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Content
Fruit crops
Fruit crops Lettuce Specialities
Eggplant ...........................................4 Battavia Lettuce ..............................52 Baby Leaf Lettuce ...........................78
Cucumber .........................................8 Butterhead Lettuce .........................54 Blanched Celery ..............................78
Gherkin...........................................14 Cos Lettuce.....................................58 Celeriac ..........................................78
Brassica
Melon.............................................16 Iceberg Lettuce .............................. 60 Chicory ...........................................78
Sweet Pepper................................. 20 Leaf Lettuce ....................................62 Chives .............................................78
Hot Pepper .....................................27 Oak Leaf Lettuce.............................64 Corn Salad ......................................78
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Tomato ...........................................28 Salanova .......................................66 Fennel ............................................78
Leaf crops
Kohlrabi ..........................................78
Parsley ............................................78
Radish ............................................78
Brassica Root crops Parsnip ...........................................78
Broccoli ..........................................36 Beet Root ...................................... 70 Swiss Chard ....................................78
Lettuce
Cauliflower .....................................38 Carrot .............................................72
Cabbage ........................................ 40 Leek ...............................................74
Information
Lettuce .......................................... 50
Root crops
Leaf crops Rootstock General Terms and Conditions ....... 80
Endive ............................................44 Cucurbitaceae .................................76 Product Specifications .....................82
Spinach...........................................46 Solanaceae .....................................76 Planting Guide ................................84
Rootstock
Specialities
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Welcome to the seeds and services of Rijk
Dear customer,
Rijk Zwaan specialises in breeding, production and sales of vegetable seed for the
professional growers market worldwide. We are among the top 10 largest vegetable
breeding companies in the world.
Rijk Zwaan has become a global player. With customers in around 120 countries, our
company is gaining worldwide knowledge of, and experience in the world’s most important
vegetable markets.
Scale increase, ever improving cultivation techniques, rising prosperity and changes in
demand and taste make vegetable production and trade increasingly challenging and a more
global activity.
In order to spread our knowledge and experience, Rijk Zwaan has established international
product and chain teams. These international teams frequently offer specific added value to
our customers active in various countries, such as internationally-operating growers’
organisations, supermarket chains and vegetable processors.
The company’s primary focus is creating new vegetable varieties. Our range of varieties is
renewed and improved year after year. Rijk Zwaan has several breeding stations. They are
situated under different climate zones which enables us to select under temperate,
continental, subtropical and Mediterranean conditions.
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Zwaan.
Thorough fundamental genetic research is, nowadays, the crucial basis for fast and
innovating breeding work. This is why Rijk Zwaan has its own laboratories and research centres
where a dedicated team of plant scientists are working in the field of molecular biology, cell
biology, quantitative genetics, biochemistry, seed technology and phytopathology.
Rijk Zwaan has the ambition to add a diversity of flavours, colours, health and convenience
traits in our new range, translating these to the wishes and needs of the consumers of different
cultures, different taste and new trends.
This will make eating vegetables fun, delicious and healthy.
With our Seeds & Services, growers, vegetable processors and merchants are able to develop
new possibilities for using vegetables which are perfectly tailored to today’s market demands,
anywhere in the world.
Jan Omvlee
Range:
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Eggplant Solanum melongena
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Oval-round types
Fruit crops
Fantastic RZ F 1
Shirley RZ F 1
Relatively compact (short) plant type with Medium long plant type;
medium strong vigour strong plant vigour
Firm fruits with a deep-purple colour Nice, round and uniform fruit shape,
Brassica
outdoor cultivation purple colour
Suitable for glasshouse and plastic
tunnel cultivation
Leaf crops
Oval types
Ecavi RZ F 1
Medium plant length and vigour
Nice uniform fruits with a shiny
purple colour
Fruits have a good shelf life and an
Lettuce
almost spineless calyx
Suitable for glasshouse cultivation
Volta RZ F 1
Root crops
Medium long plant type with
strong vigour
Firm fruits with a deep-purple colour
Rootstock
production
Andrea RZ F 1
Medium long plant type with a relatively
Monarca RZ F 1
open plant habit
Medium strong plant vigour
Long plant type with strong plant vigour
Medium sized fruits with good firmness Specialities
Firm fruits with an attractive oval shape
and a nice deep-purple colour and a deep-purple fruit colour
Calyx almost spineless and relatively small
Suitable for glasshouse and plastic tunnel
Suitable for glasshouse and plastic tunnel;
can also be grown outdoors
Sharapova RZ F 1
Long plant type with very strong
plant vigour
Thelma RZ F 1
Semi-spined variety
Relatively short/ compact plant with
medium strong plant vigour
Uniform and relatively large fruits with
Very good fruit setting; fruits are very
good firmness and a deep-purple colour
uniform in size and shape; nice shiny
Suitable for plastic tunnel and outdoor deep-purple fruit colour
cultivation (because of the strong,
Good firmness and shelf life
vigorous plant)
Suitable for glasshouse and plastic
tunnel cultivation
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Eggplant Solanum melongena
Long types
Anatolia RZ F 1
Long plant type with a relatively open
plant habit; strong plant vigour
Very good fruit setting; nice, shiny and
firm fruits with a deep-purple colour
Good shelf life; no spines on the calyx
Oriental RZ F 1
Long plant type with strong plant vigour
Fruits have a relatively large diameter
(heavy); firm fruits with a deep-purple
colour
Suitable for glasshouse and plastic tunnel
production; especially suitable for winter
and early spring cultivation
Anamur RZ F 1
Medium long plant type; strong
plant vigour
Firm, long cylindrical fruits with a
deep-purple colour; spineless calyx
Suitable for glasshouse, plastic tunnel and
also for outdoor cultivation (because of
the not-too-long but very strong and
sturdy plant)
Estelle RZ F 1
Long plant type with strong plant vigour
Good fruit setting; uniform, long, firm
and relatively slender fruits
Fruits have a good shelf life and a deep-
purple colour
Suitable for glasshouse and plastic tunnel
cultivation
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Oval-striped types
Fruit crops
Angela RZ F 1
Medium long plant type with strong
plant vigour
Uniform, oval fruits with a purple/ white
striped skin
Fruits have a very good shelf life and very
white fruit flesh with an improved flavour
Brassica
Suitable for glasshouse and plastic tunnel
cultivation
Leaf crops
Lettuce
Root crops
Variety Fruit colour Plant length Plant vigour
Round types
Fantastic RZ • • • Deep purple Short Medium
Rootstock
Long types
Anatolia RZ • • Deep purple Long Strong
• •
Specialities
Estelle RZ Deep purple Long Strong
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Cucumber Cucumis sativus
Resistance codes
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Long types
Fruit crops
Auzon RZ F 1
Ccu/ Sf CMV/ CVYV
Strong plant
Short handle
Brassica
Long shelf life
Tundra RZ F 1
Leaf crops
Ccu/ Cca CVYV/ CYSDV
Healthy plant until end of season
Uniform grading
Lettuce
Axios RZ F 1
Ccu/ Cca CVYV
Root crops
Variety especially suitable for
the Greek market
Longer fruit than Creta RZ
Strong vigour
Rootstock
Scotinos RZ F 1
Ccu Sf
For mild-wi
mild-winter
ild-winter and early spring
production in subtropical areas
produ
High percentage export-quality fruit
Specialities
Long slender fruit with short handle
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Cucumber Cucumis sativus
Long types – to Sf
Addison RZ F 1
Jungla RZ F 1
Ccu/ Sf CMV/ CVYV Ccu/ Cca CVYV/ CYSDV
Generative plant Variety with very good stamina
High early and total yield Healthy plant until end of season
Cadiz RZ F
Ccu/ Sf
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Myrthos RZ F 1
Strong growth
Ccu/ Sf CVYV
Generative plant
Single-fruited
Slender fruit
High percentage export-quality fruit
Easy setting
Good shelf life
Late-summer and autumn planting
Strong against downy mildew
Strong against burnt heads
Variety Resistances Spring Summer Autumn Winter Fruit length cm Fruit colour Plant vigour Earliness
Cucumber types
Addison RZ Ccu/ Sf CMV/ CVYV • • • 32-38 Medium green Medium Early
Axios RZ Ccu/ Cca CVYV • 33-40 Medium green Very strong Medium
Estepa RZ Ccu/ Cca CMV/ CVYV/ Sf • 30-36 Dark green Strong Early
Jungla RZ Ccu/ Cca CVYV/ CYSDV • • 32-38 Dark green Strong Medium
Tundra RZ Ccu/ Cca CVYV/ CYSDV • • • 32-38 Dark green Strong Medium
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Slicer types
Fruit crops
Alanis RZ F 1
Caman RZ F 1
Modan RZ F 1
Ccu/ CCa CMV Sf CVYV CMV/ CVYV/ Ccu/ Sf
Parthenocarpic slicer cucumber Parthenocarpic slicer cucumber Parthenocarpic slicer cucumber
Suitable for autumn, winter and Early indoor and outdoor cultivation Rustic plant
spring cultivation Produces a high percentage of Very productive
Has a nice, dark fruit colour and first class fruits
Brassica
a vigorous plant High resistance to Sf
Leaf crops
Lettuce
Root crops
Rootstock
Specialities
Slicer types
Alanis RZ Ccu/ Cca CMV • • • • 19-22 Spined Single
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Mini Cucumber Cucumis sativus
Brenji RZ F 1
Kaspian RZ F 1
Nouran RZ F 1
Sf Sf CMV Sf/ ZYMV
Suitable for late-autumn and Suitable for autumn, mild-winter and Suitable for spring and autumn cultivation
winter cultivation early-spring cultivation Good plant vigour with a higher than
Nice dark green compact plant with good Vigorous long crop with medium long average level of cold tolerance
vigour and very short lateral development lateral development Medium long lateral development
Medium to small leaves, allowing good air Acceptable level of cold tolerance Multi fruiting ability on laterals
movement in the greenhouse Semi-multi-fruiting variety Nice fruit quality with a fruit length
Nice slender fruits with a length Fruit length approx. 17-19 cm of approx. 16-18 cm
of approx. 16-18 cm
Gianco RZ F 1
Khassib RZ F 1
Pazstar RZ F 1
Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV Ccu/ Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV/ Sf
Suitable for spring, summer and early- CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV Suitable for spring and summer cultivation
autumn cultivation Suitable for spring, summer and Nice vigorous variety with an open
Vigorous crop with strong foliage and early-autumn cultivation plant habit
short laterals Strong but balanced plant with Medium long lateral development
Plant adapts well to adverse/ stress medium long lateral development Nice quality fruits with a length
conditions Open plant habit of approx. 17-19 cm
Multi-fruiting variety with nice quality fruits Medium small leaves allow better air Semi-multi to multi-fruiting variety
Fruit length approx. 17-19 cm movement in the greenhouse
Multi-fruiting variety
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Cocktail types
Picowell RZ F 1
Yaqout RZ F 1
Fruit crops
Ccu Sf Sf
Cengel RZ F 1
Especially for conditions with lower Suitable for late-autumn, winter and
Sf
light intensity and heating (winter very-early-spring cultivation
NW Europe/ Canada), but also suitable Cocktail-fruit size, to pick at stage of 35-50 g
Very good level of cold tolerance
for all other seasons Uniform fruits 9-11 cm
Vigorous plant but with an open plant habit
Very high yield Very nice open plant type with small leaves
Single-fruiting variety
Good quality fruits for export Generative multi-fruiting variety
Nice fruits with a length of
Brassica
Well-balanced plant Broad adaptability to different cultures
approx. 15-17 cm
Good fruit setting
Sunstar RZ F 1
Leaf crops
Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ ZYMV
For summer cultivation
Lettuce
Root crops
Early Early Late Fruit Fruit Fruit Type of Lateral Plant
Variety Resistances Spring Spring Summer Autumn Autumn Autumn Winter length skin colour fruiting shoots vigour
cm
Mini Cucumber types
Brenji RZ Sf • • 16-17 Slightly rib. Dark Single Short medium Strong
Gianco RZ Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV • • • 17-19 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Medium Strong
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Rootstock
Kaspian RZ Sf CMV ( ) 17-19 Slightly rib. Dark Semi Semi long Strong
Khassib RZ Ccu/ Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV • • • 16-18 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Short Strong
Multistar RZ CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV • • • • 16-18 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Short Strong
• • • • • • •
Specialities
Picowell RZ Ccu Sf 14-16 Slightly rib. Medium Semi multi Medium Strong
Silyon RZ Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV • • • 17-19 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Short Strong
Sovana RZ Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV • • • 17-19 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Short Strong
Summerstar RZ Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ ZYMV • 16-18 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Short Medium
Sunstar RZ Sf CMV/ CVYV/ PRSV/ ZYMV • 16-18 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Short Medium
Valleystar RZ Sf CMV • • • • 17-19 Slightly rib. Dark Semi Semi long Strong
Zaayed RZ Sf/ ZYMV (•) • • 15-16 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Semi long Medium
Minik RZ CMV/ CVYV/ Sf • • • 9-11 Slightly rib. Medium Semi Short Medium
Larino RZ Sf • • • • • • •
( ) 9-11 Slightly rib. Dark Semi multi Short Medium
The cultivation periods in this table are only an indication. However, the exact periods may differ considerably between locations.
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( ) = only in temperate climate
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Gherkin Cucumis sativus
Resistance codes
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Parthenocarpic, spined types
Fruit crops
Componist RZ F 1
Presto RZ F 1
Ccu/ Sf CMV Ccu/ Sf CMV
High internal quality Very high internal fruit quality
Brassica
production Fits in all growing systems
Kybria RZ F 1
CMV/ Ccu/ Sf
Multi fruiting variety
Leaf crops
Open plant habit, suitable for
trellised cultivation
Strong against viral diseases
Lettuce
Motiva RZ F 1
Shakthi RZ F 1
CMV/ Ccu/ Sf Sf/ Ccu
Variety suitable for small gradings CMV/ PRSV/ WMV/ ZYMV/ Pcu
Root crops
Multi fruiting variety Nice dark green fruits
Nice fruit shape with 3,0:1 L/ D ratio Vigorous crop, suitable for hot and
Rootstock
Puccini RZ F 1
Ccu Sf
Suitable for both mechanical harvesting
and hand picking
Very good brining quality Specialities
Concentrated fruit setting for the
once over harvest
L/ D 3,1, nice fruit shape
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Melon Cucumis melo
Resistance codes
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Galia types
Fruit crops
Parana RZ F 1
Fom:0,1/ MNSV Sf:2,5
Has a long shelf life
Brassica
Mirella RZ F 1
Ec:1/ Fom:0-2/ Sf:5
Good shelf life
Leaf crops
Firm fruits, weight approx. 0.8-1.2 kg
Lettuce
Root crops
Piel de Sapo types
Daniel RZ F 1
MNSV/ Ec:1/ Fom:0,1/ Sf:2,5
Open-field variety
Rootstock
Weight average 3.0-3.5 kg
Specialities
Mabel RZ F 1
MNSV/ Ec:1/ Fom:0,1/ Sf:2,5
Smaller fruit size
Excellent flavour
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Melon Cucumis melo
Yellissimo types
Tikal RZ F 1
Fom:0,1 Sf:2,5/ Ec:1
Productive variety, long shelf life
Huelva RZ F 1
Excellent vigour
Fruit weight around 5-7 kg
Amarillo types
Gladial RZ F 1
Natal RZ F 1
Fom:0-2 Ec:1/ Sf:2,5 Ec:1/ Fom:0-2/ Sf:2
Smooth skin, high stable Brix Yellow honeydew melon, nice
(up to 15 Brix) deep-yellow colour
Good deep-yellow skin colour Especially developed for production in
Average fruit weight 1.5 kg and shipping from Central and South
America to Europe
Has a high Brix; average weight 1.75 kg
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Cantaloupe types
Fruit crops
Caribbean melon concept
The Caribbean melon concept offers a
unique combination of traits which enable
producers, traders, processors as well as
retailers new possibilities to enrich their
melon category. By involving the total,
Brassica
worldwide supply chain we have been able
to create a melon concept which combines a
rich flavour and quality with a long shelf life
so that we can make use of the different
production areas around the world. This
international chain approach ensures that
consumers get the best quality and
Leaf crops
flavourful cantaloupe melons year-round.
The international co-operation for this new
product is depicted in one name and logo:
Caribbean.
www.caribbeanmelon.com
Caribbean Gold RZ F
Lettuce
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Fom:0-2/ Sf:2/ Ag
Long shelf life, high production, easy and
homogeneous fruit setting
Fully netted, nice and very regular netting
Root crops
Fruit Fruit Fruit Flesh
Variety Resistances Earliness shape weight (kg) netting colour
Rootstock
Galia types
Alpes RZ Ec:1/ Fom:0-2/ Sf:2,5 • • • Medium Oval 1.0-1.2 Medium White green
Parana RZ Fom:0,1/ MNSV Sf:2,5 • Medium Round 1.0 Medium White green
Dikti RZ Ec:1/ Fom:0,1/ Sf:5 (•) Medium Round 1.5 Medium White green
Mirella RZ Ec:1/ Fom:0-2/ Sf:5 • • Very early Round 0.8-1.2 Medium White green
• • •
Specialities
Veleta RZ Ec:1/ Fom:0-2/ Sf:2,5 Very early Round 1.5 Medium Green
Piel de Sapo types
Daniel RZ MNSV/ Ec:1/ Fom:0,1/ Sf:2,5 • Medium Elongated 3.0-3.5 Vertical striped White
Mabel RZ MNSV/ Ec:1/ Fom:0,1/ Sf:2,5 • • • Medium Oval 2.0-2.5 Vertical striped White
Amaral types
Gladial RZ Fom:0-2 Ec:1/ Sf:2,5 • Medium/ late Oval/ round 1.5 None White
Tikal RZ Fom:0,1 Ec:1/ Sf:2,5 • Medium Oval/ round 1.0 None White
Cantaloupe types
Caribbean Gold RZ Fom:0-2/ Sf:2/ Ag • Medium/ late Round 1.5-2.0 Strong Orange
Caribbean Pearl RZ Fom:0,1,2 Sf:2,3,5 • Medium/ late Round 1.2 Strong Orange
Sugar baby types
The cultivation periods in this table are only an indication. However, the exact periods may differ considerably between locations.
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Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Resistance codes
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Blocky, green/ red types
Fruit crops
Bulería RZ F 1
Traviatta RZ F 1
Tm:0-2/ TSWV Tm:0-3/ TSWV
Blocky red pepper for large segment Blocky red pepper with high
Suitable for medium and late plantings Easy fruit setting in both cold
Brassica
in Mediterranean areas and hot conditions
Nice red fruit colour Suitable for both spring and medium
to late winter cycles
Compás RZ F 1
PVY:1,2/ Tm:0-3/ TSWV/ Xcv:1-3 Zamboni RZ F 1
Leaf crops
Blocky red pepper with large fruit size
Tm:2/ TSWV
classification Blocky red pepper for the large/ extra
Lettuce
conditions and for spring crops Zamboni is strong against micro-cracking
Copla RZ F 1
Zidenka RZ F 1
Tm:0-2/ TSWV Tm:2
Specialities
Root crops
Medium-sized blocky red pepper Blocky red for medium-late and later
Generative plant habit, easy fruit setting systems without affecting the quality of
the product
Suitable for late plantings for winter
Vigorous plant type with good fruit setting
production in Mediterranean areas
at high and low temperatures
crops
Rootstock
Zidenka RZ recovers very quickly after a
dark and cold period
Romance RZ F
Root
1
Tm:0-3/ TSWV
Blocky red pepper for the large/ extra
large segments
High yielding potential Specialities
Rootstock
Nice and uniform fruit shape
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Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Baselga RZ F 1
Lirica RZ F 1
Arancia RZ F 1
Tm:0-3 Tm:0-3/ TSWV/ PVY:0 Tm:0-3/ TSWV
Baselga is a yellow blocky variety for the Large/ extra large yellow blocky Blocky orange pepper for the large/ extra
large segment pepper variety large segment
High yielding potential Suitable for several planting dates; Suitable for several planting dates;
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Dolma types
Fruit crops
Benino RZ F 1 Fruit setting remains good in adverse
Tm:0-2/ TSWV conditions
New Dolma introduction for winter Lower rate of seedless fruits on the
production in the Mediterranean area coldest and darkest days of winter
High yielding potential Very nicely-shaped fruits that are
Brassica
throughout the winter Nice, medium-green glossy fruit colour
Leaf crops
Bulería RZ Tm:0-2/ TSWV • • LLarge// Extra
E t large
l
Lettuce
Inspiration RZ Tm:0-2 • • Medium/ Large
Root crops
Thialf RZ Tm:0-2/ TSWV • • • Medium
• •
Rootstock
Baselga RZ Tm:0-3 Large
• •
Specialities
Lirica RZ PVY:0/ Tm:0-3/ TSWV Large/ Extra large
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( ) = only in temperate climate
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Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Fragata RZ F 1
Percherón RZ F 1
Tm:0-2/ TSWV Tm:0-2/ TSWV
Large lamuyo pepper with a nice Red lamuyo pepper of medium size
red colour High uniformity
Vigorous plant type which makes this Uniform fruit shape and size
variety suitable for many uses
High yielding potential
Interesting resistance package
Good shelf life
Easy to pack
Guemes RZ F 1
Tm:0-3/ TSWV
Large red lamuyo pepper variety
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Conical, white types Conical, red types: Dulce Italiano
Fruit crops
Sammy RZ F 1
Palermo RZ F 1
Charliston-type pepper Tm:0-2
Nice white conical fruits with a length Dulce Italiano type for green and
of 15-18 cm red harvest
Productive variety with exceptional fruit Vigorous plant type for winter production
setting, especially in winter conditions and good setting in all conditions
Brassica
Uniform and nice fruit shape Extra sweet fruit flavour; nice juicy
fruit flesh
Very good fruit quality and shelf life, also
Conical, red types: Kapia
when red
Bellisa RZ F 1
Tm:0/ TSWV
Portobello RZ F
Leaf crops
1
New introduction in the Kapia segment
Tm:0-2/ TSWV
Strong vigour which makes the variety
Dulce Italiano type for green and red
suitable for especially winter production
harvest, with TSWV resistance
Very good fruit setting in adverse
Vigorous plant type for winter production
conditions
Suitable for cultivation in Dutch system
Tall and open plant habit, suitable for
with 3 stems
multi-stem growing methods
Lettuce
Overall excellent fruit quality and shelf life
High total yield potential
Root crops
Lamuyo, green/ red types
Canoa RZ PVY:0,1/ Tm:0-2/ TSWV • • Medium
• •
Rootstock
Guemes RZ Tm:0-3/ TSWV Large
• • •
Specialities
Zirconio RZ Tm:0-2 Large
Lamuyo, green/ yellow types
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Sweet Pepper Capsicum annuum var. annuum
Galga RZ F 1
Tm:0-2
Hungarian wax type for early heated and
unheated glasshouses and plastic tunnels
Vigorous plant type; suitable for long
cropping
Regular, conical shape, smooth skin, thick
wall and bright white coloration of the
fruits of extra/ first class classification
Kurca RZ F 1
Tm:0-2
Hungarian wax type for early production
in heated and unheated glasshouses and Tricolore types
plastic tunnels
Vigorous plant type but with short Rijk Zwaan breeders have developed an taste. The available colours are green, red,
internodes; suitable for long cropping interesting and attractive bright and shiny yellow and orange. The three varieties
Upright fruit with regular, conical shape, colourful new product that is a combination complement each other to create different
smooth skin, thick wall and bright white of three varieties, which differ in shape and fantasy colour combinations. The varieties
coloration, also in difficult light conditions taste from the conventional peppers on the Triora RZ, Trirosso RZ and Triyello RZ have
market. The three varieties differ in colour, been developed for use in chain projects. All
are short, conical and have a nice sweet three varieties are resistant to Tm:2.
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( ) = only in temperate climate
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Capsicum annuum Hot Pepper
Fruit crops
Brassica
Leaf crops
Hot pepper, green/ red conical types
Habib RZ F 1
Thunder RZ F 1
37-73 RZ F 1
Tm:0-2 Tm:0-2 Tm:0-2
Hot pepper variety for indoor Hot pepper variety for indoor New first ’hot spicy’ flavour kapia variety
Lettuce
winter cultivation winter cultivation to appear on the market
Habib RZ is easy to work with as it has Strong plant with good cold tolerance and Vigorous variety for broad usage in terms
an open plant type excellent regeneration after cold periods of growing seasons and areas; adapts
Good setting ability and high total Fruits have a conical shape and a easily to adverse conditions
yield potential yellow/ greenish colour Very good fruit shape and colour
Fruits have a medium-green colour, Big fruits with, on average, a length of Pungent flavour
ripening to a deep glossy red colour; 20+ cm and a diameter of 4 cm
Root crops
Ideal for both green and red harvest
they have a smooth skin and a diameter
of 1.5-2 cm and a length of 16-17 cm
Suitable for green and red harvesting
Rootstock
Melis RZ F 1 Very strong plant with good cold
Tm:0 tolerance and excellent regeneration
Hot pepper variety for indoor cultivation in after cold periods
Mediterranean areas Fruits have a conical shape
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Tomato Lycopersicum esculentum (syn. Solanum esculentum)
Resistance codes
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Intermediate types
Fruit crops
Abellus RZ F 1
Miroucos RZ F 1
ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/
Compact, open plant For/ Va/ Mi
Early and high total yield Resistant to TYLCV and TSWV
Good fruit setting in hot conditions Good fruit setting under hot conditions
Brassica
unheated, short-cycle cultivation under Indeterminate, intermediate variety for
protection and in the open field. unheated, short-cycle cultivation under
Suitable for spring and summer production. protection and in the open field.
The unicoloured fruits are firm and shiny. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn
production.
Cibellia RZ F
Leaf crops
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ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi
Well-balanced plant with good
Fadan RZ F 1
ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi
continuation
Open, well-balanced plants
Uniform fruit size
Good setting in early spring crops
Very productive
Nice, large intermediate fruits with a very
Indeterminate, intermediate variety for
good colour
Lettuce
unheated, short-cycle cultivation under
protection and in the open field. Indeterminate variety for short-cycle
Suitable for early spring, spring, summer and cultivation under protection.
autumn production. Suitable for unheated early-spring crops.
The unicoloured fruits have a nice shape and
good firmness.
Valiant RZ F
Root crops
1
TSWV/ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi
Leon RZ F 1
Resistant to TSWV and Mi
Rootstock
Uniform fruit size
protection and in the open field.
Indeterminate, intermediate variety for Suitable for spring and summer production.
unheated, short-cycle cultivation under The unicoloured fruits keep a uniform size
protection and in the open field. and have a shiny red colour.
Suitable for spring, summer and early
autumn production.
Specialities
Waad RZ F
Logure RZ F 1
1
ToMV/ TYLCV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi
TSWV/ ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va Resistant to TYLCV
Open, compact plant habit Good fruit setting in hot conditions
Good continuation, uniform fruits
Early and high total production
Shiny fruits of good firmness
Indeterminate, intermediate variety for
Indeterminate, intermediate variety for unheated, short-cycle cultivation under
unheated, short-cycle cultivation under protection and in the open field.
protection and in the open field. Suitable for spring, summer and autumn
Suitable for early spring and spring production.
production.
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Tomato Lycopersicum esculentum (syn. Solanum esculentum)
Cedrico RZ F 1
Levanzo RZ F 1
ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Va ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Va
Leading variety in truss segment Well-balanced, compact, open plant
Indeterminate truss variety for heated, Indeterminate truss variety for heated,
long-cycle cultivation. long-cycle cultivation.
Suitable for year-round production Suitable for year-round production
on substrate. on substrate.
Fruit weight 110-120 g; high total yield. Fruit weight 140-150 g; high total yield.
Mecano RZ F 1
ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Va
Well-balanced, open, compact plants
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Intermediat types
Intermediate Intermediate cluster types
for heated ccultivation for unheated cultivation
Fruit crops
Elanto R
RZ F 1
Razymo RZ F 1
ToMV/ Ff
Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ On/ Va TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi
Long, open
ope plants with good vigour Resistant to TYLCV and TSWV
Shiny-red fruits
f with a very nice flavour Very regular trusses
Brassica
Indeterminat
Indeterminate variety for loose picking Indeterminate, intermediate variety for truss
long-cycle cultivation.
in heated, lo harvest in unheated, long-cycle cultivation.
Suitable for yyear-round production on Suitable for autumn and winter production.
substrate. The long trusses should be pruned at
Fruit weight 95-105 g; high total yield. 6-8 fruits for optimal results.
Leaf crops
Lettuce
Cluster
Variety Resistances harvest Heated Fruit weight (g)
Root crops
Intermediate types
Interm
Abellus RZ ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi • • 150-160
Barbados RZ
Barbad ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va • • • 150-160
• •
Rootstock
Cibellia RZ ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi 150-160
• •
Specialities
Marutschka RZ TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi 160-180
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Tomato Lycopersicum esculentum (syn. Solanum esculentum)
Montebelo RZ F 1
Tovale RZ F 1
Rexton RZ F 1
TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Va/ Mi ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Sbl/ Va/ Mi
Va/ Vd/ Mi Strong plants with good vigour and Greenback fruits ripening to pink
Resistant to TYLCV and TSWV endurance Well-balanced plants with regular fruit set
Uniform fruit size Nice trusses with good shelf life Fruits of nice quality and with a
Early and productive Fruits have a nice flavour and are very nice flavour
Indeterminate plum-shaped variety for high in lycopene Indeterminate beefsteak variety for heated,
unheated, short-cycle cultivation. Indeterminate plum variety for truss harvest short-cycle cultivation.
Suitable for spring, summer and autumn in heated, long-cycle cultivation. Suitable for autumn and winter production
production in warm conditions. Suitable for year-round production on in soil.
Average fruit weight around 120 g. substrate.
Average fruit weight 35 g.
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Beefsteak types for unheated cultivation Beefsteak types for heated cultivation
Fruit crops
Adrale RZ F 1
Valouro RZ F 1
Bogota RZ F 1
ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1,2/ For/ Sbl/ Va/ Mi TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ ToMV/ Ff/ 1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ On
Resistant to Fusarium 3 (Fol:0,1,2) Mi Productive and early
Well-balanced, productive plant Resistant to TYLCV and TSWV Vigorous plants with easy fruit set
Good continuation, uniform fruit size Very vigorous plant, best under Shiny, uniform fruit size
warm conditions
Indeterminate beefsteak variety for Indeterminate beefsteak variety for heated,
Brassica
Large fruits with uniform fruits throughout
unheated, long-cycle cultivation. long-cycle cultivation.
Suitable for autumn and winter production. the production cycle Suitable for year-round production on
The plants are relatively long and open with Indeterminate beefsteak variety for substrate and in soil.
medium vigour. unheated, short-cycle cultivation. Fruit weight 180-200g; high total yield.
The fruits are unicoloured and have a slightly Suitable for spring and summer production.
flattened shape. Vigorous plant with a very strong root
system. High total production.
Leaf crops
Despina RZ F
ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi
1
Zayno RZ F 1
Lettuce
Uniform, large fruits with a very nice
Indeterminate beefsteak variety for
unheated, short-cycle cultivation. flavour
Suitable for spring, summer, autumn Indeterminate ‘greenback’ beefsteak tomato
and winter production. for unheated, short-cycle cultivation under
protection.
Suitable for autumn, winter and spring
production.
Root crops
Rootstock
Cluster
Variety Resistances harvest Heated Fruit weight (g)
Beef types
Adrale ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1,2/ For/ Sbl/ Va/ Mi • • 180-200
•
Specialities
Despina RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Mi 200-240
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Tomato Lycopersicum esculentum (syn. Solanum esculentum)
Cocktail types
Amoroso RZ F 1
Messina RZ F 1
ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ On/ Va/ Mi ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Va/ Mi
Strong, vigorous plant Vigorous plant
Indeterminate cocktail variety for truss Indeterminate cocktail variety for truss
harvest in heated, long-cycle cultivation. harvest in unheated short-cycle cultivation
Suitable for year-round production on under protection.
substrate and in soil. Suitable for autumn and spring production.
74-112 RZ F 1
TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/
Va/ Mi
Resistant to TYLCV
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Cherry types
Fruit crops
Duque RZ F 1
ToMV/ Va/ Mi
Productive, small cherry tomato
Brassica
picking in unheated cultivation under
protection.
Suitable for autumn and winter production.
Guindo RZ F 1
Leaf crops
ToMV/ TYLCV/ Mi
Resistant to TYLCV
Productive
Cherry, cluster types
Indeterminate cherry variety for loose
harvest in unheated cultivation under
protection. Piccota RZ F 1
Tiguan RZ F 1
Lettuce
Suitable for autumn, winter and spring TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ TSWV/ ToMV/ TYLCV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ Va/
production. Va/ Mi Vd/ Mi
Resistant to TYLCV and TSWV Resistant to TYLCV and TSWV
Cheramy RZ F 1
Compact, regular trusses with nice Strong against micro-cracking
ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Va/ Mi green parts Indeterminate cherry variety for truss
Root crops
Open, vigorous plant
Indeterminate cherry variety for truss harvest in unheated, short-cycle cultivation
harvest in unheated, short-cycle cultivation under protection.
Firm, greenback fruits, strong against
under protection. Suitable for year-round production.
micro-cracking Suitable for year-round production.
Early and high total yield
Rootstock
Suitable for year-round production on
substrate.
Specialities
Cluster
Variety Resistances harvest Heated Fruit weight (g)
Cocktail types
Amoroso RZ ToMV/ Ff:1-5/ Fol:0,1/ For/ On/ Va/ Mi • • 30-40
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Broccoli Brassica oleracea convar. botytis var. italica
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Agassi RZ F 1
Fruit crops
High percentage quality curds
Heat-tolerant
Stable growth
Brassica
Federer RZ F 1
Spring crop
Usable for processing
Leaf crops
Leyton RZ F 1
Ideal for processing
Autumn crop p
High-yielding variety
Lettuce
Root crops
Rootstock
Specialities
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Cauliflower Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
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White types
Fruit crops
Bishop RZ F 1
Divita RZ F 1
Excellent plant vigour Early summer variety
Stable curd setting Healthy plant
Smooth curds
Brassica
Miramonte RZ F
Castellum RZ F 1 Early summer variety
1
Ideal for warm to cool/ cold conditions Can cope with dry and hot conditions
(autumn crop)
Also usable as quick autumn variety
Leaf crops
Dense, white curds
Nice presentation
Strong root system
Perfect coverage
Solvang RZ F 1
For autumn cropping
Casper RZ F 1
Lettuce
Fresh market and processing
Strong against fungal diseases
Perfect for warm and dry climates
Good self-coverage
Good inner wrap
Root crops
Denali RZ F 1
For summer/ autumn cropping
Copes well with stress conditions
Rootstock
Fresh market and processing
Year-round production
Strong vigour
Specialities
Upright plant habit
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Cabbage Brassica oleracea convar. capitata
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Red types
Fruit crops
Nurima RZ F 1
New fast-growing variety (70-80 days
to maturity) for year-round use
Round-oval shape, fine internal structure
Brassica
Reliable growing habit for compact
heading
Redma RZ F 1
Versatile type for fresh-market and
Leaf crops
processing demands
Recommended from early to
late season (80-110 growing days)
Long harvesting period, strong
against cracking
Head weights, depending on cultivation,
between 1.5 and 4.0 kg
Lettuce
Pointed types
Sonsma RZ F 1
Root crops
Speciality cabbage for very early season
(50-60 growing days)
Extra sweet taste, representing freshness
and tenderness
Adapts well to different plant densities,
weight range: 0.8-2.0 kg
Premium product for traditional and new
Rootstock
market segments
Specialities
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Cabbage Brassica oleracea convar. capitata
White types
Toughma RZ F 1
Zuleima RZ F 1
Very compact round cabbage for year- Large flat cabbage for late season
round use (70-85 growing days) (90-130 growing days)
Attractive fresh green colour, highly Good vigour and stable yield in difficult
uniform with long field standability climate conditions
Ideal for ’baby sizes’ (< 500 g); weight Fine leaf layers + slow head filling offers
range controlled by density great flexibility in processing
Meets today’s trends for flexible pre- Weight range 3.0-6.0 kg, depending
packing and convenience products on maturity and market demand
Naoma RZ F 1
Selma RZ F 1
New flat-round type for mid-season Adaptable variety for the fresh market and
(75-85 growing days) processing (100-120 growing days)
Fast-growing habit combined with Recommended for transplanting and Mucsuma RZ F 1
strong vigour direct drilling in dry locations Novelty for late season, including cold
Recommended for local fresh markets Strong performance against thrips tabaci storage (130-145 growing days)
and early processing and main field diseases Very vigorous type with Yellows resistance
Internally pure white with medium Standard for fermentation use: short (Fusarium oxysp. conglutinans)
loose structure internal core, pure white colour Large head frame, waxy foliage, reliable
performance in stress conditions
Ensures long-term supply for the fresh
market and fresh processing
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Savoy types
Fruit crops
Estrema RZ F 1
New intermediate cabbage between savoy
and white (80-100 growing days)
External savoy character fades at maturity,
while maintaining smooth internal
blistering
Flat-round head shape, uniform green-
Brassica
yellow colouring
Healthy plants with Yellows resistance
(Fusarium oxysp. conglutinans)
Morama RZ F
Leaf crops
1
Intermediate savoy for late and
overwintering season
(100-120 growing days)
Vigorous growing habit, exceptionally
reliable yielder in most climatic conditions
Dark green protective wrapper leaves,
providing long field standability
Lettuce
Ideal for processing purposes
(high dry-matter content)
Root crops
Variety Maturity* Plants/ ha Head weight (kg) Remarks
White types
••
Rootstock
Sonsma RZ 50-60 50.000-70.000 0.8-2.0 Pointed type, early markets, sweet taste
Tourima RZ 60-70 50.000-90.000 0.4-1.8 •• Pointed type, long standing ability, "baby cabbage"
Rayma RZ 55-60 40.000-60.000 1.0-2.5 •• Early open field + fleece protection, good vigour
Toughma RZ 70-85 50.000-90.000 0.5-2.0 •• Easily adaptable compact type, "baby cabbage"
•• •
Specialities
Marcello RZ 80-105 30.000-50.000 1.5-4.0 Coleslaw, all-round use, long standing ability
Zuleima RZ 90-130 25.000-35.000 3.0-6.0 • •• Flat type with loose structure, flexible use
Mucsuma RZ 130-145 25.000-35.000 2.0-5.0 • •• Coleslaw + fresh, strong vigour, long-term storage
Storema RZ 130-150 30.000-45.000 1.5-4.0 •• • Green wrapper leaves, even after long-term storage
Red types
Nurima RZ 70-80 40.000-60.000 1.0-2.0 •• Early, strong field performance during all seasons
Redma RZ 80-110 30.000-50.000 1.5-4.0 •• • Mid-early, reliable yielder, long field standability
Morama RZ 100-120 30.000-40.000 1.5-4.0 •• • Drying industry, strong vigour, local overwintering
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Endive Cichorium endivia
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Galanti RZ
Fruit crops
Frisée for year-round production
Strong against tipburn
Good yielder
Brassica
Kethel RZ
Smooth, big heads
Slow-bolting
Strong against tipburn
Good yielder
Leaf crops
Lettuce
Root crops
Rootstock
Specialities
Endive types
Kethel RZ 6 6 Smooth 9
Torino RZ 7 6 Smooth 6
Cigal RZ 8 7 Frisée 7
Loyal RZ 6 6 Frisée 7
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Spinach Spinacia oleracea
Resistance codes
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Round-Oval types
Fruit crops
Grizzly RZ F 1
Silverwhale RZ F 1
Pfs:1-7,9,11 Pfs:1-9,11 Pfs 10
Variety for the summer season Spring/ summer/ autumn variety
Babyleaf Babyle
Babyleaf and industry
Brassica
Swan RZ F 1
Pfs:1-11
Pfs:1
Spring
Spring/ summer/ autumn variety
Leaf crops
Round
Round, shiny, dark green leaves
Strong against all downy mildew strains
Specia
Specially bred for babyleaf
Marabu RZ F
Lettuce
1
Pfs:1-10/ CMV
Spring/ summer/ autumn variety
High-yielding
Root crops
Parrot RZ F 1
Pfs:1-7,9,11/ CMV
Spring/ autumn/ winter variety
Toucan RZ F 1
Pfs:1-11 Pfs 10
Upright-growing, round leaves
Rootstock
Summer variety
Good shelf life
Very uniform and round leaves
Babyleaf
Strong in hot conditions
Babyleaf
Pelican RZ F 1 Specialities
Pfs:1-10
Spring/ autumn/ winter variety
Whale RZ F 1
Pfs:1-9,11 Pfs:10
Upright-growing
Spring/ summer/ autumn variety
Thick leaves
Always gives a good yield
Babyleaf
Has proved to be a good variety for years
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Spinach Spinacia oleracea
Red Cardinal RZ F 1
Pfs:1-11
Spring/ autumn/ winter variety
Babyleaf
Dragon RZ F 1
Salmon RZ F 1
CMV/Pfs:1-7,9,11 Pfs:1-5,8,9,11
Spring/ autumn/ winter variety Autumn/ winter variety
Turtle RZ F 1
Pfs:1-7,9,11
Winter/ spring/ autumn variety
Oriental type
Kangaroo RZ F 1
Pfs:1-7,9,11
Winter variety
Oriental type
Industry
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Savoy types
Fruit crops
Crocodile RZ F 1
Pfs:1-7,9,11
Spring/ autumn variety
Semi savoy
Brassica
Fresh market
51-703 RZ F 1
Pfs:1-11
Spring/ summer/ autumn
Leaf crops
Semi savoy
Babyleaf
Lettuce
Root crops
Leaf Bolting
Variety Resistances Earliness thickness Colour resistance
Rootstock
Pelican RZ CMV/ Pfs:1-10 3 Thick 8 5
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Lettuce Lactuca sativa
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Fruit crops
Brassica
Goodbye lettuce aphid!
The scientific name for the currant lettuce on Nr-resistant varieties, were detected in emphasise that a healthy integrated pest
aphid is Nasonovia ribisnigri. Rijk Zwaan several regions in four European countries management approach combines the use
was the first seed breeding company in the (France, Germany, Belgium and Austria). The of resistant varieties with hygiene measures
world to come up, through conventional/ official authority for variety registration in and some level of chemical control.
traditional breeding, with lettuce, resistant the Netherlands, Naktuinbouw, confirmed Combining different types of measures
Leaf crops
to Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr). This Nr-resistant these findings using a laboratory test. minimises the risk of developing new
lettuce is now used by many growers, These populations were named Nasonovia biotypes which might break through the
processors and supermarket chains, as the ribisnigri biotype 1 (Nr:1). In 2008, lettuce resistance. In order to avoid the quick spread
currant lettuce aphid is a pest which is very aphid populations were monitored by of the aforementioned aphid populations it
difficult to control chemically. This applies breeding companies to evaluate the is recommended that appropriate measures
even more to iceberg lettuce because of its occurrence of the Nr:1 biotype. The Nr:1 be taken to minimise the risk of spreading.
very tight structure: a chemical pesticide has biotype was discovered in all regions where
great difficulty in reaching the heart of the aphids had been detected in 2007. An
Lettuce
lettuce. extension of the Nr:1 biotype was detected Disease Resistance Codes:
Other Rijk Zwaan lettuce types now also in two new areas in Germany.
have Nr-resistant varieties like, for instance, The presence of the Nr:1 biotype was also
Butterhead lettuce, red and green Oakleaf reported in three countries where it had not Bl = Bremia lactucae
lettuce, Cos lettuce, Lollo Rossa and Lollo been observed in 2007: the Netherlands Downy mildew
Bionda and Batavia lettuce. In 2007, currant (two areas), Switzerland (one area) and
lettuce aphid populations, able to survive
LMV = Lettuce mosaic virus
the UK (two areas). Breeding companies
Root crops
Nr:0 = main biotype of
Nasonovia ribisnigri
Currant lettuce aphid
Pb = Pemphigus bursarius
Lettuce root aphid
Rootstock
Specialities
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Batavia Lettuce Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Resistance codes
Bl = Bremia lactucae
Downy mildew
LMV = Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr:0 = main biotype of
Nasonovia ribisnigri
Currant lettuce aphid
Pb = Pemphigus bursarius
Lettuce root aphid
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Fonseca RZ
Fruit crops
Pb
Dark green open batavia for outdoor
production
Compact ‘green leaf’ type with good
bolting resistance
Year-round production in different areas
possible
Brassica
Impulsion RZ
Bl:1-16,18-24 LMV
Open green batavia
Outdoor batavia for late spring to early
Leaf crops
autumn; copes very well with real summer
conditions as it is very slow-bolting and
very strong against internal tipburn
Lettuce
Starfighter RZ Emocion RZ
Bl:1-25/ Nr:0/ Pb Bl:1-26/ Nr:0/ Pb LMV
Dark green open batavia of the Compact dark curled ‘green leaf’ type
‘green leaf’ type with blistered leaves For outdoor production in spring and
and good vigour autumn and, depending on the
It has a nice regular shape, a strong leaf production area, for winter production
Root crops
texture and is strong against tipburn Strong against yellowing in cold conditions
Year-round outdoor production is possible,
depending on the production area
Rootstock
Specialities
Fonseca RZ Pb • • • •
( ) • Dark green
Invicta RZ Pb • • • (• ) • Green
Mohican RZ Bl:1-26/ Pb • • •
( ) • Triple-red
The cultivation periods in this table are only an indication. However, the exact periods may differ considerably between locations.
•
( ) = only in temperate climate
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Butterhead Lettuce Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Resistance codes
Bl = Bremia lactucae
Downy mildew
LMV = Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr:0 = main biotype of
Nasonovia ribisnigri
Currant lettuce aphid
Pb = Pemphigus bursarius
Lettuce root aphid
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Butterhead Lettuce
Fruit crops
Arcadia RZ
Bl:1-26/ Pb
Arcadia RZ is a nice green indoor
butterhead for tunnel production
The frame of Arcadia RZ is not too big; it is
a reliable autumn-winter variety
Brassica
Strong against tipburn and basal rot
Leaf crops
Flandria RZ
Bl:1-17,21,23
Standard glasshouse butterhead lettuce
variety for soil and hydroponic cultures
from spring until autumn
Slow-bolting and very strong against
Lettuce
tipburn
Forms a well-closed base, strong against
basal rot Zendria RZ
Bl:1,4-22,24,25/ Pb
Large blonde/ mid green butterhead;
medium thick leaf
Rex RZ
Root crops
Similar to, but smaller than Alexandria RZ
Bl:1-12,17,18,22,24,25 Strong against bolting and tipburn
A thick-leaved summer type of Clean and well-shaped base
excellent quality
Slow-bolting and very strong against
tipburn, with a nice, clean and
well-closed base
Rootstock
Its leaves are not brittle and it is easy to cut
Specialities
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Butterhead Lettuce Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Butterhead Lettuce
Nadine RZ
Bl:1,17,21,23 LMV
A medium-sized butterhead lettuce with
medium green, thick leaves for outdoor
production
Harvesting time is from early spring to late
autumn in temperate conditions
Its strength against tipburn, bolting and
basal rot recommend it for different
climates and seasons
Good field life
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Butterhead Lettuce
Resistant to Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0)
Fruit crops
Faustina RZ
Bl:1-17,21,23/ Nr:0 LMV
A Mediterranean summer lettuce with a
shiny dark green colour and medium size
Slightly bigger than Ballerina, with the
same bolting resistance
Brassica
Especially suitable for harvesting in
summer and early autumn period
Leaf crops
Lettuce
Root crops
Rootstock
Variety Resistances Autumn Winter Spring Summer
• • • •
Specialities
Alexandria RZ Bl:1-23,25/ Pb ( )
Arcadia RZ Bl:1-26/ Pb • • •
Flandria RZ Bl:1-17,21,23 • • • •
Leandra RZ Bl:1-23,25/ Pb • (•) •
Natalia RZ Bl:1-26/ Pb • • •
( ) •
Rex RZ Bl:1-12,17,18,22,24,25 • •
( ) •
Zendria RZ Bl:1,4-22,24,25/ Pb • • • •
Ballerina RZ Bl:1-17,21,23 LMV •
( ) (•) • •
Nadine RZ Bl:1-17,21,23 LMV • • (•) •
Faustina RZ Bl:1-17,21,23/ Nr:0 LMV • • • •
Forlina RZ Bl:1-26/ Nr:0 LMV • • • •
Rousso RZ Bl:1,4-22,24,25/ Nr:0/ Pb LMV • • •
Santoro RZ Bl:1,4-22,24,25/ Nr:0/ Pb LMV • • •
( ) •
The cultivation periods in this table are only an indication. However, the exact periods may differ considerably between locations.
•
( ) = only in temperate climate
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Cos Lettuce Lactuca sativa var. romana
Resistance codes
Bl = Bremia lactucae
Downy mildew
LMV = Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr:0 = main biotype of
Nasonovia ribisnigri
Currant lettuce aphid
Pb = Pemphigus bursarius
Lettuce root aphid
Ss = Sphingomonas suberifaciens
(syn. Rs) (syn. Rhizonomas suberifaciens)
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Bambi RZ Tudela RZ
Fruit crops
Bl:1,5,7 Bl:1-17,21,23 LMV
Dark little gem type with thick leaves Medium green little gem type with thick
and sweet flavour leaves and sweet flavour
Slow-bolting variety, can be used for Slow-bolting variety. Can be used for
year-round production year-round production
The small heads are especially suitable The small heads are especially suitable
for pre-packing for pre-packing
Brassica
Bambi RZ can be grown at high densities Can be grown at high densities (18-20 pl/ m2)
(18-20 pl/ m2) and is also suitable for Excellent field life
hydroponics
Leaf crops
Bl:1-26/ Pb LMV Bl:1-26 Ss Bl:1,5,7
Dark green compact midi-cos Parris Island type with a bright dark green Cos lettuce with a very dark green shiny
Slow heading and strong against tipburn colour colour
Can also be grown in summer in Slow-bolting in temperate conditions Slightly smaller in size than Parris Island
temperate climates Excellent weight with broad base; Plant habit is rather upright
Usable as whole head or only hearts good field life Cultivation from autumn till spring in
Usable as whole head or only hearts warm areas
Lettuce
Presentation as whole head or sleeved
Root crops
Casius RZ Nirvanus
anus RZ
Bl:1-26/ Nr:0/ Pb Bl:1-17,21,23/
17,21,23/ Nr:0 LMV/ Ss
Very dark green little gem type with open Slightlyy blistered dark Parris Island
head Fast-filling
lling and good heading
Slow-filling and very slow-bolting Strong g against tipburn
Rootstock
Very strong against tipburn Presentation
ntation as whole head or sleeved
Suitable for production as heads or leaves
Specialities
Maximus RZ Bl:1-26 Ss • • •
( ) • Large
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Iceberg Lettuce Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Resistance codes
Bl = Bremia lactucae
Downy mildew
LMV = Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr:0 = main biotype of
Nasonovia ribisnigri
Currant lettuce aphid
Pb = Pemphigus bursarius
Lettuce root aphid
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Resistant to Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0)
Bruma RZ
Fruit crops
Bl:1,2,6,14
Alpinas RZ Cartagenas RZ
Very slow-bolting iceberg lettuce
Bl:1-23,25/ Nr:0/ Pb Bl:1-16,21,23/ Nr:0
especially suitable for summer production
in hot conditions Large-framed dark Salinas type Large-framed Salinas type
Good size and nice, well-closed heads Nice big heavy round heads and Fairly slow-bolting and strong
Brassica
Top internal quality for processing with nice, well-closed base
Good internal quality for processing
Leaf crops
Medium green, shiny colour with crispy leaves
strength against bolting in temperate Bl:1-17,21,23/ Nr:0
climate conditions
Slow-bolting with strong leaves Saladin type with slightly thinner, blistered
Good field life because of slow filling
Suitable for sleeving and whole-head leaves and well-shaped round heads
Good internal quality for processing
presentation Very good field life
Suitable for sleeving and whole-head
Recommended for warm seasons in Strong against tipburn
temperate conditions presentation
Copes well with hot conditions in
temperate climates
Lettuce
Patagonia RZ
Bl:1-16,21,23
Large-framed dark Salinas type
Nice big heavy round heads and
erect habit, easy to harvest
Root crops
Grows very well in cold conditions
Rootstock
Variety Resistances Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Resistance codes
Bl = Bremia lactucae
Downy mildew
LMV = Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr:0 = main biotype of
Nasonovia ribisnigri
Currant lettuce aphid
Pb = Pemphigus bursarius
Lettuce root aphid
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Lollo Bionda
Fruit crops
Levistro RZ
Bl:1-23,25/ Pb LMV
Dark green lollo bionda with sturdy leaves
for year-round outdoor production
Very uniform, good vigour and thick
leaves for good field life and long shelf life
Brassica
Strong against tipburn and heading in
stress conditions
Lollo Rossa
Leaf crops
Amandine RZ Anthony RZ Concorde RZ
Bl:1-16,21,23 Bl:1-16,21,23 Bl:1-16,21,23
Triple-red variety, which means a more SStill
ill a standard
d d variety
i forf outdoor
d Well-shaped lollo rossa for outdoor
intensely red colouring of the leaves production year-round (also in winter in production from spring to autumn
Recommended for spring, winter and southern Europe) Brilliant red colour, compact shape and
autumn indoor and outdoor cultivation Good colour and vigour, combined with very strong against bolting
For indoor cultivation Amandine RZ is a strength against tipburn and bolting Very uniform and good field life
Lettuce
nice rossa with a good red colour and a Not susceptible to heading in stress
good weight conditions
Lollo Rossa
Resistant to Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0)
Root crops
Satine RZ
Bl:1-26/ Nr:0
Satine RZ is an Amandine type with more
vigour and more Bremia resistance
The colour and harvesting period are
Rootstock
similar to those of Amandine
Satine RZ has firmer leaves than Amandine
and a stronger base
Amandine RZ Bl:1-16,21,23 • •
( ) • • Triple-red
Locarno RZ Bl:1-16,21,23 • • • •
( ) • Green
The cultivation periods in this table are only an indication. However, the exact periods may differ considerably between locations.
•
( ) = only in temperate climate
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Oakleaf Lettuce Lactuca sativa
Resistance codes
Bl = Bremia lactucae
Downy mildew
LMV = Lettuce mosaic virus
Nr:0 = main biotype of
Nasonovia ribisnigri
Currant lettuce aphid
Pb = Pemphigus bursarius
Lettuce root aphid
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Red Oakleaf Green Oakleaf
Fruit crops
Mondaï RZ Kristine RZ
Bl:1-16,21,23/ Pb LMV Bl:1-17,21,23 LMV
Triple-red, compact oakleaf for outdoor Medium green outdoor oakleaf for
production in summer conditions production from spring to autumn
The thick leaves with a good red/ green Nice ball shape with good head filling
contrast have a long shelf life and very slow-bolting
Brassica
Mondaï RZ gives a nice shape, good Good field life
uniformity and a flat base
Filed life and bolting resistance
are very good
Recommended for fresh market Green Oakleaf –
and processing Resistant to Nasonovia ribisnigri (Nr:0)
Leaf crops
Kireve RZ
Bl:1-26/ Nr:0/ Pb LMV
Versaï RZ Large oakleaf for year-round
Bl:1-23,25
outdoor production
Triple-red oakleaf for outdoor from spring Glossy dark green leaves with a
to autumn, and in warm conditions also
well-closed base
suitable for winter production
This open type performs well and is very
Lettuce
The more open habit provides a better
slow-bolting, even in hot conditions
internal colour
Also suitable for processing purposes
Advantages are: strong against tipburn
and bolting, long shelf life
Root crops
Rootstock
Specialities
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Fruit crops
Brassica
Leaf crops
Lettuce
Root crops
Fresh lettuce now has a name …
Rootstock
A t l a s t l e t t u c e h a s a n a m e . S a l a n o v a ®. A n a m e t h a t s t a n d s f o r f r e s h ,
Tr y S a l a n o v a y o u r s e l f a n d h a v e a n e w t a s t e e x p e r i e n c e ! Specialities
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The eight types
Salanova® comes in many forms and and/ or crop information, please contact
colours which are all equally crunchy and your supplier/ grower or your Rijk Zwaan
taste equally fresh and delicious. Below contact person.
are descriptions of all the types available
at the moment. For each type we are
constantly developing a range of * Multi-leaf:
varieties. If you require a specific variety = up to and exceeding 200 leaves
A very attractive lettuce Nice 3-D leaf structure Very crunchy bite
Less bitter than Lollo Bionda Less bitter than Lollo Rossa Nicely-frilled leaves
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Fruit crops
Brassica
Salanova® Multi-leaf* Salanova® Multi-leaf* Salanova® Multi-leaf*
Leaf crops
Oakleaf – red Butterhead – green Butterhead – red
Gives many small leaves Gives many small leaves Gives many small leaves
Fresh, nutty flavour Lovely mild flavour Very pretty colour contrast
Warm-red colour Presents attractively on the shelf In one leaf: yellow-green-red
Lettuce
Varieties: Varieties:
Xavier RZ Sartre RZ Varieties:
Seneca RZ Renoir RZ
Archimedes RZ Gaugin RZ
Root crops
Rootstock
Specialities
Salanova® Multi-leaf*
f* Salanova® Multi-leaf *
Batavia – blonde Oakleaf – green
Gives small leaves Gives many small leaves
Very popular in French cuisine Very attractive
Fresh blonde green colour Firm head
Nicely-lobed leaves
Varieties:
Felucca RZ Varieties:
DaGama RZ
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Beetroot Beta vulgaris var. conditiva
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Red round types
Fruit crops
Akela RZ Libero RZ
Good internal colour and storage capacity Good yields, fast-growing
Very suitable for mechanical harvest, Summer and autumn, fresh and baby beet
fresh/industry Small tops, nice smooth shape
Autumn and winter, strong against bolting Multigerm, sowing April-July
Multigerm
Brassica
Sowing end of March - end of June
Zeppo RZ F 1
For really early production
Larka RZ Late spring and summer, fresh and
Good internal quality bunching
Summer and autumn, fresh/ industry Strong tops, strong against leaf diseases
Leaf crops
Good tops for harvesting Multigerm, sowing April-May
Lettuce
White types
Loma RZ Blankoma RZ
Good internal colour White and round
Summer and autumn, industry Processing market
Multigerm Multigerm
Root crops
Sowing end of April - end of June Sowing April-July
Rootstock
Specialities
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Carrot Daucus carota
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Flakkee types Berlikumer types
Fruit crops
Krakow RZ F 1
Caradec RZ F 1
Suitable for processing Suitable for fresh market and
Weight 200-400 g convenience segment
Development period 140 days Weight 200-400 g
Brassica
Highly uniform in length (20 cm)
and diameter (2-4 cm, depending
on the density)
Nantes types
Cabana RZ F
1
Early bunching and washing carrot Magno RZ F 1
Leaf crops
Development period 90 days
Suitable for fresh market and processing
Weight 200-300 g
Suitable for autumn to spring cultivation
Development period 120 days
Strong upright dark green foliage
Length 20-25 cm
Very smooth and cylindrical carrots
Very uniform carrots
Very good results on light to medium-
heavy soil
Lettuce
Weight 100-200 g
Riga RZ F 1
Washing and storage carrot
Root crops
Weight 100-200 g
Rootstock
Dark green foliage, strong
against fungal diseases
55-300 RZ F 1
Washing and storage carrot Specialities
Weight 100-200 g
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Leek Allium porrum
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Alcazar RZ
Autumn variety
Fruit crops
High-yielding
Christiane RZ F 1
Autumn hybrid
Brassica
Very productive
Good colour
Easy to clean
Margarita RZ
Leaf crops
Bulgarian summer/ autumn variety
Long and slender, green leaves
Good yield
Slow-bolting
Lettuce
Matejko RZ F 1
Summer/ autumn hybrid
Good yield with a good harvest period
Root crops
Rootstock
Specialities
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Rootstock
Resistance
Resistencecodes
codes
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Solanaceae
Fruit crops
Carlomagno RZ F 1
King Kong RZ F 1
ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Pl/ Va/ Mi ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Pl/ Va/ Vd/
Good vigour and balanced plant with a Ma/ Mi/ Mj
high production Productive and balanced rootstock
Strong performance in winter conditions Very good in short cycles but also suitable
for longer cycles
Brassica
Emperador RZ F
ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Pl/ Mi
1
61-071 RZ F 1
Leaf crops
Suitable for a broad range of tomato
varieties
Cucurbitaceae
Ferro RZ F
Lettuce
1
For/ Va/ Pythium
Vigour and high production for
watermelon
Resistant to soil diseases
Root crops
Rootstock
Specialities
Cucurbitaceae types
Ferro RZ For/ Va/ Pythium Cucumber, Melon and Watermelon High vigour, high production, cold resistant, uniformity
Pelops RZ For/ Pythium Watermelon Medium vigour, earliness, affinity, fruit quality
Affyne RZ For Cucumber Medium vigour, affinity, high production, fruit quality
Solanaceae types
Big Power RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Pl/ Va/ Mi Tomato (specialties) Medium vigour, fruit quality, good balance, uniformity, cold resistant
Carlomagno RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Pl/ Va/ Mi Tomato and Aubergine Medium vigour, good balance, high production, fruit quality
Emperador RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ Va/ Pl/ Mi Tomato (long cycle) High vigour, high production, good balance, cold resistant, nematode resistance
Kemerit RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ Pl/ Va/ Vd/ Ma/ Mi/ Mj Tomato High vigour, high production, cold resistant
King Kong RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Pl/ Va/ Vd/ Ma/ Mi/ Mj Tomato (short cycle) Medium vigour, high production, good balance, fruit quality
Yedi RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1/ For/ Pl/ Va/ Mi Aubergine and Tomato Medium vigour, good balance, high production
61-071 RZ ToMV/ Fol:0,1,2/ For/ Pl/ Va/ Mi Tomato High vigour, Fusarium 3, high production
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Specialities
1 2
5 6 7
Resistence codes
0,2,3
TSWV = Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
PVY = Potato Virus Y
9 10
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1 Babyleaf lettuce 6 Corn salad
Fruit crops
Danteria RZ Cirilla RZ
Diveria RZ Pulsar RZ
Faradia RZ
Lunavia RZ 7 Fennel
Kinevia RZ Astra RZ F
Brassica
1
Winaria RZ
8 Kohlrabi
2 Blanched celery
Aventino RZ F 1
Leaf crops
David RZ Eder RZ F 1
Kylian RZ Segura RZ F 1
3 4
3 Celeriac 9 Parsley
Lettuce
Cisko RZ Amsterdamse snij-Felicia RZ
President RZ Frisé vert foncé-Rina RZ
Moskrul 2-Verta RZ
4 Chicory
Root crops
Halifax RZ F 1
10 Radish
Rondeel RZ
5 Chives Mondial RZ F 1
Dolores RZ
Rootstock
Divonne RZ 11 Parsnip
Swiss chard
Specialities
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Charlie RZ F 1
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Rijk Zwaan Export B.V. applicable to all offers and damage is the result of intentional misconduct or
agreements and based on the recommended General The seller is bound to deliver at a reasonable time in gross negligence on the part of the seller and/ or its
Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery for the Seed conformity to the sowing or planting season after the employees.
Trade and Planting Materials Sector as advised by the agreement has been concluded, unless otherwise
3. If the seller is liable for any damage incurred by the
Vegetable Seeds Department of Plantum NL, agreed. An agreed delivery time, however, is not a final
buyer, the seller’s liability shall never exceed the net
Vossenburchkade 68, 2805 PC Gouda, The Netherlands. term. In the event that a delivery is overdue, the buyer
purchase price excluding VAT of the goods
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concerned, as charged to the buyer by invoice. The
him a reasonable period of time to fulfil the agreement.
seller shall in any event not be liable for any indirect
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and agreements between Rijk Zwaan Export B.V., 4. The seller shall furthermore in any event not be liable
The seller is allowed to effect partial deliveries of the
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goods. This will not be applicable, however, if a partial
the seller has declared these terms and conditions of the goods.
delivery has no independent value. In the event of partial
applicable, unless and insofar as not expressly
deliveries, the seller is entitled to invoice each delivery 5. Any potential claim based on these general terms and
otherwise agreed in writing.
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of the buyer is hereby expressly declined. the delivery of the goods.
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Article 2 Offers and agreements originating from the delivered goods remain the Article 12 Use and warranty
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binding offer can be revoked by the seller up to three them in full. The buyer does not have the right to by the seller conform to the best of its knowledge to
working days from receipt of the acceptance by the claim any means of compensation. The retention of the descriptions concerning those goods. No
buyer. Prices quoted in an offer are exclusive of sales title is also extended to claims the seller might obtain guarantees apply to the product specifications, if any:
taxes. Prices are given in Euro or US dollars. against the buyer on account of the buyer’s failure to in case the goods delivered do not comply with the
2. The seller reserves the right to adjust its prices meet one or more of its obligations towards the product specifications as mentioned in the seller’s
periodically. Any new price quotation supersedes the seller. catalogue regarding the current selling season, the
former quotation as regards orders placed after the 2. The goods delivered by the seller to which the seller will inform the buyer about this.
date of the new quotation. retention of title pursuant to paragraph 1 of this 2. The seller does not guarantee that the goods
3. If in an order the required quantity differs from article applies, may only be used or sold for normal delivered by the seller to the buyer comply with the
seller’s standard packing unit or its multiple, the seller operational purposes. In the event of resale the buyer purpose to which they are put by the buyer. The
will be free to supply the next higher quantity. shall stipulate a retention of title for the benefit of the buyer explicitly acknowledges that, even with the
seller. highest quality goods, success in growing depends
4. All given weights and numbers are net weights and
3. The buyer is not permitted to pledge the goods or to largely upon cultivation methods, soil and weather
numbers.
allow any other claim on them. conditions.
5. An offer made to the buyer or a sale agreement
3. All quality data provided by the seller in writing are
between the seller and the buyer does not imply and
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licence to the buyer with regard to any intellectual 1. Payment is due within 30 days from invoice date or as at the time of the execution of the tests and for the
property on the goods offered or sold. indicated otherwise by the seller. In exceeding this circumstances that applied to the tests. No direct
term the buyer is automatically in default and owes relation may be assumed between the data as
Article 3 Order documentation interest to the seller on the overdue amount at the provided and the result obtained by the buyer. The
rate of 1% per month. result obtained by the buyer depends amongst others
When placing its order, or at the seller’s first request, the from location, cultivation measures, for example the
2. In the event of liquidation or bankruptcy of or
buyer must specify in writing what information, sowing medium used, and/ or the climatic
suspension of payment by the buyer, payments fall
specifications and documents are required pursuant to circumstances.
due immediately and the seller is authorised to
the regulations of the country in which the delivery is
suspend or cancel any agreement with the buyer, 4. Any and all guarantees on the part of the seller lapse
made, such as those relating to:
without prejudice to the seller’s right to seek if the buyer carries out processes on the goods or
- invoicing compensation or any other legal remedy. causes processes to be carried out on them,
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defaults on one term, the full remaining amount will repackaged, or uses and/ or stores the goods
- international certificates and
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- other import documents or import statements. incorrectly.
last sentence of paragraph 1 of this article will be
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Article 4 Good crop and processing 4. The bank charges shall be at the buyer’s account. of the delivered goods does not infringe any
reservation (intellectual property) rights of third parties.
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If the buyer defaults on one or more of its obligations,
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then all costs of debt collection, out of court or in court,
deliver but will endeavour to deliver pro-rata quantities goods on, or as soon as possible after, delivery and
shall be for the buyer’s account.
or comparable alternatives. In such a case the buyer is shall inform the seller within eight days after delivery
not entitled to any compensation whatsoever. in case not the correct goods have been delivered
Article 11 Liability and/ or not the agreed quantity has been delivered.
1. In the event that, in the seller’s opinion, a complaint 2. Complaints concerning apparent defects to the
Article 5 Supply by the buyer is justified, the seller shall, to the extent goods, including their packaging, must be reported
1. The prevailing Incoterms will be applicable. Delivery possible and at its sole discretion and costs, either to the seller in writing within eight days after the date
will take place on an ex works basis, unless otherwise make good the damage or replace the goods with of delivery of the goods; complaints concerning
agreed. non-defective goods. The buyer shall in that event alleged non-apparent or hidden defects to the
give its full co-operation to the seller. The buyer is goods, including their packaging, must be reported
2. The buyer is not allowed to return goods to the seller,
under the obligation to limit as much as possible the to the seller in writing within eight days of the date
unless the seller gives permission thereto. The costs
damages regarding the delivered goods for which he on which the alleged defect concerned was or could
of possible return shipments shall be at the buyer’s
filed a complaint before the seller. reasonably have been discovered by the buyer.
account.
Complaints have to be set out in such a manner that
2. The seller shall not be liable for damage suffered by
the seller or a third party can verify them. The batch,
the buyer caused by or otherwise related to defective
delivery and invoice details have to be specified. The
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buyer should also indicate under which circumstances pest or pathogen pressure. 2. In that case the other provisions of the general terms
the goods have been used and, in case of resale, to Moderate/ intermediate resistance (IR): plant and conditions will remain fully valid insofar as
whom the goods have been resold. In the event that varieties that restrict the growth and development possible.
any complaint is not reported to the seller in writing of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit
within the stated period, the complaint will not be a greater range of symptoms or damage compared
dealt with and the buyer will lose all rights to obtain to high/ standard resistant varieties. Moderately/
Article 20 Settlement of disputes
any form of recovery, including damages. intermediately resistant plant varieties will still show In the event of any disputes emanating from offers and
3. In case of a permanent dispute between the parties less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible agreements to which these terms and conditions apply,
about germination, trueness to type, varietal purity, plant varieties when grown under similar or being connected therewith, the parties will resolve
technical purity or health, an assessment may be environmental conditions and/ or pest or pathogen such disputes in a friendly way. Should this not be
performed at the request of either the buyer and/ or pressure possible the dispute, unless parties agree to arbitration,
the seller by the Naktuinbouw (ISTA station), in - Susceptibility: is the inability of a plant variety to will be settled by a court of law at the domicile of the
Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands, or by another restrict the growth and development of a specified seller, unless the applicable law according to article 21
objective and independent body as agreed upon by pest or pathogen. provides for another court of law. The seller reserves the
the buyer and the seller, for the account of the right to serve a summons on the buyer to appear in the
unsuccessful party. In case of a dispute about health, court of the country where the buyer has its registered
application of ISHI (International Seed Health
Article 16 Force majeure office.
Initiative) accepted methods is preferred. The 1. Force majeure is deemed to mean circumstances
outcome of the assessment will be binding on both beyond the seller’s control hampering or blocking the
parties, notwithstanding the right of parties fulfilment of the agreement. This will include, if and Article 21 Applicable law
concerned to submit to the authorities referred to in insofar as such circumstances unreasonably hamper
article 20 any disputes about the consequences of or block the fulfilment: strikes in other companies All agreements between the seller and the buyer are
this outcome. than that of the seller, wild strikes or political strikes subject to the law of the country of domicile of the
in the seller’s company, general shortages of required seller. The “United Nations Convention on the
raw material and/ or other materials necessary for the International Sales of Goods” will be applicable if the
Article 14 Indemnification fulfilment of the agreement, unforeseeable seller and the buyer are not domiciled in the same
1. The buyer indemnifies the seller against all claims and stagnation at suppliers and/ or other third parties that country, except where inconsistent with these terms and
rights from third parties for compensation for the seller depends upon, and general transport conditions or if the law of the country of the seller
damage (allegedly) caused by, or otherwise problems. prevails.
associated with, goods supplied by the seller, 2. In the event of force majeure conditions occurring,
including claims and rights which have been the seller will inform the buyer as soon as possible.
submitted against the seller in its capacity as Article 22 ISF Rules and Usages
producer of the goods on the basis of any regulations 3. In case a force majeure condition exists for longer
relating to product liability in whatever country, than two months, both parties will be entitled to In the event that these conditions do not contain any
except if said damage is due to intentional terminate the agreement. In such a case, the seller rules with regard to a specific topic, all transactions
misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the will not be obliged to provide any indemnification. between the seller and the buyer shall for that topic be
seller. subject to the International Seed Federation (ISF) Rules
and Usages for the Trade in Seeds for Sowing Purposes
2. The buyer shall take out sufficient insurance against Article 17 Further use/ cultivation and
(ISF Rules and Usages), unless the ISF Rules and Usages
all possible claims and liabilities emanating from the inspection deviate from the purport of these conditions. The
indemnity given in article 14.1. At first request of the
1. The buyer is not allowed to use the goods delivered applicable edition of the ISF Rules and Usages is the
seller, the insurance shall be submitted to the seller
for further production and/ or reproduction of edition that is valid at the moment the seller has made
for its approval.
propagating material. the relevant offer, respectively the buyer and the seller
2. If the goods delivered are sold on to a third party, the have made the relevant purchase agreement.
Article 15 Advices for cultural practices, buyer must impose this stipulation on penalty of
variety descriptions, damages to that third party.
recommendations 3. The buyer is under the obligation to allow the seller,
1. Cultural advices from the seller are without or anyone who controls on behalf of the seller, direct
engagement. Cultural advices, descriptions, access to its business, including and in particular the
recommendations and illustrations in whatever form greenhouses of its business, in order that the seller
are based as precisely as possible on experiences in can carry out or have carried out inspections.
trials and in practice. However, the seller cannot “Business” in this article shall also mean any business
accept in any case liability on the basis of such activities that are carried out by a third party on
information for deviating results in the grown goods. behalf of the buyer. The buyer shall upon request also
The buyer itself will be deemed to determine whether allow direct access to its administration with regard
the goods are suitable to be used for the intended to the relevant propagating material.
cultivations and under the local conditions.
2. As used in the information supplied by the seller, Article 18 Usage of trademarks, logos and
immunity, resistance and susceptibility shall mean the other signs
following:
1. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the buyer may
- Immunity: Not subject to attack or infection by a not use trademarks, logos or other signs used by the
specified pest or pathogen. seller to distinguish its goods from those of other
- Resistance: is the ability of a plant variety to limit enterprises, and it may not use trademarks, logos or
the growth and development of a specified pest or other signs resembling them. This does not apply to
pathogen and/ or the damage they cause when the trading of the goods in their original packaging
compared to susceptible plant varieties under material which the seller has, or has had, provided
similar environmental conditions and pest or with trademarks, logos or other signs.
pathogen pressure. Resistance varieties may exhibit 2. If the goods delivered are sold on to a third party, the
some disease symptoms or damage under heavy buyer must impose this stipulation on penalty of
pest or pathogen pressure. Two levels of resistance damages to that third party.
are defined:
High/ standard resistance (HR): plant varieties that
highly restrict the growth and development of the Article 19 Conversion
specified pest or pathogen under normal pest or 1. If a provision of these general terms and conditions is
pathogen pressure when compared to susceptible invalid, that provision will automatically be replaced
varieties. These plant varieties may, however, by a valid provision that corresponds as closely as
exhibit some symptoms or damage under heavy possible to the purport of the invalid provision.
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Product specifications
Product specifications Disclaimer
Vegetable growing has become a highly specialized and intensive The pictures in this catalogue show the types to which the varieties as
activity. As a result of the ever increasing demand for better quality mentioned belong and not all varieties as such. These pictures do not
vegetable growers and plant raisers require an improved quality of the consitute any warranty, express or implied, of crop performance.
basic material. The demand for specific seed forms and more Descriptions, illustrations, growing advices and any other information,
information about seed quality has strongly increased to better for example on expiry, sowing, planting and harvesting dates, in
influence emergence and required number of plants. whatever form appearing in catalogues, on labels and in or on
Seed is a natural product. The often varying environmental conditions packaging of Rijk Zwaan are based as precisely as possible on
thus influence final results. It is therefore often not possible to give experiences in trials and in practice. However, Rijk Zwaan does not
detailed information about emergence and other physical seed accept in any case liability on the basis of such descriptions,
characteristics. To meet the wishes of clients as much as possible illustrations, growing advices and information for deviating results in
Rijk Zwaan has made up quality standards for the various seed the grown product. The buyer itself is responsible for proper storage
categories. of the seeds and will be deemed to determine whether the products
The germination percentages mentioned are Rijk Zwaan minimum and growing advices are suitable to be used for the intended
required figures and made up according to ISTA methods and cultivations and under the local conditions.
tolerances. In cases where the seed does not apply with these
product specifications Rijk Zwaan will inform the client.
General definitions
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Product specifications by crop
Eggplant
Brassica crops
- precision seed: germ. 90% Onion
Both OP and F1 varieties
- variety purity: 98% - precision seed: germ. 90% one seed
- precision seed: germ. 90% seed sizes size 2.0-2.75 mm round sieve
per 0.25 mm round sieve
- variety purity: - cauliflower 90%
- other brassica 93% Endive
- precision seed: germ. 90% Parsley
- pellets: germ. 92% - precision seed: germ. 87% seed sizes
per 0.25 mm round sieve
Carrot
OP varieties
- precision seed: germ. 85% seed sizes Fennel
Radish
per 0.20 or 0.25 mm round sieve - precision seed: germ. 90% seed sizes
per 0.50 mm round sieve or 0.20 mm - precision seed: germ. 92% seed sizes
Hybrid varieties
length sieve per 0.25 mm round sieve
- precision seed: germ. 85% seed sizes
per 0.20 or 0.25 mm round sieve - pellets: germ. 90%
Spinach
Gherkin - precision seed: germ. 85%
Celery
(celeriac, blanching-, green-, and cutting-) - precision seed: germ. 88%
- pellets: germ. 90%
Sweet pepper
Leek Hybrid varieties
OP varieties - precision seed: germ. 90%
Chicory witloof
- precision seed: germ. 90% seed sizes - variety purity: 97%
- precision seed: germ. 85% seed sizes
per 0.25 mm round sieve per 0.25 mm round sieve
Hybrid varieties
- precision seed: germ. 85% seed sizes Tomato
per 0.25 mm round sieve Hybrid varieties
Climbing beans
- precision seed: germ. 95% - precision seed: germ. 92%
- variety purity: 98%
Lettuce
Butterhead, batavia, iceberg, cos
Corn salad
- precision seed: germ. 93%
- precision seed: germ. 85% seed sizes
per 0.25 mm round sieve - pellets: germ. 95%
- variety purity: 98%
Other types
- precision seed: germ. 93%
- pellets: germ. 95%
- variety purity: 95%
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