Sakata Spinach Advantage Brochure - Sakata Vegetables

SPINACHADVANTAGE

Sakata has always focused on fulfilling the needs of the vegetable growerand has built a reputation for consistent quality, reliability and service.A leader in premium spinach breeding and production, Sakata offers thegrower innovative varieties that truly perform.Riverside• Smooth, dark-green, spade shape leaves• Offering a slow-moderate growth rate• An excellent choice for baby leaf and fresh markets• Disease Resistance: HR: Pfs: 1-11 \\ IR: 12, 14Seaside• Nice dark-green, smooth round-oval leaves• Upright plant habit makes it a great choice for mechanical harvesting• Well suited for baby leaf and fresh markets• Disease Resistance: HR: Pfs: 1-11 \\ IR: 12, 14Alexandra• A fast-growing, slow-bolting, erect variety• Smooth, dark-green, spade-shaped leaves• A versatile variety that can be used for baby leaf, clip and bunch• Disease Resistance: R: Pfs: 1-11, 13

Crescent• A semi-savoy, dark-green variety• Moderate bolt tolerance and growth rate• Use for baby leaf and bunch markets• Disease Resistance: R: Ao / Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 12Imperial Green• An erect plant habit that makes particularly suitable for bunch markets• Smooth, very dark green, Asian-leaf type• Use for clip and bunch markets• Disease Resistance: R: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13Tyee• A dark green, full-savoy variety with a moderate growth rate• Tyeeʼs slow bolting characteristics make it a perfectchoice for spring and summer production• Use for bunch and processing markets• Disease Resistance: R: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11-12, 14Persius• A fast-growing, moderate-bolting• Smooth, large leaves result in high tonnage• Use for bunch and processing markets• Disease Resistance: R: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8-9, 11-12, 14

SPINACH HYBRIDSVarietyRelativeMaturityPlant Type /Leaf TypeFresh Market (Baby Leaf and/or Mature):Alexandra* F1 Early Smooth, upright /spadeC2-608* F1 Early Smooth, upright /spadeCrescent* F1 Mid Semi-savoy /elongated ovalMelissa* F1 Early Smooth, upright /spadeRiverside* F1 Mid Smooth, upright /spadeSeaside* F1 Mid Smooth, upright /ovalAsian:ImperialGreen F1ImperialSpring F1Imperial StarF1Mid Smooth, upright /AsianEarly Smooth, upright /AsianEarly Smooth, erect /AsianLeaf ColorMedium darkgreenMedium darkgreenBoltingToleranceDiseaseResistance Uses & Remarks*Suitable for baby leaf, as well as mature production.High R: Pfs: 1-11, 13 Fast growing variety for baby leaf, clip and bunch marketsLow R: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13 Very uniform, erect type for bunch and processingDark green Moderate R: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13,R: Ao (WRR)*Fall and overwinter, semi-savoy for baby leaf and bunchmarketsDark green Moderate R: Pfs: 1-11, 13 Fast growing variety for baby leaf, clip and bunch marketsVery dark green High HR: Pfs: 1-11 IR: 12,14Dark green High HR: Pfs: 1-11 IR: 12,14A smooth dark green spade shape spinach varietyNice dark green smooth round-oval leavesDark green Moderate R: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13 More bolt tolerant than other Asian bunching varietiesMedium green Low R: Pfs: 1-4 Fast growing variety that is well suited for fall productionMedium darkgreenLow R: Pfs: 1-7, 9, 11, 13 Stems are less susceptible to damage due to bunchingProcessing:Avon F1 Early Savoy / lobed Dark green High R: Pfs: 1, 2 A bolt tolerant variety for spring and summer productionNo. 3665 F1 Early Smooth, upright /lobedNo. 5633 F1 Mid Smooth, upright /lobedPersius F1 Early Smooth, semi-upright/ lobedRushmore F1 Mid Smooth, semi-upright/ lobedTyee F1 Mid Savoy / elongatedovalCHRISEED®A BRAND OF ALF CHRISTIANSON SEED CO.Varieties Bred by Chriseed.Medium green Low R: Pfs: 1-5, 8, 9, 11-12, 14R: Ao (WRR)*Fast growing variety well suited for fall productionMedium green High R: Pfs: 1-5, 8, 9, 11-12, 14 A bolt tolerant variety for spring and summer productionMedium green Moderate R: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9,11-12, 14R: Ao (WRR)*Medium darkgreenMedium darkgreenIs well suited for multi cuts for processing marketsModerate R: Pfs: 1-5, 8, 9, 11-12, 14 Is well suited for fall productionHigh R: Pfs: 1, 3, 5, 8, 9,11-12, 14Viceroy F1 Early Semi-savoy / lobed Dark green Low R: Pfs: 1, 2R: Ao (WRR)*Disease terminology: R = Resistance, IR = Intermediate resistance. Disease abbreviation code: Ao - White rust. Pfs - Downy mildew.A bolt tolerant variety for spring and summer productionFast growing variety that is well suited for fall productionDISCLAIMER: Claims and other disclosed information are based on our observations and/or information from other sources. Crop performance depends on the interaction between the genetic potential of the seed, its physiologicalcharacteristics, the environment, including management, and other uncontrollable factors that may alter expected performance. Statements on the reaction of varieties to a specific pathogen, pest or stress are based on evaluationunder defined conditions. These reactions can be affected by changes in environmental and biological factors, especially new pathogen races, pest biotypes or vectors of disease agents. Therefore, we give no warranty, express orimplied, for crop performance relative to the information given; nor do we accept any liability for any loss, direct or consequential, that may arise from any cause. Read all seed package labeling carefully as it contains terms andconditions of sale.www.sakata.comSakata Seed America, Inc. • 18095 Serene Drive • Morgan Hill, CA 95037 • (408) 778-7758© Sakata Seed America, Inc.