International Product Catalogue Nickerson-Zwaan PDF

Catalogue
Nickerson-Zwaan
International edition
2008 | 2010
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 vegetable 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 todays 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
worlds 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. Todays 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 development

An 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 production
We 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 quality
We 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.
Naktuinbouw
Accredited Laboratories
December 2007
Approved
Protocols
Quality Assurance System
Training
Proficiency
Testing
Annual Audits
NAL Certificate
Naktuinbouw Accredited Laboratory
World-wide Quality
Advice and service
At 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.

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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:

Onion
White cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Pointed cabbage
Red cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cucumber
Gherkin
Watermelon
Cucurbit Rootstock
Melon
Squash
Tomato
Pepper
Radish
Leek
Carrot
Parsnip
Beetroot
Lettuce
Climbing beans, flat
Terms and conditions of sale
and delivery
Product specifications and terminology
Seed categories and treatments
Quality specifications precision seeds
by crop
Seed quality and seed health
GMO declaration
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25
26
27
29
35
37
39
40
41
43
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48
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59
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65
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Onion markets all over the world have become

more and more connected. Growers have specialised 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
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.
Intermediate Day-length onions (ONM)
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.
Long Day Spanish type onions (ONL-SP)

NEW
NiZ 37-2025 F1
NEW
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.
Brown bulb skins.
Exceptionally high percentage of single centre onions (> 90%).
Extremely mild pungency levels.
Excellent yield potential.
NEW
NiZ 37-2010 F1
NEW
110 days maturity storage-type Spanish hybrid.

Large bulbs, globe shape.
High single centre (70-80%).
Bulb skin medium to dark brown.
Suitable for cutting and processing.
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.
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Long Day hard globe onions (ONL-HG)
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.
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)
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.
Red Pearl F1 (red onion)
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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Firmness
Skin retention
Neck
Uniformity
VARIETY:
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.
A higher number of stars (*) indicates a more positive trait.

summer
autumn
winter
spring
Cropping table relevant for Southern Hemisphere conditions:

Month:
Intermediate Day-length onions

Recommended sowing density: 2.2 units/ha in order to produce 75-85 mm bulbs.
TILBURY F1
****
****
****
Very firm bulbs with high

percentage of first grade onions.
****
winter
spring
summer
autumn
Cropping table relevant for European conditions:

Long Day Spanish onions - US type hybrids
Recommended sowing density: 3.0 units/ha in order to produce 70-85 mm bulbs.
Month:
NEW
NiZ 37-2025 F1
****
***
**
**
Deep globe shape, high level

of single centers.
NiZ 37-2020 F1
****
***
**
**
Very mild pungency level. Exceptionally high percentage of single centers.
NiZ 37-2010 F1
***
***
***
**
NiZ 37-2015 F1
***
***
***
**
Large globe shaped bulbs.

Long storage potential.
Bred for dark skin colour and
long storage.
Long Day hard globe onions

Recommended sowing density: 4 units/ha in order to produce 55-75 mm bulbs. (Franzisco o.p. recommended at 5 units/ha)
Month:
QUATTRO F1
****
****
**
***
DACAPO F1
**
***
***
***
TARESCO F1
**
**
***
FRANZISCO
**
**
**
(NiZ 37-48)
N
Remarkable earliness.
Reliable hybrid for higher
latitudes.
Top yielding variety with
good storage potential.
High yield potential with good
bulb size. Flexible variety.
Extra Long Day onions

Recommended sowing density: 4 units/ha in order to produce 55-75 mm bulbs. (Robot o.p. recommended at 5 units/ha)
Month:
**
**
**
**
Suits later sowing and

long storage.
BLANCATO F1
****
****
**
High % dry matter.
RED PEARL F1
***
***
**
Intense colouring.
NERATO F1
Overwintering onions
Recommended sowing density: 6 units/ha to obtain 1 mio plants/ha after winter.
Month:
PANTHER F1
**
***
***
***
Suitable for 3 month storage.
WOLF F1
**
Reliable yield potential.
Legend
sowing period
harvest period
storage period
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Japanese Overwintering onions
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.
Bunching onions
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.
Carel
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.
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In many countries in the world, Brassicas are an

essential and healthy part of peoples 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 technological advances in breeding and seed production.
Consumers benefit from greatly improved taste.
Did anyone say that Brassicas are not innovative?
Cabbage
In this catalogue youll find a range of varieties to suit your local growing conditions and consumption habits for crops like White, Chinese, Pointed, Red and Savoy
cabbage. The assortment ranges from the very early to very late maturing cabbages. 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 managers, distributors and local staff have built up extensive knowledge and will help you
choose the best Brassica with you.
White cabbage
Fresh market
NEW
Borodin F1
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.
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
Landini YR F1
NEW
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.
Puccini 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.
Highly resistant to Fusarium.
Fresh market and storage
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.
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Cultivation period
Planting:
Harvest:
Maturity
in days
from
planting:*
SPEEDON F1
Early
spring
Late Spring
50
0.5-0.8
40 - 70
BORODIN F1 NEW
Early
spring
Late Spring/
Early summer
55
0.5-1.0
50 - 70
CAMPRA F1
Spring
Early summer
60
1.0-2.0
50 - 60
BOURBON F1
Spring &
Summer
Early summer
& Autumn
65
2.0-3.0
50 - 60
VIVALDI F1 NEW
Spring &
Late Spring
Summer &
Autumn
75
1.0-2.0
HR
40 - 70
MOZART F1
Spring &
Late Spring
Summer &
Autumn
80
1.0-2.5
40 - 70
Late
spring
Autumn
75
1.5-2.0
FR
30 - 40
LANDINI YR F1
Early spring
& Spring
Summer to
Autumn
90
3.0-5.0
25 - 35
YR**
OTORINO YR F1
Spring
Summer to
Late Autumn
100
3.0-5.0
20 - 35
YR**
Oktoking F1 Suits fresh market and early processing.
ARENSKI YR F1
(NiZ 17-837) NEW
Spring
Autumn
100
3.0-4.0
25 - 35
YR**
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
110
4.0-6.0
25 - 30
YR**
BURTON YR F1
Spring
Late Summer
to Autumn
120
3.0-6.0
FR
20 - 35
Medium
YR**
Grows easily and can produce high

yielding flat-round heads.
STRUKTON YR F1
Spring
Autumn
155
3.0-6.0
20 - 30
Medium
YR**
Late maturity heads can be stored

through winter.
RUSSO F1 NEW
Spring
Late
Autumn
160
4.0-6.0
20 - 30
ATTRACTION F1
Spring
Early to
Late Autumn
100
1.0-2.5
40 - 60
Medium
BUSONI YR F1 NEW
Spring
Autumn
125
2.0-3.5
25 - 45
Long
LION YR F1
Spring
Autumn
145
2.0-4.0
25 - 50
Very long
YR**
PRINCETON YR F1
Spring
Autumn
135
1.5-3.5
R-FR
25 - 50
Very long
YR**
VARIETY:
Av. head
size
(kg):
Head
shape:
Recomm.
CMS*** or
plant
CMSpopulation Storage Fusarium version
(1000/ha): potential: resistance:
of:
FRESH MARKET TYPES

Can be grown in tunnel and open field.
CMS
Highly tolerant to bolting. Can be

grown in tunnel and open field.
Compact, uniform dark-green heads.
"Flexible" hybrid: tolerant to bolting or

Balbro F1 cracking, can be grown in various
seasons.
CMS
Maturity in between Mozart and

Bourbon.
Flexible in planting density and headCastello F1 size. Perfect quality cabbages. Short
storage potential when late planted.
Short
PROCESSING CABBAGE
SARTON F1
Flat-round, dark-green loose leaved

type. Good tolerance to Blackrot.
CMS
CMS
High quality of processed product. Can

even be grown as early crop for large
headed fresh market.
Strong grey-green plants.
Strong and healthy growth habit.
STORAGE CABBAGE
Early maturity suits late planting.
CMS
Attractive maturity compared to its

size and storage capability.
Can be grown at a range of plant
densities. Excellent storage quality.
CMS
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.
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Chinese cabbage
Vitimo F1
Nice compact and fast growing Chinese cabbage.

Head weight between 0.62.0 kg.
Dark green leaves with yellow internal colour.
Recommended for fresh market.
Short storage potential.
Michico F1 (NiZ 12-42)
NEW
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.
Cultivation period
Maturity
from
planting*:
Planting:
Harvest:
Recom. plant
population
(1000/ha):
Storage
potential:
Comments:
VARIETY
VITIMO F1
50-65
Spring
Summer to
Autumn
45 - 60
Medium
Early maturing compact type with very nice

internal colour. Do not plant too early to avoid
bolting.
KASUMI F1
65
Early spring
Late summer
to Autumn
45 - 55
Medium
Vigorously growing variety with compact heads

with medium maturity for whole year production.
Bolting tolerant.
MICHICO F1 NEW
65
Early spring
Late summer
to Autumn
45 - 50
Medium
to Long
For production in spring, summer and autumn.

Suitable for short storage. Very nice internal colour.
Very healthy in the field. Long harvest period.
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Pointed cabbage
Regency F1
NEW
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.
Cultivation period
Maturity
from
planting*:
Harvest
period:
CMS*** or
CMS-version
of:
VARIETY
REGENCY F1 NEW
Comments:
Duchy F1
Very attractive colour and taste with excellent

shelf-life characteristics. Good field holding ability.
80
June-Oct
MONARCHY F1
100
July-Jan
Used for later plantings to extend the harvest

season for fresh produce in areas with mild winter
conditions.
RUBENY F1
130
Aug-Oct
Typically used to produce very big heads up

to 3 kg.
note *: Growing days from planting to maturity in NW-European

conditions.
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.
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Red cabbage
Fresh market
NEW
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.
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.
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.
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Processing industry
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.
Cultivation period
Maturity
from
planting:
Planting*:
Harvest:
Recom. plant CMS***or

population CMS-version
(1000/ha):
of:
Fusarium
resistance:
Storage
potential:
VARIETY
Comments:
Early spring Summer to
to late spring late summer
45 - 50
Early spring
Summer and
Autumn
45 - 50
90
Early spring
Summer and
Autumn
45 - 50
RODEO F1
100
Early spring
Autumn
45 - 50
Short
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.
ROVITE F1
110
Spring
Autumn
45 - 50
Long
Good internal quality for early production

suitable for processing.
ROCOCO F1
130
Spring
Late autumn
35
150
Spring
Autumn
33
RONDALE F1 YR NEW
80
ROXANNE F1
90
ROMANOV F1
RODNEY F1 NEW
(NiZ 13-357)
Royale F1
Fusarium resistant. Maintains a steady head

weight towards maximum maturity.
YR**
Abundant wrapper leaves protect it after

harvest and during handling.
Very good field holding ability of high-round
heads.
CMS
Rodon F1
Very long
Easy growing cabbage. Standard for processing

and can be used for fresh market cabbage too.
Very long
Suitable for long storage. Strong waxy layer

maintains excellent storage quality.

note **: YR = Resistant to Fusarium conglutinans. Race1
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.
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.
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Savoy cabbage
NiZ 14-355 F1
NEW
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.
Cornalyn F1 (NiZ 14-306)
NEW
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.
Cultivation period
Maturity
from
planting*:
Harvest
period:
CMS**
VARIETY
Comments:
NiZ 14-355 F1 NEW
110
Late summer
CMS
Improved level of resistance to Xanthomonas.
EMERALD F1
120
Early autumn
CMS
Very round shape and good base with a short core.

Attractive dark green colour, good holding ability.
CORNALYN F1 NEW
130
Aug-Oct
TOURMALINE F1
175
Winter
SUPERVOY F1
180
Winter to
early spring
NiZ 14-356
(Jaspis F1***)
130
Autumn
(NiZ14-306)
Very good holding ability from late sowing.

Good level of resistance to Xanthomonas.
CMS
Very vigorous. Produces uniform, very compact

heads with attractive deeply savoyed dark green
leaves. Good resistance to bolting.
Very vigorous late heading leafy type, giving high
quality medium sized heads in the difficult early
spring period.
CMS
Comparable to Tourmaline with similar resistance

level to Xanthomonas. Semi-round head shape
suits shrink wrapping.
note *: Growing days from planting to maturity in

NW-European conditions.
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.
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Nickerson-Zwaans cauliflower hybrids are finding

their place all across the globe! By bringing diversity 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.
Cauliflower
NEW
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.
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)*
NEW
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.
Seoul F1 (NiZ 10-225)*
NEW
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.
Broccoli
NiZ 18-0471 F1
NEW
winter
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.
spring
summer
autumn
Cropping table based on NW-European conditions.

Month:
Remarks
Very early, recommended for very
early outdoor production.
Very well suited for spring crop
harvest.
Consistent performance in the early
main-crop period.
High curd quality in autumn.
HELSINKI F1
MEXICO F1
BARCELONA F1
AMSTERDAM F1
SAPPORO F1*
(NiZ 10-283) NEW
SEOUL F1*
(NiZ 10-225) NEW
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.
BRASILIA F1 NEW
FLORIADE
LISABONA F1
* Variety name under registration.
Legend
harvest period
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Brussels sprouts
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 tradition 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.
Bronte F1 (NiZ 16-4061)*
NEW
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.
Long storage possible
Brilliant F1
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.
Month:
BRILLANT F1
BRONTE F1 NEW
(NiZ 16-4061)
CONTENT F1
BRIGITTE F1
BRIGHT F1
BRETON F1
note : Cropping periods from planting to maturity in NW-European conditions.

* Variety name under registration.
Legend
transplanting period
harvest period
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If you ask growers about Nickerson-Zwaans

reputation on cucumbers, youll probably hear
that these combine excellent fruit quality with
reliable yield and strong vigour. We have excellent
partners in different countries who really understand 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!
Cucumber
Youll find all the characteristics that make a good cucumber in Nickerson-Zwaans
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. Its suitable for the fresh market as well as for processing. In some
countries it is well appreciated as a salad cucumber too.
Long 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
S ummer/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.
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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
NEW
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
NEW
Earliness
Fruits per node
Internode length
Side shoots
Vigour
High resistance (HR)
30-34
DG
early
1-2
++
Cca/Ccu
36-39
MG
very early
++
Ccu
Sf, CVYV
33-38
DG
early
++
Cca/Ccu
Sf
32-36
DG
mid early
++
Ccu
CMV, CVYV
32-36
DG
mid early
+++
Ccu
CVYV
Remarks
Intermediate
resistance (IR)
Fruit color
Winter
Fruit length (cm)
Resistances
Late autumn
Plant
Early autumn
Fruit
Summer
Spring
Growing season
Early spring
Type
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.
Long cucumber
SUPRAMI F1
REMBRANDT F1
CARMEN F1
NiZ 51-46 F1 NEW
RUBENS F1 NEW
POLARIS F1
(+)
+
+
TELEOS F1
+
+
36-39
MG
early
++
Ccu
Sf
Early winter yielder.
(+)
34-39
DG
mid early
+++
Cca/Ccu
Sf
Winter reference with good Powdery

mildew resistance.
36-39
MG
early
++
Ccu
CVYV
Early quality in main season.
34-38
MG
mid early
1-2
+++
Cca/Ccu
CVYV
Winter variety with good cold

tolerance.
BOTERO F1
SOROLLA F1
(+)
DG
MG
L
M
S
=
=
=
=
=
For heated greenhouses, long shelf

life reference.
Very early production, ideal for
organic growers.
Reference for quality in summer
crops.
New virus resistant spring/summer
variety.
Early/main season reference in
Mediterranean area.
dark green
medium green
long
medium
short
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Short cucumber
Summer varieties
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.
NiZ 51-440 F1
NEW
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.
NiZ 51-476 F1
NEW
M
ultiple 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.
Resistances
Abbreviation
Common name
Scientific name
Ccu
Scab
Cladosporium cucmerinum
Cca
Target spot
Corynespora cassiicola
Sf
Powdery mildew
Sphaerotheca fuliginea
CMV
Cucumber Mosaic
Cucumber Mosaic Virus
CVYV
Cucumber Vein Yellowing
Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus
ZYMV
Zucchini Yellow Mosaic
Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus
PRSV
Papaya Ringspot
Papaya Ringspot Virus
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Spring/Autumn varieties
Cohiba F1
NEW
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.
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).
Winter varieties
Cormoran F1
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.
Midi cucumber
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.
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Baby cucumber
NiZ 51-438 F1
NEW
Internode length
Side shoots
Vigour
Intermediate
resistance (IR)
18-20
MG
late
++
Ccu
Sf
Mild winter variety with excellent

fruit quality.
CORMORAN F1
16-18
MG
early
+++
Ccu
Sf
Dark green high quality winter variety.
NiZ 51-468 F1
(+)
16-17
DG
early
1-2
++
Ccu
Sf
SHARON F1
(+)
17-19
DG
very early
2-3
++
Ccu
Sf
NiZ 51-478 F1 NEW
(+)
(+)
15-17
DG
very early
1-2
+++
Ccu
Sf
COHIBA F1
(+)
(+)
18-20
DG
early
+++
Ccu
Sf
Early autumn
Summer
Spring
Early spring
Fruits per node
Remarks
Earliness
Resistances
Fruit color
Plant
Fruit length (cm)
Fruit
Winter
Growing season
Late autumn
Type
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.
Midi cucumber
NiZ 51-461 F1
Short cucumber
NiZ 51-466 F1
(+)
15-17
DG
early
2-3
Ccu
Sf, CMV, CVYV

ZYMV, PRSV
LUNA F1
16-18
DG
very early
3-4
(+)
Ccu
Sf
HANA F1
15-17
DG
very early
2-4
(+)
Ccu
AMASIS F1
(+)
16-17
MG
mid early
2-4
++
Ccu
Sf, CVYV
Sf, CMV,CVYV
(+)
ALEXANDRA F1
16-18
MG
very early
3-4
Ccu
NiZ 51-440 F1 NEW
15-16
MG
very early
3-4
(+)
Ccu
Sf, CVYV
NiZ 51-476 F1 NEW
HILTON F1
(+)
(+)
17-19
DG
early
2-3
++
Ccu
Sf, CMV, CVYV

ZYMV, PRSV
16-18
MG
early
2-3
Ccu
Sf, CVYV
10-12
MG
early
2-3
Ccu
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.
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 reference
for spring/autumn crops.
High early yielder suitable for higher
planting densities.
New multivirus resistant vigorous
long season quality variety.
Quality fruits on main stem and side
shoots.
Baby cucumber
NiZ 51-438 F1 NEW
DG
MG
L
M
S
=
=
=
=
=
Sf, CMV,CVYV Strong performance and endurance in
summer/autumn crops.
dark green
medium green
long
medium
short
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American Slicer
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.
Short cucumber for open field production

Superina F1
W
idely 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.
NiZ 51-507 F1
E arly 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.
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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.
Parsifal F1
Resistances
Side shoots
Vigour
12-14
MG
early
1-2
(+)
NiZ 51-507 F1
++
++
13-15
DG
very early
1-2
(+)
19-22
DG
mid early
++
Ccu
Sf
3.1:1
LG
early
Ccu
Sf, CMV
3.0:1
MG
mid-early
1-2
++
Ccu
Sf, CMV
Remarks
Intermediate
resistance (IR)
Internode length
Winter
Late autumn
(+)
Early autumn
++
Summer
Spring
SUPERINA F1
Early spring
Fruits per node
Plant
Earliness
Fruit
Fruit color
Growing season
Fruit length (cm)
Type
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.
NEW
Short cucumber for open field production

Sf, CMV, CVYV
ZYMV, PRSV
Sf, CMV, CVYV
ZYMV, PRSV
Widely adapted variety for low

tunnels and open field production.
Early premium variety with excellent
dark green fruit quality.
American Slicer
CAS F1
Gherkin
L/D ratio
TEMPESTA F1
PARSIFAL F1 NEW
Predominantly female flowering,

well-known in Asian markets.
+
DG
LG
MG
L
M
S
=
=
=
=
=
=
Predominantly female flowering

spined variety for early harvests.
Parthenocarpic spined variety with
excellent fruit consistency.
dark green
light green
medium green
long
medium
short
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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, watersoluble 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
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, youll discover brand
new varieties of watermelon and also rootstock. Note NiZ 64-56 F1 in the early
segment. If youre in for later and larger watermelons youll 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

NEW
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 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.
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Oblong, striped varieties
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.
Resistances
Open field
Aurora F1 (NiZ 54-07)
Nimbus F1*
Cirrus F1*
5-7
+++
+++
++
+++
+++
+++
early
80-83
++
10-12
+++
+++
+++
++
+++
+++
mid early
83-85
++
12-15
Fon 0-1 (IR)
++
+++
++
++
++
Resistances
76-80
Weight (kg)
very early
Shape + flesh colour
Low tunnel
Suitability for grafting on:
Indoor
Recommended for:
Vigour
Fruit
Relative days
Plant
Maturity
Variety
SEEDED HYBRIDS (DIPLOID)
Crimson round/oval type

NiZ 64-56 F1 NEW
SPLENDID F1
VARDA F1
Crimson oblong type

NiZ 64-57 F1 NEW
mid early
85-88
+++
8-11
Fon 0-1 (IR), Co (IR)
++
++
+++
+++
+++
ZODIAK F1
mid early
85-88
+++
11-14
Fon 0-1 (HR)
+++
++
++
++
KODAK F1
late
88-90
+++
12-16 Fon 0-1 (IR) , Co (IR)
+++
++
++
++
+++
OP VARIETIES
CRIMSON SWEET
mid late
85-88
++
11-12
CHARLESTON GREY
mid late
85-88
+++
12-16 Fon 0-1 (IR) , Co (IR)
early
75-80
SUGAR BABY
8-10
Fon 0-1 (IR), Co (IR)
+++
+
++
+++
Resistances
Abbreviation
Common name
Scientific name
Fon
Fusarium wilt
Fusarium oxysporum, f.sp. niveum
Co
Athracnosis
Colletotrichum orbiculare
IR
Intermediate resistance
HR
High resistance
* Also very suitable for grafting on cucumber and melon
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Cucurbit Rootstock
NEW
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.
NEW
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.
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.
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Melon
Galia type
NiZ 52-130 F1
NEW
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).
Ananas type
Palmira F1
early
++
1.1 - 1.4
NiZ 52-130 F1 NEW
early
++
1.7 - 2.2
Fom 0-1 (IR), Sf5 (IR)
NiZ 52-131 F1 NEW
mid-early
++
1.2 - 1.6
Fom 0-1 (IR), Sf1-3 (IR)
mid-early
++
1.5 - 3.0
Sf2 (IR)
Shape
Vigour
Resistances
Fruit
Weight (kg)
Plant
Maturity
Variety
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).
Galia type
GALIA F1
Fom 0-1 (IR), Sf1 (IR)
Ananas type
PALMIRA F1
Resistances
Abbreviation
Common name
Scientific name
Fom
Fusarium wilt
Fusarium oxysporum, f.sp. melonis
Sf
Powdery mildew
Sphaerotheca fuliginea
IR
HR
High resistance
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Squash
NiZ 53-138 F1
NEW
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.
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 53-112 F1
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.
Resistances:
WMV
ZYMV
Watermelon Mosaic Virus

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, earliness is a feature that is often highly esteemed.
Not to forget taste of course. Good transportability 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
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.
Youll soon be able to discover even more introductions. We hope your growing
experiences will help us to give them proud names.
Determinate
NEW
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 63-345 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.
Indeterminate
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.
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NiZ 63-430 F1
NEW
Variety
Fruit weight
in g
Earliness
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.
ToMV TYLCV
Fol:0 Fol:0,1
=F2
=F1
Vigour
Fruit shape
Firmness
strong
square
good
HR
HR
HR
good
HR
HR
HR
Vd
Mi
Pst
HR
IR
HR
HR
IR
HR
Determinate tomatoes
RIO GRANDE OP
110
NiZ 63-342 F1 NEW
100
very early
very strong
plum
NiZ 63-250 F1 NEW
110
very early
very strong
plum
NiZ 63-233 F1 NEW
200
early
strong
flat-round
HR
good
HR
NiZ 63-345 F1
200
average
flat-round
HR
IR
HR
NiZ 63-242 F1
220
very strong
round
HR
IR
HR
HR
HR
HR
Indeterminate tomatoes
NiZ 63-303 F1
140
early
average
flat-round
NiZ 63-308 F1
150
early
average
flat-round
NiZ 63-430 F1 NEW
150
INDALO F1 (PINK TOMATO)
200
ToMV
TYLCV
Fol: 0 =F1
Fol: 0,1=F2
Vd
Mi
Pst
IR
HR
good
flat-round
early
strong
flat-round
HR
HR
HR
HR
IR
HR
HR
HR
HR
IR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
good
HR
IR
Tomato mosaic virus

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
Fusarium wilt race 0
Fusarium wilt race 0 and 1
Verticillium wilt
Root-knot / nematodes
Bacterial speck / Pseudomonas
High resistance
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Pepper
Pointed green
Cornus F1 (NiZ 62-439)*
NEW
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.
Blocky creamy
NiZ 62-458 F1
NEW
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.
Kapija
Darovita F1 (NiZ 62-428)
NEW
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** !
* Variety name under registration

** TMV
PVY
TSWV
Tobacco Mosaic Virus

Potato Virus Y
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
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Radish
Round red outdoor
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.
Round red indoor
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.
Growing period
Culture
Leave
length
Fusarium
Resistance
PRINTO F1
Spring and Autumn
Outdoor
Tall
IR
IR - HR
***
AGORA F1
Late spring-Summer-Early Autumn
Outdoor
Tall
IR
IR - HR
*****
RICARDO F1
Late spring-Summer-Early Autumn
Outdoor
Tall
IR
IR - HR
CHARITO F1
Summer
In- / Outdoor
Short
IR
SUPRELLA F1
Summer
Indoor
Short
HR
MARABELLE
Summer
In- / Outdoor
Short
VARIETY
Downy mildew
Pithiness Cracking
Resistance
Bulb size
max.
Suitable
bunch
Suitable
prepack
****
35 mm
****
**
****
55 mm
****
****
****
****
55 mm
****
***
***
****
35 mm
****
***
IR
***
***
30 mm
****
**
IR
***
***
35 mm
****
* = A higher number of stars indicates a more positive trait.
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Leek
Summer
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.
Autumn and Winter
Flextan F1
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.
Porvite
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.
Porbella
Blue green autumn type, suitable for harvest from October to February.
Very high yielding open pollinated variety.
Very dark erect leaves.
Reliable variety.
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Carrot
Nantes
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.
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.
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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.
Giganta
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.
Flavio F1 (NiZ 23-42)
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).
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Parsnip
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.
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Beetroot
Bonel
Medium early variety, for full season production.

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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Lettuces are gaining importance as consumers

look for healthy and low calory foods. The practical 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 evolving consumer habits, and perform well in your
fields.

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Lettuce
Youll find quite a range of lettuce varieties to colour fields, markets and supermarkets. 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. Were
counting on you to provide us with feedback, so that we can create the next successful
generations.
Batavia
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.
Butterhead
NEW
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.
Sunstar
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).
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Iceberg
NEW
Musson (NiZ 44-503)*
NEW
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.
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.
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.
* Variety name under registration
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Cos lettuce
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.
Curly lettuce
NEW
Mazur
S imilar to Cancan producing unique green frise 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.
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NEW
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.
Tipburn tolerant.
Very good shelf life, also after processing.
Highly resistant to Bremia Bl 5, 15, 16, 18, 20-21, 23-25.
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.
Baby leaf lettuce
Bantam
Red Batavian type.

Intense deep red colouration.
Attractive glossy texture with blistered leaf structure.
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Recommendations applicable to Nortwest-European growing conditions
Resistances
Bl = High resistance to Bremia lactucae
Nr = High resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri (aphid)
Pb = High resistance to Pemphigus bursarius (root aphid)
LMVO = Intermediate resistance to Lactuca Mosaic Virus
Legend
Recommended transplanting period

Earlier/Extended period possible depending on soil type, etc.
Recommended harvest period
Butterhead outdoor
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
Variety
SUNNY
F+P
SUNSTAR
F+P
transplant
harvest
transplant
Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVO
harvest
Bl :1-16, 21, 23, LMVO
Butterhead indoor
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
Variety
NIZZI NEW
transplant
harvest
Bl: 1-25
Iceberg
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
Variety
SOLEISON NEW
Bl: 1-23, 25 Nr
ROBINSON
F+P
Bl: 1-6, 13-15, 17, Pb
VIERNES
F+P
Bl: 1-6, 13-15, 17, Pb
MUSSON NEW
F+P
Bl: 1-25, Nr, LMVO
(NiZ 44-503)
transplant
harvest
transplant
harvest
transplant
harvest
transplant
harvest
Batavia outdoor
Variety
ANABELA
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
F+P
Bl: 1-25, LMVO
transplant
harvest
Resistances
Legend
Butterhead outdoor
Variety
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
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Recommendations applicable to Nortwest-European growing conditions
Resistances
Curly
Variety
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
MAZUR NEW
CANCAN
FRISTINA
F+P
Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21,

23-25
Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21,
23-25
Bl: 1-16, 18-20,
22-24, LMVO
transplant
harvest
transplant
harvest
transplant
harvest
Romain
Variety
PARRIS ISLAND
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
transplant
harvest
Little Gem/Mini Romain

Variety
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
TAMBURO
F+P
PANDERO (RED)
F+P
transplant
BL 1-16, 21, 23, LMVO harvest
transplant
BL 1-16, 21, 23, LMVO harvest
Babyleaf
Variety
BANTAM
Type
Resistances
Batavian Red BL 1-16, 21, 23
CANCAN
Curly green
MAZUR NEW
Curly green
Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21,

23-25
Bl: 5, 15-16, 18-21,
23-25
Romain
BL 1-16,19, 21, 23
DJEMBE
sowing
harvest
sowing
harvest
sowing
harvest
sowing
harvest
year-round depending on conditions

Resistances
Bl = High resistance Bremia lactucae
Nr = High resistance Nasonovia ribisnigri (aphid)
Pb = High resistance Pemphigus bursarius (root aphid)
LMV = Intermediate resistance Lactuca Mosaic Virus
Legend
Butterhead outdoor
Variety
Fresh/ Resistances
Process
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Climbing beans, flat
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. Definitions
1. 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 Prices

1. 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 Reserve

1. 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 Delivery

1. 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 Sellers 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. Suspension
1. If the Buyer fails to fulfil one or more of its obligations or to do so correctly and/or in time:
the Sellers 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 Title

1. 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 Buyers 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. Payment
1. 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 Buyers 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 Sellers 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 Costs

If 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
Buyers account.
Article 10. Use and Guarantee

1. The Seller guarantees that the product delivered will comply, to the best of the Sellers 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 Deficiencies

1. 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 Buyers 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 Information

1. 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 Majeure

1. 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. Liability

1. 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 Signs

The 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 Buyers 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. Conversion

1. 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 Disputes

1. 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 conditions

1. 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 Sellers 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 Sellers 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 NickersonZwaan has made up quality standards for the various seed categories.
General definitions
Normal Seed
In 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 Seed
Precision seed has been subjected to additional processes. It has a uniform size and high germination. Precision seed is sold by count.
Priming
Priming 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.
Pelleting
Pelleting 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.
Filmcoating
Filmcoating 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.
Gluecoating
Gluecoating is a process which fixes the applied crop protection products in an almost dustfree manner to the seed. A pigment may be added.
Germination
The 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.
Filmcoating or gluecoating (green colour)
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.
Precisa with insecticide coating (red colour)
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
germination
varietal purity
90%
93%
germination
varietal purity
calibrations
90%
90%
0.20 / 0.25 mm
Beetroot (monogerm)
germination
80%
Beetroot (multigerm)
germination
calibrations
90%
0.50 mm
germination
calibrations
85%
0.20 / 0.25 mm
- indoor
- outdoor
- pickling
germination
varietal purity
varietal purity
varietal purity
92%
99%
98%
98%
Eggplant
germination
90%
Gherkin
germination
88%
germination
germination
calibrations
90%
85%
0.20 / 0.25 mm
90%
85%
germination
varietal purity
germination
varietal purity
93%
98%
93%
95%
95%
98%
95%
95%
Melons
- Charentais type
germination

varietal purity
- other types
germination

varietal purity
95%
98%
90%
98%
Brassicas
Cabbage, Chinese cabbage,
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Carrots

Cucumber
Leek
- OP
- F1 Hybrid

Lettuce
- butterhead, batavia, iceberg, cos

- other types

Onion

Parsnip

Radish

Sweet / Hot pepper

germination
seed size
90%
2.0 / 2.75 mm
germination
seed size
85%
0.25
germination
calibrations
92%
0.20 / 0.25 mm
germination
varietal purity
90%
97%
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Quality specifications precision seeds by crop

Crop
Specification
Precision seeds
Squash
germination
varietal purity
92%
97%
germination
varietal purity
varietal purity
92%
98%
95%
varietal purity
germination
germination
98%
90%
85%
Tomato
- fresh market
- processing
Watermelon
- normal
- seedless
Pelleted seeds
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-Zwaans 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.
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Nickerson-Zwaan B.V.
P.O. Box 28
4920 AA Made
The Netherlands
tel: +31 162 690 900
fax: +31 162 680 970
info@nickerson-zwaan.com
www.nickerson-zwaan.com

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Excellence in the seed we breed

Excellence in the seed we breed

Excellent quality seeds combined with the skills of the grower

Excellence in the seed we breed

Nickerson-Zwaan, worldwide excellence in

At Nickerson-Zwaan there is more to a variety

Nickerson-Zwaan makes major investments in the development of new

Breeding for success

Excellence in the seed we breed

Joint product development

Worldwide seed production

We also run successful partnerships in seed production across all the

Quality Assurance System

Advice and service

At Nickerson-Zwaan, short lines of communication, excellent accessibility

Excellence in the seed we breed

Excellence in the seed we breed

Crops and contents:

Onion markets all over the world have become

Excellence in the seed we breed

Intermediate Day-length onions (ONM)

Late maturing PLK hybrid type, with many improvements.

Long Day Spanish type onions (ONL-SP)

120 days maturity storage-type full Spanish hybrid.

115 days maturity storage-type full Spanish hybrid.

110 days maturity storage-type Spanish hybrid.

115 days maturity storage-type Spanish hybrid.

Long Day hard globe onions (ONL-HG)

Extra Long Day onions (ONX)

Medium-late maturity Rijnsburger type for mid-long to long storage.

Blancato F1 (white onion)

Very early maturing Rijnsburger type with white colour bulbs.

Red Pearl F1 (red onion)

Medium-early Rijnsburger variety for short storage.

Note: Cropping period in number of days from sowing

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

Cropping table relevant for Southern Hemisphere conditions:

Intermediate Day-length onions

Very firm bulbs with high

Cropping table relevant for European conditions:

Deep globe shape, high level

Very mild pungency level. Exceptionally high percentage of single centers.

Large globe shaped bulbs.

Long Day hard globe onions

Extra Long Day onions

Suits later sowing and

High % dry matter.

Suitable for 3 month storage.

Reliable yield potential.

Japanese Overwintering onions

Mid-early overwintering variety with very fast growth in spring.

Japanese bunching onion with very high yield.

In many countries in the world, Brassicas are an

Excellence in the seed we breed

Variety for early season, 55 to 60 days from planting till maturity.

Very suitable for early cropping.

A variety grown throughout the world for the fresh market.

Early variety suitable for fresh market and processing (sauerkraut).

Very healthy cabbage suitable for processing and fresh market.

Fresh market and storage

Very attractive light green cabbage for long storage.