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Overview
Locarno is a slow-bolting Lollo Bionda suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. A large-framed variety with light green, glossy, densely incised leaves that maintain their appearance even under hot conditions, Locarno has an open head and a more green base compared to standard varieties — a reliable, versatile choice for year-round production.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Type: Lollo Bionda
- Frame: Large
- Color: Light green, glossy
- Leaves: Densely incised
- Head: Open — even under Mediterranean winter conditions
- Base: More green than standard varieties
- Bolting: Slow bolting
- Heat performance: Maintains appearance under hot conditions
- Production systems: Indoor and outdoor
Disease Resistance
- HR: Bremia Bl:1–16, 21, 23
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Pelleted, untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 100, 250, 1,000, 5,000, 25,000, 50,000 and 100,000+ seed packs
Also consider Granite F1 and Jokary F1 as alternative Lollo Bionda varieties.
Overview
Katrina F1 is an exceptionally compact, multi-fruited mini cucumber outstanding for spring-summer cultivation. With strong fruit setting, good recovery after wire, and continuous high-level production of nicely ribbed, shiny fruit with extended shelf life, Katrina is a reliable performer for greenhouse mini cucumber production.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit length: 16–17 cm (6.5–7 inches)
- Fruit quality: Nicely ribbed, shiny, extended shelf life
- Plant habit: Compact, multi-fruited
- Fruit setting: Strong
- Wire recovery: Good
- Production: Continuous, high level
- Best seasons: Spring and summer
Disease Resistance
- HR: Ccu
- IR: Px, CMV, CVYV
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Non-treated (untreated) as standard
- Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
Also available as Katrina Treated Seed.
Note: Manar F1 is being phased out. Limited supply available while stocks last.
Overview
Manar F1 is a powdery mildew tolerant mini cucumber (also known as Beit Alpha, Persian, or Lebanese cucumber) with excellent fruit shape, good production, and a vegetative growth habit. With average fruit size of 15–17 cm, Manar has been a widely used variety in this popular and fast-growing category.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit length: 15–17 cm (6–6.75 inches)
- Fruit shape: Excellent
- Powdery mildew: Tolerant
- Growth habit: Vegetative
- Also known as: Beit Alpha, Persian cucumber, Lebanese cucumber
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100, 1,000 and 5,000 seed packs
Also consider Jawell F1, Katrina F1, and Splash F1 mini cucumber alternatives.
Overview
Excelsior F1 is a high-quality pickling cucumber for open field, high tunnel, and unheated greenhouse production in spring and fall. With an open, vigorous plant habit and medium to dark green fruit of 10–12 cm (4–5 inches), Excelsior delivers consistent quality and a strong disease resistance package.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Type: Pickling cucumber
- Fruit length: 10–12 cm (4–5 inches)
- Fruit color: Medium to dark green
- Plant habit: Open, vigorous
- Best seasons: Spring and fall
- Production systems: Open field, high tunnel, unheated greenhouse
Disease Resistance
- HR: Cca, Ccu
- IR: Px, CMV, CVYV
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100 and 1,000 seed packs
Rafael RZ is a small cos (romaine) lettuce suitable for indoor or outdoor production. Medium to dark green color with very uniform head shape and leaf wrap. Rugged leaves with strong bolting and tip burn resistance.
- Type: Small cos / romaine
- Color: Medium to dark green
- Head: Very uniform shape and leaf wrap
- Bolting resistance: Strong
- Tip burn resistance: Strong
- HR: Bl:16-20, 22-25, 29, 30, 33-35EU / Fol:1 / Nr:0
Alternatives: Thumper, Amadeus.
Pelleted Seed
Lettuce seed from this supplier is untreated as standard.
Overview
Red Nemesis F1 is a high-performance commercial papaya variety developed as a direct alternative to Red Lady 786. It combines the proven fruit profile growers expect — deep red flesh, excellent sweetness, and strong PRSV tolerance — with a semi-dwarf plant habit that makes it easier to manage in intensive production systems. If you're looking for a reliable in-stock alternative to Red Lady, Red Nemesis is available now.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Plant type: Semi-dwarf (~7 feet / ~2.1m) — compact canopy, easier harvest access
- Fruit weight: 1.5–2.1 kg average
- Flesh color: Deep red, high visual appeal
- Sweetness (TSS): 19–21% — exceptionally sweet, aromatic fruit
- First fruit set height: ~70 cm above soil
- Sex ratio: 50% hermaphrodite / 50% female — plan thinning accordingly
- Yield potential: Very high; consistent production over the season
- Post-harvest: Good for transportation and shelf life
- Disease tolerance: High tolerance to Papaya Ring Spot Virus (PRSV)
How It Compares to Red Lady 786
- Similar fruit size and flesh color profile to Red Lady 786
- Semi-dwarf habit vs. Red Lady's standard height — easier to manage in high-density plantings
- Higher TSS (19–21%) vs. Red Lady's "good sweetness" — stronger flavor profile
- Available now while Red Lady stock is limited
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated (standard)
- Minimum germination: 75%
- Seed count: ~48,000 seeds/kg (10g pack = ~480 seeds). Count may vary ±10–20% depending on seed lot and production year.
- Packaging: Available in 10g, 50g, 100g, and 500g packs
📄 Download Papaya Germination Instructions (PDF)
Ordering Notes
All papaya seed orders are final — non-returnable and non-refundable. Please confirm your variety selection and quantity requirements before ordering. For 500g orders or bulk inquiries, contact us directly for availability and pricing.
Overview
Verdon F1 is a vigorous Long Dutch cucumber from Rijk Zwaan with demonstrated strength against root and stem diseases — making it an excellent choice for off-season plantings or where disease pressure has been present in previous crops. While not the highest-yielding variety in the range, Verdon's disease tolerance and canopy performance make it a dependable option for challenging conditions. Suitable for plantings between February and August.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit type: Long Dutch (English cucumber)
- Vigor: Strong throughout the crop cycle
- Canopy: Full canopy of leaves with medium-length cucumbers
- Best use: Off-season plantings, disease-prone environments
- Planting window: February–August
- Mildew tolerance: Highly tolerant
- Root/stem disease: Strong against Pythium and Fusarium
Disease Resistance
- IR: CGMMV (Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus)
- Additional: High tolerance to Powdery Mildew; strong against Pythium and Fusarium
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Treated seed as standard
- Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 seed packs
Also available as Verdon Untreated Seed.
Overview
Caiman F1 is an early beefsteak tomato suitable for greenhouse and open field production, with heat tolerance and wide adaptability — widely used in tropical regions and Mexico. Producing nicely tasting fruit with good shelf life, Caiman is a strong choice for growers in warm climates seeking a reliable, high-quality beefsteak variety.
Key Performance Characteristics
- Fruit weight: ~270g (9.5–10 oz) average
- Flavor: Nice tasting
- Shelf life: Good
- Maturity: Early
- Heat tolerance: Yes
- Best use: Tropical regions, warm climates, Mexico
- Production systems: Greenhouse and open field
Disease Resistance
- HR: ToMV:0-2 / Ff:A-E / Va:0 / Vd:0 / Fol:0-1
- IR: TSWV / Ma / Mi / Mj
Seed Specifications
- Seed treatment: Untreated as standard
- Packaging: Available in 25, 50, 100, 250 and 1,000 seed packs
Napoli F1 is an early, versatile Nantes-type carrot for all seasons. Great flavor and color as an early spring or baby carrot, and will continue to grow to full size for fresh market or storage. Long storage capability.
- Type: Nantes (5–7")
- Days to maturity: 45 days (baby) / 55 days (full size)
- Pack: 250 seeds (sows ~15 ft)
- Seed treatment: Untreated, pelleted as standard
Toronjina is an orange loose cherry tomato that produces high yields of intense orange coloured fruits. Fruits have excellent taste. Strong plants that must be cultivated generatively.
Average size: 18-22g
Resistance HR: ToMV/Ff:A-E/Fol:0,1
