Export Catalogue 2013_LR

Vegetable Seed Catalogue

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Rob Keene 

Director Enza Zaden Export B.V.

Introduction 

We have great pleasure in presenting to you our new Vegetable Seed Catalogue, full of descriptions of the 

complete range of vegetable seed varieties we have to offer worldwide. Take the time to browse through 

and take note of the many well-known standards, as well as the wealth of new varieties coming onto the 

markets. For further information, and descriptions of our varieties in many languages, please refer to our 

website www.enzazaden.com where you can find many different country brochures and catalogues. 

The Enza Zaden research teams, based in the key vegetable growing areas around the world, align their 

breeding objects directly to the needs of the vegetable producers and consumers. Improved product 

quality, resistance to diseases and increase in yield capability remain the three main research targets. The 

application of modern breeding techniques is the key to the success of Enza Zaden today, investment 

based on a clear vision of the future needs of the all the links in the modern vegetable production and 

marketing chain. 

Enza Zaden has built its position and reputation in 75 years of existence on the strong feeling of 

partnership it has with all its customers, and today we emphasize the importance of partnership in its 

many forms and styles. Partnership emphasizes the strength of independence with the spirit of successful 

collaboration. 

Enza Zaden is happy to provide you with its international Vegetable Seed Catalogue, which we hope will 

provide you with the inspiration to use and recommend our top quality vegetable seed varieties. 

Robert M. Keene 

Director 

Enza Zaden Export B.V. 

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Index 

The power of vegetable breeding 7 

The journey of the seed 15 

The power of a multilocal company: Northwest Europe 24 

Tomato 26 

The power of a multilocal company: Southern Europe 44 

Pepper 46 

The power of a multilocal company: Central and East Europe 64 

Cucumber 66 

Rootstock 78 

The power of a multilocal company: North America 80 

Eggplant 82 

Squash 86 

Melon 90 

Pumpkin 96 

The power of a multilocal company: South and Central America 100 

Lettuce 102 

Endive 116 

Spinach 118 

Corn Salad 120 

The power of a multilocal company: Asia and Oceania 122 

Onion 124 

Bunching Onion 136 

The power of a multilocal company: Africa and the Middle East 138 

Herbs 140 

Cauliflower 146 

Radish 150 

Kohlrabi 154 

Leek 155 

Radicchio 156 

Fennel 157 

Celeriac 158 

Celery 159 

Broccoli 159 

Tropical Range 160 

Resistances 166 

General Terms and Conditions of Sale 168 

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the power of 

vegetable breeding 

Board of Directors: Hein Bemelmans, Joep Lambalk, Vincent van Bentum, Luuk van der Pal en Jaap Mazereeuw. 

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A strong and healthy family company 

Enza Zaden is a Dutch breeding company that develops innovative vegetable varieties in a sound manner. We grow and 

sell the seeds of those varieties worldwide. Our breeding efforts focus on more than twenty vegetable varieties, 

the most important of which are tomato, sweet pepper, lettuce, cucumber, onion and melon. Our vegetables are bought 

and consumed all over the world. And they are greatly appreciated by growers, traders and consumers alike. 

We are an independent family company. As an independent company we focus on continuity in the long term and 

healthy growth. Those two factors are essential for enabling us to focus on our greatest strengths: developing and 

supplying high quality vegetable varieties and seeds. Many years of experience and of investments in people, breeding 

and innovation have laid the basis for a strong, healthy company. 

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Three generations Mazereeuw: Piet en Jaap with on the background a painting of the 

founder of Enza Zaden, Jacob Mazereeuw.

the power of vegetable breeding 

History, present and future 

An entrepreneurial spirit and innovation have been the driving forces behind Enza Zaden’s rich history. So much is 

already evident from the strong determination with which Jacob Mazereeuw established De Enkhuizer Zaadwinkel 

(‘The Seed Shop of [the Dutch town of] Enkhuizen’) back in 1938, and from the great success he achieved in selling 

his products. It is also evident from the smart move his son Piet made in 1959. In that year Piet decided to expand 

the company’s activities to include the breeding of vegetable varieties in order to obtain products that would better 

meet the requirements of growers and the market. In 2011 Jacob’s grandson Jaap became the third member of 

the Mazereeuw family in line to join Enza Zaden’s management team and assume responsibility for the company’s 

management. 

Expansion 

The breeding activities gave Enza Zaden a strong new impetus. The company steadily expanded its range of crops and 

varieties. And also the number of branches outside the Netherlands: many research stations, commercial branches and 

production stations have been established over the years, and we intend to continue to expand in the future. 

Growth and innovation 

Today, in 2013, Enza Zaden is an international company that is active in more than ninety countries. A company with 

many years of experience and expertise in the field of traditional breeding. And in the field of innovation we support our 

breeders with highly advanced technology. This way we speed up the breeding process, enabling us to quickly respond 

to changing market needs and demands. Our enthusiastic employees help us achieve our aims with great passion 

and commitment. Employees of more than forty nationalities work closely together all over the world in developing, 

producing and selling healthy vegetable varieties. 

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Realistic sustainable entrepreneurship 

Realistic sustainable entrepreneurship is our goal. We believe that a company can only succeed when it is in full 

harmony with its environment. As an international vegetable breeding company we can say that we have nature is in 

our genes. And that’s why we want to do everything we can to make a positive contribution towards our changing 

living environment, healthy food and healthy food production for the rapidly expanding global population. 

Organic seeds: Vitalis 

The popularity of organic vegetables has grown tremendously worldwide over the past decade. That has led to an 

increasing demand for strong, organically grown varieties of top quality. Our subsidiary Vitalis Organic Seeds is a 100% 

organic vegetable seed breeding company focusing on professional organic growers. 

Vitalis supplies a wide range of organic vegetable seeds of distinctive quality all over the world. The organically certified 

seeds are all grown and processed under strict organic conditions. They consequently meet the specific demands and 

requirements of both organic consumers and organic growers and all the relevant legislation in Europe and America. 

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A real multilocal company 

Enza Zaden is an international company, or rather, as we like to put it ourselves, a multilocal company. Enza Zaden has 

breeding stations, production stations and commercial branches in all parts of the world. We work with local people 

who know all the ins and outs of our sector and their local market and with breeders who know precisely what varieties 

are needed to meet the market demands. Varieties which are geared to local needs and cultivation conditions. 

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18 19 

20 40 

35 

21 1 

9 26 27 

2 22 

3 

28 

5 6 25 

10 29 

4 23 7 8 

15 30 

32 

12 

11 

24 

17 34 

16 31 

36 39 

33 

38 

37 41 

Enza Zaden Research Stations 

1 The Netherlands - Enkhuizen 

2 France - Allonnes, Saumur 

3 France - Chateaurenard, Provence 

4 Spain - Santa Maria del Aguila, Almería 

5 Spain - Albujon, Murcia 

6 Italy - Tarquinia, Lazio 

7 Italy - Acate, Sicily 

8 Turkey - Antalya 

9 Germany - Dannstadt 

10 USA - San Juan Bautista, California 

11 USA - Brandenton, Florida 

12 Mexico - Culiacán, Sinaloa 

13 Australia - Narromine, NSW 

14 New Zealand - Pukekohe, North Island 

15 China - Beijing 

16 China - Guangdong 

17 India - Pune 

Enza Zaden Commercial Subsidiaries 

18 The Netherlands - Enkhuizen (Enza Zaden Benelux) 

19 The Netherlands - Enkhuizen (Enza Zaden Export) 

20 The Netherlands - Voorst (Vitalis) 

21 United Kingdom - Evesham 

22 France - Allonnes, Saumur 

23 Spain - Santa Maria del Aguila, Almería 

24 Morocco - Agadir 

25 Italy - Tarquinia, Lazio 

26 Germany - Dannstadt 

27 Poland - Warsaw 

28 Bulgaria - Plovdiv 

29 USA - Salinas, California 

30 China - Beijing 

31 China - Hong Kong 

32 Mexico - Los Mochis, Sinaloa 

33 Brazil - Holambra, Sao Paulo 

34 India - Pune 

35 Russia - Moscow 

Seed Production Stations 

36 Tanzania - Arusha 

37 South Africa - Oudtshoorn 

38 Argentina - Mendoza 

R&D and Commercial 

Joint Ventures 

39 Indonesia - Purwakarta 

(East West Seed Indonesia) 

40 The Netherlands - Wageningen (KeyGene) 

41 South Africa - Stellenbosch (Westcape) 

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the journey of 

the seed 

The start of a successful variety 

Offering added value and developing new ideas for products and vegetable varieties to meet future demands - those 

are our constant aims. We listen to growers, retailers, traders, consumers and distributors and exchange thoughts with 

them. That way we remain up-to-date of all the latest trends and developments in the market, all over the world. Our 

breeders in turn use that information to develop new varieties. 

Working together in the chain 

Each link in the chain has its own priorities. Growers need reliable varieties with the distinctive quality which enable 

them to make a profit. Traders and retailers want varieties with a good shelf life. A good shelf life is also essential for the 

processing industry, along with the possibility of easy processing the vegetables. And the main concerns of consumers 

are flavour and health. By working together with all the links in the chain we develop varieties with added value for all 

the chain parties. 

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the journey of the seed 

Creative and innovative breeding 

Our Research & Development (R&D) department is the heart of our company. It is the source of our innovative varieties 

and the hub of our breeding efforts. The combination of creativity, expertise and many years’ experience in breeding 

programmes is our greatest strength. We invest more than 30% of our turnover in innovation, in research and also in 

the development of our employees’ knowledge. This enables us to continuously develop top-quality vegetable varieties 

that are reliable and offer security, anywhere in the world. 

We have closely linked R&D units all over the world. So we are able to quickly exchange specific knowhow in order to 

arrive at new or improved varieties. But there is another great advantage to having such local branches: we are right 

in the middle of local markets and are therefore familiar with all the specific climatic and cultivation requirements of a 

certain country or region, and with the local markets’ needs and wishes. 

We still use traditional breeding methods, but we combine our expertise and creativity with modern, highly advanced 

technology to make our breeding processes a lot faster and more efficient. 

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KeyGene 

We are constantly in search of methods for speeding up our breeding processes. Enza Zaden is one of the founding 

fathers of KeyGene, one of the largest biotechnological companies in the world in the field of plant genetics. KeyGene 

was established in 1989 by a group of Dutch breeding companies. 

The company, which is based in the Dutch town of Wageningen, carries out pre-competitive research to help the 

affiliated breeding companies to make their breeding programmes more effective and more efficient. Besides searching 

for new markers for marking more genes, KeyGene also develops software for making it easier to administratively 

manage analytical methods and breeding programmes. 

Westcape Biotech Pty. 

The establishment, in 2012, of Westcape Biotech Pty. in Stellenbosch, South Africa implied a great step forward in 

making our breeding process more efficient. Westcape is a joint venture with the innovative Expressive Research, a 

biotechnological company that is active in the fields of cell and tissue culture and molecular diagnostics. 

This cooperation has greatly increased our capacity for cell and tissue cultivation activities in particular. Thanks to 

Westcape we are able to offer our breeders worldwide even better support with products obtained in cell and tissue 

cultivation processes. 

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Production and quality of our seed 

Once we have developed and thoroughly tested a new variety we start producing high quality seed of that variety on a 

large scale. This is the responsibility of our Seed Production department. 

The seed is produced all over the world and is then sent to our head office in Enkhuizen for further processing. Using 

the latest technology we dry the seed, grade it and remove any contaminations and deviating seeds from the batches. 

The seed is then ready for the last thorough check in our quality laboratory. Extensive quality tests and intensive 

research help us to raise the quality of our seed to a higher level. Our seed health lab makes sure the seed we offer 

commercially is healthy and free of harmful pathogens. With all these operations and inspections we guarantee our 

customers the best seeds. 

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Upgrading our seed 

Certain after-treatments can boost the quality and reliability of some types of seed. For example we pellet very small 

seeds to give them more body. This involves coating each seed with a thin layer of clay, which makes the seed easier 

to sow. The clay moreover contains nutrients for the first phase of the seedlings’ development, and products to protect 

them against pathogens in that vulnerable early phase. 

Good Seed and Plant Practices 

Healthy seed and healthy plants give growers greater security. It was for that very reason that an international system 

was introduced specifically for reducing the risk of infection of tomato seeds and tomato plants: Good Seed and Plant 

Practices (GSPP). We are proud that all our seed production stations are accredited under this quality mark. 

Our global production stations 

Tanzania 

We have an ideally located production station in Tanzania. The constant climate in that area enables us to produce 

seed of fruity crops all year-round. Also timely seed production enables us to quickly introduce new varieties. This is of 

crucial importance in the dynamic vegetable seed market. 

South Africa and Argentina 

From our locations in Oudtshoorn and Mendoza we coordinate our increasing seed production activities (mainly open 

field crops) respectively in South Africa and Argentina. 

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Northwest Europe 

the power of a multilocal company 

Northwest Europe is the real ‘home market’ for Enza Zaden. The market where many products are developed which 

also find their place in the important international 'spin-off' markets. The varieties Enza Zaden develops for this region 

are core products for the company. 

The greenhouse market in Northwest Europe is a very sophisticated market, complete with new technology, innovation 

and knowledge. The Netherlands takes the lead role in developing the know-how. Exports include products, genetic 

resources, technological developments and knowledge, promoting The Netherlands to surrounding countries as the 

origin of professional cultivation. 

The knowledge and technology of Dutch growers is at the centre of the Northwest European market. They export more 

than half of their products within a radius of 500 km around the Netherlands. England and Germany are their main 

neighbour markets, but export products are shipped to many other European countries and even further. Trust and 

reliability are key factors to providing buyers with the assurance of continuous and consistent supply. 

In order to be able to advise growers in the Northwest European countries and to offer the right varieties, it is important 

for Enza Zaden to be fully aware of the market requirements of our customers. Developments in our target markets are 

becoming increasingly important. What are the product needs of a supermarket in Germany? What type of products do 

you find in England at the local greengrocer’s? We need to constantly monitor and understand the dynamics involved in 

the target markets. 

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Tomato 

Enza Zaden has a very wide range of tomato 

varieties, from large beef tomatoes to tasty 

vine tomatoes (truss tomatoes) and from baby 

plum tomatoes to pink tomatoes for the Asian 

market. 

Enza Zaden develops varieties that are in line with 

market demands. In 1995, Campari was the first 

vine tomato variety with a delicious sweet taste. This 

variety is available under the brand name Tasty Tom 

in the Netherlands, and is called Campari in the USA. 

Sunstream was the first baby plum tomato available for 

harvesting both as loose tomatoes and as tomatoes on 

the vine. 

The Asian market has a specific demand for pink 

tomatoes. This is an interesting development for Enza 

Zaden, particularly since the gene that determines this 

colour has been identified, and the first commercial 

variety has been introduced. On a worldwide level, the 

tomato is the most important vegetable product on the 

market, and in China, the pink beef tomato is by far the 

dominant variety sold. 

Lola Garcia 

Senior Breeder Tomato 

Spain 

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Tomato 

Indeterminate large beef 

Belfast 

Belfast is a remarkably early tomato variety suitable for short cropping in non-heated greenhouses. 

The first trusses mature early and bear very large beef size fruits on average 220 grams in size 

and larger. The indeterminate plant has a vigorous growth habit which makes Belfast a highly 

recommended variety for spring cultivation. The fruits are round in shape, uniform in size, firm and 

have a very high quality. Belfast is a professional grower’s choice. 

Belle 

Belle is the worldwide standard for the cultivation of beef tomatoes in non-heated conditions. Its 

quality and reliability is recognized by many growers, shippers and consumers. Belle is widely 

adaptable, performing well in greenhouses, tunnels and under nets. The plant growth is compact, 

quite open and easy to work in. A strong feature is the regular fruit setting and development. Belle 

is quite early into production and is a steady producer of high quality beef tomatoes. 

Belfast 

Berberana 

Berberana is a very large beef tomato variety, fruit size 280 grams and above, with the ability 

to adapt to grow successfully in a wide range of different conditions and seasons. Berberana is 

suitable for both non-heated greenhouse and open field cultivation. Trusses form easily up the 

plant and fruit setting is good, giving altogether an excellent total yield. Many growers plant 

Berberana because of its flexibility and consistency in performance, as well as its good disease 

resistance pattern. 

Buran 

Buran is a new indeterminate beef tomato hybrid to enter the Enza Zaden portfolio. Large fruiting, 

high yielding and flexible, Buran has made a mark for itself in many different markets. A variety 

considered as one of our best large fruiting beef tomato hybrids for extended distance shipping. 

Buran is recommended for cultivation in non-heated greenhouses. 

Belle 

Berberana 

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Tomato 


Elpida 

Perhaps the most successful Enza Zaden beef tomato of all time. Elpida is market leader throughout the 

world. Widely adapted to many cropping types and season, a strong and steady growing plant habit 

and a phenomenally high yield of dark green to red quality fruits. Farmers growing Elpida have little 

need to look elsewhere for a class variety with staying power. 

Elpida 

Lezaforta 

Lezaforta is a new Enza Zaden indeterminate beef tomato hybrid with Spotted Wilt and Nematode 

resistance. The fruits are large in size, on average 220-250 grams, very uniform in shape and with a 

high quality. Lezaforta is recommended for both autumn and spring cropping in non-heated protected 

cultivations. A new hybrid for any grower keen on taking into their cropping programmes a high yielding 

variety with exceptional fruit quality. 

Variety Cultivation Maturity Fruit Resistances Remarks 

Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 

(grams) Shape HR IR 


Aegean x x 

Mediumlate 

220-250 ToMV/Ff:A-C/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV Large and tasty beef tomato. 

Amaneta 

x 

Mediumearly 

200-220 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Excellent variety with regular fruit-set, especially suited for 

long crop. 

Amaral x x 

Mediumlate 

180-220 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Lt/Va/Vd/ 

Fol:0,1/For 

TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

High quality fruits. 

Arbason x x 

Mediumearly 

200-220 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 

Reliability and very high production in combination with 

high stress tolerance. 

E15B.35000 

x 

Mediumearly 

240-280 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj Large deep-red fruits of top quality. 

Belfast x Early 220-250 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj Very early variety with high fruit-load on first trusses. 

Bellfort x Early 280-320 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj New beef variety with high early and total yield. 

Belle x x 

Mediumearly 


Standard beef tomato in many markets. Easy to grow, 

even in difficult conditions. 

HR: High Resistance | IR: Intermediate Resistance | Si: Silvering (Chimera) | For explanation of the codes of resistances, see page 166. 

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Fizuma 

Fizuma is a 220 gram flat round beef tomato highly recommended for growing in a long crop under 

controlled (heated) greenhouse conditions, in this way the potential of the variety is optimized. The 

quality and uniformity of the fruits of Fizuma throughout the cropping period are remarkable. Easy 

to harvest and strong against cracking, Fizuma’s fruit quality makes it an ideal variety for regular 

supply into the fresh produce retail outlets. 

Fizuma 


Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 



Berberana 

x 

Mediumearly 

280-320 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj Widely adaptable variety with high yield potential. 

Bruni x x 

Mediumearly 

250-300 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/ 

Fol:0,1/For 

TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Vigorous plant producing large clusters. Excellent fruit 

firmness. 

Buran 

x 

Mediumearly 

180-220 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj High production of uniform fruits. Good shipping qualities. 

Elpida x x 

Mediumearly 

220-250 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For On/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Flexible variety suitable for year-round cultivation. High 

fruit quality. 

Fizuma x Early 200-220 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/ 

Fol:0,1/For 

On 

New variety with high yield potential and excellent fruit 

quality. Good setting in dark conditions. 

Floyd x Early 220-250 

ToMV/ToANV/Ff:A-E/Va/ 

Vd/Fol:0,1/For 

On/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Excellent continuous fruit setting in long crop. 

Forenza x Early 200-220 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 On/Ma/Mi/Mj Early high yield. 

Hechicero x x 

Mediumlate 

220-250 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Lt/Va/Vd/ 

Fol:0-2/For 

TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Remarkable production results in open field during 

summer. Very good fruit quality. 


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Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 



Lezaforta x x Early 220-250 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Mondial x Early 180-220 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Adaptable hybrid with balanced plant and fast 

fruit development. 

Early, high yielding variety. Compact plant type. 

Excellent fruit setting. 

Rally x Early 220-250 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj Very early large-sized beef tomato. 

Sebatina x x Early 220-250 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 

TSWV/TYLCV/Ma/ 

Mi/Mj 

Fast growing variety with compact plant and 

large, uniform fruits. 

Vedetta 

x 

Mediumearly 

180-200 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV 

Flexible variety with deep red fruit colour and high 

uniformity. 

Vernal 

x 

Mediumearly 

220-240 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Strong growing variety suitable for production 

under high temperatures. 

Vinicio x x 

Mediumearly 

220-250 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Large sized beef tomato with good setting and 

very firm fruits. 

Indeterminate pink large beef 

Dimerosa x Early 180-220 

ToMV/ToANV/Ff:A-E/Ss/Aal/Va/ 

Vd/Fol:0,1 

TSWV/TYLCV 

High yielding pink tomato with good shipping 

qualities. Resistant to cracking. 

HR: High Resistance | IR: Intermediate Resistance | Si: Silvering (Chimera) | For explanation of the codes of resistances, 

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Tomato 

Indeterminate pink large beef 

Dimerosa 

Enza Zaden’s first commercial pink fruiting beef tomato hybrid, specifically recommended for 

cropping in non-heated greenhouses. The fruits are on average 180-220 grams in size, 

flat round in shape with an excellent quality for shipping long distances. Dimerosa has a strong 

growing indeterminate plant habit, an early start to production and a very high overall yield. 

Indeterminate small beef 

Afamia 

Afamia is a very versatile indeterminate export type tomato with fruits on average 180 grams in 

size. It is recommended for growing in both non-heated greenhouses and in the open field in 

subtropical regions. Afamia has a high total yield of uniform, high quality fruits produced uniformly 

up the plant in large clusters. 

Dimerosa 

Halay 344 

Halay 344 is a leading variety in many markets which require a steady growing, indeterminate 

small beef variety either for the export markets or local consumption. The fruits are very uniform, 

on average 180-200 grams in size, very firm and with an attractive market appearance. Halay 344 

has the ability to set fruits well under difficult conditions and produce large, uniform clusters. 

Afamia 

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Heated 

geenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 



Afamia x x 

Mediumearly 

180 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Large clusters and high production potential. 

Very uniform size and shape. 

Alindi x x Early 180 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Good stable production throughout the season. 

Balanced plant and quality fruits. 

Fiorentino x x 

Mediumearly 

180 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Exceptional fruit quality and good shelf life. Maintains 

the fruit size throughout the season. 

Halay 344 x x 

Hanedan x x 

Mediumlate 

Mediumearly 

180 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 Very productive. Export fruit quality. 

150 ToMV/Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV Winter season variety, excellent fruit quality. 

Kanavaro x Early 160 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For On/Ma/Mi/Mj High early yield and good total production. 

Luanova x Early 180 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj Remarkable fruit quality and unifomity. 

Marenza 

(E 27.34750) 

x 

Mediumearly 

150 ToMV/ToANV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For TYLCV New variety with excellent export qualities. 


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Sylviana 

Enza Zaden’s latest export type tomato hybrid, Sylviana meets all the requirements of the 

discerning grower. A strong growing indeterminate plant habit combined with excellent setting 

ability gives Sylviana a really high yielding capacity. The fruits are on average 180-200 grams in 

size, flat round in shape, firm and with a high quality. Sylviana is a reliable variety and is suitable 

for use in long crops, and for both cultivation outdoors and in non-heated greenhouses. 

Sylviana 


Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 



Polison x Early 150 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 

TSWV/TYLCV/ 

Ma/Mi/Mj 

Very productive. One of the earliest varieties available 

on the market. 

Praetorius x x 

Mediumearly 

150 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Balanced plant and regular production. Especially for 

summer cropping. For single and truss harvest. 

Savarona 

x 

Mediumearly 

180 ToMV/Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 

TSWV/TYLCV/ 

Ma/Mi/Mj 

Maintains good fruit set and plant growth in cooler 

conditions very well. Even colouring to deep red fruit 

colour. 

Sylviana x x 

Mediumearly 

180 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 

TSWV/TYLCV/ 

Ma/Mi/Mj 

Reliable variety for long crop. Easy setting and very 

uniform fruits. 

Tessera x x 

Mediumearly 

180 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 

TSWV/TYLCV/ 

Ma/Mi/Mj 

Excellent presentation and shipping qualities. 

Semi-determinate small beef 

Bersola x Early 160 ToMV/Fol:0 Early high yield. 

Monsan 

x 

Mediumearly 

180 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 Ma/Mi/Mj High quality semi-determinate tomato. 


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Tomato 

Indeterminate medium/small beef 

Diamantino 

Diamantino is Enza Zaden’s number one long cropping winter variety for growing in heated 

greenhouses in the Mediterranean markets. Grown both for loose harvest and for truss 

picking, Diamantino gives excellent high quality, uniform medium sized fruits. The strong 

growing open plant habit, combined with an excellent setting ability makes Diamantino an 

exceptional high yielding variety. 

Pitenza 

Pitenza is Enza Zaden’s famous truss harvest tomato hybrid, widely used by professional 

growers throughout the world. Also very suitable for loose picking. The fruits are on 

average 100-120 grams in size, round and firm and very attractive red at full maturity. The 

shelf life is outstanding. Pitenza has a strong growing plant habit and sets fruits well under 

different growing conditions. Pitenza is recommended for both unheated greenhouse and 

tunnel crops. It is one of the very few varieties to be able to produce good truss tomatoes 

during the winter period. 

Diamantino 

Variety Cultivation Maturity Fruit Truss Resistances Remarks 

Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Weight 

(grams) Shape Harvest HR IR Si 

Indeterminate medium/small beef 

Careza x Early 90 x ToMV/Ff:1-5/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For On x Very productive variety for heated crops. 

Diamantino x x Medium-early 130 x ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For On x 

Dirk x x Medium-early 130 x ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For On x 

Pitenza x Medium-early 110 x ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 

E15M.40088 x Medium-early 90-95 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For On x 

Balanced plant and very good setting ability. 

Excellent presentation. 

High quality truss tomato. Very productive in 

warm conditions. 

Standard cluster tomato for non-heated 

greenhouses. 

Loose type for Scandinavian markets. Easy 

setting, excellent yield and quality, long shelf life. 


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Indeterminate cocktail 

Annamay 

A superb new hybrid from Enza Zaden. Annamay is a slightly smaller sized cocktail tomato with an 

extremely attractive fruit quality and very sweet and aromatic flavour. The trusses are well shaped, 

compact and very uniform. Annamay has a strong and compact plant habit. A variety for the 

heated greenhouse growers. 

Annatefka 

Annatefka is a cocktail tomato very suitable for truss harvest. The fruits are on average 30 grams 

in size, very uniform in shape and have an excellent taste and quality. Anatefka is noted for its 

high brix and attractive fruit presentation appearance. The plant grows steadily throughout a long 

production cycle, setting trusses and fruits regularly and well. An attractive variety, Anatefka is a 

must for the discerning grower. 

Arlinta 

The top cocktail tomato hybrid from the Enza Zaden stable, Arlinta has proved itself time and 

again to be the first choice of the professional growers in this segment. Arlinta has a strong 

growing plant which produces high quality, regular trusses through the long cropping season. 

The fruits are on average 30 grams in size, very uniform in shape and extremely sweet and 

presentable. Don’t miss the chance to grow the best cocktail tomato in the world. 

Annatefka 

Arlinta 

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Tomato 


Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greehouse 

Open field 

Weight 


Indeterminate cocktail 

Adoration x x 

Mediumearly 

40-60 x 

ToMV/Ff:1-5/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/ 

For 

On 

x 

Superb quality, very flexible cocktail 

tomato. 

Annamay x x 

Mediumearly 

30-40 x ToMV/Ff:1-5/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 On x Excellent truss shape and high yield. 

Annatefka x Early 30-40 x 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/ 

For 

On/Ma/Mi/Mj 

x 

New reliable hybrid. Can be grown under 

artificial light. 

Arlinta 

x 

Mediumearly 

30-40 x 


For 

On/Ma/Mi/Mj 

x 

Vigorous variety with compact plant. 

Firm, tasty, deep red fruits. 

Avalantino 

x 

Mediumearly 

80-90 x 


For 

On 

x 

Larger-sized cocktail tomato with 

remarkable fruit quality. High yield. 

Temptation x x 

Mediumearly 

60-70 x 


For 

x 

Vigorous plant with regular setting. Nice 

shiny fruits with excellent taste. 

Annaluca x Early 40-50 x ToMV/ToANV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 On x 

Very uniform trusses with dark red and 

very glossy fruits. Perfect for flow-pack. 


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Indeterminate Cherry 

Marinika 

Marinika is a new cherry tomato for non-heated crops with excellent taste and flavour. Vigorous, 

medium long jointed plant with good setting and stable production through the winter. Variety 

produces large split trusses and is recommended for loose fruit picking. The fruits are round 

in shape, on average 18-20 grams in weight, very firm and have a beautiful shiny red colour at 

maturity. 

Tomaggio 

Tomaggio is an exciting new cherry tomato hybrid for heated greenhouse production. The plant 

grows regularly and gives good truss formation and fruit setting. The small cherry fruits, on 

average between 20-22 grams in size, are very firm, sweet and crunchy, the taste is superb. The 

fruits are very strong against splitting and fast to mature. Tomaggio is recommended both for 

loose and truss harvest, the trusses are extremely uniform and present very attractively in the tray. 

Marinika 


Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 


Indeterminate cherry 

Marinika 

x 

Mediumearly 

18-20 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Ss/Aal/ 

Fol:0,1/For/Pst 

TYLCV 

Loose fruit picking type for winter 

production. 

Nectar x x Early 15-18 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1 x 

Sakura x Early 18-22 x ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1 Ma/Mi/Mj x 

Tomaggio x Early 20-22 x ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0/For On 

Tomalien x Early 22 x ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For On/Ma/Mi/Mj x 

The standard hybrid for taste and 

presentation. Long trusses. 

Early into production. Long, single trusses. 

Attractive red fruits, good shelf life. 

Very uniform trusses. Sweet and crunchy 

taste. 

Truss cherry with deep red colour and 

excellent taste. 

Trebus 

x 

Mediumearly 

25-30 x ToMV/Fol:0,1/For 

Variety which combines production with 

quality. Ideal for early autumn crops. 

Zorayda 

x 

Mediumearly 

18-20 x 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Ss/Aal/ 

Fol:0,1 

TYLCV 

Truss cherry for non-heated cultivations. 

Stable performance throughout the 

season. 


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Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 


Indeterminate large plum 

Centenario x x Early 160-180 

ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/ 

For 

TYLCV 

New high yielding Saladette producing 

long trusses with more than 8 fruits. 

Excellent colour and firmness. 

Corleone x x 

Mediumearly 

160-180 ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 

TYLCV/Ma/ 

Mi/Mj 

Strong growing and flexible variety. 

Quality fruits. 

Naram x x 

Mediumearly 

130-150 x ToMV/Ff:B,D/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 Ma/Mi/Mj 

Very uniform trusses with nice green 

parts. 

Paipai x x Early 160-180 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 

TSWV/Ma/ 

Mi/Mj 

Flexible plum hybrid with exceptional 

fruit quality. Compact plant with short 

internodes. 

Policarpo x x Early 180-200 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/Pst 

TSWV/TYLCV/ 

Ma/Mi/Mj 

New variety with high yield and good 

setting in hot conditions. 

Savantas x x Early 100-110 x ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1/For Ma/Mi/Mj x 

Very attractive trusses. Uniform 

production pattern. 

Susanti x Early 105-115 x 


For 

Ma/Mi/Mj 

Very nice presentation. Produces superb 

quality tomatoes also under artificial light. 


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Indeterminate large plum 

Centenario 

Centenario is a large indeterminate plum type which is widely adapted to growing in different 

climates and seasons, particularly recommended for open field production on stakes in 

subtropical regions. The plant has a vigorous growth habit and sets fruits easily. The fruits are 

on average 160-180 grams in size, long plum shaped, firm and well suited to long distance 

shipping. Centenario has proved to be a reliable grower’s variety. 

Paipai 

Paipai is a new very flexible indeterminate plum variety, showing remarkable performance in 

a variety of growing conditions. Epecially recommended for non-heated and open field crops. 

The plant is compact, with very short internodes which makes it very labour-friendly. The 

hybrid is early into production, setting on average 8 fruits per truss. Large-sized fruits ripen to 

attractive, smooth, deep red colour. Paipai has outstanding shelf-life and shipping qualities. 

Policarpo 

Policarpo is a new, large fruiting Saladette type tomato hybrid for production in non-heated 

greenhouses as well as in the open field. The fruits are very large, on average 180-200 grams in 

size, firm and very suitable for shipping long distances. Policarpo has a strong, steady growing 

plant habit and sets fruits easily and regularly up the whole plant whilst maintain size at the top. 

The resistance package makes Policarpo a very versatile variety to grow. 

Susanti 

Susanti 

Susanti is an indeterminate plum variety particularly recommended for production in heated 

greenhouses. It has a very high overall yield of top quality fruits making Susanti a standard 

recommended variety. Susanti produces extremely uniform trusses of quick and even colouring 

attractive shiny fruits, with a fantastic taste and easy to slice. The plant habit is strong growing 

and well balanced. 

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Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Weight 


Indeterminate small plum 

Ardiles x Early 40-45 x ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For On/Ma/Mi/Mj x 

Garincha x x Early 12 ToMV/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Vespolino x x Early 25-30 x ToMV/Fol:0,1 Ma/Mi/Mj x 

Productive and easy to grow mini 

plum tomato variety. 

Santa type fruits with superb taste 

and flavour. 

Outstanding fruit quality. Spectacular 

performance in long cultivations 

through the winter. 

Vesuvius x x 

Mediumearly 

35-40 x ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 On/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Midi San Marzano, intense glossy red 

fruit colour and nice green parts. 

Vialli x Early 10 

ToMV/ToANV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/ 

Fol:0,1/For 

Ma/Mi/Mj 

x 

Labour-friendly and very productive 

Santa type. 

San Marzano 

Pozzano x x 

Mediumearly 


Productive San Marzano for spring 

and autumn cultivation. Non 

greenback. 

HR: High Resistance | IR: Intermediate Resistance | Si: Silvering (Chimera) | For explanation 

of the codes of resistances, see page 166. Current information concerning the resistances is 

available on www.enzazaden.com = Santa = mini plum = long mini plum = San Marzano 

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Tomato 

Indeterminate small plum 

Ardiles 

A new top mini plum hybrid from the Enza Zaden portfolio, Ardiles is the number one 

recommended variety for professional heated greenhouse growers. The fruits are on average 

40-45 grams in size, very firm and attractive shiny red in colour at full maturity. Ardiles produces 

very regular large trusses and has an excellent overall total yield. A quality tomato variety in its 

segment, widely appreciated in the trade for its flavour and presentation. 

Garincha 

Garincha is a beautiful small oval shaped mini plum tasty tomato for the professional heated 

glasshouse markets. The very uniform fruits are 12 grams in size, extremely sweet and very 

attractive shiny red in colour at full maturity. The production capacity of Garincha is extraordinary, 

trusses set well and regularly up the plant, which stays in balance through a long crop. Garincha is 

very suitable for loose harvest, but can also be used for truss harvest when required. A top variety 

with many attractive qualities. 

Ardiles 

Garincha 

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Variery Maturity Fruit Resistances Remarks 

Determinate open field round 

Weight 


Enz10 Early 180-200 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj Very productive, good leaf cover. 

Fora 922 Medium-early 230-250 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj Large sized uniform fruits. A high yielding variety. 

Hala21 Early 160-180 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj Early generative variety. Good setting in hot conditions. 

Imran Early 180-220 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj Uniform deep red fruits. Early into production. 

Jamilla Medium-early 180-220 Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Very strong plant with continuous setting. Long harvesting 

period. 

Lisetta Medium-early 160-180 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj Very productive variety with concentrated setting. Firm fruits. 

Lojain Medium-early 170-190 ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV 

Sadeen Early 160-180 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 

Excellent production in hot conditions. Extremely good fruit 

quality and firmness. 

Widely adabtable variety for spring and summer in different 

growing areas. Very productive. 

Sukaina Medium-early 180-200 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 Ma/Mi/Mj Strong plant with good leaf cover. High yield potential. 

Zain40 Early 180-200 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 Ma/Mi/Mj Uniform deep red fruits with excellent shipping qualities. 

E 26.34096 Early 160-180 Lt/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Very productive new hybrid for autumn cultivation. Quality 

fruits. 


Current information concerning the resistances is available on www.enzazaden.com 

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Tomato 


Caddo 

A very new large round determinate hybrid to enter the Enza Zaden portfolio. The fruits are very 

large, on average over 200 grams in size, firm and extremely attractive for the consumer. The 

plant provides the rich harvest with a very good cover, and harvesting can be carried out over a 

relatively short period of time. Caddo is particularly recommended for production in hot or semitropical 

areas. 

Lojain 

Lojain is a superb quality tomato hybrid with an outstanding resistance package. The round fruits 

are very firm with a deep red colour and an average size of 170-190 grams. Fruit set is excellent. 

The plant has good growth and covers the maturing fruits very well. Lojain is a highly productive 

variety. 

Determinate open field plum 

Morelia 

A leading Enza Zaden determinate plum variety with a very high production and excellent fruit 

quality, recommended mainly for fresh market usage. The plant gives the fruits good coverage and 

is quite vigorous. The fruits are medium sized, on average between 160 and 180 grams, very firm 

and with an attractive red colour at full maturity. Morelia has a good resistance package which 

makes it a highly recommended variety for production under a wide range of growing conditions. 

Lojain 

Variery Maturity Fruit Resistances Remarks 


Weight 


Caddo Early 250-300 Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/For TYLCV 

Very compact plant with concentrated setting. Uniform, high 

quality fruits. 

Pawnee Early 280-300 

ToANV/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/ 

For 

TYLCV 

Early into production. Large fruits, resistant to cracking. 

Watonga Early 250-300 ToANV/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2 TSWV/Ma/Mi/Mj Vigorous, high yielding hybrid. Excellent eating quality. 

Determinate open field plum 

Morelia Medium-early 160-180 Va/Vd/Fol:0,1 TYLCV 

Good leaf cover. Uniform, attractive red, firm plum shaped 

fruits. 



= beef flat round = beef round = plum 

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Southern Europe 


Southern Europe is the winter market garden for the whole of Western Europe and beyond. Italy, Spain, Morocco and 

Turkey are the four major horticultural markets producing greenhouse and open field fresh vegetables from autumn 

through the winter and into late spring for the needs of the hungry consumers in Europe as a whole. 

The Enza Zaden key research facilities are located in the major vegetable production regions of Spain, Italy and Turkey, 

where we can benefit from local knowledge and understanding of the needs of growers and consumers alike. By 

working directly in the main markets we can expose our genetic material to the scrutiny of the markets directly. We 

breed in the greenhouse crops of tomato, pepper, cucumber and eggplant, and the open field crops of squash, melon, 

lettuce, cauliflower and many other smaller crops. 

At our research facility in Italy, in Tarquinia just north of Rome, we have a very active breeding programme in two very 

local species groups, namely radicchio and fennel. This is just one example of how we use the full international research 

facilities of Enza Zaden and apply it to significant local crops. Italy is a ‘traditional’ vegetable producing country with 

many generations of experience. The portfolio of types and varieties is huge, making it an enormous challenge to make 

a success of our business in all the types and segments. 

Turkey is also a very ‘traditional’ Mediterranean vegetable producing market. Winter production under protected 

greenhouse conditions is found all around the coast from Izmir in the Northwest to Mersin in the East. Enza Zaden’s 

strategic research station located in Antalya is the source of new, exciting varieties adaptable to the local market and 

countries in the close vicinity. 

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Pepper 

At the moment, ninety percent of Enza Zaden’s pepper 

breeding activities focus on the following varieties: 

• Blocky types: blocky peppers are 

available in different colours. The 

green, red, orange and yellow fruits 

are mainly known in the western 

world, whereas white peppers, for 

example, are popular in Eastern 

Europe. 

• Lamuyo peppers: this type is mainly 

popular in the Mediterranean Region and 

in Central and South America. For the latter 

area, open field varieties are being developed. 

• Turkish peppers: these varieties are developed 

to be grown under protected cultivation in 

Turkey. 

• Cone-shaped peppers: these varieties are 

developed to be grown under protected cultivation in 

Spain and Italy. 

• Hot Peppers: the hot pepper breeding programme is 

a rapidly developing programme that focuses on two 

markets: Mexico (Jalapeno and Ancho peppers) and 

varieties used in Middle East markets. 

Enza Zaden’s breeding activities in The Netherlands focus 

on heated glasshouse crops, in Spain the main markets 

are for non-heated protected cultivation varieties. 

Breeding in peppers is a global activity, combining 

technical and research input from The Netherlands, Spain 

and America. Open field peppers are bred in California 

and Florida for use in the USA and Mexican markets as 

well as many other open field markets worldwide. 

Young Han 

Distributor Korea 

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Pepper 

Blocky red 

Artega 

Artega combines high production with outstanding fruit quality. A new hybrid recommended for 

production in non-heated greenhouses under a wide range of production seasons. The fruits are 

very uniform in shape, heavy and firm, colouring green to red at full maturity. The plant habit is 

strong growing and open. Artega is a leading variety producing export quality peppers. 

Maranello 

Maranello is the leader variety in its segment in the heated greenhouse market in The Netherlands. 

Maranello is an extremely high yielding variety producing large blocky fruits which mature quickly 

from green to an attractive red colour. The excellent setting ability combined with the open plant 

habit makes harvesting very easy. Maranello is the professional grower’s variety of today. 

Relampago 

Relampago is a top quality hybrid recommended for production in all non-heated greenhouse 

crops. The plant is strong growing making fruit set easy and uniform. Relampago is a high yielding 

variety, producing very uniform large fruits which mature from green to a very attractive deep red 

colour. It has a very good virus resistance package. 

Artega 

Blocky green 

Sweet 46 

Sweet 46 has very attractive large dark shiny green blocky fruits at the immature stage. At 

maturity the fruits remain green and are very sweet. Very suitable for use in traffic light packs 

where a green fruit which stays green is needed. It is recommended for production in non-heated 

greenhouses. The strong growing plant produces regularly up the plant; the total yield is very high. 

A unique variety bred for the specialist grower. 

Maranello 

Sweet 46 

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Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Heated 

greenhouse 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Blocky green/red 

Artega x Early 75-85 Tm:0-2 Top fruit quality throughout the season. Perfect blocky shape. 

Barbero 

(E20B.1012392) 

x Early 80-90 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Very early variety with compact plant type. Excellent fruit 

quality. 

Bungi x Early 90+ Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Flexible, large sized TSWV resistant pepper. Extremely firm 

fruits. 

Dotan x Early 80-90 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 Fast fruit ripening and quick plant recovery. 

Ferrari x x Early 75-85 Tm:0-2 Open plant, regular setting. Widely adaptable and reliable. 

Healey x Medium-early 90+ Tm:0-2 Maintains large fruit-size all season long. High yield. 

Imperio x Early 90-95 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Maduro x Medium-early 80-85 Tm:0-2 

Large fruited variety for winter production. The fruit set, shape 

and uniformity in cold conditions are unique. 

New variety providing steady and reliable performance. Very 

good vigour and endurance. 

Maracana 

(E20B.5064) 

x Medium-early 80-85 PepMoV/Tm:0-2 

Very high production potential. Fast colouring and excellent 

shelf life. 

Maranello x Early 85-95 Tm:0-2 

A very early producer of firm, large sized, quality fruits all 

season long. 

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Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Heated 

greenhouse 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Blocky green/red 

Mercurio x Early 75-85 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Muley x Medium-early 75-85 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0/MaMiMj 

Medium sized pepper with easy setting and fast fruit 

development. 

Nematode and TSWV resistant variety for non-heated 

protected cultivations. 

Red Light x Medium-early 80-90 

PepMoV/PVY:0-2/ 

Tm:0-2 

TSWV:0 

Strong plant suitable for long cropping period. Remarkable 

shelf life. 

Relampago x Early 85-90 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Roselo x Medium-early 85-95 Tm:0-2 TSWV:0 

Amazing setting under high temperatures. Compact plants 

with good leaf cover and strong growth. 

Vigorous plant with good endurance. Firm fruits. Especially 

suited for difficult/harsher growing conditions. 

Scirocco x Early 80-85 Tm:0-3 Very generative and open plant habit, easy to work in. 

Sweet 46 x Medium-early 80 Tm:0-2 

Tamarin x Medium-early 90-110 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Veyron x Early 85 Tm:0-3 

Unique stay green variety with regular production and high 

yield. 

Large fruited variety for spring production in subtropical 

areas. Continuous setting and high quality fruits. 

Easy setting, labour friendly plant type and fast fruit 

colouring. 

Viper x Early 85-95 Tm:0-2 Large fruit size, vigorous plant, high yielding variety. 



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Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Heated 

greenhouse 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Blocky green/yellow 

Atalante 

(E20B.4994) 

x Early 85 Tm:0-3 

Flexible variety with high production and large fruit size 

throughout the season. 

Bentley x x Early 90-95 Tm:0-3 

Large fruited variety with consistent fruit quality. Labourfriendly 

plant type. 

Catriona x Early 90 


Tm:0-3 

TSWV:0 

Compact plant habit. Early into production. 

Celaya x Early 80-90 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0/MaMiMj Nematode resistant hybrid, easy setting in hot conditions. 

Coletti x x Medium-early 80-85 Tm:0-3 

Compact plant habit. Thick walled, uniform, high quality 

blocky fruits. 

Dandan x Medium-early 90-95 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 Medium sized fruits with long shelf life. Vigorous plant type. 

Deniro x Early 90-110 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Variety with strong growing plant habit, especially suited for 

autumn-winter cultivations. 

Dicaprio x Medium-early 90-110 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 Large, heavy, firm fruits. Balanced plant. 

Fiesta x Early 75-85 Tm:0-2 

SunnyEZ x Early 80-85 Tm:0-2 

Very early and easy to grow variety. High production under a 

range of conditions. 

Early into production. Thick walled, bright yellow fruits with 

long shelf life. 

Vélez x Early 85-90 Tm:0-2 Standard hybrid for the spring production in Southern Europe. 

Volante x Early 85-90 Tm:0-3 Fastest colouring yellow pepper available on the market. 

Blocky green/orange 

Castano x x Early 85-95 Tm:0-2 Flexible variety with easy setting and consistent fruit quality. 

Magno x Early 85-90 Tm:0-3 Easy to set, very uniform fruits. 

Milena x Early 85-90 PVY:0-1/Tm:0-3 TSWV:0/TEV 

Tabor x Medium-early 85-95 PVY:0-1/Tm:0-3 TSWV:0/TEV 

Excellent quality orange blocky pepper. Broad disease 

resistance package. 

High yielding variety for autumn/winter cultivations. Nice, 

shiny, firm, dark-orange fruits. 



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Pepper 

Blocky yellow 

Atalante 

Atalante is a green to yellow maturing blocky pepper suitable for long production in heated 

greenhouses. Atalante is always very early into production and has an extremely high total yield. 

The fruits are medium/large blocky, maturing very evenly from green to an attractive yellow colour. 

An exceptional variety for the discerning grower. 

Dandan 

Dandan is a yellow maturing greenhouse blocky pepper with a high level of resistances making it 

very suitable for production in a wide range of cropping regimes. The fruits are medium to large in 

size, very uniform and firm and resist the rigors of long distance transport very well. Dandan has a 

vigorous growth habit, sets fruits well and very regularly up the plant. 

Volante 

Volante produces very attractive lemon yellow coloured blocky peppers. The plant habit is 

quite open, giving an early and even fruit set over the whole plant. Volante has a very high total 

production of extremely high quality large sized fruits, which are very firm and have an extended 

shelf life. Volante is strong against anthocyanin. 

Volante 

Blocky orange 

Milena 

Milena is one of our main blocky orange maturing greenhouse blocky pepper hybrids, grown 

widely in many production areas around the world. Particularly recommended for use in nonheated 

greenhouses where it excels in yield and quality. Milena has an open plant habit, is early 

into production and produces attractive shiny orange fruits at full maturity. This variety has a 

strong disease resistance package. 

Milena 

Tabor 

Tabor is a large fruiting blocky pepper maturing to an attractive orange colour at full maturity. 

Tabor is recommended for non-heated greenhouse production, in particular the later maturing 

crops. The strong plant habit allows easy setting of fruits in a regular way throughout the 

production cycle. Tabor is a very good all round variety which can be used in many different 

production regions. 

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Variety Maturity Fruit Resistances Remarks 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Blocky green - red and green - yellow open field 

Abay Early 95-105 Xcv:1-5/Tm:0 

Excellent fruit quality, shiny dark yellow mature colour, 

nice blocky shape. 

Almirante Early 90-100 

Xcv:1-3/PepMoV/PVY:0-1/ 

Tm:0 

TEV 

Strong vigorous plant with excellent leaf cover and very 

good setting ability. 

Bunker Medium-early 90-100 

Xcv:1-3,5/PepMoV/PVY:0-1/ 

Tm:0 

TEV 

High yielding variety with remarkable fruit quality. 

Clair Early 95-105 Tm:0/Xcv:1-3 TSWV:P0/PVY:0/TEV 

Highly resistant, very productive field pepper. Both for 

green and red harvest. 

Dashen Medium-early 95-105 Xcv:1-5/Tm:0 TSWV:0 Nice large sized blocky fruits. High yield. 

Gambler Early 90-100 PVY:0-1/Tm:0 TEV 

Early setting, good leaf cover, uniform fruits. Very 

productive. 

Mildred Medium-early 95-105 


Tm:0-2 

TSWV:0 

Large sized fruits of very good quality and firmness. 

Attractive resistance package. 

Orion Medium-early 90-100 Xcv:1-3,5/Tm:0 Good leaf cover. Firm, thick-walled blocky fruits. 

Procraft Early 95-105 Xcv:1-3/PVY:0-1/Tm:0 TSWV:0/TEV 

New hybrid with vigorous plant and excellent setting in 

hot conditions. Beautiful smooth mature red colouring. 

Zothero Early 90-100 


Tm:0 

TEV 

Sets well in hot and cooler conditions. Attractive 

intense dark green fruit colour. 



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Pepper 

Blocky open field 

Clair 

Clair is a very productive open field red ripening large sized blocky pepper giving an exceptional 

yield of very high quality firm fruits. The strong growing bushy plant gives good sun protection 

to the developing fruits. Clair can be grown well up short stakes, which makes harvesting easier. 

Clair has a good disease resistance pattern and has shown to perform well under a wide range of 

growing conditions. 

Mildred 

An important member of our open field pepper team, Mildred produces very large and uniform 

yellow maturing blocky peppers. It can also be quite easily harvested at the green stage. The fruits 

are firm and thick walled giving a high kilo return in most growing systems. The strong growing 

plant gives good leaf coverage, protecting the fruits well from excessive sun scorch. Mildred has 

an attractive package of resistances. 

Zothero 

A new, early all-round variety recommended for all open field crops. The large sized, dark green 

fruits are very uniform in shape and thick walled. Zothero has an extremely interesting resistance 

package making it a winner for many growers. The plant is strong growing but quite compact, 

producing fruits steadily throughout a long growing season. 

Mildred 

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Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Lamuyo Green/Red 

Arcade x Early 

60-70 x 

130-150 


Tm:0 

Smaller type for open field. Good setting in many growing 

conditions. 

Atol x x Early 

90-100 x 

150-160 

Tm:0 

Main standard Enza Zaden hybrid. Performs well in cooler 

conditions. 

Dallas x x Early 

90-100 x 

150-170 

Tm:0 

Early, high yield and easy setting under hot conditions. 

Lucumone x x Early 80 x 120 Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 

Compact, open plant, easy setting. Especially for spring and 

autumn crops. 

Mirador x Medium-early 

100-110 x 

150-160 

Tm:0-3 

TSWV:0 

Very good setting in low light conditions. Maintains large size 

and superb fruit quality all season long. 

Robur x Medium-early 

Tejas x Early 

100-110 x 

150-170 

100-120 x 

150-170 

Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 Large fruits, excellent quality. 

Tm:0-3 TSWV:0 Early maturing variety with large, very firm fruits. 

Tijuana x Medium-early 

100-110 x 

160-180 

Tm:0-3 

TSWV:0 

Very productive and large fruit size. The new standard lamuyo 

for production cycles through the winter 

Tinsena x Medium-early 

100-110 x 

160-180 

Tm:0-3 

TSWV:0 

New large sized lamuyo hybrid with easy setting in hot 

conditions. 



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Pepper 

Lamuyo 

Mirador 

Mirador is a very large fruiting red maturing Lamuyo type hybrid particularly recommended for 

spring production in non-heated greenhouses in the Mediterranean markets. The plant habit is strong 

growing and open, and the leaf cover is good. Mirador produces prolifically large, dark shiny red 

fruits with an excellent shape and consistency, maintaining size throughout the length of the whole 

production cycle. 

Tijuana 

Tijuana is a new red maturing Lamuyo pepper variety for autumn and winter cultivations in 

greenhouses in Southern Europe. The plant habit is strong but quite open allowing excellent fruit set. 

Tijuana produces large sized uniform fruits. Tijuana sets fruits easily and grows particularly well from 

hot to cold seasons. 

Tinsena 

Tinsena is a large sized red ripening Lamuyo type pepper recommended for winter production in nonheated 

greenhouses in the main Mediterranean markets. Tinsena has a strong, compact plant habit 

with good leaf cover for the maturing fruits, it sets fruit well even in hot conditions. The fruits have an 

excellent uniform shape and a beautiful deep shiny red colour at full maturity and dark red colour. 

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Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Shape Diameter (mm) HR IR 

Corno di Toro 

Enea x x Early 50-70 x 200-220 Tm:0 TSWV:0 

Highly productive variety with very good fruit 

quality. 

Laerte x x 

Mediumearly 

50-70 x 200 Tm:0 TSWV:0 

Variety with shorter fruits, Pescarese type. High 

uniformity. 

Silyen x x Early 50-70 x 210-230 Tm:0 TSWV:0/MaMiMj 

Shiny yellow fruit colour, smooth skin, thick fruit 

wall. 

Teseo x x Early 40-50 x 210-230 Tm:0 TSWV:P0/PVY:0 Quality fruits, attractive colour, high yield. 

Dulce Italiano 

Rubinne x x Medium 40-50 x 200-220 Tm:0-2 TSWV:P0 

The all-round 'Dulce Italiano' type for both green 

and red harvesting. 



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Spyker Xanthi Rubinne 


Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) 

HR 

Long Sweet Conical 

Cooper x x Early 40 x 170-190 Tm:0-3 Early and generative variety. High Brix. 

Jersey x x Early 40 x 170-190 Tm:0 Attractive yellow conical fruit. Excellent uniformity, very productive. 

Spyker x x Early 40 x 150-160 Tm:0 Orange sweet conical. Excellent taste and flavour. 

Xanthi x x 

Midi Sweet Conical 

Mediumearly 

50 x 170-190 Tm:0 Very uniform shape and size, yellow sweet point. High yield. 

Kurenai x x Early 40-50 x 80-90 Tm:0-2 

Medium sized midi conical red with easy setting. Ideal for colour mix 

packs. 

Nishiki x x Early 40-50 x 80-90 Tm:0 Fruits weigh on average 100 grams. Sweet and very attractive. 

Yamabuki x x Early 40-50 x 80-90 Tm:0 Extremely attractive yellow midi sweet point. Strong grower. High yield. 



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Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Blocky white 

Bianca x x x Early 80-85 Tm:0 Very early into production. Beautiful firm white blocky fruits. 

Irene x x 

Mediumearly 

85-95 Xcv:1-3/Tm:0 TSWV:0 

New hybrid with vigorous plant and good leaf cover. 

Especially for open field production. 

Milica x x Early 85-95 Tm:0-2 Very productive. Somewhat longer blocky fruit. 

Vedrana x x Early 85-95 Tm:0-2 

Standard variety in many markets. Very uniform blocky fruits, 

slightly darker white/light green in colour. 

White/light green conical 

Editta x x x Early 

50-60 x 

150-160 

Xcv:1-3/Tm:0-2 

Fast fruit development. Matures to deep red colour. 

Lotta x x Early 70 x 130-140 Xcv:1-3/Tm:0-2 

Lastochka type light green conical. Very high early and total 

yield. Superb fruit quality. 

Nemezis x x Early 

60-70 x 

160-170 

Tm:0-2 

Large sized, beautiful white coloured fruit. Productive. 

Skytia x x Early 

60-70 x 

170-180 

Tm:0-2 

Reliable variety. Excellent export fruit quality. Good winter 

production. 



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Pepper 

Blocky white 

Vedrana 

Vedrana is a white blocky pepper recommended for cultivation in non-heated greenhouses, plastic 

tunnels and also in the open field. The fruit colour is slightly darker green than the standard green/ 

white blocky type, but is equally attractive. The large sized fruits have an excellent quality and 

are uniform and very suitable for shipping long distances. Vedrana’s growth, endurance and fruit 

setting are excellent which makes the variety particularly suited for all cultivations areas. 

White/light green conical 

Lotta 

Greenish conical pepper (Lastochka type) with medium-strong/semi-open plant. Very high early 

yield and continuous setting. Very productive variety with good performance in both tunnel and 

open field cultivation sytems. Matures to deep-red colour, excellent fruit quality, thick fruit wall. 

Traditional type for Eastern Europe. 

Vedrana 

Nemezis 

Nemezis is a white conical pepper suitable for spring and summer cultivation in non-heated 

greenhouses and plastic tunnels. It is very early and has an excellent total yield. The fruits are large 

and very attractive white in colour, a variety recommended for the exporters. Plant endurance and 

fruit setting are excellent making the Nemezis a top variety in its particular segment. 

Lotta 

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Pepper 

Sweet Charleston 

Tayfa 

Tayfa is a very new high yielding Charleston type sweet pepper recommended mainly for 

production in non-heated greenhouses and plastic tunnels in Mediterranean markets. It has also 

shown a high standard of performance in many open field production areas. The fruits are long 

and straight and very high in quality. Tayfa comes into maturity early and has a strong growing 

plant providing good leaf cover to the maturing fruits when the temperatures rise. 

Dolma 

Dovras 

Dovras has a medium to strong growing plant which is compact but quite open. It is particularly 

recommended for spring crops where it is early into production. Dovras sets fruits extremely well 

in warm growing conditions, giving very attractive uniform fruits of a high quality. The fruit colour 

is somewhat lighter than the standard. Dovras has a very attractive resistance package. 

Tayfa 


Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Sweet Charleston 

Reis x x Early 30-40 x 180-190 Tm:0-2 

Strong, balanced winter variety. Excellent setting. Uniform 

fruits. 

Tayfa x x Early 30-40 x 180-200 Tm:0-2 New hybrid for spring cultivation. Very good fruit quality. 

Dolma 

Desna x x Early 50-60 x 120-150 Tm:0-2 Flexible winter variety. Excellent fruit shape and quality. 

Donna x x Medium-early 50-60 x 120-150 Tm:0-2 

Dovras x x Medium-early 50-60 x 120-150 Tm:0-2 TSWV:0 

Thick walled blocky fruits with a minty green colour. Yellow 

at maturity. 

Uniform, high quality fruits with thick fruit wall. Very good 

setting in warm conditions. 



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Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Blocky Colours 

Brownie x x x Early 85 none High yielding variety. Attractive brown colour at maturity. 

Lozorno x x x Early 85+ Tm:0-2 Attractive mint coloured large blocky pepper. 

Mavras x x Early 85 Tm:0-2 Standard purple maturing hybrid. 

Tequila x x Early 85 Tm:0 Strong plant habit. Attractive lilac fruit colour. 

Blocky Midi 

Vitarossa x x x Early 60 Tm:0-2 Exciting new red midi bell. Widely adaptable. Speciality item. 

Vitagiallo x x x Early 60 Tm:0-2 Yellow midi bell for the flow pack business. Widely adaptable. 

Vitarancione x x x Early 55 Tm:0-3 PVY:0/TEV 

Attractive orange midi bell pepper. Fits with the red and yellow 

version. 

Baby Bell 

Spoetnik x x x Early 40 Tm:0 Very small baby bell red sweet pepper. Attractive speciality item. 

Cherry 

Calimero x x x Early 30-40 x 20-30 Tm:0-2 

Tweety x x x Early 30-40 x 20-30 Tm:0-2 

Plant loaded with attractive, round peppers. Used for catering 

and buffets. 

Plant loaded with attractive, round peppers. Used for catering 

and buffets. 



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Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Shape 

Diameter 

(mm) HR IR 

Shakira 

Shakira x x Early 20-30 x 190-210 Tm:0-2 

Easy setting in cold climates. Nice smooth fruits. Very high 

yielding. 

Pencil 

Hyffae x x Early 10-15 x 170-180 Tm:0-2 

Nattaly x x Early 10-15 x 180-200 Tm:0-2 

Pencil shaped hot pepper for export markets. Especially suited 

for long term croppings. Extremely uniform and productive. 

For spring-autumn planting, easy setting in cold and dark green 

fruit colour. 

Hot Charleston 

Homera x x Early 

35-45 x 

180-190 

Tm:0 

Suitable for open field and protected production. Very flexible. 

Kiowa x x Early 

35-45 x 

180-190 

Tm:0-2 

Very productive variety with good winter performance. 

Jalapeño 

Centella x x Early 30-40 x 60-80 

Tm:0/ 

Xcv:1-3 

PVY:0/ 

PepMov 

Extremely uniform, highly productive, widely adaptable. 

Forajido x Early 30 x 60-80 

PepMoV/ 

PVY:0-1 

TEV 

Strong plant that shows good regrowth for long cycles. Suitable 

for processing. 

Ancho 

Bastan x Early 60-70 x 140-150 

Ancho type with compact plant, concentrated setting and good 

leaf cover. Dark green uniform fruits. 



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Hot Pepper 

Shakira 

Shakira 

Shakira is Enza Zaden’s top quality, high yielding hot pepper for the Middle Eastern markets. It has 

long, thick walled, dark green pointed fruits, 19 cm long by 2 cm at the top, turning to an attractive 

deep red colour at full maturity. The plant is quite vigorous and provides the maturing fruits with 

good coverage. Shakira is extremely high yielding and grows well in a wide range of cropping 

conditions. 

Pencil 

Nattaly 

Nattaly is an excellent thin pencil type of hot pepper suitable and recommended for many of the 

hot pepper markets of The Middle East. The strong growing plant sets prolifically throughout the 

whole production cycle, fruits are straight and smooth and very hot. A variety to grow in many 

conditions, for both protected as well as open field crops. 

Nattaly 

Hot Charleston 

Homera 

Homera is a Hot Charleston pepper type with a strong and vigorous plant habit. Fruits set well also 

in the cooler weather. Homera produces light to minty green coloured fruits which are straight 

and very attractive for the market; they change to red at full maturity. Homera is recommended for 

cultivation in non-heated greenhouses in Mediterranean markets, particularly for winter crops. 

Jalapeño 

Forajido 

Forajido is a new Enza Zaden jalapeño pepper with vigorous plant and a very high yield potential. 

Forajido is medium-early into production and the setting is very easy. The plant shows good 

regrowth in long cycles, up to 4 fruit pickings are possible. The fruits are 'bullet'-shaped, 6-7 

cm long and have dark green glossy colour. The taste is very spicy. Easy stem detachment and 

excellent fruit quality make Forajido especially suitable for industrial processing. 

Forajido 

Ancho 

Bastan 

Bastan is an Ancho type hot pepper mainly used in the Mexican and South American markets. The 

yield of Bastan is tremendous; the fruits are very uniform in size and not too big. Bastan is very 

suitable for local market usage as well as for export. The plant is quite compact and sets fruit well 

in a concentrated way, the leaf cover is excellent. Bastan is a new hot pepper from Enza Zaden for 

the professional grower. 

Bastan 

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Central and East Europe 


Across and both sides of the diving line between the old East and West Europe, as well as the exotic in far flung Central 

Asian markets in the East. The region is diverse, colourful, full of many different nationalities, cultures, languages and 

traditions all of which are reflected in the vegetable production and eating habits and consequently the vegetable seed 

markets. 

The founder of Enza Zaden, Jacob Mazereeuw, started doing business in Poland already in the 1970s. He travelled widely 

throughout the country visiting the entire greenhouse growing regions promoting Enza Zaden’s top tomato variety 

Suprella, which subsequently became a market leader. Suprella was quickly followed by Fontana, which also became 

a market leader and was very much in demand because of its extreme earliness. Today, Enza Zaden consolidates its 

business in Poland in its own sales subsidiary based in Warsaw, with an expert team of technical sales representatives all 

over the country. 

Russia is an important importer of fresh vegetables, but at the same time is investing in more high-tech controlled 

greenhouse production. In addition, the traditional crops such as onion, tomato, pickling cucumber and radish need 

better, improved varieties with higher resistances and yield. With a team of dedicated technical experts, Enza Zaden has 

built up its own selling organisation in Russia, Enza Semena, in just a very short time. 

Central Asia, and in particular Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, offer a wide diversity of crops and varieties. The climate 

swings strongly from cold winters to very hot summers, challenges for the successful production of quality vegetables. 

Both countries are traditional suppliers of off-season production vegetables for the main cities in Russia, a tradition that 

continues to this day. Greenhouse tomatoes and high sugar content melons are but two of the main crops for the markets. 

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Cucumber 

In the pickling market, we respond to diversified 

consumer demands for both fresh-packed and 

processed pickles. The long shelf life of our gherkins is 

an added value for the entire chain. 

All Enza Zaden hybrids have also an extended disease 

resistance package. Our pickling programme is very 

successful in Eastern Europe, because it has been 

developed in cooperation with local growers. This 

enables us to respond better to 

the grower needs. 

For many years now we have 

been breeding successfully in 

mini cucumbers for the Middle 

Eastern markets. Variety selection 

is based on yield, quality and above 

all adaptability to long growing seasons 

and the different climate zones and weather patterns. 

A successful variety is often one that can be used in 

many different types of crops. Such famous names 

as ‘Melen’, our long lasting spring and autumn mini 

cucumber, and ‘Fadia’ which is used more in the spring 

and early summer are two of the household names. 

Long European cucumbers are eaten in almost all 

major developed markets around the world. 

The Enza Zaden breeding programmes are focused 

on creating high yielding varieties with better disease 

resistance. 

Parthenocarpic American Slicer cucumber types are 

popular in Italy, Spain, North America and Mexico, 

where they are more and more grown under protected 

conditions to increase yield potential and quality for 

export. 

Denis Fokin 

Local Dealer Russia 

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Cucumber 

Long European type - Heated greenhouse 

Alexios 

Alexios is a new hybrid recommended for summer and autumn production in heated greenhouses. 

The plant habit is quite open and very labour friendly, fruits set easily and the plant retains them 

well. Alexios is a very productive variety. The fruits are averagely 29-33 cms in length with very 

few extra long fruits produced. Alexios stays in balance even under difficult fluctuating weather 

conditions and keeps its strong healthy green colour throughout the growing period. 

Imea 

Imea is particularly recommended for production in artificial light crops and becomes a standard 

in many Scandinavian and Baltic countries. The plant guarantees a constant production thanks to 

a unique non-abortion character and keeps on growing with its head up, an important requirement 

for all high-wire crops. The fruits are very straight and uniform and averagely 31-36 cm in length, 

very suitable for all types of market requirements. Imea is an extremely productive variety, shown to 

outyield many of its competitors. 

Toploader 

Toploader is recommended for cultivation in high-wire crops and can grow year-round with artificial 

lights. The plant remains very well in balance due to the excellent vigour combined with its ability 

not to abort fruits. The leaves remain green and healthy for long periods, very little chlorosis occurs. 

The fruits are straight and very uniform throughout the whole production cycle. The fruits are 

averagely 30-35 cm in length, have an attractive dark green colour and an excellent shelf life. 

Topkick 

Topkick is specially bred and selected for production in high-wire crops. It is one of the best 

varieties you can choose for these types of crops. The plant growth is very steady and fruits set well 

and regularly throughout the whole crop. Topkick is a very reliable variety for spring crops when 

the light is steadily increasing, summer crops (even during hot periods) and autumn crops when 

high humidity can be an issue. The fruits are averagely 30-33 cm in length. Topkick is a very high 

yielding hybrid. The side shoot growth is quite limited and the plant produces mainly single fruits. 

Toploader 

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Imea 


Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape 

Length 

(cm) HR IR 

Long European - Heated greenhouse 

Airbus x x Early 31-36 Cca/Ccu Px 

Alexios x x Early 29-33 Cca/Ccu Px 

Bowing x x x Medium 30-33 Ccu CVYV/Px 

Cratos x x x Medium-early 31-36 Ccu 

Defense x x Medium 30-33 Cca/Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px 

Dreamliner x x x Medium 33-39 Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px 

Galaxy x Medium 31-36 Cca/Ccu Px 

Gulfstream x x Early 30-32 Ccu Px 

Imea x x x x Medium-early 31-36 Cca/Ccu Px 

Early and fast growing. Strong plants. High yielding and 

quality fruits. 

Very productive. Sets fruits easily and hold them well. 

Labour friendly crop. 

Strong, compact plant with strong head. Grows and 

produces well in the heat. 

New hybrid for the heated greenhouse. Very high 

production. 

Steady grower. Excellent recuperative powers. Dark 

green fruits. 

High yielder. Excellent fruit quality and setting. Dark 

fruits. 

Perfoms well in hot summers. High fruit load, continuous 

setting. 

Recommended for summer crops. Strong, open plant 

with few laterals. Quality fruits. 

High lights variety. Good setting and balance. For 

Scandinavian growers. 



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Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape 

Length 

(cm) HR IR 

Long European - Heated greenhouse 

Komet 

(E31.21.29) 

x x Early 30-35 Cca/Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px 

Dark green plant. Good setting and balance. Very good 

fruit quality, nicely ribbed. 

Kostas 

(E23L.2151) 

x Early 31-37 Cca/Ccu 

Balanced growth habit. Excellent setting ability. Good 


Kurios x Medium-early 29-33 Cca/Ccu 

Lockheed x x x Medium 32-35 Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px 

A powerful and generative variety. Very uniform fruits. 

High total yield. 

Open, generative plant habit. Uniform, dark green fruits, 

nicely ribbed. 

Pyralis x x Early 32-35 Cca/Ccu Very open plant, steady grower. High total yield. 

Talbot x x x Early 34-35 Ccu Px 

Topkick x x x x Early 29-33 Cca/Ccu 

Toploader x x x x Early 29-33 Cca/Ccu Px 

E 23L.2196 x x x x Early 31-36 Cca/Ccu Px 

E 23L.2198 x x Early 29-34 Ccu Px 

Strong, fast, open growing plant habit. Uniform fruits and 

high total yield. 

High-wire variety, suitable for under lights. Labour 

friendly. High production. 

High-wire variety, suitable for under lights. Good setting 

and well balanced. 

Especially for high light intensity crops with interplanting. 

Balanced plant, high yield and very good fruit quality. 

Fast grower. Suitable for summer short crop. Excellent 




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Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape 

Length 

(cm) HR IR 

Long European - Non-heated greenhouse 

Azabache x x Medium 32-35 Cca/Ccu CVYV 

Beluga x x x Early 32-34 Cca/Ccu Px 

Borja x x x Early 30-32 Cca/Ccu CVYV 

Cierzo x x Medium 30-34 Cca/Ccu CVYV/CYSDV 

Delano x x Medium 31-33 Cca/Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px 

Kalunga x x x Medium 31-32 Cca/Ccu Px 

Liberne x x Early 32-36 Ccu CMV/CVYV/CYSDV 

Marcos x x Early 32-36 Cca/Ccu CVYV 

Marumba x x x Early 34-37 Cca/Ccu 

Polargo x Medium 32-36 Ccu CMV/CVYV/CYSDV 

Voreas x Medium 33-36 Ccu CVYV/CYSDV 

Very uniform, dark shiny fruits. Good balance, fast and 

strong regrowth. 

Produces well in the heat. High stem fruit production. A 

quality variety. 

Very versatile variety. Strong and fast growing. Excellent 

export quality fruits. 

Good fruit setting under cold conditions. Good regrowth 

under low light. 

Strong, fast growing plant with good side-shoot 

development. Performs well in hot conditions. 

Very flexible, strong and compact plant. High production 

and easy to grow. 

Well balanced plant habit. Excellent, uniform fruit quality. 

A new hybrid for professional growers. 

Compact, strong plant and big leaves. Very uniform fruit 

shape, dark green colour. 

Slightly ribbed fruits. Plant has good growing capacity and 

recuperative power. 

High quality dark green cucumbers. Winter production in 

South Europe. 

Strong, sideshoot development. Open plant. Excellent 

export quality fruits. 

Midi 

Tristan x x x x Early 22-25 Cca/Ccu Px 

For year-round production. High yield and excellent fruit 

quality. 



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Cucumber 

Long European - Non-heated greenhouse 

Borja 

Borja is one of the main standard hybrids used in autumn, winter and spring crops in non-heated 

greenhouses in Southern Europe. Borja is grown widely because of its high production capacity of 

excellent quality fruits and very good shelf life and marketability. The fruits are averagely 30-34 cm 

in length, straight and dark green. Borja has a nice balance between plant and fruit production and 

shows very good regrowth with strong side shoots after the top has reached the wire. 

Kalunga 

Kalunga has proved itself to be a very flexible and reliable variety, suitable for growing in a wide 

range of non-heated greenhouse conditions. The plant is quite compact but very strong in its 

growth habit. The production of fruits is well balanced throughout the production cycle. Kalunga 

produces high quality straight fruits, averagely 31-32 cm in length. It is a high producing variety, 

easy to grow for spring/summer as well as autumn crops. 

Polargo 

Polargo is a relatively new Enza Zaden hybrid recommended for non-heated greenhouse 

production in most of the important cucumber growing regions of Europe. Even with quite low 

temperatures Polargo maintains its size and quality. The plant habit is strong growing and fruit 

setting is excellent and uniform in the whole plant. Polargo produces dark, straight shiny fruits 

averagely 32-36 cm in length. A "must have" for the professional cucumber grower. 

Borja 

Midi 

Tristan 

Tristan is the standard midi type cucumber for all professional growers. The average fruit length is 

22-25 cm. It is recommended for all heated greenhouse spring, summer and autumn crops under 

natural light and for winter crops under artificial lights. Strong against head scorch, necrosis and 

chlorosis. The plant habit is strong and generative which gives a very high and stable production 

on the stem, and later on a very good yield from the laterals. A unique variety, Tristan is a winner. 

Tristan 

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Variety Cultivation Maturity Fruit Fruiting Resistances Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape 

Length 

(cm) HR IR 

Mini 

Asef x x Early 15-17 multi Ccu 

Px/CMV/ CVYV/ 

ZYMV/WMV/PRSV 

Very productive under hot conditions. 

Adham 584 x x Medium 17-19 Semi-multi CMV/CVYV/Px 

Flexible variety with balanced plant and very good 

fruit quality. Good plant endurance. Sets well in hot 

conditions. 

Bilqis x Early 16-18 Semi-multi Ccu Px/CVYV High quality fruits. Flexible plant habit. 

Borhan x x Early 15-17 Single Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Late autumn winter variety, excellent for short 

cropping. 

Efsane x x Medium 17-18 Single Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV For late autumn. Excellent quality fruits, nicely ribbed. 

Fadia x x Early 15-17 Multi Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

High flexibility, high production and good plant 

balance. 

Hams x Early 17-18 Multi Ccu 

Px/CMV/ CVYV/ 

ZYMV/WMV/PRSV 

Short internodes, opens plant type, good fruit setting. 

Hoyrat x x x Early 18-19 Single Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px 

Very good performance in mild winter tunnel crops. 

Fast fruit filling. Open plant habit with short laterals. 

Inci x Early 17-18 Multi Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px High yielding, flexible variety. 

Katrina x x Early 15-17 Multi Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV Recommended for spring/early summer planting. 

Melen x x Early 16-18 Single Cca/Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV Compact plant with short internodes. High production. 

Minmax x Medium 16-18 Semi-multi Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV Steady growing. High quality fruits. Exceptional yield. 



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Cucumber 

Mini 

Fadia 

Fadia is one of Enza Zaden’s top mini cucumber hybrids particularly recommended for production in spring 

and summer non-heated greenhouse crops. The fruits are averagely 17-18 cm in length, very uniform in size 

and have an excellent marketable shiny green colour. Fadia produces three fruits per node and sets well 

under varying conditions which results in enormous total yield. The quality and shelf life of Fadia is much 

appreciated by traders and the market in general. 

Melen 

Melen is the best variety for autumn and early spring crops. This very productive hybrid is easy to grow, easy 

to work in and always gives a reliable performance. In both hot and cool conditions it maintains its production 

and quality level. Melen has a very regular fruit shape. The plant gives short, generative sideshoots and has a 

strong root system. Melen is best appreciated for its outstanding fruit quality and uniformity. 

Melen 

Variety Cultivation Maturity Fruit Fruiting Resistances Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape 

Length 

(cm) HR IR 

Mini 

Nagene x x x Medium 17-19 Semi-multi Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Grown all year-round. Very flexible hybrid. 

Consistent performer. 

Negaar x Late 16-18 Single Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV Strong against cold and good recovery capacity. 

Passandra x x Medium 14-16 Single Ccu Px/CMV Standard late autumn-winter variety. High yielding. 

Picolino x x Early 12-14 Multi Cca/Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Super mini type. Widely adaptable and very 

productive. 

Sausan x x Early 15-17 Multi Ccu 

Px/CMV/CVYV/ 

WMV/PRSV 

Excellent spring/summer variety. Very early into 

production. 

Socrates x x Early 14-16 Single Ccu Px 

Tassneem x x Early 17-19 Semi-multi Cca/Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Zaineh x x Early 18-19 Semi-multi Cca/Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

E 3215811 x x Early 17-18 Semi-multi Ccu CMV/CVYV/Px 

Recommended for late autumn planting. High 

yielding. 

Generative plant. Excellent fruit quality, nicely 

ribbed and shiny. 

Extended shelf life. Very good at recovery. 

Excellent fruit quality. 

High early and total yield. Balanced plant. 

Outstanding fruit quality during the whole 

production season. 



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Variety Cultivation Vigour Maturity Fruit Resistances Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Length 

(cm) Shape HR IR 

Pickling 

Derya x x x Strong Medium 12 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Gunnar x x x Strong Early 12-14 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Ronaldo x x x Strong Early 12-14 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Sigurd x x x Strong Medium 12 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Tumi x x Strong Medium 12 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Dark green, cylindrical shiny fruits. Steady 

production. 

For heated and non-heated greenhouse 

production. Very high yield. 

Cylindrical, dark and long fruits with more warts 

and spines. 

Nice quality dark green fruits. Recommended for 

a long crop. 

Tumi is amongst the most reliable and allround 

varieties we have. 



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Cucumber 

Pickling 

Gunnar 

Gunnar is part of the new pickling cucumber sensation of the Enza Zaden breeding kitchens. 

Gunnar is superior to most standard hybrids used in the markets. Particularly recommended for 

growing in non-heated protected crops in the spring, summer and autumn, but Gunnar is equally 

at home in a slightly heated spring crop. The total production is very high. Gunnar produces very 

uniform fruits, is dark green in colour and very attractive for fresh market consumption. Take a 

look at Gunnar and improve your profitability. 

Tumi 

Tumi is one of our most reliable all-round pickling cucumber hybrid, recommended for all 

non-heated protected crops in the spring and the autumn. Tumi shows an amazing ability to 

continue production of high quality fruits when most other varieties have stopped. The plant habit 

is quite compact and side shoot production is abundant. The fruits are very uniform, dark green 

and with good spines and warts. It produces regularly and quickly after each successive harvest. 

Very suitable for both fresh market consumption and processing. 

Gunnar 

Tumi 

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Variety Cultivation Vigour Maturity Fruit Resistances Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Length 

(cm) Shape HR IR 

Slicer 

Alcazar x Strong Medium 19-21 Ccu Px/CVYV 

Corinto x x Strong Early 20-25 Px/CMV/CVYV 

Ekron x x Strong Medium 20-22 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Enki x x x Medium Medium 20-22 Px/CMV/CVYV 

Incas x x x Medium Medium 18-20 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Macario x x Strong Medium 16-18 Ccu Px/CMV/CVYV 

Strong growing winter variety. High yield. Long, 

dark green uniform fruits. 

Very productive. Widely adaptable. High quality, 

dark green fruits. 

Well balanced plant growth. Regular production 

of firm, quality fruits. 

Very flexible hybrid. Compact plant, generative 

side shoots. Attractive, cylindical fruits. 

High yielding hybrid. Good resistance package. 

Widely adaptable. 

Vigorous, open plant. Attractive dark green fruits. 

Extended shelf life. 

Menfis x x x Medium Early 18-22 

Paraiso x x x Strong Medium 20-22 

Px/CMV/CVYV/ 

CYSDV/ZYMV 

Px/CMV/CVYV/ 

CYSDV 

Highly resistant hybrid. Very flexible variety. 

Compact but open plant. 

Excellent fruit quality. Well balanced, strong 

growing plant. 

Pontia x x x Strong Medium 22-24 Cca/ccu CMV/CVYV 

Very dark green fruits. Good side-shoot 

production. A well-known hybrid. 

Sargon x x Medium Medium 19-21 Ccu 



Px/CMV/CVYV/ 

ZYMV 

Quite strong growing plant, few side shoots. Very 

productive. High quality fruits. 

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Cucumber 

Slicer 

Corinto 

Corinto is a very flexible slicer type hybrid from Enza Zaden, suitable for production in both 

non-heated greenhouses and open field. Corinto is recommended for spring, summer and 

autumn crops. The plant is fast growing and quite generative which sets fruits easily. The fruits 

are averagely 20-22 cm in length and uniformly coloured: dark shiny green. The fruits have 

an excellent shelf life. Corinto is successful in many markets and is a reliable variety for the 

professional grower. 

Paraiso 

Paraiso leads the markets in all autumn, winter and spring crops in non-heated greenhouse 

production regimes. The fruits are quite long, averagely 22-24 cm in length and uniformly 

coloured: very dark green with few spines. The fruits have an excellent quality and shelf life. 

Paraiso sets fruits regularly and consistently throughout the production period giving an enormous 

final yield. Paraiso is grown widely around the world, and is particularly appreciated for its 

attractive fruits and keeping qualities. 

Corinto 

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Rootstock 

Tomato 

Estamino 

Estamino has homogeneous and fast germination up to 95% in one week after sowing. High 

percentage of graftable plants. Provides strong but generative, always well-balanced plants with 

a good endurance. Higher yield due to 1-2 flowers more per truss. Both for heated and nonheated 

crops. 

Resistances HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/For | IR: TSWV/Pl/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Fortamino (E 28.34679) 

New Rootstock especially developed for non-heated cultivations, works well on a variety of 

substrates. Strong root system gives strong vigour to the plants on the early stage, providing 

very good leaf cover and excellent recovery after stress conditions period. Grafting on Fortamino 

also has a positive effect on the number of flowers per truss and higher average fruit weight. 

Resistances HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Va/Vd/Fol:0-2/For | IR: TSWV/Pl/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Fortamino 

E 28.33465 

New vigorous tomato rootstock enhancing plant endurance and cold tolerance. 

E 28.33465 is compatible with all types of tomato and works best for non-heated soil crops. 

Plants stay nicely open and easy to work in. Special feature is resistance to Corky Root 

(Pyrenocheata lycopersici). In long over-winter crops plants grafted on E 28.33465 appeare to 

deal with low soil temperatures easier. 

Resistances HR: ToMV/Va/Vd/Fol:0,1/For | IR: TSWV/Pl/Ma/Mi/Mj 

Pepper 

Scarface 

Scarface is Enza Zaden's new vigorous Rootstock for all pepper types. Enhances the yield and 

fruit-quality in protected and open field pepper crops. Scarface also gives protection against 

Nematode infection. 

Resistances HR: Tm:0 | IR: Ma/Mi/Mj 

Scarface 

Cucurbits 

Flexifort 

Cucurbits rootstock for melon, watermelon and cucumber. Flexifort combines extra vigour with 

balance and generativity. Uniform germination, easy grafting and good compatibility. Stronger 

root system results in salinity tolerance and overall better plant endurance. Enhances taste and 

vigour when grafted under melon. 

Resistances HR: Fom:0,1,2,1-2/Foc/Fon:0,1/Forc 

Flexifort 

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North America 


North America includes Canada, the USA and Mexico, all three of which are interlinked with each other in the vegetable 

production and seed business. Sweet pepper greenhouse varieties grown successfully for long crops in Canada and also 

perform well in protected crops in Mexico. Open field pepper varieties, with the full disease resistance packages, also give 

growers in Mexico more than satisfactory results. 

Canada has developed a very sophisticated high tech greenhouse business located mainly in Leamington, Ontario and 

in British Colombia. Growers closely monitor variety performance in the ‘home market’ of the Netherlands, similarly 

technology and advice flow freely across the Atlantic Ocean. The main crops are tomato, sweet pepper and cucumber. 

Segmentation is very strong, particularly in tomato, but still large TOV (tomato on the vine) and very large beef tomato 

types are the mainstay of any major grower. 

In the USA, Enza Zaden has research stations in both California and Florida. Two totally different climates and markets, 

both with their separate requirements and demands. The head office in Salinas, California runs a nationwide business that 

supplies growers and distributors throughout the whole country. Our main activity is in breeding new lettuce varieties for 

the complicated markets of the Salinas valley and Yuma. Close by, at our station in San Juan Bautista we are working on 

open field pepper, onions and tomatoes. 

Mexico is the winter fresh vegetable supply platform for the large North American consumer markets. Enza Zaden is 

well placed in that market with its research station and commercial office in Sinaloa, one of the main winter production 

regions. The Mexican market has grown and developed quickly over the past ten years, far more crops are produced 

under protected conditions and high tech greenhouses. Mexico is geared up to produce high quality organic vegetable 

products, which many of our customers grow and market under their own brands and labels. 

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Eggplant 

In eggplant production, Enza Zaden focuses on 

long, half-long and oval fruit types with a black fruit 

colour and a green calyx. Professional growers are our 

main target market. In the eggplant market, we excel in 

fruit quality, strong calyxes, fruit firmness, shelf life, and 

a dark, attractive fruit colour. 

Focus in our research is on yield, quality and uniformity. 

Growers worldwide need high yielding varieties to 

be able to optimise the profit of their crops. Growing 

eggplant is quite a specialist activity. Although in itself 

it is not a difficult crop to grow, it does however require 

knowledge and understanding of the modern varieties 

available. 

Eggplant is grown largely in the Mediterranean markets, 

through the winter under non-heated protected 

conditions, and also quite widely in the open field 

during the summer months. 

Henri Groot 

Supervisor Greenhouses 

The Netherlands 

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Eggplant 

Oval 

Velia 

Velia is a new, extremely high yielding eggplant hybrid from Enza Zaden. The fruits are large and 

oval in shape, very firm and heavy with an excellent consistency. The plant is strong growing, open 

and quite vigorous, setting fruits well even under adverse conditions. Velia is recommended for 

growing in non-heated greenhouses in most Mediterranean markets. 

Half-long 

Bartok 

Bartok is an extremely productive half-long tear drop shaped fruit recommended for heated and 

non-heated greenhouse production. Bartok carries a high fruit load throughout the long cycle 

production season. The open plant habit and steady growing power of the plant makes fruit setting 

easy and presentation for harvest ideal. The fruits are heavy and not susceptible to rotting, even 

towards the end of the season in the autumn. A top hybrid for the professional greenhouse grower. 

Velia 

Bartok 

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Variety Cultivation Plant Maturity Fruit Remarks 

Heated 

greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Vigour Shape Colour Size 

Oval 

Amadeo X Strong 

Mediumearly 

Dark purple 

Very large 

Early and very productive. High quality fruits. Open field 

variety. 

Tamara X X 

Mediumstrong 

Early Dark purple Large 

Recommended for greenhouse production. Heavy fruits, 

high yielding. 

Velia 

X 

Mediumstrong 

Mediumearly 

Dark purple 

Large 

A new hybrid for non-heated greenhouse production. 

Exceptional yield. 

Half-long 

Bartok 

x 

Early 

Dark purple 

Mediumstrong 

Mediumlarge 

Highly recommended for heated greenhouse cultivations. 

Black Gem x x Strong 

Mediumearly 

Dark purple 

Large 

Excellent shelf-life. High total yield. Perfect market 

presentation. 

Black Pearl x x Medium Medium Dark purple Large 

High quality variety for spring/summer production in 

greenhouses. 

Traviata x x 

Mediumstrong 

Medium Dark purple Very large 

Early and very productive. For greenhouse cultivation. 

Quality fruits. 

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Eggplant 

Long 

Huapuda 

Huapuda is one of Enza Zaden’s new long type eggplant hybrids recommended for production in 

non-heated greenhouses. The fruits are long and cylindrical, dark shiny black and very uniform in 

size. Huapuda has an enormous total production. The plant has quite vigorous growth habit, but 

stays open allowing good fruit setting and making harvesting easy. Huapuda grows well in difficult 

conditions where day and night temperatures fluctuate widely. 

Huapuda 

Variety Cultivation Plant Maturity Fruit Remarks 

Heated 

Greenhouse 

Non-heated 

greenhouse 

Open field 

Vigour Shape Colour Size 

Long 

Destan x x Strong Medium Purple Large 

Huapuda x Strong Medium Dark purple Large 

Mabel x Strong Early Purple Large 

Excellent variety for non-heated greenhouse and open 

field cultivation. 

Good setting ability and high yield potential. Very uniform 

fruits. 

Open field variety for Mediterranean countries. High 

yielding. 

Necef x x Strong Early Dark purple 

Mediumlarge 

Strong plant habit, very high yield. Heavy fruits, dark 

uniform purple. 

Scarlatti x x 

Medium 

Dark purple 

Mediumstrong 

Mediumlarge 

Strong growing plant habit, sets fruits evenly and 

consistently. 

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Squash 

Summer squash is an integral part of many 

traditional southern cuisines; it is used in 

many famous dishes. The Middle East prefers 

to grow them small and stuff them with meat 

and vegetables before cooking in the oven. In 

Europe we tend to cook them in slices in oven dishes 

or fry them with olive oil and garlic as part of a mixed 

salad. 

Enza Zaden works in many types of squash, from the 

short, white Middle Eastern types used for stuffing, to 

the more familiar long, dark green cylindrical types we 

see on the supermarket shelves in Northern Europe. 

Resistance breeding is an essential part of the future 

success of squash breeding. Without resistance to the 

most important diseases and viruses it is impossible for 

the growers to have a good crop. 

We choose a regional approach to breeding, marketing 

and sales. Extended screening in all key areas and 

local, committed teams make sure we deliver what the 

market asks for. We adapt resistances to each region. 

Turkey is our main breeding location for summer 

squash, with many satellite stations in key locations to 

carry out local adaptation trials. 

Jolanda Kouters 

Crop Breeding Manager Cucurbits 

Turkey 

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Squash 

White 

Ardendo174 

Ardendo174 is the Enza Zaden standard white/light green hybrid squash varieties used successfully 

in all major squash producing markets around the world looking for the Middle Eastern type. The 

fruits are long and cylindrical to slightly bulbous, very straight and light green to white in colour. 

Ardendo174 has a very high total yield. The vigorous growing plant makes Ardendo174 a variety 

more suitable for outdoor production where it performs well also under high temperatures. 

Green 

Natura 

Natura has a strong plant for autumn/winter and early spring non-heated greenhouse production 

in Mediterranean countries. The plant has strong continuous growth and good endurance, short 

internodes and fast development. The fruit setting ability is remarkable. Natura produces straight, 

cylindrical fruits which have an attractive dark, shiny green colour, and are especially appreciated 

for the export market. The overall production is high. Growers and shippers can rely on Natura to 

produce continually a top quality product for the markets. 

Ardendo174 

Dunja 

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Squash 

Variety Cultivation Maturity Fruit Plant Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape Colour Type IR 

White 

Ardendo174 x x x Medium Light green Strong, compact Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV 

Flexible and productive variety with high quality 

fruits. 

Forvet x x x Medium 

Darker light 

green 

Strong Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV 

Strong-growing hybrid suitable for different 

growing conditions. Excellent setting in cold. 

Ghazeerah x x x 

Mediumearly 

Speckled 

light green 

Strong, compact Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV Top quality Middle East standard. 

Ismalia x x x Early Light green 

Medium strong, 

compact 

Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV 

For both open field and protected cropping. Good 

cold tolerance. 

Milet x x x Medium Light green Strong ZYMV/WMV High yielding open field variety. 

Nour x x x Medium 

Darker light 

green 

Medium strong Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV 

Maintains plant balance and fruit colour even 

under extreme hot conditions. 



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Variety Cultivation Maturity Fruit Plant Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape Colour Type IR 

Green 

Apollonia 

(E 82.341) 

x x x Medium 

Medium dark 

green 

Strong, compact Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV Good plant endurance and high production. 

Aretusa x x x Early 

Medium dark 

green 

Strong, open 


Reliable under diverse growing conditions. 

Shiny, uniform fruits. 

Desert 

(E28Z.00365) 

x 

Early 

Meduim dark 

green 

Medium-strong 

Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV/ 

CMV 

New high yielding variety for Mexico. Uniform, 

cylindrical, easy to harvest fruits. 

Dunja x x x Medium Dark green Strong, open Px/ZYMV/WMV/PRSV Very attractive, dark green fruits. 

Galatea x x x Early 

Medium dark 

green 

Strong, open 


Early, generative variety with good yield 

potential. Very nice fruit quality. 

Mantra x x Early 

Medium dark 

green 

Compact 

Px/CMV/ZYMV/WMV/ 

PRSV 

High yield and superb fruit quality. Especially 

for spring open field. 

Natura x x Medium 

Medium dark 

green 

Strong 

Px 

Remarkable setting and balance. Easy to grow 

and very productive. 

Salvador x x x Medium 

Very dark 

green 

Strong, open Px Vigorous plant habit, for open field production. 

Saskia x x x Medium 

Medium dark 

green 

Medium-strong, 

compact 


New open field hybrid with top quality fruits. 

Zelia 

(E28Z.00407) 

x x x Medium 

Medium dark 

green 

Medium-strong, 

compact 

Px/CMV/ZYMV/WMV/ 

PRSV 

Flexible and reliable variety with very uniform 

fruits. 



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Melon 

The overall melon market is very large. Actually, melons 

are grown outdoors everywhere in the world where it 

is hotter than 25°C. In less hot areas melons are grown 

in tunnels or greenhouses, in which the optimum 

temperature can be created. The tunnels and 

greenhouses are also used to lengthen the 

cultivation season; melons grown in tunnels 

are available at an earlier stage in the 

season. 

Melon 

Many countries and regions produce 

their own local types and varieties, a 

large proportion of which are still open 

pollinated. Examples of such countries and 

Nam quae pernatem quate aut qui oditatat 

regions are the Middle East, Uzbekistan, 

min cus esciate moluptas aut verum ut fuga. 

Iraq, Pakistan, China and North Africa. Until a 

Iqui ad maxim quaestis eius is re optas est 

few years ago those markets were still dominated 

fugiam comnimuscia derum quia volupta tassimet 

by local varieties without resistances, for example 

volessi beatin porpori ommos natur, ut ut demquaes 

the Ananas type of melon in the Middle East and the 

exerepe num reriat veliquam velitiunt ut essim 

Turkish Kirkagaç district. Nowadays there are varieties 

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with good resistances and high yields. 

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offictu sdaectianda volo exerit vitature dolorporero in 

Enza Zaden breeds mostly melon types that are largely 

con repta sunt vit rent porerio nsenistore volestis quias 

intended for export, such as Galia, Piel de Sapo, 

demped eos nesequature ea con niet at. 

Charentais and Cantaloupe melons. These types are 

Icit offictem re vendus, atus archic tesse nihilit 

grown in Southern Europe and in South and Central 

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America for export to Spain, Northwest Europe and the 

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USA. We have an active breeding programme for these 

nosam facestotaque sit pelias qui aut ut underferum 

types, and also many commercial varieties. Our melon 

accus eum dunt, non porecerio que exerro idit labor sit 

breeding activities focus on strong plants with good 

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resistances and high yields, and above all also melons 

minveni hillaut at. 

with a good flavour and taste. Our aim is to develop 

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consistent varieties for growers, but also for the further 

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links in the chain. Another important criterion for the 

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entire chain besides flavour is keeping quality. 

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Dalila Lopez 

Breeder Melon 

Spain 

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Melon 

Ananas 

Ahlam 

Ahlam is a strong growing Ananas type melon hybrid with an excellent field standing ability, 

and is early into production. The fruits are large, averagely 3 kilos in size, and very uniform. The 

netting is excellent, very uniform and gives the fruit a remarkable outside appearance. The fruit 

flesh is white in colour, very juicy and has an elevated sugar content level. Ahlam is widely used 

by many growers around the world, all of whom are looking for a reliable variety which produces 

consistently top quality melons for the market. 

Galia 

Sephia 

Sephia is one of our new Galia type melon hybrids particularly recommended for open field 

production in the Middle East. A strong growing plant, early into production and with a very good 

resistance package. The fruits are very uniform in size and shape, medium sized and very suitable 

for the local market as well as for shipping. The external appearance is very attractive. Sephia 

produces prolifically fruits with a small seed cavity and extended shelf life. 

Ahlam 

Sephia 

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Variety Maturity Fruit Plant Resistances Remarks 

Size 

(kg) 

Shape 

Skin 

color 

Flesh 

color Vigour HR IR 

Ananas 

Ahlam Medium 3,0-5,0 

Ovallong 

Dark 

orange 

White Strong Fom:0,1,2/MNSV Px:1,2,5 Uniform fruits. Good field standing ability. 

Rowena Early 4,0 

Ovallong 

Dark 

orange 

Orange Strong Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 Easy setting. Very attractive presentation. 

Galia 

Albal 

Mediumearly 

0,7-1,1 Round Dark yellow White-green Medium Fom:0,1/MNSV Px:1,2,5 

Nice round fruits with beautiful colour and netting. 

High brix. 

Beleza Early 1,0-1,3 Round Dark yellow White-green Strong Fom:0,1/MNSV Px:1,2,5 

Nereo Medium 0,8-1,1 Round Dark yellow White-green Strong Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 

Uniform fruits, small seed cavity, long shelf life. 

Excellent export product. 

Remarkable fruit quality. Suitable for greenhouse 

production. 

Porteza 

Mediumearly 

1,2-1,5 Round Dark yellow White-green Strong Fom:0,1/MNSV Px:1,2,5 Good setting and high fruit uniformity. 

Sembol Very early 1,0-1,3 

Highround 

Dark yellow White-green Medium Fom:0,1,2/MNSV Px:1,2,5 

Strong plant with good side-shoot development. 

Very early. 

Sephia Early 1,1-1,5 Round Dark yellow White-green Strong Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 Late slip, small seed cavity, extended shelf life. 

Tracey Early 2,0-3,0 Round Dark yellow White-green Strong Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 

Zubial Medium 1,0-1,2 Round Dark yellow White-green Strong Fom:0,1 Px:1,2,5 

Early and large fruited variety with excellent taste 

and flavour. 

Productive hybrid with very good fruit quality and 

high brix. 

Italian Netted 

Eminenza Early 1,1-1,5 Round Grey-yellow Orange Medium Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 

Perfect plant balance. Attractive orange flesh and 

high sugar content. 

Magnificenza Early 1,3-1,5 

Highround 

Grey-yellow Orange Strong Fom:0,1,2 

Gc:1/ 

Px:1,2,5/Ag 

Easy setting in different conditions. Excellent 

presentation and taste. 

Majus Medium 1,0-1,3 Round Grey-yellow Orange Medium Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5/Ag Productive variety especially for tunnel production. 

Venturo Early 1,1-1,5 

Highround 

Grey-yellow Orange Strong Fom:0,1,2/MNSV Px:1,2,5 Quality melon with firm flesh and extended shelf life. 

Charentais 

Artemis Early 0,8-1,1 Round Grey-yellow Orange 

Very 

strong 

Fom:0,1,2 

Px:1,2,5/Ag 

New semi-netted Charantais. Consistent fruit quality 

throughout the season. 

Piel de Sapo 

Jabalón 

Mediumearly 

3,5-4,0 Oval Dark green White Strong Fom:0,1/MNSV Px:1,2,5 

Highly productive variety with very good fruit quality 

and taste. 

Sisapo 

Mediumearly 

3,0-3,5 Oval Dark green White Strong Fom:0,1/MNSV Px:1,2,5 

Healthy strong plant producing very uniform 

medium sized fruits. 



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Melon 

Italian netted 

Majus 

Majus is an Italian netted type of melon hybrid. The fruits are large in size, very uniform with an 

extremely attractive netting and suturing. Majus has a quite open, medium to strong growing plant 

habit with dark green leaves. The internal fruit quality is superb; the sugar content is high and the 

aroma very pleasant. The taste and reliability of production makes Majus an excellent choice for 

the conscientious professional melon grower. 

Piel de Sapo 

Jabalón 

Jabalón, a new Piel de Sapo type of melon, has a very well balanced plant habit which produces 

very uniform medium sized fruits with attractive skin colour and medium dense, easy netting. The 

white flesh is very attractive, tasty and crunchy and high in sugar content. The internal seed cavity 

is small. Jabalon can be grown early under cover as well as in the open field in full season. 

Majus 

Jabalón 

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Artemis 

Zor Bey 

Davut Bey 


Size 

(kg) 

Shape 

Skin 

color 

Flesh 

color Vigour HR IR 

Yellow 

Egnazio 

Mediumlate 

3,0-5,0 Oval Yellow White Strong Px:1,2,5 

Traditional storage melon with consistent quality and 

high yield. 

Kirkagac 

Ali Bey 

Mediumlate 

4,0-5,0 Oval-long 

Yellow with 

black spots 

White Strong Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 Uniform and heavy fruits. Very sweet taste. 

Davut Bey Medium 5,0-6,5 Oval Yellow White 

Very 

strong 

Fom:0,1 Px:1,2,5 Large fruits with small seed cavity. Long shelf life. 

Ishak Bey Early 3,0-4,0 Oval-round 

Yellow with 

black spots White Very 

strong 

Fom:0,1,2 

Px:1,2,5 

Very uniform and early high quality local Turkish 

melon. 

Yakup Bey Medium 4,0-4,5 Oval Dark green White 

Very 

strong 

Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 High yield, excellent taste. 

Zor Bey Early 4,0-5,0 Round 

Fully Netted Cantaloupe 

Yellow with 

black spots White Very 

strong 

Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 Healthy plant, uniform round fruits. 

E 25F.00054 Early 1,5-2,0 Round Grey/yellow Orange Strong Fom:0,1,2 Px:1,2,5 

Large size, beautiful netting, high brix, excellent 

shipping quality. 



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Melon 

Fully Netted Cantaloupe 

E 25F.00054 

E 25F.00054 is an excellent fully netted cantaloupe hybrid particularly recommended for winter 

production in Central America for export to Europe and North America. E 25F.00054 has a very grower 

friendly plant habit which sets the fruits equally and gives good cover. The fruits are medium sized and 

very uniform; the netting is very equal and gives the melon an extremely attractive appearance. The 

flesh is firm and extremely tasty; the sugar content level remains high. E 25F.00054 has an extended 

shelf life making it an ideal variety for long distance shipping. 

E 25F.00054 

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Pumpkin 

The pumpkin, a member of the Cucurbitaceae 

family, has a prominent role in Asian cuisine. 

This is especially true of smooth, flat pumpkins 

and Chinese bottle gourds, which are very 

popular: tonnes of seeds of both types are sold 

every year. 

Ruud Berkvens, Area Manager South East Asia at 

Enza Zaden, says, "The flesh absolutely has to have 

a dark orange colour, but if you want to truly stand 

out in the market, you need a sweet pumpkin on a 

strong plant. In South East Asia, people like to eat 

sweet things, and it's not unusual to find pumpkins 

with a high brix level. But what is most important is 

that the pumpkins are adapted to the tropical growing 

conditions. It's particularly important that they be 

highly resistant to certain viruses and fungi. These 

diseases are a big problem in the hot and humid 

weather of South East Asia." 

Graham Dyche 

Senior Breeder Pumpkin 

Australia 

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Pumpkin 

Grey 

Sampson 

Sampson has a vigorous growing vine. The fruits are grey in colour, heavy and dense. Sampson 

gives good fruit set and has a high yield potential. The fruits have concave tops, thick shoulders 

and weigh on average 5-7 kilos. They are slightly ribbed with a small, neat blossom end. Internal 

quality is exceptional. Sampson has dark orange flesh and a very small seed cavity, ideal for cut 

fruit sales. Good storage ability. 

Butternut 

Matilda 

Matilda is a Butternut type with an exceptional fruit size of typically 4 kg and more. The skin is 

a rich butternut brown with a rippled texture. The fruit shape is rectangular blocky with a slight 

waist. Surprisingly for such a large fruited variety, Matilda is medium-early and the plants are well 

balanced resulting in a very high yield. It can be grown in a wide range of conditions. 

Sampson 

Matilda 

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Pumpkin 


Butternut 

Weight 

(kg) Shape/color Type IR 

Jacqueline Medium 1,5-2,0 Vine Px 

Matilda Medium 3,5-4,0 Vine 

Very productive variety with high fruit uniformity and 

outstanding internal quality. 

High yielding, extra large hybrid Butternut. Good processing 

quality. 

Grey 

Iron Lady Early 5,0-7,0 Vine ZYMV/WMV/PRSV Healthy plant, good storage potential. 

Sampson Medium 5,0-7,0 Vine ZYMV/WMV/PRSV Very high yield, quality fruits, dark orange flesh. Long storage. 

Winston Very early 4,5-6,5 Semi bush ZYMV/WMV/PRSV Compact plant type with early setting. Very good storage. 

Kent 

Honshu Medium 4,5-5,5 Vine Very uniform size. High yield. Excellent internal quality. 



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South and Central America 


Enza Zaden is a ‘multilocal’ company, which means think global but act local. 

We work closely together with local distribution companies all over the world, creating partnerships and cooperation for 

the good of all. Many of these relationships go back many years and are founded on trust and understanding and a solid 

base of a successful business track record. For example, in Argentina we have been working with our distributor Roque 

Lauria since the 1980s, passing on the responsibilities from both sides through the generations. Today we enjoy a massive 

market share in the all-important greenhouse tomato market with our leading variety ‘Elpida’. 

Consistent with the approach to large, fast expanding vegetable growing markets around the world, Enza Zaden 

established its own sales subsidiary in Brazil in 2011. Our large market share in the onion market gave us the platform 

to build a thriving business. Added to this are tomato, lettuce, herbs, cucumber and also a full assortment of other 

products. In 2013 we established a new research station in Holambra, Sao Paulo, close to the heart of the main vegetable 

production region in Brazil. Emphasis will be on open field tomatoes, peppers, onions and melons for the whole of North 

and South America. 

Central America and The Caribbean figure high on our priorities. Our local sales and technical team cover a wide area and 

a diverse range of crops, from high-tech greenhouse production for export in the winter to large scale open field cropping 

of onions for the local markets. Melon production in the winter months for export to the high value USA and European 

markets requires intense technical support to ensure the correct variety recommendations are made. 

Enza Zaden works through two long-standing exclusive distributors in Argentina and Chile. We dominate the greenhouse 

tomato markets in both countries with such well-known hybrids as Elpida, Naomi and Lezaforta. Climate and growing 

conditions vary enormously, from the deserts of the North of Chile to the very hot and humid conditions found in the main 

production area of Northern Argentina. Only by means of our intensive trialling and screening work in the markets can we 

select the right varieties for each circumstance. 

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Lettuce 

Lettuce is a popular salad vegetable, particularly 

in the West. The consumer is encouraged by a 

variety of organisations to eat healthy, and that 

means eating vegetables. “The consumer also 

wants tasty products, particularly the ones that 

are quick and easy to prepare,” explains Steven 

Zeevat, Portfolio Manager at Enza Zaden. “We see 

that lettuce consumption is increasing, particularly the 

crunchier lettuce varieties such as cos and iceberg 

lettuce.” 

Firstly, consumers buy lettuce because it is a vegetable 

that goes well with virtually every dish. In addition, the 

increasing popularity of ready-to-use packs certainly 

plays a role. After all, these packs satisfy today's 

demand for food that is easy and quick to prepare. 

“They also offer diversification, as people like to create 

a tasty mix of a variety of types of salad leaves, such 

as baby-leaf varieties, spinach and rocket. If you had to 

buy a whole head of each type of lettuce to create that 

mix, you would end up with an absolutely huge salad. 

These ready-to-use packs contain a great mix of salad 

leaves in just the right quantity.” 

Enza Zaden has a wide range of lettuce varieties. 

Magali Lemont 

Breeder Lettuce 

France 

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Outdoor Lettuce 

Iceberg 

Cellist 

Cellist is a very large framed iceberg lettuce variety recommended mainly for spring and autumn 

production. Cellist is a very reliable variety with a good shape and excellent internal structure. 

Cellist is a standard variety for many Scandinavian lettuce growers and is well appreciated in the 

fresh produce distribution chain. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-28/Nr:0 

Damion 

Damion is a new open field iceberg lettuce variety recommended for growing in Northern Europe 

from spring through to autumn. It is medium green in colour and medium sized, and produces 

heads which are very easy to harvest. Damion produces a consistent result over a long period of 

time. It is strong against tip burn and bolting. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-28 

Botiola 

Botiola is our main selling open field iceberg lettuce variety in Spain. It is a large sized variety 

which grows very well throughout the winter in Southern Europe. Botiola gives a very high 

percentage of marketable heads consistently over a long period. The heads are firm and solid and 

pack well for the export markets, it is easy to handle. 


Diegola 

Diegola is an exceptional open field iceberg variety for winter production in Southern Europe. 

It is particularly suited to warmer winter areas. The size is quite compact and the leaves are nice 

and thick and protect the head well. Diegola is a top variety in its segment and a must for the 

professional lettuce grower. 


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Batavia 

Belabela 

Belabela is a large, voluminous Batavia lettuce for open field production in the spring and 

the autumn. The colour is medium to dark green. Belabela is fast growing and strong against 

yellow leaf edges, a perfect option for professional growers in Southern Europe. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26 | IR: Nr:0/LMV:1 

Fanela 

Fanela 

Fanela is a new Batavia lettuce variety for the open field, particularly recommended for 

production from late spring through to the autumn. Fanela is an open heading type with a large 

frame, the leaves are fresh looking and bright green in colour. It is a very reliable variety and 

can be produced successfully throughout a large range of sowing dates. 


Kiloma 

Kiloma is a new Batavia lettuce variety for the open field, particularly recommended for 

production from late spring through to the autumn. Kiloma is a large heading, quite open 

variety with a large frame and an attractive bright green colour. Kiloma is a very reliable variety 

and can be produced successfully throughout a wide range of sowing dates. 


Kiloma 

Bohemia 

Bohemia is a well-known standard open field Batavia type lettuce variety used in many major 

professional lettuce growing markets. It is a large framed open variety with attractive lighter 

green soft leaves. Bohemia has good bolt resistance and grows well in hot conditions. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-5,7-10,17 | IR: LMV:1 

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Romaine 

Pinokkio 

Pinokkio is very crispy and sweet tasting compact Romaine lettuce variety. The leaves are quite 

dark green in colour, thick and well ridged. It is strong against tipburn. Pinokkio has proved itself 

to be a top variety for the professional grower, growing successfully in a wide range of conditions 

and climates. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-5,7-10,17 

Nader 

Nader is a very popular fresh dark green open field romaine lettuce variety. Very popular amongst 

many of our Middle Eastern customers. It has become a standard variety in a lot of key production 

locations. Nader is a medium sized variety which has the tendency to close well. Recommended 

for spring, autumn and winter production only. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-16,21,23, IR: LMV:1/Ss 

Pinokkio 

Xanadu 

Xanadu is the most well-known midi romaine open field lettuce variety in the world, widely 

grown by customers looking for a retail shelf friendly variety. Xanadu is dark green in colour and 

on average 20-23 cm tall. The taste is superb, and the presentation is of a crisp and well savoyed 

lettuce. Xanadu is very strong on internal tip burn, has a compact heart and is very bolting 

tolerant. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-16,21,23 | IR: LMV:1 

Little Gem 

Duende 

Duende is a very uniform and compact Little Gem type of open field lettuce, particularly 

recommended for autumn, winter and spring production in Southern Europe. The crop is quite big, 

producing well-formed and tight attractive hearts, well accepted for the export market. Duende 

grows well under difficult conditions giving a consistent result and marketable product. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-17,21,23 | IR: LMV:1 

Coventry 

Coventry 

Coventry is a very sweet tasting, mid-green coloured smooth leaved mini Romaine lettuce variety 

with the ability to adapt widely to grow in many varied production regimes. Coventry is a tried 

and tested variety, one of the leaders in its type, recommended for spring through to autumn 

production in most European countries. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1,4-21,23-26,28/Pb | IR: LMV:1 


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Butterhead 

Lobela 

Lobela is a dark to medium-green butterhead lettuce variety particularly recommended for 

production in the summer months. It is quite large and voluminous and has very good tolerance 

to bolting in hot weather. Lobela is a variety we recommend for the processing usage in 

particular. 

Resistances: HR to Bl:1-28/Nr:0 | IR: LMV:1 

Fastra (E01D.3807) 

Fastra is a new, medium-green butterhead lettuce variety. It is fast filling and gives good 

weight in an early stage. This makes Fastra very suitable for the very early markets. Fastra is 

a reliable heading variety with a very attractive heart and excellent field keepability. Fastra is 

recommended very much for fresh market usage. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-25,27,28/Nr:0 | IR: LMV:1 

Stretcha (E01D.2036) 

Stretcha is quite a compact open field butterhead lettuce, medium sized and fast filling. It is 

well suited to the early crops under tunnels, and because of its attractive heart can be used for 

the pre-pack market also. Stretcha grows quite upright, has a good base and harvests well. A 

very new variety from Enza Zaden to start the season off in the right way. 


Sebastiano 

Sebastiano is a very attractive large framed red open field butterhead lettuce variety. It is very 

suitable for spring, autumn and winter production in the south. For those growers wishing to 

have an alternative type, Sebastiano not only satisfies technical growing requirements but also 

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Green Oakleaf 

Vizir 

Vizir is a new fresh-green outdoor Oakleaf lettuce variety. It is a very reliable variety under both 

cool and warm production conditions and has a good bolting tolerance. Vizir is quite a large 

framed lettuce and produces a large number of leaves. Recommended for spring through to 

autumn production in most Northern European countries. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-28/Nr:0 | IR: LMV:1 

Red Oak-leaf 

Cadix (E01L.6812) 

Cadix is a very reliable Red Oakleaf lettuce variety recommended for summer production on 

lighter soils. The leaves have a very shiny red colour, making Cadix one of the most attractive 

ROL types on the market. The leaves are round with a good green base, strong against basal 

rot, compact heading and well filled. Cadix is used also for processing. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-28/Nr:0 | IR: LMV:1 

Vizir 

Lollo Bionda 

Ilema (E01L.5800) 

Ilema is a new, attractive darker green Lollo Bionda type. The lettuce has a fine dome shaped 

structure and the leaves are fine to medium sized curled. The head weight is high. Ilema can be 

used for fresh market cut as well as for living lettuce product from water cultivation. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-28/Nr:0/Pb | IR: LMV:1 

Lollo Rossa 

Tuska 

Tuska is a large, robust Lollo Rossa type lettuce recommended for production outdoors from 

late spring through to autumn. The large heads are full of well structured leaves with a fine curl 

and a beautiful cherry red colour. Tuska has good bolting tolerance and field standing ability. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0 

Cadix 

Tuska 


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Eazyleaf® 

Imagine a product that serves your customers 

better alternatives. A product with added value 

to the whole chain, with reduced costs and 

labour. A product that is eazy to process and 

offers you excellent shelflife. That is exactly 

the objective Enza Zaden has set itself with a 

great team of gifted and passionate researchers. 

The concept is ‘Eazyleaf®’, an attractive range of 

products supporting the grower and the processing 

industry in their ambition to serve top quality products. 

It gives retail the shelf life and appearance they are 

whishing for. And the consumers? They will have a 

unique taste experience with these tasty, crunchy 

products. 

Our Eazyleaf® brand covers lettuce varieties that are 

very easy to slice and prepare. The heads of the lettuce 

need to be sliced only once and will then fall apart 

into individual small leaves of a uniform size. Easy for 

growers to harvest, easy for the processing industry to 

process and pack, and easy for consumers to use. 

Monia Skrsyniarz 

Senior Breeder Lettuce 

France 

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Ezabel 

Ezabel is a light green leaf coloured Eazyleaf type of outdoor lettuce variety. The leaves are quite 

serrated with almost a Batavia type of shape. Ezabel can be grown from spring through to autumn 

outdoors, and also gives a very uniform product when grown indoors. Ezabel is an exciting new 

variety with a fresh consumer appeal. 


Eztoril 

Eztoril is a medium to dark green leaf coloured Eazyleaf type recommended for production 

outdoors from early spring to late autumn in cooler climates. The heads are very compact 

producing a high number of thick, evenly sized leaves which fall evenly when cut. Eztoril is a must 

for the professional leaf lettuce growers and processing industry. 


Ezabel 

Ezfilan (E01L.3505) 

Ezfilan is a very attractive bright red leaved Eazyleaf variety, recommended for production 

throughout the main growing seasons. The large head is compact and well formed, containing 

many leaves of equal size and shape. Cuts evenly and well for the processing market. Ezfilan's red 

leaf colour penetrates deeply into the lettuce. 


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Greenhouse Lettuce 

Butterhead 

Letsgo 

Letsgo is a new indoor butterhead lettuce variety recommended for late autumn and early 

spring production. It is a fast maturing variety producing a large and well filled head with a high 

leaf count. Letsgo is medium attractive green in colour and presents very well in the box. With 

its full resistance package and beautiful market appearance, Letsgo is a highly recommended 

variety. 


Mensana 

Mensana is a large framed indoor butterhead lettuce variety specifically recommended for 

winter production - a real winter variety. The leaves are medium green in colour and the head is 

voluminous and very well filled. Mensana grows steadily and stands well on difficult ground, it 

is strong against bottom rot. 


Temira 

Temira is a new slow bolting greenhouse butterhead lettuce. It is a reliable medium framed 

variety with an excellent mildew resistance package and superb product model. Temira has an 

easy cutting flat base and is strong against bottom rot. The refined leaf vein structure is also 

one of Temira's strong points. A top of the class lettuce variety. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1,4-26,28 

Trinette 

Trinette is a darker green coloured indoor lettuce variety recommended for autumn and winter 

production. The heads are nicely compact presenting a very fresh appearance when harvested. 

Trinette is early and fills the head quickly and has a very acceptable head weight. In its type 

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Greenhouse Lettuce 

Batavia 

Leire 

Leire is an extremely attractive blond leaved winter greenhouse Batavia lettuce particularly 

recommended for use in local markets in Spain and Portugal. Leire is a large heading lettuce 

which fills well with firm well serrated leaves. It is a consistent performer and a growers variety. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-25,27,28/Nr:0 

Marize 

Marize is a very light green coloured greenhouse Batavia lettuce with attractive, fine curled 

leaves. Recommended for production throughout the winter in Spain and Portugal. The lettuce 

grows upright and has a small cutting base. The leaves are quite flexible and have small ribs. 


Marize 

Green Oak-Leaf 

Torero 

Torero is a new, very attractive green oakleaf lettuce variety particularly recommended for 

autumn and winter cropping in tunnels in the South of France. Torero is a large framed variety 

which grows quickly to maturity, the head being full of many bright green attractive leaves. A 

winning variety for the professional grower. 


Krokan 

Krokan is a very attractive greenhouse red oakleaf lettuce variety for winter production in 

South Europe. The growth habit is steady and well balanced, Krokan is well adapted to cold 

conditions. The head is quite compact and the base is nicely closed. Krokan grows quickly and 

can be harvested at an early maturity stage. It has good field keepability. 


Torero 

Curled Lettuce 

Almay 

Almay is a new curly leaved lettuce for greenhouse production in Northern Europe when the 

days are long. Almay is an outstanding lettuce particularly during the mid to late season. It 

has a medium sized frame which fills well, the base is tight and well closed. Almay stands out 

above the competition for its reliability and beautiful presentation. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28 

Krokan 


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Hydroponic lettuce 

One of the latest developments 

in the industry is cultivation 

on water. Enza Zaden is 

closely involved in the 

development of varieties 

that are suitable for this 

innovative, environmentally 

friendly form of cultivation, 

especially where lettuce is 

concerned. 

Hydroponics 

in a nutshell 

Soilless culture: that is what hydroponics is all about. 

One of its characteristics is a mobile gully system, with 

seven- to eight-centimetre pots. The roots of the crops 

are in direct contact with the nutrients dissolved in 

water. Hydroponic production limits the use of water, 

nutrients and chemicals; it prevents soil pollution and 

involves highly mechanised, automated systems. The 

end products are very clean, and are often marketed as 

grown without chemicals, hence an increase in organic 

production. 

Jan van Kuijk 

Crop Specialist 

Leafy Vegetable Breeding 


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H Y D R O P O N 

I C 

ENZA ZADEN 

Hydroponic Lettuce 

Batavia 

Pearl Gem 

Pearl Gem is the Enza Zaden standard selection of the open leaved blond batavia lettuce 

type Grand Rapids. Pearl Gem is a major standard variety in all markets where reliability and 

consistency of performance are needed in NFT production. A very uniform selection, the blond 

open leaved heads are just what the professional growers need for the consumer markets. 

Caipira 

Caipira is fast becoming a main stream NFT batavia type lettuce variety in many major production 

regions around the world. It is recommended for cropping from spring through the summer until 

early autumn. Caipira has a large curly head and is quite open, the leaf colour is medium green. 

It is quite erect in its growth habit and the bottom is well closed. 

Resistances: HR: Bl:1-26,28/Nr:0 | IR: LMV:1 

Eazyleaf 

Ezfrill 

Ezfrill is a new leaf lettuce type from Enza Zaden particularly recommended for early spring to late 

autumn NFT production in Northern Europe, and winter NFT production in South Europe. Ezfrill is 

a unique dark green, finely curled and compact Eazyleaf lettuce. The leaves are well serrated and 

very crispy. Take a look at a new generation of NFT lettuces from Enza Zaden. 


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Babyleaf 

Variety Description HR: IR: 

Oaking 

Dark green oakleaf with very good shelf-life and compact 

leaves. 

Bl:1-28/Nr:0 

LMV:1 

Palosta 

Fresh green Romaine type babyleaf with compact and upright 

growth habit. Perfectly suited for year-round cultivation. 

Bl:1-27/Nr:0 

LMV:1 

Redlo 

Lollo Rossa babyleaf with intensive dark-red leaf colour, nice 

frill and thicker leaf. 

Bl:1-26,28 

Redza Shiny, dark-red romaine babyleaf, also used as "red corn salad". Bl:1-21,23-26,28 


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Endive 

Our endive breeding and screening 

programmes are located in the most 

important production areas. This 

allows us to select our varieties 

most accurately as the 

conditions are just like 

those of our customers. 

As we compare our best 

lines between several 

locations, we develop 

more reliable and flexible 

varieties that cover longer 

harvesting slots and stand 

fluctuating weather conditions. 

During autumn, winter and early spring 

seasons, we select at our breeding stations 

located in South Italy, South France and Spain. 

In spring and summer we do so in Central Italy, 

North West France, the Netherlands and Germany. 

Enza Zaden has a broad endive breeding programme. 

Our aim is to develop varieties for all market segments. 

We have varieties suitable for the processing industry 

as well as for the fresh market. The ultimate destination 

of the product also plays a major role in endive 

breeding. Whereas one market use endive raw in 

salads, others ask for specific characteristics like dark 

green smooth varieties or the nice ‘très fine’ curled 

type. In this type we offer a complete innovative range 

of varieties which allow our customers to produce all 

year long in open field, for both processing and fresh 

markets. 

Chantal Desplanches 

Crop Breeding Manager Endive 

France 

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Endive 

Smooth leaf endive 

Parmance 

Parmance is a very reliable and flexible variety which gives a good performance under a wide range of 

growing conditions. The head grows quite large in size and the leaves are broad, firm and attractive fresh 

green in colour. Parmance is strong against bolting and tipburn. We recommend Parmance for production 

from summer through to late autumn in the main endive producing regions of Europe. 

Séance 

Séance is one of Enza Zaden’s most popular smooth leaved endive varieties. Recommended for late 

spring, summer and autumn cultivation, Séance always gives performance and uniformity. The medium 

to large heads are full of attractive bright green flat leaves which have a good vein structure. The base 

is clean and the heads are easy to harvest. Parmance is noted for its fast heart filling and attractive 

presentation. 

Cuartana 

Cuartana 

Cuartana is a variety specially developed for production from an early start in the spring time. It is strong 

against bolting if caught by a cold snap. Cuartana has quite an upright growth habit and a large head 

with attractive flat leaves. Under difficult climatological and growth conditions Cuartana produces an 

extraordinary amount of top quality heads for the market. 

Curly leaf endive 

Bekele 

Bekele is a very voluminous curled endive variety, producing strong upright heads. The shiny dark 

green thick leaves are very attractive curled, presenting a very marketable product in the box. Bekele is 

particularly recommended for spring production because of its strong bolt tolerance. Bekele is widely 

grown in most of the major endive markets in Southern Europe and has gained popularity with the 

professional growers. 

Myrna 

Myrna 

Myrna is one of the Enza Zaden well known standard curled endive varieties used in many major endive 

growing regions. Myrna is particularly recommended for cultivation in summer and autumn crops. It is 

strong against bolting and tipburn. The heads are medium sized and well filled with fine, curly leaves. 

Myrna gives a very consistent performance and is well appreciated by professional growers worldwide. 

Zidane 

Zidane is an attractive, fast growing Tres Fine Maraichere (TFM) type endive particularly suitable for 

production from late spring through the summer and up to early autumn. The heads are quite small and 

compact, the leaves are thin and very curly, a typical TFM type which fits into most growers planting 

schedules. Zidane has shown itself to be adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions and soil types. A 

professional variety for the professionals. 

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Spinach 

Variety Cultivation period Leaves Usage Resistances Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape 

Freshmarket 

Processing 

HR 

IR 

Chevelle x x x Pfs:1-13 

Corvair x x x x Pfs:1-11,13 

Cougar x x x x Pfs:1-13 

Very uniform dark green semi-savoy leaf, upright growth habit. Very 

good field holding ability. 

Medium growth speed, does well in both cool and hot conditions. 

Fresh appearance and good field holding ability. 

High yielding variety for year-round cultivation. Uniform dark green 

leaf, upright growth habit. 

Ram 

(E 80.9448) 

x x x x Pfs:1-10,12,13 Pfs:11 

A summer type for babyleaf. Slow growing, round, smooth dark green 

leaves, erect growing habit. 

Ranchero x x x x x Pfs:1-11,13 

Yabi x x x x x Pfs:1-10 

E03D.0578 x x x x Pfs:1-13 

Early and fast-growing variety with thick leaf. Very uniform leaf size 

and shape. 

Very flexible variety, can be used for a long sowing period. Excellent 

field holdability and high yield potential. 

New fast-growing and widely adaptable variety with dark-green leaf 

colour and thick leaf texture. 


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Corvair 

Corvair is widely recommended for fresh market and babyleaf usage. It is suitable for spring, summer and 

autumn cultivation in most main spinach production locations around the world. Generally Corvair is a steady 

growing variety needing time to reach full maturity. It has an excellent field standing ability and is very strong 

against leaf burn. Highly Resistant to Pfs races 1-11,13. 

Ram (E 80.9448) 

Ram is a new hybrid from Enza Zaden with some very interesting qualities. It is quite slow growing, forming 

attractive round, smooth and dark green leaves with an extremely good texture. The growth habit is erect. 

Ram is particularly recommended as a variety to produce in the summer for the babyleaf market, performs well 

in the heat and with high light. Highly Resistant to Pfs:1-10,12,13 and Intermediate Resistant to Pfs:11. 

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Corn Salad 

Variety Cropping Cultivation period Leaves Remarks 

Protected 

Open Field 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Shape 

Grey 

Accent x x x x x round 

Fast growing variety for fresh market and processing. Compact dark green plants with perfect 

round shaped leaves. Attractive rosette. 

Amely x x x (x) x x oval round Very fast growing reliable variety for cold and hot conditions. 

Etap x x x oval round The fastest growing Enza Zaden variety for winter crops. 

Favor x x x x x oval round Sturdy growing corn salad suitable for all seasons and all purposes. 

Juwallon x x x x oval round 

Juvert x x oval round 

Reliable variety for winter to spring tunnel crops with erect leaf arrangement and bright green 

colour. 

Oval shaped leaf with fine vein structure. Produces steadily in hot conditions. Excellent 

shelf-life. 

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Accent 

Accent is a fast growing compact corn salad variety recommended for production in autumn, 

winter and spring crops. The plant structure is very uniform and upright, the leaves are round in 

shape. Accent has a very high total yield and is an exceptional variety for the professional corn 

salad grower. 

Amely 

Amely is a new corn salad variety from Enza Zaden. It is very fast growing. Amely is recommended 

for all protected autumn and spring crops. The plant is upright and well-formed. The leaves 

are medium green in colour and very strong against yellowing on the cotyledons. Suitable for 

processing as well as fresh market usage. 

Accent 

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Asia and Oceania 


Asia is characterised by its wide diversity of culture, eating habits and the related vegetable types and varieties. Ranging 

from densely populated countries such as Pakistan and India to the tropical islands of Indonesia and the Philippines and to 

the Far East in Korea and Japan, Asia requires a broad mix of greenhouse and open field vegetable seed varieties, some of 

which are indigenous. 

In line with the vision of local breeding for local markets, Enza Zaden offers Asia an exciting assortment of Asian varieties 

from breeding locations in China, India and the South East Asia. Using a network of dedicated exclusive distributors in all 

Asian countries, Enza Zaden is ready to serve the farmers in what is the fastest growing region in the world. 

The climate range in Australia means that production areas move with the season, and most crops can be grown all 

year-round. The main production areas are Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Queensland. Most crops focus on the 

domestic markets for a population of 22 million people, there is very little export. 

To the South East of Australia the fertile green islands of New Zealand receive regular and steady rainfall. The population 

of five million people benefits from ideal growing conditions, which enables New Zealand to increasingly target export 

markets in Europe and Asia. For example, the temperate climate makes it possible to produce a wide range of crops for 

export to the historic UK markets. Most modern produce trade is to Australia, China and Japan, and trading with other 

Asian countries is on the increase. 

Enza Zaden began its relationship with Australia and New Zealand decades ago. When the present owners of South 

Pacific Seeds (SPS) decided to go-it-alone and set up business for themselves, Enza Zaden joined them. Today, Enza 

Zaden sells its products in Australia and New Zealand exclusively through the network of SPS and Terranova Seeds (a 

subsidiary of SPS). The Enza Zaden range consists of the full assortment; onion, greenhouse tomato and pepper, pumpkin 

and lettuce being the main lines. 

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Onion 

It is a fact that the onion is a popular product 

worldwide. With an annual production estimated 

somewhere between 50 to 100 million 

tonnes, it is one of the most widely grown 

vegetables in the world. This means an 

average consumption of almost 10.5 kg 

per person per year. In countries such as 

Korea, Algeria, Morocco and Spain, the 

consumption of onions is high. However, 

the Libyans are the greatest onion lovers: they 

consume 28 kilograms per person per year. 

The quality and shelf life of Short Day and Intermediate 

Day onions are key points in onion breeding activities. 

“We are now seeing emerging onion markets 

worldwide, for instance in Brazil,” says Bram van 

Staalduinen, Senior Portfolio Manager at Enza 

Zaden. “The cultivation of onions is also intensifying. 

Onion companies are specialising, mechanising and 

demanding a higher product quality, and above all, a 

longer shelf-life.” 

In order to focus on these key points, Enza Zaden has 

onion breeders in Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the 

USA who collaborate very closely. These onion experts 

regularly exchange specific knowledge to keep abreast 

of the latest developments in breeding. 

Nick Mendham 

Portfolio Manager & 

Senior Crop Specialist Onion 


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Onion 

Yellow/Brown 

Regent 

Regent is a light-brown skinned hybrid onion variety. The bulbs are globe shaped, very firm and 

have quite good storage ability, particularly for such an early variety. The yield potential of Regent 

is extremely high. The flavor of the onion is very sweet and mild. In the field it has shown to be 

strong against Downy Mildew. Regent is recommended for planting during mid-late autumn 

in a wide range of latitudes from the tropics to 35+ degrees. The maturity is 20-24 weeks after 

seeding, depending on location, seasonal factors and planting date. 

Regent 

Variety Cultivation Bulb Storage 

(months) 

Short day 

Remarks 

Early short 

day 

Mid short 

day 

Late short 

day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Yellow/Brown 

Annika x 70-110 2-4 

Cavalier x 65-100 2-3 

Cristalina x 70-110 2-4 

Madalyn x 70-100+ 2-3 

Regent x 70-100 2-3 

High yielding fresh market onion with very nice dark skin colour and great quality in its maturity class. 

Strong against foliage diseases. Flexible range of sowing slots. 

Early and very flexible variety. Standard for many years in SD onion production regions. Firm bulb with 

light-brown skin colour. 

Early hybrid with good adaptation in different latitudes and sowing periods. Excellent round bulb shape 

with good brown colour. Upright plant with thin neck. 

Very early and fast-growing hybrid for cultivation in subtropical areas. Round bulbs, straw-brown scale 

leaf. Small basal plate and thin neck. Very good uniformity in both size and shape. 

Early and high yielding hybrid. Adapted to a wide range of sowing slots and growing areas. Vigorous 

tops, uniform high quality bulbs with light brown skin. 

Samurai x 70-110 2-4 Superb bulb quality and high production. Large, single centred bulbs with good skin retention. 

Soberana x 65-100 2-3 Early hybrid with nice bulb shape and excellent skin quality. Resistant to bolting. 

Taipan x 70-100 2-3 

Very early light brown skinned hybrid. Firm bulbs with good skin retention and high yield potential. 

Wide sowing slot, flexible. 

Teresa x 70-110 2-4 High yield, large single centred bulbs and bolt resistance. Very flexible. 

= globe = slightly flattened globe = flattened globe to globe = grano globe 

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Onion 

Yellow/Brown 

Grenade 

Grenade is a medium-short day hybrid onion particularly recommended for production in (sub) 

tropical regions. Grenade is a new variety mainly used for the fresh market; the storage ability 

is quite limited. The bulbs are medium-large in size and globe shaped. The final average size 

depends on seasonal factors influencing the growth, the sowing date and the location. Grenade 

has an excellent skin quality and is one of the preferred hybrids of the professional growers. 

Grenade 


(months) 

Short day 

Remarks 

Early short 

day 

Mid short 

day 

Late short 

day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Yellow/Brown 

Andromeda x 70-110 2-4 Versatile hybrid with vigorous plant habit especially suited for cultivation in tropical conditions. 

Aquarius x 70-110 2-4 Vigorous variety with large yellow skinned bulbs. Good skin retention and excellent yield potential. 

Diandra x 90-110+ 2-4 

Fast maturing hybrid with large bright yellow skinned bulbs and good root vigour. For hand and 

machine harvest. 

Gabriella 

(E 72.R5560) 

x 80-110+ 2-4 

High yielding Grano type with good bolting resistance for its maturity class. Large, very attractive 

uniform bulbs with mild to sweet taste. 

Goiana x 70-110 3-5 

Grenade x 60-90 3-5 

Lucinda x 70-110 3-5 

Early onion which combines yield, quality and storability. The bulbs are very regular in shape and big 

sized for its segment, even under difficult conditions. Suitable for machine harvest. 

Medium sized, very uniform, globe-shaped bulbs with excellent colour, skin retention and firmness. 

Good field resistance to foliar diseases. 

Goiana type with stronger vigour and a few days later into production. Very good firmness and skin 

quality. Strong against foliar diseases. 

= globe = flattened globe to globe = grano globe 

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Onion 

Yellow/Brown 

Sirius 

Sirius is a light-brown skinned onion hybrid suitable for production in medium-short day (sub) 

tropical conditions. Sirius is a fresh market onion with short-medium storage ability (2-4 months). 

The bulbs are globe in shape and large in size, depending on seasonal factors, the sowing date and 

location. Sirius has an excellent skin quality. 

Sirius 


(months) 

Short day 

Remarks 

Early short 

day 

Mid short 

day 

Late short 

day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Yellow/Brown 

Predator x 70-110 2-4 

Rebecca x 80-110+ 2-4 

Sirius x 70-110 2-4 

Sweet Jalene x 90-110 2-4 

Terminator x 60-100 2-4 

Excellent yield potential. Very uniform, large sized, firm bulbs. Very adaptable in a wide range of SD 

growing regions. Field resistance against foliar diseases. 

Good vigour combined with flexibility in different sowing slots and latitudes. Working well in dry 

season sowings in equatorial latitudes. 

Performs well in a wide range of slots. Unique combination of root and foliage vigour with excellent 

bulb quality. 

Granex type, sweet to mild taste. Very firm large bulbs with yellow skin colour. For hand and machine 

harvest. 

Excellent bulb quality and skin retention. Uniform bulbs with upright tight neck. Has a wide planting 

window due to its longer maturity and can be planted in subtropical summers and winters. 

Yellow Granex 106 x 90-110 2-4 Very productive Granex type with large bulbs of excellent quality. 

Yellow Granex 112 x 90-110 2-4 

Extra large bulbs with single centres, good skin retention and outstanding yield potential. For hand 

and machine harvest. Very good quality for processing. 

= globe = grano globe = granex to flattened globe 

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(months) 

Short day 

Remarks 

Early short 

day 

Mid short 

day 

Late short 

day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Yellow/Brown 

Achilles x 60-90 3-5 

Buccaneer x 60-95 3-5 

Steady performance in a variety of conditions. Firm bulbs with golden brown skin colour and tight 

neck. 

Vigorous growing variety, tolerates different climatic conditions and a wide range of growing areas. 

Excellent skin development and bulb firmness. 

Camilla x 90-110+ 2-4 Very productive. Unique for Late Short Day segment bulb quality and skin finish. Single centres. 

Colossus x 90-110+ 2-4 

Cronus x 70-110 2-4 

Fernanda x 90-110+ 2-4 

Morena x 60-90 3-5 

Patricia x 90-110+ 2-4 

Excellent variety for tropical hot dry to hot humid conditions. High yield potential, large bulbs, field 

resistance to Pink Root and foliar diseases. 

Light brown skinned onion with good skin retention and excellent yield potential. Especially for 

cultivation in humid conditions. 

Excellent vigour and tropical adaptability. Performing well in a range of slots in equatorial and general 

SD latitudes. Mild sweet flavour. 

Very firm bulbs, dark coloured and with excellent skin finish. High yield potential in cooler subtropical 

and tropical conditions. 

Vigorous growth, dark brown skin colour, remarkable bulb quality. Strong against foliage diseases. 

Bolt resistant. 

= globe = grano globe 

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Onion 

Yellow/Brown 

Lombardi 

Lombardi is an early intermediate day length brown hybrid onion which produces medium-large 

bulbs. The bulbs are very uniform globe shaped with very firm flesh and attractive dark golden 

brown skins with excellent skin retention and storage potential. Lombardi is recommended for late 

autumn/winter to early spring sowing in latitudes of 35-40 degrees. The normal days to maturity 

are 170 -190 from sowing, depending on the location, seasonal factors and planting date. 

Lombardi 


(months) 

Intermediate day 

Remarks 

Early 

intermediate 

day 

Medium 

intermediate 

day 

Late 

intermediate 

day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Yellow/Brown 

Acclaim x 70-95 4-5 Earliest storage onion in market with excellent skin finish and skin retention. Very high yield. 

Python x 70-95 4-5 

Very uniform bulbs with well retained, attractive, dark brown skins and very firm flesh with 

excellent storage potential for its maturity class. 

Goblin x 60-100+ 5-6 

Excellent yield and quality with good bolt resistance and strong tops. Adapts well in wide range 

of sowing slots. 

Lombardi x 60-90 5-6 Very attractive, uniform onion. Very good plant vigour and bulb quality. Bolt resistant. 

Buenavista x 70-110 4-6 Early variety for long day growing regions with superb bulb quality and skin colour. 

Helenas x 70-110 5-7 

Very firm, attractive dark golden brown skinned variety with excellent skin development, 

handling and storage characteristics. High yield potential. 

Kauri x 60-90 6-8 

Best storage onion available in Pukekohe Long Keeper segment. Excellent skin retention, 

multiple thin dark golden brown skins. 

= globe = globe to slightly elongated 

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Onion 

Yellow/Brown 

Plutonus 

Plutonus is a late intermediate day maturity onion hybrid. The bulbs are large and globe in 

shape and have a very good skin retention aspect. Plutonus is in its category a very early 

variety, bulbs being formed 60-90 days from sowing, depending on the location seasonal 

factors and sowing date. As well as being an excellent variety for the fresh market, Plutonus is 

recommended as a very good storage onion hybrid. 

Plutonus 


(months) 

Intermediate day 

Remarks 

Early 

intermediate 

day 

Medium 

intermediate 

day 

Late 

intermediate 

day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Yellow/Brown 

Manuka x 60-90 6-9 

Olivine x 60-100 6-9 

Plutonus x 60-90 6-9 

Sniper x 70-110 4-6 

Zircon x 70-100+ 4-6 

Long storage hybrid in the traditional Pukekhoe Long Keeper segment with very good vigour, 

bolt resistance and uniformity. 

Flexible Late Australian Brown type. An excellent combination of high yield, dark brown skin 

colour, very hard bulbs and very long storage. 

Long storing PLK type hybrid. Vigorous growth and high yield. Appealing dark brown skin 

colour. 

Early vigorous hybrid with versatile adaptation in different conditions from intermediate day to 

early long day. Very attaractive dark skin colour and firm bulb with tight neck. 

Very vigorous and high yielding hybrid in the early South Australian Brown segment. Excellent 

uniformity and marketable yield. Very attractive, uniform dark brown bulbs. 

= globe = globe to slightly elongated 

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Onion 

Yellow/Brown overwintering NH 

Louisa (E 72.K5209) 

Louisa is a new light-brown skinned early short day hybrid onion for the overwintering crop. The 

light-brown skinned onions show good cold tolerance. Louisa keeps its size well and gives a high 

yield of very uniform bulbs. Louisa is recommended for the fresh market, not very suitable for 

storage. 

Louisa 


(months) 

Long day 

Remarks 

Early long day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Yellow/Brown 

Cassiopea x 70-110 5-7 

High yielding late intermediate - early long day variety. Firm large bulbs with well retained dark golden 

brown skins. 

Samantha x 60-100+ 6-8 

New long day variety. Unique combination of vigorous growth with very good bulb quality and long 

storage. 

Yellow/Brown Overwintering NH 

Shinto 70-100 2-3 Early maturity in areas with cold winter. Good bolting tolerance. 

Louisa 

(E 72.K5209) 

70-100 2-3 

For overwintering in areas without extremely cold winters. Strong against foliage diseases. Large bulb 

and good bolt resistance. 

= globe = flattened globe 

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(months) 

Short day 

Intermediate 

day 

Remarks 

Early short 

day 

Medium 

short day 

Late short 

day 

Early 

intermediate 

Early 

intermediate 

Late 

intermediate 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

Red 

Malbec x 60-90 2-4 

Red Coach x 70-110 2-4 

Early hybrid with good handling and storage characteristics. Very intensive 

red skin colour, excellent internal ring colour development and single centres. 

Variety with large bulb, nice red internal color, bolt tolerance and a high level 

of single centers. Suitable for both processing and fresh market. 

Gamay 

(E 71.R5588) 

x 60-90 2-4 

Vigorous hybrid with superb internal colour and skin retention. Good foliar 

disease intermediate resistance. Very good flavour. 

Red Spur x 60-90 2-4 

Pinotage x 60-90 4-5 

Cabernet x 70-100+ 4-5 

Red Emperor x 60-90 4-5 

Rudolf x 60-90 5-7 

Late short day variety with good vigour, attractive deep red bulb colour, tight 

neck and high yield. 

Very early and productive intermediate day red onion with excellent plant 

vigour and bulb size. Good general foliage disease resistance. 

Industry standard for red MID slots with outstanding yield and bulb shape, 

colour and quality. 

Red variety with good adaptation to intermediate day growing regions. 

A long term reliable performer. 

Quality red onion with very good storage and bolt resistance. Good partial 

foliar disease resistance. 

= globe = flattened globe = flattened globe to grano = flattened globe to flat 

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Onion 

Red 

Malbec 

Malbec is a medium short day red onion. Malbec produces bulbs with a highly intense red external 

and internal ring colour, and develops a large percentage of bulbs with good single centers. 

The fruit shape is slightly flattened globe. Malbec is particularly recommended for fresh market 

consumption usage, but has a limited place also in the storage market. It matures 60-90 days from 

sowing, depending on the location, seasonal factors and planting date. An excellent new hybrid in 

the assortment. 

Malbec 

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(months) 

Short day 

Remarks 

Early short day 

Medium short 

day 

Late short day 

Size 

(mm) 

Shape 

White 

Minerva x 70-110 2-4 

Earliest variety available in its segment with excellent bulb quality. Very good performance under semihumid 

tropical conditions with Pink Root Disease pressure. 

Caliza x 90-110 2-4 

High yielding variety, vigorous plant habit, very uniform shiny white bulbs, bolt resistant. High tolerance 

to Pink Root Disease. 

Alissa x 90-110 2-4 

A large, uniform, globe shape onion with excellent foliage and root vigor. Good field holding qualities 

and bolt tolerance. 

CAL 214 Imperial x 90-110 2-4 

Very versatile variety with large bulbs, good skin retention and excellent yield potential. Classic quality 

onion. Good resistance to Pink Root and foliar diseases. 

= grano globe = flattened globe 

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Onion 

White 

Minerva 

Minerva is an early short day white skinned onion. The bulbs are firm, large (90-100+ mm), 

uniform, globe-grano shaped, with nice white colour and good skin retention. Minerva exhibits 

better field resistance to Foliar Diseases and Pink Root Disease compared to many other varieties 

in its maturity class. Variety is recommended for sowing during autumn in a wide range of 

latitudes from the tropics to 35+ degrees. Maturity time is 20-24 weeks after seeding, depending 

on location, seasonal factors and planting date. 

Minerva 

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Bunching Onions 

Kaigaro 

Kaigaro is a very productive bunching onion, it has been our standard for years. Fresh green leaf 

colour, long white shaft and upright growth have made Kaigaro a popular variety in many markets. 

Kaigaro is suitable for all crops except full winter, it does not form a bulb. 

Bunching Star 

Bunching Star is a reliable variety with healthy dark green leaves, fast growth and a little bulb 

formation. Bunching star is a frost resistant bunching onion and can be used for early spring and 

overwintering crops. It is also ideal for hot warm conditions, as Bunching Star is more heat tolerant 

than other Fistulosum bunching onion varieties. 

Kaigaro 

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Africa and the Middle East 


The vegetable market in the Middle East is volatile. There is a rapidly growing population of over three hundred million 

people. Because of the increasing disease pressure, the demand for more resistances is high. Water shortage will lead 

to the demand for more salt-tolerant crops in the future. To be successful in this region, having an attitude of flexibility in 

times of change is crucial. Enza Zaden has a regional team in Jordan and Egypt, which brings us close to the market and 

its developments. 

The Balkans, Greece, Turkey, Algeria and Iran are all part of a region characterised by a diversified product programme 

and extremely different cultures. Due to the many different cultures, an adaptable and flexible working attitude is needed. 

The Mediterranean climate has a great impact on the social life of the region, family values for example take on a different 

character and meaning. 

Success depends on the products we can offer and the people we work with. It is important to work together with the 

distributors and take into account the ethics of the country. Together with the breeding teams, we are developing products 

for all the different markets. Consumption of vegetables is very high in the region, and many different types are available 

to the consumer. 

Africa is a very diverse market where the international focus is on food safety; meaning governments are heavily involved 

in breeding and supplying the population with staple food crops such as maize, sorghum and rice, nutritious vegetables 

get little attention. Consumers, traders and growers are beginning to look for vegetables that were not present in the 

traditional dishes, and the demand for quality is increasing rapidly. 

Enza Zaden has a strong presence and wide range of activities in South Africa, we supply varieties in all the crop 

categories present in this catalogue. Enza Zaden is becoming more active in the Southern and East African markets, 

where we are building up networks of strong and reliable distributors who will identify the varieties which can add value 

to the local food chain. 

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Herbs 

Enza Zaden has been selling herbs since 

2001. Our main market is Europe, with a 

particular focus on Scandinavia, the Baltic 

States, UK, Benelux, Germany, France, Italy, 

the United States, Canada and Eastern Europe. Within 

these markets, our crop focus is on basil, chive, dill, 

parsley and wild rocket (Rucola selvatica/Diplotaxis 

tenuifolia). 

We are constantly working to improve our existing 

varieties. By developing disease resistance in our herbs, 

we make sure our clients get the best seed quality. 

We also test our varieties for shelf life to supply our 

customers with products for both local and export 

markets. All herbs are tested on NFT (cultivation on 

water) and in Scandinavia especially we have gained a 

high level of expertise over the past years. 

We have made significant investments to improve the 

quality of our seed, to make it as high as possible. A 

technical team in Enza Zaden Germany is available to 

give all kinds of advice about growing herbs and will 

support you with all the information you need. 

Olaf Kunzemann 

Breeder Herbs 

Germany 

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Piccolino 

Marian 

Rosie 

Variety Cultivation Remarks 

Basil 

Fresh cut Processing Pot plant 

Dolly x x 

Edwina 

x 

Very uniform, large leaved and fast growing variety with improved tolerance against low temperatures. 

Recommended for open field production. 

Reliable variety in Genovese type for a year-round pot production. Also under low light conditions this variety 

produces shiny dark green leaves and a very uniform plant horizon in the pots. 

Emily x x 

Very compact pot variety in Genovese type with medium-large leaves. Recommended for summer production in 

moderate climates, and all year-round in hot climates or production under high light intensity. Extended shelf-life 

of Emily enables transport on long distances. 

Eowyn 

x 

Very strong and compact Basil variety in Genovese type for pot cultivation. The brilliant dark green colour and the 

compact plant type makes Eowyn unique. Improved shelf-life. 

Genoveser x x Shiny, dark green, spoon shaped leaves. High yielding special Genovese selection for industry. 

Lemon sel. Lemona x x Fast growing variety with a distinctive lemon flavour. Flat, elliptic, fine leaf. 

Marian 

x 

Pot variety in Genovese type with medium sized, dark green leaves. Strong against tip burn and leaf damage 

during packing. Improved cold tolerance secures a transport phase under problematic conditions. 

Piccolino x Very compact growing Basil with small flat leaves and strong aroma. Ideal for pot cultivation. 

Rosie x x Variety with intensive dark red, glossy leaves. Due to its robust stems the growth is upright and compact. 

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Chives 


Biggy x x x 

Jeilo F1 x x x 

Thick shafted variety with dark blue-green leaf colour. Upright plant habit. Excellent for fresh market, forcing and 

industry. 

Our F1 hybrid with dark green leaves up to the base (no white shank). Very uniform and upright growth of the 

medium to thick shafted leaves. Less labour and less waste material. Suitable for fresh market and direct sowing 

in pots. 

Miro x x x Variety with medium thick leaves, suited for outdoor cultivation and forcing. 

Naomy x x x 

Nelly x x x 

Medium to thick shafted, dark green chive with a high resistance against brown tips and a very rapid growth. Both 

for fresh market and processing (extended shelf-life). Strong root system. Reliable variety for winter production in 

southern hemisphere. 

A fine to medium thick shafted chive with a very dark blue-green leaf colour. Very vigorous and upright growing. 

Strong against diseases and thrips spots on leaves. For fresh market and processing. 

Staro x x x Extra thick leaved and dark green variety for all growing purposes, forcing, pot growing and fresh cut. 

Twiggy x x x 

A fine shafted, very dark green chive with high uniformity. Especially suited for bundles, attains the highest 

demands on quality. 

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Jeilo 

Ella 

Xenon 


Dill 


Common x x Standard dill variety. 

Ella x x x 

Goldkrone x x x 

Green Sleeves x x 

Dark blue-green plants with a lot of leaf tips. Due to the extra short hypocotyl this dill variety provides compact 

and very stable plants for pot production. It is also suited for fresh bundles harvest. 

Enza’s selection in the tetraploid type, especially high yielding and late flowering, therefore very suitable for 

extensive growing. For fresh cut and industry purposes. 

A very stable, dark green dill for production of fresh bundles. Greensleeves is strong against bolting and is duly 

suited for all year-round cultivation. 

Parsley 

Argon x x x 

Very productive Commun type. Upright growth, dark green leaves, very aromatic. Strong against Downy Mildew. 

Suitable for pot production, fresh market and industry. 

Commun 2 x x Enza Zaden’s selection in the plain leaved type: very aromatic, dark green parsley producing high yield. 

Gigante d’Italia x x x Plain leaved variety, very aromatic and high yielding. 

Moss Curled 2 x x Medium fine curled leaf, dark green and uniform. 

Wega x x x 

Xenon x x x 

New all-round variety in Moss Curled type with medium fine curl and dark green leaf colour. High uniformity, fast 

and upright growth and high yield potential make this variety suitable for all purposes and year-round cultivation. 

Upright growth, stable and very uniform. Moss Curled type with very dark green leaf colour and medium curl, for 

bunching and pot production. 

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Tricia 

Celtop 

Marino 


Rocket Salad 


Rucola Coltivata x x x Fast growing, high yielding, oval leaved type. 

Rocket Wild 

Rucola Selvatica x x x Smaller, fine feathered leaves with an intensive flavour. For fresh cut and pot production. 

Grazia x x x 

Tricia x x x 

Compact growing, dark green wild rocket with very uniform, long, fine serrated leaves and improved bolting 

tolerance. 

Our fastest variety. High uniformity, medium serrated leaves, upright growth, strong against Peronospora and 

extra late bolting are the headlines from the grower trials world wide. Suitable for all growing seasons. 

Celery cut 

Celbunch x x Very uniform dark green and upright plants, medium sized leaves. 

Celtop x x x 

Bright dark green foliage with upright growth and large sized leaves. High yield and excellent quality in all seasons 

and for all purposes. 

Coriander 

Marino x x x Thinly feathered, fine stalked leaf coriander. Improved bolting tolerance, high yielding and very aromatic. 

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Cauliflower 

Cauliflower is an open field crop grown 

in a lot of different environments. 

Every environment and market has 

its own requirements. Breeding 

activities in several countries – such 

as the Netherlands, France, Italy, 

Germany, Australia and the USA – help 

Enza Zaden to adapt its varieties to the 

conditions of the main production regions. 

Our breeding activities focus primarily on the fresh 

market, processing market and the novelties. The 

fresh market is a stable market worldwide. The 

processing market, on the other hand, is a growing 

market, especially in Northern Europe and America. 

The novelties include Romanesco, a green and a 

purple cauliflower. In recent years, the Romanesco and 

purple types are gaining in popularity, not only in the 

processing industry but also from consumers. 

After several years of R&D activities in cauliflower, 

Enza Zaden is proud to introduce the first range of 

products for these different markets. 

Except for cauliflower, Enza Zaden has also breeding 

activities in kohlrabi, an important vegetable for the 

German market. To provide year-round kohlrabi to this 

market, it is cultivated on large scale in Germany, Italy 

and Spain. Our breeding activities focus mainly on the 

requirements for these production areas. 

Herre van der Sloot 

Senior Breeder Cauliflower 


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Cauliflower 

Novaria 

Novaria is a very heat tolerant cauliflower with outstanding curd quality and presentation. The 

plants are vigorous and upright with dark green leaves protecting the curds well. The curds are 

dense, very smooth and white. The normal days to maturity are 75-80 from transplanting. Uniform 

curd initiation of Novaria results in a short harvest period. We recommend Novaria for summer 

and early autumn production. 

Crenique 

Crenique is a new autumn hybrid with healthy and strong growing plant. Twisted inner leaves and 

a good wrap assure very good curd protection. Curds are white, firm, dense and heavy and have a 

smooth texture. Presentation in commercial package is superb. Crenique usually matures in 75-85 

days from transplanting. 

Fairway 

Fairway is a new flexible variety with a broad harvest window. It has a vigorous plant with tall 

erect leaves and very well protected curd. Excellent curd quality and nice presentation make 

Fairway a very attractive product to market. Maturity occurs 75-90 days from transplanting, we 

recommend Fairway for spring and summer cultivation. 

Novaria 

Crenique 

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Variety Maturity Harvest period Plant Remarks 

Days 

Early 

Medium 

Late 

Leaf cover 

Viviane 65-70 x Medium Very early into production, erect plants, very uniform curds. 

Terzolo 70-75 x Medium Early summer variety with impressive curd quality. Good vigour, upright and uniform plant type. 

Xenia 70-75 x Medium Early variety with regular, dense curds. Has a short harvest period and is very easy to harvest . 

Novaria 75-80 x Excellent 

Superb summer/autumn variety with a round, compact, well covered and very white curd. Very good heat 

tolerance and high uniformity. 

Synergy 75-85 x Good Vigorous variety producing dense, firm, regular shaped white curds. For summer/autumn production. 

Telergy 75-85 x Excellent 

Strong, uprigth plant with blue-green leaves. The curd is well protected, of high quality, with excellent weight 

and density. 

Fairway 

(E 51.227) 75-90 x Excellent Vigorous growing, very good quality cauliflower for fresh market and processing. 

Maarinna 80-85 x Excellent Vigorous hybrid for summer/early autumn harvest. Very good quality white solid curds. 

Delias 80-90 x Good Early hybrid with very uniform, round, smooth curds. Upright growth. 

Natividad 85-90 x Good Summer variety with strong and upright growth habit, good field holding ability and very good curd quality. 

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Variety Maturity Harvest period Plant Remarks 

Days 

Early 

Medium 

Late 

Leaf cover 

Vacaria 85-90 x Good Vigorous variety with large frame. Heavy, white, smooth and firm curds. 

Crenique 85-95 x Excellent 

Vigorous plant with twisted inner leaves and a good wrap. Curds are dense and heavy with a smooth texture. 

For autumn harvest. 

Daroca 90-100 x Good Vigorous plant, large, excellent quality curd, very good performance in cooler areas. 

Bonique 90-100 x Good Autumn variety for fresh market and processing. Heavy, dense, upright curds. 

Monte Verde 95-100 x Medium Green cauliflower with dense, firm curd. Excellent speciality. For autum production. 

Anique 100-110 x Excellent Healthy and strong growing variety with erect leaves and very white curd. Excellent presentation. 

Density 100-115 x Excellent Strong growing autumn variety with heavy, dense, smooth, well-protected curds. 

Tercia 100-120 x Good 

Especially for late autumn and winter cropping. Vigorous plant with tall leaves. White and heavy curds of 

outstanding quality. 

Agility 130-140 x Good Healthy and cold tolerant variety for winter harvest. Excellent quality curds. 

Vesuvia 130-150 x Good Winter processing variety with very dense and heavy curd. High production. 

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Radish 

Radish is grown worldwide 

and in various ways, such 

as open field, tunnel or 

glasshouse cultivation. 

This vegetable is 

harvested mechanically 

as well as by hand and it 

is marketed in bunches, 

without leaves or even 

already processed in bags. 

Enza Zaden focuses mainly 

on the red round type for 

the open field and protected 

cultivation. More than 25 years 

of experience in radish breeding led 

to top sellers like the F1 hybrid Celesta. 

The success of this variety is mainly based on its high 

resistance to Peronospora, which means a better 

shelf-life and a more reliable cultivation. It’s a very 

flexible variety as well, grown from Russia to Canada 

and from Scandinavia to Morocco. In emerging markets 

like Eastern Europe, high value F1 hybrids have also 

become more common in the past years, thanks to 

their high productivity and reliability. 

Enza Zaden also works on Fusarium resistant varieties, 

which is a great added value in glasshouse productions. 

Peronospora resistance remains a critical spearhead as 

the most important radish markets for Enza Zaden grow 

their product in open field. 

Rudi Jock 

Portfolio Manager Radish 

Germany 

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Radish 

Red round 

Celesta 

An excellent radish hybrid with a short, very solid and upright growing character. Suitable for 

cold growing under glass, tunnels as well as outdoor cultivation. Celesta is very stable under cold 

and wet conditions and has a very strong skin. Celesta has reliable, fine roots, long lasting green 

leaves and can be stored for long periods. 

White round 

Pearl 

Pearl is an extremely attractive pure white coloured round radish hybrid, suitable for production in 

all open field cropping regimes. The leaf is medium in size with a very solid, upright growing habit. 

Pearl is suitable for use in processing as well as presenting in bunches of mixed red and white 

coloured radishes. Pearl is a new concept radish for the discerning distribution chain. 

Celesta 

Pearl 

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Variety Cropping Cultivation period Remarks 

Protected 

Open field 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Red round 

Celesta x x x x x 

Brava x x x x 

Escala x x x 

Estella x x x x 

Excellent quality and reliability. Very uniform round bulbs, bright red bulb colour, very good internal quality. 

Strong against Peronospora on bulbs and foliage. 

Early, uniform, fast growing hybrid with round bulbs. Very dark green upright foliage, nice red bulb colour. Very 

fine roots, good leaf attachment (for mechanical harvest). 

Uniform variety for openfield crops. Round and bright red bulbs have good internal quality, are cracking tolerant 

and strong against peronospora. Strong, dark green foliage for manual and mechanical harvest. Especially 

recommended for bunching and processing. 

Round bulb shape and robust, compact foliage. Suitable for machine harvest. Medium Fusarium resistance. For 

spring to autumn open field crops. 

Lucia x x x Spring and autumn variety for North Europe open field crops. Excellent internal structure. 

Rudi x x x x Standard variety for open field crops in many professional radish production areas. 

Tarzan x x x Fast growing variety for protected winter and spring crops. Uniform, high quality bulbs. 

Vienna x x x x 

Excellent internal quality, for processing and fresh maket. Vienna can grow up to 50 mm in diameter retaining 

very good internal quality. 

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Radish 

Variety Cropping Cultivation period Remarks 

Protected 

Open field 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

White round 

Pearl x x x Enza Zaden's first white round Radish for processing and bunching. Eyecatcher in red/white radish mixes. 

French breakfast 

Mistral x x x x 

Criador x x x x x 

Uniform, medium long red bulbs with a nice white tip for manual and mechanical harvest. For open field crops in 

real summer conditions. 

Very uniform cylindrical bulbs with good red/white transition. Compact foliage with strong attachment for 

machine harvest. Superb internal quality. 

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Kohlrabi 

Variety Harvest period Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Littorio x Very uniform variety with excellent leaf characteristics. Flatround white bulbs. 

Octave x x Semi-upright, very sturdy plants with large leaves, grows well in hot conditions. White to slightly greenish bulb colour. 

Opimes x x Very early hybrid recommended for protected cropping in spring and winter and open field. 

Opus x x x Very uniform hybrid for protected and open field crops. Easy harvest, excellent product quality and nice presentation. 

Romolo x Fast growing variety for winter greenhouse crops. White bulb and sturdy foliage. 

Sunvit x x Variety for summer crops with white bulb, very erect leaves and good heat tolerance. 

Solares (E 54.0868) x x New summer hybrid with very erect, sturdy foliage and uniform, semi-flat round, white bulbs. 

Avaya (E 54.10880) x x Medium fast growing summer kohlrabi with broad harvest window. Strong against peronospora. 

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Leek 

Chinook (E65A.10078) 

Chinook is a very uniform summer leek hybrid. The maturity is 90-100 days from sowing. Chinook 

is very strong against bolting and grows very quickly even under cold conditions. The shafts are 

long, very straight and uniform. Chinook is a very high yielding leek hybrid which fits well into any 

professional leek growers’ programme. 

Navajo 

Navajo is a superb uniform winter (overwintering type) leek hybrid. The shafts are long, extremely 

dark blue and peel very easily. The total yield is very high for Navajo. A must for the winter crop in 

any professional leek growers planting programme, Navajo will give the desired results. 

Variety Growing period Harvest period Remarks 

Days 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Chinook 

(E65A.10078) 

90-100 x x 

Uniform, bolting resistant variety with long white shank. Cleans well. Fast growth in cool conditions and high 

yield potential. 

E70.0763 95-110 x 

Previta 95-110 x x 

Julita 100-115 x x 

Gevaria 120-125 x 

Navajo 180-250 x 

New flexible and bolt tolerant variety for spring crop in Southern countries. White long shank and good weight. 

For fresh market, pre-pack and processing. 

Fast and upright growing hybrid for spring cultivation with long shank, dark green leaves and excellent 

production potential. Strong against bolting. Easy to clean. 

Fast growing industrial hybrid. Long firm shanks and easy peeling. Suitable for direct sowing and machine 

harvest. 

New very productive variety for harvest from beginning of August till end November. Suitable for direct sowing 

and industrial processing. 

New winter variety. Upright growth, long shaft and dark blue-green leaf colour in combination with high 

production and easy cleaning properties. 

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Radicchio 

Giove 

Giove is an upright Treviso type radicchio hybrid particularly recommended for early covered 

cropping or later in the open field. Harvesting usually begins in April/May, the maturity cycle is 

80-90 days from transplantation and can go on through the summer in cooler areas and until 

early autumn. The plant is strong with bright green outer leaves and a heart which can easily 

mature to 22-23 cm high, with very attractive contrasting red-white colour at maturity. Giove 

cups easily and has a very high weight potential. 

Variety Harvest period Length Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

cm 

Radicchio Trevizo type 

Giove x (x) x 22-23 High yielding long radicchio for early crop with good bolting resistance and excellent inner leaf filling and colour. 

Ercole x x 18-20 Very uniform, shiny, dark red Treviso type with fine rib for early spring and autumn harvest. 

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Fennel 

Preludio 

Preludio is an excellent new hybrid from Enza Zaden recommended for spring and early 

summer harvest. It is very strong against early cold bolting. In higher, more mountainous and 

cooler regions it can be successfully harvested into summer and even early autumn. Preludio 

reaches maturity in 65-75 days from transplantation. The plant is compact and the stems 

are very upright and show no signs of hollowness. The mature fennel has a very uniform 

round section with a bright white colour and is smooth. Preludio has a very high total yield of 

extremely uniform and highly marketable bulbs. 

Variety Cultivation period Maturity Remarks 

Spring 

Summer 

Autumn 

Winter 

Days 

Preludio x x 65-75 

Capriccio x x 100-110 

Genesi x x 120-130 

Compact plant with upright stems. Heavy, very white, round bulb with small cutting surface, excellent internal quality. 

Good bolting resistance and field standing ability. 

Round, smooth, firm bulb with no sponginess. Vigorous, upright growing plant, strong against Passalora punctum. Very 

good cold tolerance and medium heat tolerance. Suitable for direct sowing. 

New variety for winter harvest in South Europe. Very good cold tolerance. Upright plant with good regrowth ability after 

winter. Round, white bulb with small cutting surface. 

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Celeriac 

Goliath 

Goliath has a round bulb with deeply seated roots which makes harvesting and cleaning easy. 

The flesh is very firm and is white after processing. Goliath has a medium upright leaf and is strong 

against Septoria. Due to the high bolting tolerance and very high yield potential, Goliath is ideally 

suited for the fresh market, beginning with early bunching and followed by autumn and storage 

crops. Goliath has excellent internal qualities, fulfilling very well the high criteria of the processing 

industry. 

Goliath 

Variety Fresh market Industry Remarks 

Ibis x x 

Fresh green, medium long, upright foliage and round, smooth, easy to clean bulbs with very good internal quality. Bolting 

resistant. Strong against Septoria. 

Goliath x x Healthy and productive variety with round, easy to harvest, firm bulbs. Excellent internal quality. Bolting resistant. 

Kojak 

x 

High yielding variety with outstanding bulb quality. Strong, dark green, upright foliage. Very strong against bolting, thereby 

specifically recommended for early production of young celery bundles. 

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Celery 

Sienna 

Sienna is a celery selection which is a slightly more compact Tango type and has very attractive 

dark green upright leaves. The stems are smooth and very fleshy. Sienna is strong against 

bolting and tipburn. Sienna is a main season variety for the professional grower, easy to clean 

and packs well into the presentation boxes. 

Celery 

Broccoli 

Corato 

Corato is a new broccoli hybrid which produces large heads, dark green in colour and whith tight lobes. The 

plant grows strongly and produces heads already after 70-72 days from sowing. Corato performs well even 

under hot conditions keeping an attractive floret structure with good market presentation. Recommended 

for main season cropping in the major broccoli growing regions. 

Corato 

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Tropical Range 

Bitter tasting, smooth green gourds. Small red chillies 

that grow straight upwards. In many markets such 

products would be remarkable, but in Southeast Asia 

it's just business as usual. Breeders make sure that 

varieties' characteristics match the needs of a particular 

country or region. This means paying attention to 

cultivation techniques, climate conditions, resistance to 

local diseases, and the wishes of local consumers. 

For Southeast Asia – a region that stretches from 

India to the Philippines – this is quite a challenge. 

More and more growers in this region are switching 

from open pollinated varieties to value added hybrids. 

This is a growing market, where cultivation primarily 

takes place in the open field, in climates ranging from 

subtropical to tropical. But it is also a market in which 

the specific eating habits demand a slightly different 

type of product from that seen in other markets. In 

other words, the products are local, with improved 

characteristics in tune with a rapidly growing market. 

Therefore Enza Zaden has developed its own Asian 

product range. 

Jigin Fu 

Breeder Pumpkin/Bittergourd 

China 

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Tomato 


Topinas 

Indeterminate plum tomato for production in the highlands, strong against bacterial wilt, for 

direct soil planting. Topinas is easy to grow, excellent farmers variety. Early harvest at 78 days 

after transplanting. Large sized, oval shaped fruits, reaching up to 140 grams. The most preferred 

variety for the shipping ability and shelf life. 

Centaurus 

Determinate plum tomato for low- and mid-land production. High bacterial wilt resistance level 

and good setting under high temperatures. Fruit size between 90 and 100 gram. Large clusters 

with more elongated and firm tomatoes. Highly productive variety due to continuous setting up to 

the top of the plant. 

Centaurus 

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Hot Pepper 


Bromo 

Long thick hot pepper for lowland production. Vigorous plant, early maturing at 80 days, 

giving red glossy fruits of 1,8 x 16 cm. Good firm fruits. Plant is strong against bacterial wilt and 

bacterial spot and can withstand high temperatures very well. 

Flex 

Curly, pointed fruits of 0,9 x 18cm. Bright red colored, firm but flexible fruits. Highly tolerant 

to cracking. Good pungency under dry and wet conditions. Recommended for lowland 

production. 

Henla 

Bird or rocket type hot pepper, coloring from green to red. Fruit length up to 5 cm. Good seed 

filling and high pungency. Excellent yield when harvested fresh and high yield remaining when 

fruits are dried. Perfect table type plant, fruits well exposed for easy harvesting. 

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Eggplant 


Fidelo 

Dark purple eggplant with a nice gloss and green calix. Smooth skin and blunt end. Firm fruits 

reaching up to 18 cm in length. Highly tolerant to bacterial wilt and drought. Single fruited harvest 

with the first fruit after 55 days. 

Forza 

Clustering eggplant. Dark purple fruits. Open, productive plant with 4 to 5 fruits per cluster. Short 

cylindrical fruits of 12 cm length with a green calix and green flesh. Good shelf life and firmness. 

Memento 

Green colored, long slim fruit on a wide branching plant. Open plant with single fruit set in every 

node. Fruit length over 28 cm, cylindrical shape with a blunt end. Strong and productive plant. 

Cucumber 

Lagrima 

Asian long bicolor cucumber. Coloring from dark at the shoulder to light green at the tip. Smooth 

skin without spines. Long type cucumber 22 cm long, reaching up 300 gram in weight. Early 

harvest at 36 days after transplanting and long continuing harvest from the side shoots. 

Forza 

Listo 

Short type bicolor cucumber. Fruit size up to 12 cm with a weight of 120 gram. Very suitable as 

a snack cucumber. Shiny and smooth fruits. Harvest at 30 days after transplanting from a self 

climbing plant. 

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Bittergourd 


Borsato 

Light green, cylindrical bittergourd with a blunt end and flat shoulder. Typical Thailand type. 

Semi-smooth type, low density of warts. Fruit weight around 300 grams. Recommended for 

low- to midland production. Borsato sets numerous fruits over a long period. 

Taksim 

Long, fully warted bittergourd. Medium green color, most preferred color by consumer. 

Average fruit weight over 400 grams. Very productive plant, high disease tolerance. Taksim is 

the most early maturing bittergourd in our range. 

Bernina 

White type or Indian bittergourd. Long pointed fruits with a high wart density. Nice shiny fruits 

with a weight of 330 gram. Good firmness and shelf life. Bernina sets numerous fruits on one 

plant. 

Borsato 

Watermelon 

Pukaki 

High round striped or Dragon type watermelon. Lighter green skin with dark stripes. Deep 

red flesh and strong against cracking. First fruits harvested at 12 kg each. Easy fruit setting in 

lowland conditions. 

Tekapo 

Triploid, seedless watermelon. Rounded, uniform fruit with a dark green stripe and dark colored 

skin. Vigorous, fast growing plant for lowland production. Tekapo works well in diverse soil 

types. Consistent in taste and fruit size. 

Tekapo 

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Pumpkin 


PU 001 

Flat, smooth type pumpkin. Dark green colored when harvested, coloring to brown 

when mature. Weight of 5-6 kg per fruit. This pumpkin is outstanding in multiple 

ways; 10 days earlier maturity than the standard, higher fruit set per plant, heavier 

fruits with longer storability and high virus tolerance. Best performance under real 

tropical conditions from lowland to highland. 

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Resistances 

Tomato 

Pepper 

Scientific name pathogen ISF 

English name 

Races/ 

Strains 

Code 


English name 

Races/ 

Strains 

Code 

Viruses Beet mild curly top virus - BMTCV 

Beet Severe Curly Top Virus - BSTCV 

Viruses Cucumber mosaic virus Cucumber mosaic CMV 

Pepper mottle virus Pepper mottle PepMoV 

Tomato apex necrotic virus 

Tomato apex necrotic 

virus 

ToANV 

Pepper yellow mosaic virus Pepper yellow mosaic PepYMV 

Potato Y virus Potato Y 0,1,1.2 PVY 

Tomato mosaic virus Tomato mosaic 0,1,2 ToMV 

Tobacco etch virus Tobacco etch TEV 

Tomato spotted wilt virus Tomato spotted wilt TSWV 

Tobamovirus 

Tobamovirus (ToMV, TMV, PMMoV) 

0,1,1.2, 

1.2.3 

Tm 

Tomato spotted wilt Tomato torrado virus ToTV 

Tomato spotted wilt virus Tomato spotted wilt 0 TSWV 

Tomato yellow leaf curl virus Tomato yellow leaf curl TYLCV 

Bacteria 

Xanthomonas campestris pv. 

vesicatoria 

Bacterial spot 1,2,3,4,5 Xcv 

Bacteria Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato Bacterial speck Pst 

Leveillula taurica (anamorph: 

Oidiopsis sicula) 

Leveillula taurica 

Lt 

Ralstonia solanacearum Bacterial wilt Rs 

Fungi 

Phytophthora capsici 

Buckeye fruit and 

root rot 

Pc 

Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria acterial spot Xcv 

Fungi Alternaria alternata f.sp. lycopersici Alternaria stem canker Aal 

Alternaria solani Early blight As 

Fulvia fulva (ex Cladosporium fulvum) Leaf mold A,B,C,D,E Ff 

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici Fusarium wilt 0,1,2 Fol 

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicislycopersici 

Leveillula taurica (anamorph: Oidiopsis 

sicula) 

Oidium neolycopersici (ex Oidium 

lycopersicum) 

Fusarium crown and 

root rot 

Powdery mildew 


Phytophthora infestans Late blight Pi 

Pyrenochaeta lycopersici Corky root rot Pl 

Stemphylium solani Gray leaf spot Ss 

Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt Vd 

Nematode Meloidogyne arenaria Root-knot Ma 

Abiotic 

stress 

Meloidogyne incognita Root-knot Mi 

Meloidogyne javanica Root-knot Mj 

Silvering - Si 

For 

Lt 

On 

Nematode Meloidogyne arenaria Root-knot Ma 

Abiotic 

stress 

Cucumber 

Viruses 

Bacteria 

Meloidogyne incognita Root-knot Mi 


Cracking - Cr 

Stip - St 


Beet pseudo yellowing virus 

English name 

Beet pseudo yellowing 

virus 

Races/ 

Strains 

Code 

BPYV 

Cucumber mosaic virus Cucumber mosaic CMV 

Cucumber vein yellowing virus Cucumber mosaic CVYV 

Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder 

virus 

Cucumber yellowing 

stunting disorder 

CYSDV 

Papaya ringspot virus Papaya ringspot PRSV 

Watermelon mosaic virus Watermelon mosaic WMV 

Zucchini yellow mosaic irus Zucchini yellows ZYMV 

Pseudomonas syringae pv. 

lachrymans 

Angular leaf spot 

Fungi Cladosporium cucumerinum Scab and gummosis Ccu 

Colletotrichum orbiculare Anthracnose 1,2,3 Co 

Corynespora cassiicola 

Corynespora blight and 

target spot 

Psl 

Cca 

Blossom End Rot - BER 

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. 

cucumerinum 

Fusarium wilt 1,2,3 Foc 

Blotching - Bl 

Podosphaera xanthii 

(ex. Sphaerotheca fuliginea) 


Px 

Cracking - Cr 

Pseudoperonospora cubensis Downy mildew 1,2 Pcu 

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Cucurbita maxima x Cucurbita moschata (Rootstock) 

Fungi 


Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. 

cucumerinum 

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radiciscucumerinum 

English name 

Races/ 

Strains 

Code 

Fusarium wilt 1,2,3 Foc 

Fusarium crown and 

root rot 

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis Fusarium wilt 0,1,2,1.2 Fom 

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum Fusarium wilt 0,1,2 Fon 

Colletotrichum orbiculare 

(ex Colletotrichum lagenarium) 

For 

Anthracnose 1,2,3 Co 

Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt Vd 

Verticillium albo-atrum Verticillium wilt Va 

Phomopsis sclerotioides Black root rot Ps 

Rhizoctonia solani 

Rhizoctonia root and 

crown rot 

Nematode Meloidogyne incognita Root-knot Mi 

Squash 



English name 

Races/ 

Strains 


Fungi 

Melon 

Rs 

Code 



Zucchini yellow mosaic virus Zucchini yellows ZYMV 

Squash leaf curl virus Squash leaf curl SLCV 

Podosphaeria xanthii 

(ex Sphaerotheca fuliginea) 



English name 

Races/ 

Strains 


Px 

Code 

Pumpkin 


English name 

Races/ 

Strains 


Fungi 

Lettuce 

Code 




Squash leaf curl virus Squash leaf curl SLCV 



Golovinomyces cichoracearum 

(ex. Erysiphe cichoracearum) 



Px 

Powdery mildew 1 Gc 

English name 

Races/ 

Strains 

Viruses Lettuce mosaic virus Lettuce mosaic 1 LMV 

Bacteria 

Sphingomonas suberifaciens 

(ex Rhizomonas suberifaciens) 

Corky root 

Fungi Bremia lactucae Downy mildew 1-28 Bl 

Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae Fusarium wilt 1,2 Fol 

Insects Macrosiphum euphorbiae Potato aphid Me 

Spinach 

Nasonovia ribisnigri Lettuce leaf aphid 0 Nr 

Pemphigus bursarius Lettuce root aphid Pb 


English name 

Races/ 

Strains 


Fungi Albugo occidentalis White rust Ao 

Cladosporium variabile Leaf Spot Cv 

Colletotrichum dematium Anthracnose Cd 

Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae 

(ex. Peronospora effusa) 

Code 

Ss 

Code 

Downy mildew 1-11 Pfs 

Melon Necrotic Spot Virus Melon necrotic spot MNSV 




Fungi Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis Fusarium wilt 0,1,2,1.2 Fom 

Golovinomyces cichoracearum 

(ex. Erysiphe cichoracearum) 

Powdery mildew 1 Gc 



Powdery mildew 1,2,3,5,3.5 Px 

Insects Aphis gossypii Cotton aphid Ag 

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General Terms and Conditions of Sale (Enza Zaden’s ref. no. EX08) 

Article 1 - Definitions 

1. Enza Zaden shall mean Enza Zaden Export 

B.V., having its registered office in (1602 

DB) Enkhuizen at Haling 1/E and registered 

at the Chamber of Commerce Noordwest 

Holland in Alkmaar. 

2. Buyer shall mean the natural or legal 

person entering into a contract of sale 

with Enza Zaden for the purchase of 

Products. 

3. Parties shall mean Enza Zaden and Buyer 

jointly. 

4. Party shall mean either Enza Zaden or 

Buyer. 

5. Products shall mean seeds and planting 

material delivered by Enza Zaden to the 

Buyer. 

6. Processing shall mean the treatment of 

the Product including, without limitation, 

the treatment for the improvement of 

the sowability, germination, plant quality 

and/or for the prevention of pests and/or 

diseases. 

7. Price List shall mean an overview of the 

selling prices of Products that Enza Zaden 

publishes and distributes from time to time. 

Enza Zaden retains the right to change 

those prices at any time. 

8. Incoterms 2000 shall mean the Incoterms 

2000 drawn up by the International 

Chamber of Commerce in Paris (ICC). 

9. Product Specifications shall mean the 

information provided in Schedule 1. 

10.Resistance shall mean the information 

and terminology provided in Schedule 2. 

11. Naktuinbouw shall mean the Netherlands 

Inspection Service for Horticulture having 

its registered office at Sotaweg 22, Postbus 

40, 2370 AA Roelofarendsveen, The 

Netherlands. 

12. Order Confirmation shall mean written 

confirmation of acceptance by Enza Zaden 

of the purchase order placed by the Buyer. 

13. Offer shall mean the specific sale 

conditions offered by Enza Zaden to a 

Buyer. 

Article 2 - Applicability of These General 

Terms and Conditions 

1. These General Terms and Conditions of 

Sale shall apply to and form part of all 

contracts of sale of Products entered 

into by Enza Zaden and Buyer unless the 

Parties deviate explicitly from one or more 

of these provisions in writing. 

2. The applicability of Buyer’s general terms 

and conditions are hereby explicitly 

excluded. 

3. The Product Specifications and Resistance 

Terminology, which have been attached 

hereto as Schedule 1 and 2 respectively, 

form an integral part of these General 

Terms and Conditions of Sale. 

4. Any provision of these General Terms and 

Conditions of Sale that is considered to 

be null, void or invalid and therefore is set 

aside, shall be replaced by a provision that 

approximates as much as possible the 

nature and intent of the invalid provision. 

The invalidity of one of the provisions shall 

not affect the other provisions agreed by 

the Parties. 

Article 3 - Purchase Order and Order 

Confirmation 

1. Enza Zaden agrees to sell Product to Buyer 

at the rates set forth in Enza Zaden’s Price 

List valid at the time of Buyer’s purchase 

order. 

2. Offers made by Enza Zaden are without 

commitment and will lapse in any case 

after five working days. 

3. An agreement (hereinafter Agreement) 

shall be considered to be made between 

Enza Zaden and the Buyer upon Order 

Confirmation or upon acceptance of 

an Offer. No rights or obligations shall 

therefore arise between the Parties until 

the Order Confirmation has been sent or 

an Offer has been accepted. 

4. All purchase orders are subject to seed 

availability and may be prorated by Enza 

Zaden. Buyer shall not be entitled to 

damages if Enza Zaden elects to prorate 

any Buyer’s purchase order. 

5. Enza Zaden shall always perform its 

delivery obligation to the best of its ability. 

Nevertheless, Enza Zaden shall be entitled 

to deviate minimally from the purchase 

order placed by the Buyer with respect to 

size, packaging, quantity or weight. 

6. When placing an order, Buyer shall report 

which information, specifications and 

documents are required under the rules 

and regulations of the country of delivery. 

The Buyer shall be responsible to inform 

Enza Zaden of any formalities that must be 

complied with to enable importation. The 

Buyer shall also provide Enza Zaden with 

information on any required certificates, 

phytosanitary matters, import documents 

or invoices. 

7. Enza Zaden cannot be held liable for 

delays or non-delivery of an order due 

to Buyer’s failure to comply with the 

abovementioned obligations. The Buyer 

shall be liable for any loss or damage 

incurred by Enza Zaden due to incorrect or 

late information. 

Article 4 - Prices 

1. All prices stated by Enza Zaden in its Price 

List and/or in an 

Offer are: 

- in Euros, 

- exclusive of a handling fee of EUR 25, 

which shall be charged if the value of the 

Products ordered is less than EUR 250, 

- exclusive of costs of transport and 

insurance, 

- exclusive of VAT and other government 

levies. 

2. Enza Zaden shall invoice the Buyer for the 

costs of Products, plus any other costs 

such as costs of transport, insurance, VAT, 

etc. 

Article 5 - Cancellation 

If a purchase order is cancelled after an 

Agreement has been made, Buyer shall be 

required to pay 10% of the invoice price 

that would have been charged, without 

prejudice to Enza Zaden’s right to demand 

compensation in full. 

Article 6 - Delivery 

1. Enza Zaden shall deliver the purchased 

Products to Buyer within a reasonable 

period of time after Order Confirmation 

and in accordance with the planting 

season. 

2. Delivery times agreed by the Parties 

serve as an indication but should not be 

regarded as firm dates. In the event of late 

delivery, Buyer shall provide Enza Zaden 

with written notice thereof and shall allow 

Enza Zaden a further reasonable period of 

time to deliver the Products. In no event 

shall Enza Zaden be liable for damages 

due to late delivery nor shall Buyer be 

entitled to end the Agreement made by 

the Parties. 

3. Delivery by Enza Zaden takes place 

carriage paid to the agreed destination 

(CPT) Incoterms 2000, after which the 

Product shall be for Buyer’s own risk and 

account. Buyer hereby authorizes Enza 

Zaden to select the carrier and to charge 

the cost of transport to Buyer. 

4. Enza Zaden shall be allowed to make 

partial deliveries and to invoice each 

delivery separately. 

Article 7 - Payment 

1. The Buyer shall arrange for payment in 

Euros within thirty days from the date of 

invoice by transfer into a bank account 

specified by Enza Zaden. 

2. The Buyer does not have the right to 

suspend payment or make deductions or 

set-offs. 

3. If on the thirty-first day after invoice Enza 

Zaden has not received payment in full 

the Buyer shall be in default without any 

notice being required. 

4. In case of payment in installments, the 

Buyer shall be in default without any 

notice being required in the event of 

late payment of any installment and the 

remaining installments shall become 

immediately payable. 

5. Contractual interest at a rate of one 

percent per calendar month shall 

be charged to overdue accounts. 

The contractual interest due shall be 

computed over the total invoice amount 

inclusive of VAT. The contractual interest 

shall be charged from the date on which 

the Buyer is in default until the date of 

payment in full, with part of a calendar 

month counted as a full month. Each time 

after expiry of a calendar year the amount 

on which contractual interest is charged 

shall be computed increased by the 

contractual interest due over that calendar 

year. 

6. Enza Zaden has the right to proceed 

with extrajudicial collection of overdue 

accounts without prior notice being 

required. The Buyer shall pay all costs of 

extrajudicial collection which are deemed 

to amount to at least 15% of the amount 

to be collected with a minimum of EUR 

250 ex VAT. 

7. Payments made by the Buyer shall first 

serve to reduce the extrajudicial costs of 

collection due at that point, then to reduce 

the outstanding contractual interest and 

finally to reduce the oldest outstanding 

invoice. 

8. In the event of the Buyer’s bankruptcy, 

liquidation or suspension of payments, 

all Buyer’s payment obligations shall 

immediately become payable and Enza 

Zaden shall be authorized to suspend any 

further performance of the Agreement or 

to terminate it, without prejudice to Enza 

Zaden’s right to claim damages from the 

Buyer. 

9. Enza Zaden’s office in Enkhuizen shall 

be regarded as the place of payment for 

all amounts to be paid in relation to the 

Agreement. 

Article 8 - Complaints 

1. Buyer shall inspect the Products upon 

delivery or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Buyer shall determine, in accordance with 

the Order Confirmation, whether: 

- the correct items have been delivered; 

- the correct quantities have been 

delivered; 

- the items delivered satisfy all quality 

requirements expressly agreed to in 

writing by the Parties. 

2. Within five working days after delivery, 

Buyer shall notify Enza Zaden in writing 

of any visible defect or shortcomings. In 

case of non-visible defects, the written 

notification should be made within five 

working days after discovery of the 

defect. 

3. The writing notification shall provide 

the consignment information (seed lot 

number, the packing slip and the invoice 

details) as well as the basis for any 

complaint in such a manner that Enza 

Zaden or an outside expert can verify each 

complaint. 

4. In no event shall the Buyer return the 

Products unless otherwise agreed by Enza 

Zaden in writing. 

5. If Enza Zaden does not receive written 

notice of a complaint within the applicable 

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time periods, Buyer shall be deemed to 

have accepted the Products and the sale 

shall be final. All claims for damage or loss 

not made in writing within the applicable 

time period shall be deemed waived by 

Buyer and Buyer expressly assumes and 

accepts all liability for such damage or 

loss. 

6. If the Parties are unable to resolve a 

dispute regarding the quality of the 

Products, either Party may order 

an inspection to be performed by 

Naktuinbouw, with the Party proven 

to be wrong paying the costs of it. The 

inspection shall be performed on a 

certified sample and the findings shall 

be binding on both Parties, without 

prejudice to their right to submit disputes 

concerning the consequences of these 

findings to the bodies referred to in Article 

16. 

7. If a complaint is well-founded, Enza Zaden 

shall have the right to replace the Products 

in question or, at its discretion, credit the 

Buyer for that part of the delivery. 

8. In any event, Enza Zaden liability is limited 

as provided in Article 12 below. 

Article 9 - Reservation of Title 

1. Enza Zaden shall retain title to the 

Products until the Buyer has complied 

with all its obligations towards Enza Zaden 

including but not limited to payment 

of invoices, contractual interest and 

extrajudicial costs of collection. 

2. The Buyer may use the Products delivered 

by Enza Zaden in the ordinary course of 

business but may not pledge them to third 

parties or otherwise use them as security 

for claims without Enza Zaden’s written 

consent. 

3. If the laws of the country where the 

Products are delivered provide for fartherreaching 

possibilities to reserve title other 

than those contained in this Article, such 

possibilities shall be deemed to have been 

agreed by the Parties. The provisions 

contained in paragraph 2 shall continue 

to apply if it is unclear whether other 

possibilities to reserve title apply. 

4. At the first request of Enza Zaden, the Buyer 

shall create a pledge on all proceeds from 

the growing of the Products and the sale of 

them. 

Article 10 - Force majeure 

1. In the event of force majeure and without 

judicial intervention being required, Enza 

Zaden shall be able to wholly or partially 

suspend execution of the Agreement or, 

if the event of force majeure persists, to 

wholly or partially terminate it. In no event 

shall Enza Zaden be required to pay any 

compensation to the Buyer. 

2. Force majeure means: any circumstance 

that could not be reasonably foreseen 

and/or influenced by Enza Zaden and a 

result of which delivery is impossible 

or frustrated wholly or partially. Force 

majeure includes at any rate war, risk of 

war, riots, floods, water damage, fire, 

transport difficulties, unforeseen technical 

complications, breakdowns, strikes 

at Enza Zaden or at any third parties 

engaged by Enza Zaden, blockades, 

bans on import and export, full or partial 

seizure or requisition of stocks at Enza 

Zaden or its suppliers by civil or military 

authorities, lack of transport capacity, 

non-delivery or late delivery by suppliers 

of Enza Zaden, machine breakdowns, 

destruction and other stagnations in the 

companies of Enza Zaden or its suppliers 

as well as scarcity as a result of which 

delivery is impossible or frustrated wholly 

or partially. 

3. Force majeure also means any 

circumstance that gives reason to 

rely on the harvesting and processing 

reservations usual in the seed industry. 

Such circumstances entitle Enza Zaden to 

deliver to the Buyer a pro rata volume of 

the order, without prejudice of the rights 

provided in the first paragraph of this 

Article. 

Article 11 - Product Information, Use and 

Warranty 

1. All illustrations, catalogues and 

statements provided by or on behalf of 

Enza Zaden about quality, composition, 

weight, measurement, treatment in the 

broadest sense, applications 

and properties of the Products correspond 

as closely as possible to Enza Zaden’s 

tests and practical experience. 

2. Buyer acknowledges that any information 

provided by 

Enza Zaden in relation to the quality (such 

as viability, germination, mechanical 

or genetic purity, seed health) and 

performance of the Products applies 

only to the tests done by Enza Zaden, 

to the specific seed sample used and to 

the specific conditions under which the 

tests were done. Buyer agrees that the 

abovementioned information does not 

constitute an express or implied warranty. 

3. The results obtained by the Buyer will 

depend on such factors as the place of 

cultivation, the conditions prior to and 

during cultivation, including how the 

Product are stored, the climate, the soil 

and crop protection methods used by the 

Buyer. 

The Buyer shall be solely responsible 

for determining the suitability and 

appropriateness of the use of the Products 

in the different conditions and/or for the 

different purposes. 

4. Enza Zaden provides all Product 

information to assist the Buyer and under 

no circumstances shall Enza Zaden be 

liable to Buyer for results deviating from 

that information. Enza Zaden shall not be 

held liable for any information provided 

in relation to Resistances as defined in 

Schedule 2 and/or Resistances to diseases 

indicated per Product. 

5. Enza Zaden shall not be liable to Buyer for 

any Product that has been treated and/ 

or conditioned and/or manipulated in any 

other manner by Buyer or by a third party 

on the Buyer’s request. 

6. Buyer acknowledges that Products 

delivered by Enza Zaden are not fit for 

human or animal consumption. 

Article 12 - Liability 

1. Enza Zaden shall under no circumstances 

be liable for special, incidental or 

consequential damages (including but not 

limited to lost profits, lost goodwill, lost 

revenue, lost production, lost contracts or 

lost opportunity). 

2. In any case and to the greatest extent 

permitted by law, 

Enza Zaden’s liability shall be limited to 

the invoice amount of 

the delivered Products related to the 

problem. 

3. Buyer hereby explicitly understands and 

agrees to this limitation of Enza Zaden’s 

liability. 

4. Article 12 may be also invoked by current 

or former personnel, directors and any 

third parties engaged by Enza Zaden, 

including heirs and legal successors. 

Article 13 - Intellectual Property Rights and 

Use of the Products 

1. Buyer agrees that all intellectual property 

rights relating to the Products shall at all 

times be and remain absolutely vested in 

Enza Zaden and Buyer shall acquire no 

rights thereto. 

2. Buyer agrees that Enza Zaden has the 

exclusive right, title and interest in and to 

Enza Zaden’s trademarks, trade names 

and trade dress (including designs and 

color schemes). 

3. Buyer agrees neither to register, nor to 

have registered, any trademarks, trade 

names or symbols of Enza Zaden or those 

which are confusingly similar to those of 

Enza Zaden. 

4. Buyer may not use Enza Zaden’s 

trademark, trade name and/or trade 

dress for any purpose unless otherwise 

approved in writing by Enza Zaden. 

5. Under no circumstances shall Buyer use 

the Products and/or its components and/ 

or its harvestable material in any way for 

multiplication and/or reproduction of any 

kind of material. 

6. Buyer agrees to allow and fully cooperate 

with any inspection by Enza Zaden 

for the purpose to verify any possible 

infringement of Enza Zaden’s rights. Buyer 

shall allow Enza Zaden or a person or 

company appointed by 

Enza Zaden to have direct access to 

Buyer’s premises including, but not 

limited to, its greenhouses, administrative 

and farming activities. The term ‘activities’ 

shall be understood to include activities 

carried out by third parties on behalf of 

the Buyer. 

7. Buyer shall fully cooperate with Enza 

Zaden to defend its rights against 

infringement. 

8. Buyer shall ensure that anyone who 

manipulates or somehow receives 

Products from Buyer shall comply with the 

obligations set forth in this article. 

Article 14 - Suspension and Dissolution of 

the Agreement 

1. In the event a Party fails to perform any of 

its obligations under the Agreement and 

such failure continues for a period of thirty 

(30) days after written notice, the other 

Party shall be authorized to suspend any 

further performance of the Agreement or to 

terminate it, without prejudice to its right to 

claim damages. 

2. If the Buyer is liquidated, files for 

bankruptcy or is granted suspension of 

payments, its payment obligations shall 

be immediately payable and Enza Zaden 

shall be authorized to suspend any further 

performance of the Agreement or to 

terminate it, without prejudice to the right 

to claim full compensation from Buyer. 

Article 15 - Applicable Law 

These General Terms and Conditions of Sale 

and all Agreements are governed by Dutch 

law. The applicability of the Vienna Sales 

Convention is expressly excluded. 

Article 16 - Resolution of Disputes 

1. All claims and disputes arising out or 

relating to the sale of Products or to any 

provision of these General Terms and 

Conditions of Sale shall be first referred 

to mediation to be held in Enkhuizen (The 

Netherlands). 

2. If the Parties fail to resolve the dispute 

through mediation or in the event that 

one of the Parties refuse to mediate, 

the matter shall be decided by binding 

arbitration to be held in Enkhuizen under 

the Rules of Arbitration of the International 

Chamber of Commerce. Enza Zaden shall 

however be entitled to summon Buyer at 

any time to appear before the competent 

court in the district in which Buyer has its 

registered office. 

3. All rights of action against Enza Zaden, 

its employees, directors and members of 

the Advisory Board (‘commisarissen’) and/ 

or third parties engaged by it, including 

heirs and legal successors shall lapse after 

one calendar year of the occurrence of the 

incident that gave rise to the action. 

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General Terms and Conditions of Sale (Enza Zaden’s ref. no. EX08) 

Schedule 1 - Product Specifications 

1. - Introduction 

Vegetable growing has become a highly 

specialized and intensive activity. As a result 

of the ever increasing demand for a better 

quality, vegetable growers and plant raisers 

require an improved quality of basic material. 

The demand for specific seed forms and more 

information about seed quality has strongly 

increased to better influence emergence and 

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 seed 

performance and other seed characteristics. 

In order to meet customer’s demands, ECS 

has drawn up quality standards for the 

various seed categories. 

The specifications mentioned are ECS’ 

minimum standards. In relation to 

germination, the specifications are based 

on the use of ISTA methods. In the event 

that the seed does not meet the product 

specifications mentioned, ECS will inform 

their customers. 

2. - General Definitions 

a) ‘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 

the EEC standards. 

b) ‘Precision’ 

‘Precision’ seed has been subjected to 

additional processes. It is of a uniform 

size and has high germination capacity. 

‘Precision’ seed is sold by count and 

complies with the standards as provided 

in the table below. 

c) ‘Priming’ 

Priming is defined as an activation of the 

germination process in order to break 

seed dormancy or obtain a faster or more 

uniform emergence after sowing. Primed 

seed is sold by count. 

d) ‘Pill’ 

Pill is the product of a seed pelleting/ 

coating procedure. Pelleting is defined as 

the process of changing the seed form by 

covering it with filling materials with the 

main purpose to facilitate easier sowing. 

Also additional ingredients may be 

added. Pelleted seed is sold by count and 

complies with the standards as provided 

in the table below. 

e) ‘Filmcoat’ 

Filmcoat is a full covering, usually 

pigmented layer around the seed. The 

original seed form remains intact. 

Additional ingredients may be added. 

Filmcoat is used for insecticide treatments 

by Enza Zaden. Filmcoated seeds are sold 

by count. 

f) ‘Basiscoat’ 

Basiscoat is a pigmented layer around 

the seed. The original seed form and size 

remain intact. Basiscoat is mainly used for 

fungicide treatments by Enza Zaden. 

g) ‘Germination’ 

The germination figure mentioned is valid 

from the moment of delivery. Germination 

figures refer to the ISTA procedures. 

h) ‘Genetic Purity’ 

Genetic Purity is defined as the 

percentage of plants derived from a seed 

lot that meets the variety description. 

Schedule 2 - Resistance 

1. - Terminology and definitions 

a) ‘Immunity’ means not subject to attack or 

infection by a specified pest or pathogen. 

b) ‘Resistance’ is 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 of 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 highly resistant varieties. 

Intermediately 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. 

c) ‘Susceptibility’ is the inability of a 

plant variety to restrict the growth and 

development of a specified pest or 

pathogen. 

2. - Information per variety 

Resistances in varieties of our crops will be 

coded (see coding list at www.enzazaden. 

com), unless indicated otherwise. In case 

a variety is resistant to more than one 

pathogen, the individual resistance codes will 

be separated by the symbol ‘/ ‘. 

If in a resistance code of a certain variety 

reference is made to certain strains for which 

the resistance is claimed this means that no 

resistance is claimed to other strains of the 

same pathogen. 

If, in a resistance code, no reference is made 

to strains of the pathogen for which the 

resistance is claimed, resistance is claimed 

only to certain not further specified strains 

of the pathogen and we hereby disclaim any 

guarantee that the variety will not be infected 

by the said pathogen. 

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Schedule 3 - Information per crop 

Crop 

Product 

Germination 

% 

Seed Size mm 

Genetic 

Purity 

Crop 

Product 

Germination 

% 

Seed Size mm 

Genetic 

Purity 

Cauliflower Precision 90 

0.20 or 0.25 

round sieve 

90 

Butterhead, Batavia, 

Iceberg, Cos 

Precision 93 98 

Others Brassica Precision 90 93 

Carrot Precision 85 

Celery Pill 90 

Chicory Witlof Precision 85 

Corn salad Precision 85 

0.20 or 0.25 

round sieve 

0.20 or 0.25 

round sieve 

0.20 or 0.25 

round sieve 

Cucumber Precision 92 99 

Red beet monogerm Precision 80 0.50 

Red beet multigerm Precision 90 0.50 

Eggplant Precision 90 98 

Endive Precision 90 

Endive Pill 92 

Fennel Precision 90 

Fennel Pill 90 

0.5 round or 0.2 

length sieve 

Butterhead, Batavia, 

Iceberg, Cos 

Others Lettuce Precision 93 

95 98 

Others Lettuce 95 95 

Melon Precision 90 98 

Parsley Precision 87 

Sweet and hot pepper Precision 90 97 

Radicchio Precision 88 

Radish Precision 92 0.25 round sieve 

Scorzonera Precision 80 

Spinach Precision 85 0.75 

Squash Precision 92 97 

Tomato Precision 92 98 

Onion Precision 90 2.00-2.75 

Leek OP Precision 90 

Leek F1 Precision 85 

0.2 or 0.25 

round sieve 

Watermelon normal Precision 90 98 

Watermelon seedless Precision 85 98 

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© June 2013 | Enza Zaden Beheer B.V. | Enkhuizen | The Netherlands

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