous, withstanding late planting on a range of soil
types with low susceptibility to early winter frost
Gilson F1 Lucas F1 (17-1284)
Mid-season 135-day storage type for small 1kg Large heading, late maturing, 135-day,
head pre-pack market. Combines early maturity white cabbage for processing after storage.
with long-term storage potential. • Similar to Zoltan F1, giving a very high yield and
• Vigorous for use on a wide range of soil types, excellent internal structure for coleslaw production
particularly on less fertile soils • Medium resistance to thrips and oedema
• Good internal colour and field holding ability • Suitable for medium to long term storage until
• Outer leaves can be easily removed after storage late June
Ramenos F1 Lion F1
Mid-season 135-day, long storage type for small Late season, 143-day, large heading white cabbage,
1kg to medium sized heads. suitable for processing from long term storage.
• Combines early maturity with long-term storage potential • Very uniform, medium to large, round, pale green heads
• Good plant vigour for use on less fertile soils and can • Performs best when planted from late April to early May
be used for 1.5-2.0kg heads at lower plant densities • Good colour after storage with excellent internal structure
• Good resistance to thrips/oedema and excellent and mild, sweet flavour
internal colour after storage
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Approximate
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec maturity days from
planting to 50% cut
Bison F1 Attraction F1 115
Late season, 143-day early October maturity, for small
Gilson F1 135
1kg head pre-pack market.
• Slow growing variety performing best when planted by Ramenos F1 135
early May
• Suitable for very long-term storage with good levels of Bison F1 143
resistance to leaf diseases
Zoltan F1 135
• Maintains good colour and outer leaves are easily
removed after storage
Lucas F1 (17-1284) 135
Lion F1 143
18 Sow Plant Harvest Possible extension of sowing or harvest period (at own risk) 19Red Cabbage
Romanov F1
Early season, 80-90 day, small-to-medium-sized
red cabbage for fresh market use.
Savoy
• Harvest from mid-July through the summer and
early autumn period
• Slightly earlier than Rodeo F1, highly suited to baby
Cabbage
red cabbage production
• Very dense, round, deep red heads even when small,
with good tolerance to tipburn
Rovite F1
Mid-season, 120-day, large heading red cabbage for
fresh market processing and short-term storage to the
end of February.
• Makes dense early heads and is ideal for harvesting in
mid-to-late August, with good field holding until late September
• Very versatile so can be used at high density for 1kg heads
with late July maturity or low density for 3-4kg processing use
in late August
• Vigorous habit for less fertile soils and difficult dry conditions,
with field holding ability and resistance to tipburn.
Rozera F1 (13-426) Serpentine F1
Late maturing, 140-day, red cabbage. Early 90-110-day variety suitable for harvest from the
• Large heading variety end of July to the end of September. Can also be October
• Improved storage sown to mature from the end of June to early July from
• Very good internal structure with deep red colour a polythene covered crop.
• Short leaved type with a good, flat-round head for ease
of bagging or overwrapping
• Improved level of resistance to Xanthomonas
• Produces attractive, bright green, medium to large heads
Sowing and Harvesting Periods Jaspis F1
Approximate
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec maturity days from
planting to 50% cut Mid-season, 120-130-day savoy, suitable for harvest
from late October to the end of December.
Romanov F1 80-90
• Specifically developed for improved resistance
to Xanthomonas
Rodeo F1 80-90
• Short leaved type with good, flat-round head shape
Rovite F1 120 for ease of bagging or overwrapping
• Very attractive, dark green, deeply savoyed leaves
Rodon F1 140
Rozera F1 (13-426) 140
20 Sow Plant Harvest Possible extension of sowing or harvest period (at own risk) 21NEW
NEW
Langrick F1
Wyberton F1 (14-634)
(14-684)
Late season savoy cabbage
Mid to late season, 140-160 with 160-180 day maturity
day variety maturing from the for harvest from late
beginning of December to December to end of March.
the end of February. • Compact dark green, deeply
savoyed heads
• Very uniform, deeply savoyed,
dark green, compact heads • Very good tolerance to frost and
cold weather leaf damage
• Good tolerance to frost and cold
weather damage • Excellent colour retention
through the winter
• Medium resistance to Xanthomonas
Tourmaline F1 Supervoy F1
Late season, 150-180-day variety maturing from the Very late season, 180-day variety, suitable for harvest
beginning of December to the end of March. from the beginning of December to early April.
• Uniform and compact, with attractive dark green • Very vigorous late heading leafy type, giving high quality
deeply savoyed heads, maintaining colour until the end medium sized heads towards the end of the UK season
of the season from March to early April
• Tolerant of cold conditions, and a medium to high level • Remains attractively dark green throughout the winter,
of resistance to Xanthomonas with excellent hardiness and holding ability
• Good resistance to bolting, performs best when • Can produce good crops from late planting and performs
planted mid-June to early July well in less fertile conditions
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Maturity Days
Spinel F1 Serpentine F1 90-110
Late season, 170-day variety, suitable for harvest from Jaspis F1 120-130
the beginning of December to late March.
Jade F1 130-150
• Vigorous late heading leafy type, giving high quality small
to medium sized heads towards the end of the UK season Wyberton F1 (14-684) 140-160
• Remains attractively dark green throughout the winter, Tourmaline F1 150-180
showing excellent hardiness and holding ability
• Very healthy variety with high tolerance to frost Spinel F1 170
Langrick F1 (14-634) 160-180
Supervoy F1 180
22 Sow Plant Harvest Possible extension of sowing or harvest period (at own risk) 23Shakaris F1
Early summer cauliflower with 100-day maturity for
harvest in late June to early July from October sowing.
Summer • Marginally later than Barcelona F1 for a covered crop
• Produces dense white curds, with good tolerance
to hairiness
and Autumn • Very good vigour and cover with dark foliage giving an
attractive presentation
Cauliflower
Seoul F1
Summer and autumn, 80-85-day type producing
exceptionally dense curds.
• Healthy variety producing very white curds, slightly earlier
than Boris F1
• Excellent for use in processing or face-packs owing to
the density of the curds, especially in mid-June from
October sowing in large cells
• Each curd produces a high yield of compact heavy florets
with short petioles, ideal for fresh market use in mixed
vegetable packs
Boris F1
NEW
Juventa F1 (10-411) Summer and early autumn cauliflower, 85-90 days.
Can also be sown in October to link with spring sown
Early summer cauliflower with 95 day maturity for varieties, 95-105 days.
harvest in late June from October sowing. • Excellent plant vigour enables flexibility for a range
• Similar timings to Barcelona F1 with good vigour of soil types
for use in a range of module cell sizes • Erect leaves give good face-pack presentation with very
• Improved foliage cover, giving dense white curds compact base making it easy to bag
• Good tolerance to curd hairiness, splitting and bacterial • Versatile variety for production throughout the summer
breakdown during rapid growth conditions and autumn, with good holding ability
Barcelona F1 Bodilis F1
Early, 90-100-day variety ideally suited to October sowing, Autumn variety, 90-110 days, maturing in
maturing from late June to mid-July. Can also be spring sown mid-to-late October.
to provide continuity of harvest in the difficult early summer
• Outstanding curd colour and firmness for late September
period, maturing from early to late July, 70-80 days. and October
• Versatile and can be propagated in large to small cell • Vigorous plant producing deep and heavy curds with
sizes to obtain a spread of maturity dates good cover, ensuring protection from early frosts
• Produces exceptionally high quality white curds in the • Excellent strong-leaved variety with high resistance
early summer to leaf diseases
• High percentage of Class 1 heads if produced within
the recommended spring sowing period
24 25Kamis F1
Mid-to-late autumn 110-120-day variety, maturing from
late October to late November.
• Maturing ahead of Cendis F1 producing exceptionally deep,
heavy, white curds ideal for face packs or fresh florets
Winter
• Produces a vigorous strong frame with excellent uniformity
• Short cutting period, performing best when planted from
early to mid-July
Cauliflower
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Maturity days
Maturity days Vigour
from planting to
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec from planting to 50% cut
50% cut from
9 = Strong
from October sowing 1 = Weak
Spring sowing
Juventa F1 (10-411) 90-95 8
Barcelona F1 90-100 70-80 7
Shakaris F1 95-100 70-80 8
Tirza F1 90-100 75-80 5
Seoul F1 90-100 80-90 6
Cendis F1
Solida F1 (10-817) 90-100 80-90 6 Late autumn variety maturing in late November to
early December in Cornwall, 135-150 days, and late
Boris F1 95-105 85-90 8 December to early January in Lincolnshire, 160-180
days. Performs best from early planting, late June to
early July in Lincolnshire, and at low density,
Raoul F1 95-105 90-95 8
approximately 10,000 plants per acre.
• Consistently high percentage Class 1 heads
Bodilis F1 90-110 7
• Produces deep, dense curds which are easy to cut
110-120
• Very healthy base and good resistance to hollow stem
Kamis F1 (in Lincolnshire)
7
Sow Plant Harvest Possible extension of planting and harvest period
(by using large cells and crop covers to give early maturity)
Lecatis F1
Early winter, 150-170-day variety, maturing in
mid-December to early January in Lincolnshire.
• Follows Cendis F1 with good vigour and tolerance to frost
• Produces well-covered, dense white curds
• Good resistance to ringspot
26 27Altadis F1 Dionis F1
Early February harvest in Cornwall, 200-210 days, Mid-February harvest period in Cornwall, 210-220 days
and late February to early March in Lincolnshire, or mid-March in Lincolnshire, 235 days.
220-230 days. • Slightly later than Trevaskis F1, producing high percentage
• Matures ahead of Trevaskis F1 with very good Class 1 curds
uniformity and low sib levels, leading to high percentage • High level of resistance to a range of leaf diseases giving
Class 1 heads exceptional plant health
• Vigorous plants with very healthy foliage • Good vigour, producing dense curds and consistent
• Frost tolerant leaves provide good curd cover maturity, best when planted in early July in Lincolnshire
Parotis F1
Roscoff type, with Coldis F1 maturity for late March
to early April in Lincolnshire, 250-270 days.
Trevaskis F1 • Very uniform, producing well-covered, deep, dense curds
• Good tolerance to splitting and looseness,
Early to mid-February even when planted late
harvest in Cornwall, 210 days, • Suitable for either six or eight per tray
and early to mid-March in
Lincolnshire, 230 days.
• Very vigorous plant with excellent
curd cover
• Good uniformity leading to high
marketable yields
• Healthy variety, suitable for short NEW
term cold storage
Stromness F1
(FT 2038)
Similar timing to Parotis F1
for late March to early April
in Lincolnshire, 250-270 days.
• Very uniform, producing deep,
round, white curds
Trevignis F1
Early to mid-February harvest in Cornwall, 205 days,
• High percentage, well-covered
Class 1 heads
and early to mid-March in Lincolnshire, 235 days.
• Slightly earlier than Trevaskis F1, with a longer cutting period • Suitable for six or eight per tray
• Vigorous plant with good leaf protection and frame,
best when planted in early July in Lincolnshire
• Heavy, dense curds give high floret yields for processing
and facepacks
28 29Vedis F1
Winter Roscoff type, maturing in late March to early
April in Cornwall, 250-260 days, and early to mid-April
in Kent and Lincolnshire, 260-285 days.
• Very dense heads giving high percentage Class 1 results
• Good resistance to hollow curd, hairiness and looseness
in April
• Excellent foliage cover, with good performance even Late Winter
Cauliflower
from a late planting
NEW
Carbis F1
(AK 2706)
Winter Roscoff type,
maturing in late March
to early April in Cornwall,
250-260 days, and early
to mid-April in Kent and
Lincolnshire, 260-285 days.
NEW
• Vedis F1 timing with good regrowth
in the spring
• Good plant vigour and attractive Mumbles F1
dark leaf (AK 3062)
• Very healthy foliage;
ringspot-resistant gene present Late April to early May
maturity in Lincolnshire
from an early August
planting, 268 days.
• Uniform variety with late
April maturity
• Capable of producing large heads
• Deep, round, slightly creamy curds
30 31NEW NEW
Arletis F1 (VT 4901) Gunfleet F1 (FT 3052)
Early May maturity in Lincolnshire, 268 days, Mid-to-late May maturity in Lincolnshire,
from an early August planting. 284 days, from an early August planting.
• Very uniform, vigorous Roscoff type • Uniform giving a shorter cutting period
• Maintains curd cover for large sized heads • Very good plant vigour, upright habit and curd-cover
• Deep, dense, cream curds • Produces dense, cream, large sized curds
NEW Alpionis F1 (VT 3001)
Wrangle F1 (FT 3007) Late May maturity in Lincolnshire, 289 days from an
early August planting.
Early to mid-May maturity in Lincolnshire, 275 • Same timing as Skerryvore F1, producing very dense curds,
days, from an early August planting. highly suited to either facepack or processing
• Less uniform giving a longer cutting period • Performs best when planted on more fertile soils and
• Very vigorous plant top-dressed to encourage spring regrowth
• Produces round, medium density, cream curds • Dark leaf with excellent curd cover and good frost tolerance
Reis F1 (VT 3004) NEW
Very late winter variety maturing in mid-May in Skerryvore F1 (FT 3059)
Lincolnshire, 285 days, from an early August planting.
Late May maturity in Lincolnshire, 289 days from
• Dark leaf, with excellent cover
an early August planting.
• Deep, dense curds, with very good tolerance to hairiness
in hot conditions • Same timing as Alpionis F1
• Low levels of curd looseness even at six-per-tray size • Very vigorous variety
• Less uniform than Alpionis F1, giving a longer
cutting period
NEW Aiglonis F1 (VT 3005)
Longships F1 (FT 3008) Very late winter variety maturing in early June in
Lincolnshire, 300 days, from an early August planting.
Mid-to-late May maturity in Lincolnshire, • Uniform with excellent spring regrowth.
284 days, from an early August planting.
• Produces much denser curds than early summer varieties
• Less uniform giving a longer cutting period and therefore highly suited to either facepack or processing
• Good curd cover to prevent discoloration • Tall, vigorous, dark green frilly-leaved plant
• Produces dense, cream, well-tucked curds
32 33Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Maturity days Length of cutting
November December January February March April May June from planting to 50% cut
50% Cut Date
period (days)
Strong Points
2 141 2 Dec 23
Cendis F1 Resistant to hollow stem
26 167 26 Dec 30
10 148 10 Dec 21
Lecatis F1 Curd Density
28 176 28 Dec 31
1 201 1 Feb 19
Altadis F1 Vigour
26 223 26 Feb 19
6 206 6 Feb 18
Trevignis F1 Curd Density
7 232 7 Mar 12
1 201 1 Feb 19
Trevaskis F1 Vigour
7 232 7 Mar 7
10 209 10 Feb 22
Dionis F1 Plant Health
10 233 10 Mar 11
7 230 7 Mar 16
Stromness F1 FT 2038 Round Curds
1 254 1 Apr 14
7 230 7 Mar 16
Parotis F1 Curd Cover
1 254 1 Apr 14
29 259 29 Mar 13
Vedis F1 Curd Density
12 265 12 Apr 10
29 259 29 Mar 13
Carbis F1 AK 2706 Curd Health
12 265 12 Apr 10
Mumbles F1 FT 3062 Earliness
3 268 3 May 13
Arletis F1 VT 4901 Large Curds
3 268 3 May 7
Wrangle F1 FT 3007 Vigour
10 275 10 May 11
Reis F1 VT 3004 Curd Cover
16 281 16 May 7
Longships F1 FT 3008 Curd Density
19 284 19 May 13
Gunfleet F1 FT 3052 Large Curds
19 284 19 May 7
Alpionis F1 VT 3001 Curd Density
24 289 24 May 9
Skerryvore F1 FT 3059 Vigour
24 289 24 May 12
Aiglonis F1 VT 3005 Late Timing
31 296 31 May 7
Cornwall Lincolnshire Maturity dates may vary depending on climatic conditions and production region.
50% cut dates are shown within the harvest period.
34 35Broccoli
and Kale
Stromboli F1
Early maturing variety for harvest in early June
from autumn sowing.
• Good colour and resistance to blindness
• Vigorous, medium-beaded variety with long
Roots
branched florets for whole head or processing
• Performs best from a late September sown covered
crop using a large cell size
Carrots 38-39
Parsnips 40
Leeks 41
Kale Onions 43-44
Yurok F1
Hybrid Cavolo Nero Italian black cabbage, maturity
approximately 70 days.
• Compact plant with short, highly blistered leaves
• Very uniform, dark green leaves for use in the summer,
autumn and early winter
• Exceptional uniformity, giving a very high marketable yield
36 37Maestro F1 Gold Nugget F1
Maincrop Nantes type performing best on black soils Late maincrop yellow-rooted variety with sweet,
or sandy loams. juicy flavour and crunchy texture.
• Attractive cylindrical roots with very smooth skins and • Attractive internal and external presentation
good resistance to silvering • Uniform, long roots with reduced crown greening
• High resistance to Alternaria and intermediate resistance to • Good results in processing and freezing assessments
cavity spot. Especially suited to low-input and organic systems
Carrots
• Good flavour and ideal for early maincrop top-lifting or late
maincrop harvest
Melodio F1 Volcano F1
Early maincrop to maincrop maturity. Late maincrop variety, producing very long, smooth
• Uniform, smooth roots skinned roots, ideal on black soils for both pre-pack
and processing.
• Suitable for black land or processing
• Very high yield of long, strong roots • High resistance to cavity spot, crown disease and
late season re-growth
• Very strong, tapered roots, with exceptional resistance
to breakage and splitting
• Vigorous foliage for late top-lifting
Eskimo F1
Late maincrop variety with excellent flavour.
• Very strong roots, with exceptional resistance to both
Octavo F1 breakage and splitting
• Vigorous strong tops for late top lifting and above average
Very high-yielding early tolerance to cavity spot
maincrop with excellent • Very good frost tolerance, reducing the need to cover
with straw in late autumn
internal and external colour.
• Very strong roots producing high
gross and marketable yields
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
• Identified as high resistance to virus
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
and cavity spot in independent
industry trials Maestro F1
• Suitable for sandy soils and Octavo F1
all-season production
Melodio F1
Eskimo F1
Volcano F1
Gold Nugget F1
38 Sow Harvest Possible extension of planting and harvest period (at own risk) 39Triton F1
Late winter type.
• Long standing ability and good bolting tolerance
• Dark green foliage
• Good yield and flexibility
Parsnips Leeks
Victor F1 NEW
Early maturing variety. Autora F1
• Consistent high yield
Autumn/early winter variety, suitable
• Early bulking for all production regions.
• Low waste and high marketable percentage
• High yield with low waste
• Easy to peel
• Very uniform and consistent performance
Vulcan F1 NEW
Early maincrop maturity. Stromboli F1
• High yield Early to late winter variety suitable for all
• Excellent root quality with good shape, smooth skin production regions.
and shallow crown
• Low waste and high marketable percentage • Consistent performance on all soils
• Good cold tolerance
• Flexible leaves and easy to peel
Sowing and Harvesting Periods Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Vulcan F1 Pancho
Porbella
Victor F1
Autora F1
Countess F1
Stromboli F1
Sow Harvest Possible extension of planting and harvest period (at own risk)
Triton F1
Sow Harvest
40 41Chico F1
Early maincrop variety, with high level of
sprouting tolerance.
• High yield
• Uniform globe shape
• Long term storage and ideal skin retention
Onions
Spring Sown Bulb Onions
Centro F1
Early maincrop variety producing very high yields.
• Very firm globe-shaped bulbs, with good skin retention
• Produces a very high proportion of large, 60-80mm bulbs
• Good early vigour
NEW
37-222 F1
Fasto F1 Early maturing red onion with longer
term storability.
• Uniform size and shape
Very early maturing variety • Dark red colour
with long-term storage. • High sprouting-tolerance and exceptional
performance from storage
• Very high dormancy level both
for sprouting and root re-growth
• Second early maturity
• Very high yield and exceptional Retano F1
bulb quality
Late maincrop hybrid red onion. Good uniformity and
shape. Excellent flesh and skin colour. Good sprouting
tolerance and storage potential.
• Uniform
• Good shape
• Long term storage
42 43Santero F1
Maincrop variety with conventionally bred
resistance to onion downy mildew
(Peronospora destructor).
• Highly suited to organic systems
• Suitable for pesticide-free conventional production
• Good quality skin finish
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April May June July
Fasto F1
Chico F1
Centro F1
Santero F1
Salads and Miscellaneous
37-222 F1
Iceberg Lettuce 46-47
Radish 48-49
Miscellaneous Crops 50-52
Retano F1
Sowing period Harvest period Ambient storage period Cold storage period Controlled atmosphere storage period
Possible extension of harvest or storage period (at own risk)
44 45Robinson
Consistent and reliable medium sized iceberg for early
and maincrop production. Ideal for pre-pack and can be
used for processing.
• Vigorous root system giving reliable performance in
difficult growing conditions and on a wide range of
Iceberg •
•
soil types
High level of bolting resistance
HR:Bl:17
Lettuce
Pursuit Antartica
Large, very uniform, medium to slow growing variety. Medium to large, slow growing iceberg with high
• Suitable for early season use, or where larger heads are resistance to downy mildew. Ideal for harvest
required such as processing from mid-June to end of September.
• Long holding ability, good internal structure, high tipburn • Very slow filling, giving a wide harvest period for
and dehydration tolerance both processing and pre-pack use
• HR:Bl:16-36EU, HR:Nr:0 • Flat ribs, giving less damage in the autumn period
• HR:Bl:16-28, 30-32EU, IR:LMV, IR:FOl1
Glassica Excalibur
Very reliable variety for all conditions and soil types. Medium to large iceberg.
• Excellent tolerance to tipburn • Late May to early August harvest
• Very consistent performance and high marketable yield • Good reliability and field-holding with high tolerance
• HR:Bl:16-36EU, IR:LMV1, HR:Nr:0 to tipburn
• HR:Bl:5-7US
Soleison Yucaipa
Medium sized Nasonovia-resistant type. Medium-sized, fresh green iceberg.
• Relatively fast growing, with high tolerance to • Harvest period June to September
internal tipburn • Good uniformity
• Good basal quality and non-ribby • Maintains head quality throughout the season
• HR:Bl:16-23, 25, Nr
46 47French Breakfast types Autella F1 Solito F1
Logo F1 Indoor type for late season and winter production
from late autumn to the following spring.
Hybrid round red radish for outdoor use from July
to September. Uniform shape with excellent internal
Early and main-season variety, with improved quality. • Suitable for bunching or pre-pack quality. Compact leaf, and high resistance to
• Uniform bulb with excellent red colour and Fusarium oxysporum.
• Very uniform
• Good blunted shape internal quality • Uniform
• Slightly earlier to finish • Resistant to white rust (Albugo candida) • Round
• Compact
Radish
Expo F1 NEW
Main season long day variety suitable for harvest from Bandito F1 (34-277)
mid-May until early October.
Outdoor round red radish suitable for all season
• Very uniform root size and colour with 30% white prepack production.
• Very flexible and can be sown throughout the main
production period • Uniform round shape and thick skin
• Strong leaf attachment for bunching and medium • Small leaf attachment and fine tap root
resistance to downy mildew • High tolerance to cracking
Kocto F1
NEW
Quick maturing radish for early and late use: sow Donato F1
mid-September to mid-October for harvest November
to December, and sow late February to mid-March for Outdoor round red radish suitable for all
harvest mid to end of April. season processing.
• Fast growing • Very uniform round shape
• Uniform • Superb internal quality even at large sizes
• Good colour separation and shape 40-50mm for slicing
• HR to downy mildew
Sowing and Harvesting Periods
Round Red types Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Donato F1
Florella F1 Bandito F1
Indoor variety for main season production. Autella F1
• Suitable for bunching or pre-pack Kocto F1
• Uniform bulb with excellent red colour and internal quality
Logo F1
• Long shelf life
Expo F1
Florella F1
Solito F1
48 Sow Harvest 49Asparagus Chinese Leaf
NEW
3CIN F1
Unique oriental type with attributes of a
Miscellaneous
Pak Choi and Chinese cabbage.
• Attractive white stem with dark green savoyed leaf
• Uniform head with consistent performance
Crops
• Distinctive and unique presentation
Greenic F1 Vitimo F1
100% male hybrid. Fast growing compact type, 55-65 days.
• Selected for green production • Dark leaf
• Extremely high yield in recent trials • Bright yellow internal colour
• Very high level of spear quality • Can be stored if harvested while leaves are young
Mondeo F1 Courgette
100% male hybrid with excellent yield and flavour.
Consistently earlier to produce spears.
El Greco F1
• Outstanding fresh flavour owing to its Huchels heritage High yielding early variety.
• Very productive, giving high marketable yields • Erect open habit for ease of harvest
throughout the main season
• Gives a high proportion of Class 1 fruits
• Bred for North-West European production, yielding
• Produces attractive mid-green cylindrical fruits with
very smooth round spears with tight buds a glossy finish and small flower attachment scar
Celery Climbing French Beans
Greensleeves Kwintus
Green variety for full season production. Mid-early, medium vigour flat type Helda bean with
improved stress tolerance. Pod length 24-27cm, width
• Very high yielding with vigorous root system
21-24mm and light to mid-green in colour.
• Good bolting tolerance in early crops, with holding
ability and later cold tolerance • Very straight pods
• Bright green, less stringy stick with excellent flavour • Improved resistance to stress-induced brown striping
• Suited to both indoor and outdoor production
50 51Red Beet
Darko
Maincrop variety (Detroit 2) for May to June sowing.
• Very smooth skin
• Deep red internal colour
• Outstanding variety for processing
Salad Onions
Carel
Fistulosum type for summer and autumn harvest.
• Very erect, waxy dark green leaves
• Vigorous
• Good resistance to leaf tipping
NEW
Choho
Fistulosum type for summer and
autumn harvest.
Guides
• Very uniform Cropping Guide 54-55 Sowing Guide 59
• Bulb free Product Specification 56-58 Terms and Conditions 60-62
• Easy to peel Plant Stations 59 Variety Index 63
52 53Cropping Guides
Natural Seed Required natural seed Target population Natural Seed Required natural seed Target population
Seed size drilled planted plants per Comment Sowing Planting Harvest Seed size drilled planted plants per Comment Sowing Planting Harvest
Crop Count range Crop Count range
period period period period period period
per g mm a ha a ha a ha per g mm a ha a ha a ha
1.25-
Borecole 200 - 400 21,000 50,000 8,000 20,000 May - June June - July Oct - Mar Coriander 90 7kg 17kg 63,000 156,000 leaf crop Apr - Sept Jun - Oct
2.25
Sprouting 1.50-
1.25- Corn Salad 600 - 900 4.5kg 12kg 4.8 million 12 million under covers Mar - Oct Apr - Jan
Broccoli 200 - 400 80g 200g 12,000 30,000 April - May June - July Feb - Mar 3.50
2.25
long season Dec+ Jan+ Mar+
i Calabrese
Broccoli
200 - 400
1.25-
2.25
29,000
40,000
72,000
100,000
14,000
40,000
36,000
100,000
large heads
small heads
Feb - Aug Mar - July May - Nov
Cucumber 32 6,000 15,000
second crop Apr+ May+ Jun+ i
1.00-
Endive 700 - 800 42,000 100,000 outdoor Apr - Jul May - Aug Jul - Oct
Brussels 1.25- Sept - 2.00
180 - 350 28,000 70,000 14,000 35,000 14,000 35,000 March May
Sprouts 3.0 Mar
glasshouse Feb - Mar Mar - Apr May - Jun
Fennel 200 - 300 500g 1200g 200g 490g 42,000 100,000
outdoor Apr+ May+ Jul+
Pointed 1.25-
200 - 350 38,000 95,000 35,000 87,500 35,000 87,500 Feb - Jun Mar - Aug Jun - Oct
Cabbage 2.25 Lettuce, 650 - 0.75- 70- 175- winter varieties Aug - Mar Sept - Apr Oct - May
Indoor Butterhead 1100 2.00 90,000 225,000 summer varieties Feb - Jul Apr - Aug May - Oct
25- end July-
Spring Cabbage 1.25- 250g 600g 350g 61,000 hearted Aug-Sept Mar-May
170 - 400 860g 1.2kg 35,000 early Aug
(Greens) 2.75 400g 1kg 500g 135,000 greens Apr - Aug May - Apr 650 - 0.75- 40,000 100,000 40,000 100,000 butterhead/ cos
54,000 Mar - July Lettuce, Outdoor Jan - Jul Mar - Aug May - Oct
1100 2.00 30,000 75,000 30,000 75,000 iceberg crisp
Summer 1.25- Marrow 4-8 1kg 2.5kg 6,000 15,000 Mar+ May+ Jul+
200 - 350 42,000 100,000 25,000 60,000 25,000 60,000 Feb - Apr Mar - May Jul - Aug
Cabbage 2.75
1.00- Feb - Jul Jun - Nov
Parsley 400 - 700 2kg 5kg 78,000 193,000
2.50 Sept Apr - Jun
Autumn 1.25-
200 - 350 42,000 100,000 25,000 60,000 25,000 60,000 Feb - May Apr - Jun Aug - Oct
Cabbage 2.75 Pumpkin 4-6 1kg 2.4kg 5,000 12,400 Mar+ May+ Jul+
22- 1.50-
Radish, Indoor 80 - 180 6kg 16kg 1 million 2.5 million Feb - Oct Apr - Dec
Storage 1.25- 22-24,000 60,000 25,000 60,000 small heads 3.50
200 - 350 Mar - Apr Apr - Jun Oct
Cabbage 2.75 10-11,000 27,500 10- 27,500 large heads
1.50- 0.6 - 0.8 1.5 - 2
11,000 Radish, Outdoor 80 - 180 80,000 2 million beds Mar - Aug Apr - Nov
3.50 million million
Savoy 1.25- 15- early varieties Mar - Apr Apr - May Jul - Sept
200 - 350 18-20,000 45-50,000 45-50,000 Salad Onion 1.50- 5 - 7kg 15kg 1.5 million 3.5 million summer Feb - May Jul - Aug
Cabbage 2.75 20,000 main crop Apr - Jun May - Mid Jul Oct - Apr 250 - 350
- Allium cepa 3.00 8 - 9kg 20kg 2.5 million 6.2 million over winter Jul - Aug Mar - May
Winter 1.25- 16- May -
200 - 350 18-20,000 45-50,000 45-50,000 Apr - Jun Oct - Mar 1.50-
Cabbage 2.75 20,000 Mid Jul Salad Onion
400 - 500 3 - 4kg 8kg 1.5 million 3.5 million Feb - Aug Jul - Nov
- A.fistulosum 3.00
Summer & Autumn 1.25- 12- Oct
250 - 450 12-14,500 30-36,000 30-36,000 Mar - Jul Jun - Oct
Cauliflower 2.75 14,500 Feb - May 1.75- 2.5 bed system
Spinach 80 - 160 1 million 1 million 2.5 million Feb - Aug Apr - Oct
Autumn & Winter 1.25- 4.50 million for baby leaf
250 - 450 9-12,000 22-30,000 9-12,000 22-30,000 May - Jun July Nov - May
Cauliflower 2.75 7- 17-
Sweetcorn 4-7 4kg 10kg 42-50,000 Apr - Jun Jul - Oct
0.28 12.5 20,000
2.25- 4kg 10kg 0.7 million maincrop
Beetroot 40 - 90 million Mar - Jun Jul - Nov 1.50-
6.50 5kg 13kg 2 million baby beet Tomato 250 - 350 8-12,000 22-30,000 Oct - Feb Jan - May Mar - Oct
0.8 million 4.00
1.00- 400- 1.0-2.2 360- 900,000- early to
Carrot 600 - 1200 Jan - Jun Jun - May Asparagus 40 - 60 250g 600g 7,200 18,000 Mar Apr - May May - Jun
2.5 900,000 million 810,000 2.0 million maincrop
1.25- 130- 325- 120,000- 300,000- per kg
Leek 325 - 450 Mar - May Sept - Apr
3.00 180,000 450,000 160,000 400,000
15 - Nov Jun
1.50- 220,000 500,000 200,000 550,000 spring sown Feb - Mar Broad Bean 1 - 2,000 60kg 150kg 48,000 120,000
Onion 200 - 350 Jul - Sep 25 Feb - May Jun - Sept
3.00 250,000 650,000 225,000 590,000 over-wintered Aug
2.25- 120- 300- 110- 270- early to Climbing Fr. Bean 2 - 4,000 5 - 10 12kg 30kg 33,000 80,000 Feb - May Feb - Jun May - Oct
Parsnip 200 - 300 Feb - Apr Jul - Apr
5.50 200,000 500,000 180,000 450,000 maincrop
1.25- Sept - Dwarf Fr. Bean 4 - 6,500 5 - 20 20kg 50kg 100,000 247,000 row system May - Jun Aug - Oct
Swede 240 - 260 240g 0.6kg 90,000 220,000 Apr - Jun
2.75 Mar
1.00- 10 - 16kg 40kg 16,000 40,000 2 plants Mar - Jun Jun - Oct
Turnip 370 - 520 800g 2kg 140,000 350,000 Mar - Aug Jun - Nov 800 -1,200
2.50 Runner Bean - stick
25 40kg 100kg 45,000 110,000 per station
2.25-
Aubergine 150 - 250 14,000 35,000 glasshouse January+ April+ July+
3.25 Autumn Jun
Pea (hand picking) 4 - 8,000 6-9 80kg 200kg 310,000 770,000
2.50- Feb - June Jun - Sept
Pepper 110 - 190 10,600 26,000 glasshouse October+ Nov+ Jan - Oct
4.00
1,600 - 50g 150g 55,000 130,000 glasshouse Nov - Mar Apr - May Jun Sugar Snap Pea tall types at
Celery 4 - 6,000 6-8 40kg 100kg 210,000 520,000 Feb - May Jul - Sept
3,000 80g 250g 36,000 90,000 outdoor Mar - May Apr - Jul Jul - Oct (hand picking) lower density
Chinese 1.25-
300 - 400 44,000 110,000 Jan - Jun Mar - Aug Jun - Nov
Cabbage 2.75 Petit Pois Peas 5 - 10,000 5-7 50kg 125kg 380,000 950,000 Mar - May Jun - Jul
54 55General Definitions
Product Specification
Normal seed Filmcoating
These product specifications for germination of precision seeds, varietal purity of precision seeds and seed health requirements are based upon ESA In general, normal seed has not been subjected to special processes. It is sold Film coating is a full covering, usually pigmented layer, around the seed. The
recommended standards. by weight and/or by count, depending on the product. Normal seed complies original seed form remains intact. Additional ingredients may be added. Film
with EC standards. coating treatments that contain insecticides are normally identifiable by colour
coding. Film coated seed is sold by count.
Precision seed
Product and Quality Specifications and Terminology Precision seed has been subjected to additional processes. It has a uniform Gluecoating
Technical disclaimer size and high germination. Precision seed is sold by count. Glue coating is a process which fixes the applied crop protection products in
This Hazera catalogue has been constructed with the utmost care. Hazera B.V. All information is only supplied to assist professional growers and users who an almost dust free manner to the seed. A pigment may be added.
Priming
i and/or its representatives give no guarantee that the information provided,
including, but not limited to, variety descriptions and technical advice, is
should always take account of their local conditions or specific situations
which may be different. Priming is defined as an activation of the germination process with the purpose Germination i
complete and accurate and suitable for all purposes the user may choose. to obtain faster or more uniform emergence after sowing. Primed seed is sold Germination figures relate to ISTA procedures and are valid at the time of
Hence, these recommendations do not provide a guarantee of a successful
by count. despatch.
Technical data and recommendations are based on Hazera trials and general crop. Hazera, therefore, accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for
experience. A considerable part of the information given is based on Northern any damage or loss of profits resulting from the information. Pelleting Varietal purity
hemisphere or Northwest-European circumstances.
Pelleting is defined as the process of changing the seed form by covering Varietal purity rate is defined as: the percentage of plants from a seed lot that
it with a material, the main purpose being to improve uniformity of size and meets the variety description.
ESA Product Specifications for Vegetable Precision Seeds shape resulting in improved sowing ability. Also additional ingredients may be
These product specifications for germination of precision seeds, varietal quality-level than given in these specifications, Hazera will inform prospective added. Pelleted seed is sold by count.
purity of precision seeds and seed health requirements are based upon ESA seed users. This communication is aimed at informing professional
recommended standards. seed users about the quality they can expect, so they can make their own
assessment and decide if these seeds meet their requirements.
These product specifications are not meant to be absolute minimum
standards for delivery. If the quality tests of Hazera indicate a lower ESA Recommendation on Seed Health Requirements
In order to supply sufficiently healthy vegetable seeds and in order to meet ISHI-VEG has developed the Manual of Seed Health Testing Methods, which
the requirements of EU Council Directive 2002/55/EC, Hazera uses various includes state of the art seed health testing protocols. Hazera follows the
ESA Vegetable Seed Product Specifications disease risk management strategies to prevent and control seed transmitted ISHI-VEG recommended minimum sizes of a representative sample for seed
Vegetable growing has become a highly specialised and intensive activity. Seed is a natural product. The often-varying environmental conditions, thus, diseases. These may include and are not limited to seed health testing health testing.
As a result of the ever-increasing demand for better quality, vegetable influence final results. It is, therefore, often not possible to give detailed programs, protected seed production, field inspections, seed treatments
growers and plant raisers require an improved quality of the basic material. information about emergence and other physical seed characteristics. To and other effective seed disinfection methods. Information regarding the ISHI-VEG seed health test protocols and
meet the wishes of clients as much as possible Hazera has made up quality recommended minimum sample sizes can be found at:
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has strongly increased to better influence emergence and required number
of plants. The germination percentages mentioned are Hazera minimum required
figures and made up according to ISTA methods and tolerances. Seed Quality and Seed Health
Hazera complies, at least, with all the statutory requirements arising Hazera devotes the utmost care to the production of seeds. We can,
ESA Product Specifications for Precision and Pellets, Germination and Variety Purity from legislation regarding the marketing and sales of standard seed of however, not guarantee that these seeds will always match the set
vegetable crops. expectations and/or are wholly free of seed borne diseases. Any liability
Germination % Germination %
Crop Purity % Gradation mm Crop Purity % Gradation mm and namely liability relating to such diseases (but not limited to these) is
Precision Pellets Precision Pellets To supply the highest possible level of seed quality and service, Hazera therefore rejected. Moreover, any damage that arises from the use of these
Asparagus - - 85 - Fennel - 0.2/0.5 90 90 works according to a number of quality systems designed to manage and seeds is limited to the purchase price of these seeds and the user of the
inspect its activities. The execution of the Hazera quality assurance systems seeds cannot lodge any claim with Hazera or its distributor(s) for any other
Brassica 93 0.2/0.25 90 - Leek OP - 0.2/0.25 90 90
is under the control of the official Dutch inspection service for (consequential) damage.
Cauliflower 90 0.2/0.25 90 - Leek F1 - 0.2/0.25 85 85
horticulture, Naktuinbouw.
Dwarf Bean - - 85 - Lettuce 98 - 93 95 Much research at Hazera is aimed at resistances against pests and diseases.
Broad Bean - - 85 - Melon Charentais 98 - 95 - Hazera’s laboratories situated in Made (NL) have been accredited according The resistance coding applied by Hazera is based on the guidelines for
- - 95 - 98 - 90 -
to the NAL (Naktuinbouw Accredited Laboratory) standard, to conduct resistance coding established by the International Seed Federation. It is
Climbing Bean Melon Other
routine tests for germination, genetical and physical purity and specific important, in general, to emphasise that the specificity of pests or pathogens
Beetroot Monogerm - 0.5 80 - Onion - - 90 -
(seed borne) diseases. may vary from time to time and from place to place, that it is dependent on
Beetroot Multigerm - 0.5 90 - Parsley - 0.2/0.25 87 -
environmental factors and that new biotypes of pests or new pathogenic
Carrot - 0.2/0.25 85 - Pea - - 85-88 - Furthermore, Hazera is permitted by Skal, the inspection body for organic
races able to overcome resistance may emerge.
Celery/Celeriac - - 90 90 Radicchio - - 88 88 production in the Netherlands, to market organically produced seeds under
the EKO quality label. The quality systems are audited on a regular basis
Chicory Witloof - 0.2/0.25 85 85 Radish - 0.2/0.25 92 -
both internally and externally.
Corn Salad - 0.2/0.25 85 - Spinach - 0.75 85 -
Cucumber Indoor 99 - 92 - Sweetcorn - - 85 -
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Cucumber Outdoor 98 - 92 - Sweet/Hot Pepper 97 - 90 -
Eggplant 98 - 90 - Squash 97 - 92 -
Endive - - 90 92 Tomato (Fresh) 98 - 92 -
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