February 2020 - FRUIT &VEGETABLE 19

NEWVARIETIES 2020

AsparagusGuelph Eclipse F1

Bean PV857

CabbageBotran

BroccoliArtwork

Cabbage Kalibos

Cabbage Travero F1

Beet Badger Flame

BeetSubeto F1

BroccoliAbrams

Basil Everleaf Emerald Tower

Bean Desperado

BeanPharaoh

Male asparagus hybrid for green spear production. Bred in Canada, tolerant of cold winters; thick spears, excellent tip quality, and high fern vigour; prefers sandy and sandy loam soils; high yield.

Courtesy of Norseco.

AAS Winner. Beautiful dark green stem mini broccoli. This vigorous, early-maturing broccolini will produce sweet, tender side shoots over a period of several weeks.

Courtesy of T&T.

Fancy, dense cabbage with a serrate edge to the leaves; black rot resistant. Size can be controlled with spacing, but it should not be crowded. Will continue to gain size after it matures (rather than splitting). HR: Foc IR: Xcc. Maturity: 81 days.

Courtesy of Seedway.

Red storage cabbage with beautiful interior structure and fresh eating quality; can be planted close for production of small to medium heads. Dense and round, 2 to 5 lb. heads have a good wax layer.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Conical red cabbages with great storage quality. Mild sweetness and crunch that lasts well into storage. 2 to 3 lb. head of cabbage is housed in a very large formation of green leaves that require 2’ plant spacing.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Consistent high yields. Produces strong heat tolerant plants with dark, fleshy, straight pods. Maturity: 55 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

1.5” wide, 4” long golden beet; developed to have a low amount of geosmin, the compound that gives beets their earthy flavour; a perfectly mild golden beet that is delightful eaten raw.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Very early, dark red beet with smooth, uniform 3” roots for commercial production. Vigorous plants mature early and size up well even if spaced closer to-gether. Strong tops are suitable for mechanical harvest.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Abrams’ head sits above a tall and vigorous plant; excellent uniformity; your harvest crew will cut Abrams faster and easier than most other varieties. A very good choice for bunching; can also be used for crown cut. Moderate heat tolerance.

Courtesy of Seedway.

Dark green, glossy leaves and a beautiful columnar habit; edible or ornamental; traditional Genovese flavor. Expect huge harvests of leaves throughout the summer. Flowers up to 10 to 12 weeks later than standard basil.

Courtesy of PanAmerican Seed/Ball Horticultural.

A robust variety from Syngenta that produces high yields of high-quality straight pods, with strong consumer appeal. Well adapted for heat and stress tolerance. Maturity: 53 days.

Courtesy of Rupp Seeds.

Sybaris type, 5.75” long, with darker green colour; mostly 4 sieve size. Upright plant harvests cleanly; majority of the pods (approx. 80 per cent) retain their peduncles. High yields. HR: Rust Race Ua:38. Maturity: 59 days.

Courtesy of Stokes.

20 FRUIT &VEGETABLE - February 2020

NEWVARIETIES 2020

CabbageZacapa

Cucumber Minime F1

Leek Comanche F1

LeekOslo F1

LettuceBurgandy EazyLeaf

LettuceRed Mist

Kale Kalebration

EggplantPiccolo F1

Kohlrabi Trero

Carrot Carvora F1

Carrot Volcano

Celery Nero F1

Storage cabbage with very good resistance to Head Rot. Very clean. Strong resistance to thrips. Very long storage ability. HR: Foc, AB:TT. Maturity: 106 days.

Courtesy of Seedway.

Mid-green plants with tall, slim stalks that are very slow to bolt. Plants gain early weight faster than most other hybrids. Very good taste. Maturity: 92 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

Early fall leek with long white shanks and dark bluish-green foliage. Suitable for both bunching and prepacking, shafts are durable with a tender interior; good field-holding quality and a flexible harvest window.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Very upright, dark blue, easy-to-peel leek. Long harvest window and excellent post-harvest storability. Maturity: 100 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

Elaborate heads of bright green leaves misted with dynamic red edges. Beautiful heads are adapted to most lettuce-growing regions and tolerant of both heat and cold. The heads are upright, slow to bolt, and can be grown from spring to fall.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Red Tango-type with deeply incised leaves that have crunchy texture and volume. Green interior is contrasted with delightful red exterior. Good aphid resistance with leaves that have a narrow attachment, ideal for whole leaf production.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Snack-sized, 3 to 4” mini cu-cumbers grow well in the field or greenhouse. High yielding plants are covered in small, uniform fruits with very smooth skin and juicy flesh. Harvest when fruit is finger-sized.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

3 to 4” miniature fruits are beautifully variegated with bright purple skin and delicate white stripes. Vigorous, parthenocarpic plants produce impressive yields over a long season.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

A brilliant blend of rich greens and reds that shows deep colour contrast in all growing slots. Strong regrowth for cut-and-come-again harvesting. Can be grown successfully year-round.

Courtesy of Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Early forming 3” bulbs are white, thin-skinned, and tender for fresh eating. This early, sweet variety performs well in a high tunnel, under fabric, or in the field. Plants are highly resistant to bolting in the heat.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Good alternative to Mokum for Nantes tray production. Very smooth and uniform in length and shape. Will keep its uniformity even at lower density. Maturity: 50 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

Smooth, very uniform, cylindrical carrot with rounded tip. The well buried root prevents green shoulders and provides good tolerance to first frost. Strong foliage attachment facilitates good harvesting. 8 to 9” by 1 ½ to 1 ¾” HR: Alternaria, Powdery Mildew. IR: Cavity Spot; Silvering; Frost.

Courtesy of Seminova.

February 2020 - FRUIT &VEGETABLE 21

NEWVARIETIES 2020

MelonHami #1

Onion Oneida (BGS 342) F1

PepperBishop’s Golden Crown

PepperBiquinto

Pepper Bombita

Pepper BOS 0575

Onion Outlander

OnionRed Stone (37-114) F1

PepperAji Rico F1

Melon General

Melon Sugar Rush

MelonTrue Love F1

F1: Chinese hami melon. Oblong fruit, 4 to 5 lbs. Yellow skin with green streaks, orange flesh, sweet with centre brix 14 to 16 per cent. Maturity: 85 to 100 days.

Courtesy of AgroHaitai Ltd.

A great hot powder-making variety. Pods will stand out in the garden and on the table or on top of salad. Fresh pods are good for heating up salsa and cooking.

Courtesy of Atlantic Pepper Seeds.

Yellow variety of Bishop’s Crown has the same great flavour and heat. These pods will stand out in your garden, as plants can reach 6’ high and yield hundreds of pods.

Courtesy of Atlantic Pepper Seeds.

No-heat jalapeno pepper; concentrated set of dark green, thick-walled fruit. Decaps well. Scoville rating below 20 makes this pepper perfect for processing.

Courtesy of Siegers Seeds.

Hot cherry-type that is the perfect shape for pickling, stuffing and processing. The 1.25 to 1.5” peppers are great-tasting and easy to pick.

Courtesy of Rupp Seeds.

Dark-skin onion with a very nice round shape and a large size. Small necks that cure down well, making June an easy storage date. Maturity: 98 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

Very early onion with good skin. One of the earliest, if not the first, to harvest. This round onion has a small neck which dries down well to give a tight close at the top of the bulb. The bulb continues to increase noticeably in size after leaf lodging.

Courtesy of Seminova.

Very round bulbs, very uniform, in a nice dark red without any sun scald. Small neck. Good storage potential. Maturity: 103 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

AAS winning variety; early season production of thin-walled, crunchy, 3 to 4” fruits with warmth and a refreshing citrus flavour. Large, resilient plants produce shiny, bright green fruits that mature to a brilliant red. Sweetness reminiscent of a juicy bell pepper.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

F1: Chinese bitter melon. Medium maturity. Beautiful shape with blunt end. Bright green. 10 to 12” long.

Courtesy of AgroHaitai Ltd.

4 to 5 lb. fruit with sweet (15 per cent brix) orange flesh and a productive plant habit. Flavour is similar to that of Sugar Cube. Resistance to PM 1,2 and Fusarium 0,1,2. Maturity: 73 to 75 days.

Courtesy of Stokes.

2 to 3 lb. eating melon with exceptionally high sugars; de-signed to offer a seamless harvest transition from an early planting of First Kiss to the later-ripening True Love. Fruits are full slip.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

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NEWVARIETIES 2020

PepperFlavorburst F1

Pepper Orange Marmalade

Pepper Wild Grove

PepperWildcat

PotatoHuckleberry Gold

PumpkinBlack Kat F1

Pepper Red Tiger Gum x

Chocolate Naga Brains

PepperProvider

Pepper Waldo F1

Pepper Mike Stefancsik’s

Hungarian Hot

Pepper Murupi White

Pepper Olly F1

Early-ripening 3 to 4” fruits mature from lime green to bright yellow; golden when fully ripe. Slightly elongated, three-lobed fruits produce abundantly on short, durable plants. Flesh is thick and juicy with a vibrant sweetness.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Speed and endurance; an early pepper with high yields of 3.5” fruits over a long harvest window. Compact plants prolifically pro-duce big, blocky, four-lobed fruit. Recommended for greenhouse culture but performs well outside.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

A great replacement for Tabasco; plants grow larger and have slightly bigger pods that have the same traits; great for fermenting sauces. Plants grow very well in Canada.

Courtesy of Atlantic Pepper Seeds.

F1 hybrid. Early maturing cayenne pepper with large, 55 to 65 g fruit. Improved plant with better cover and high yield potential due to fruit size and set. 800 SHU.

Courtesy of Stokes.

Very dark green, will start turning orange after around two months of storage. Tolerant to powdery mildew. Maturity: 95 days.

Courtesy of Norsecot.

Purple-skinned potatoes with deep, yellow flesh. Round to oval tubers; high in antioxidants, low glycemic index. Good resistance to tuber malformations, less susceptible to hollow heart than Yukon Gold. Excellent for fresh market with good storage quality.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Offers high yields of sweet bell peppers that quickly ripen from green to orange. Sweet and flavorful, medium-sized fruit with a blocky bell shape. Includes a superior disease-resistance package.

Courtesy of PanAmerican Seed/Ball Horticultural.

High yielder of great-quality, dark green peppers on a strong structured plant, with excellent leaf coverage. The fruit set is well suited for those looking for extended harvest. HR: Xcv:0-10, PVY: 0-1; Tm:0. IR: TEV

Courtesy of Seminova.

Super-hot ghost pepper – as hot as it is beautiful. In a class of its own, with black stems, dark leaves and bright pods. These pods have a Scoville (SHU) of around 1,200,000+.

Courtesy of Atlantic Pepper Seeds.

3 to 4” white peppers with attractive, blocky shape and fresh flavor. Compact plants produce an abundance of fruits that will mature into a matte yellow; meant to be harvested in their white stage as an early colored pepper.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

A family heirloom from Mike Ste-fancsik, Lethbridge, Alta; medium sized, green chili-type pepper with “extreme” heat, which matures to a beautiful orange colour. Maturity: 70 days.

Courtesy of T&T.

This eye-catching variety makes great powder. Very hot; can be used to heat up any dish. Pods start out light green and ripen white.

Courtesy of Atlantic Pepper Seeds.

February 2020 - FRUIT &VEGETABLE 23

NEWVARIETIES 2020

PumpkinHermes

Snap Pea Nairobi

Sweet CornEverglades

Sweet CornCatalyst XR

Sweet Corn Natural Bright XR F1

Sweet Corn Super Surprise

Squash Autumn Frost F1

SquashLemon Sun

SquashStarry Night DMR

Pumpkin Porcelain Princess

Pumpkin Snowball

Snap PeaHoney Snap II

Highly productive; dark orange, round, 10 to 12 lb. pumpkin with strong handle, uniform size and well-defined ribs. Semi-bush, multi-fruited plant. Resistance to PM. Maturity: 90 days.

Courtesy of Stokes.

The earliest super sweet corn on the market. Excellent 7.5 to 8.25” ear with strong tip fill, outstanding sweetness and kernel colour. Use for fresh markets and shipping. Resistance to Common Rust. Maturity: 66 days.

Courtesy of Stokes.

Widely adapted, strong emergence, uniform. Nice dark green package, easy snap, and good kernel contrast. Maintains quality under a wide range of conditions. Maturity: 76 days.

Courtesy of Siegers Seeds.

Versatile bicolor corn with excellent 7.75 to 8.5” ear size and beautiful dark green husk. 16 to 20 rows of tender, sweet kernels. Resistance to RpG Rust. Maturity: 74 days.

Courtesy of Stokes.

White sweet corn with great husk protection and tender, sweet kernels. Sister hybrid of Natural Sweet XR; from Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. Vigorous, 6’ tall plants have strong resistance to lodging in the field; 8” ears.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Sweet and crunchy pods that remain totally stringless. High tolerance to powdery mildew. Maturity: 67 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

3 to 4 lb. moschata squash. Delicious flesh is sweet, earthy, and reminiscent of your favorite butternut squash. An excellent storage crop, allowing you to enjoy it long after harvest.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Vigorous and strong bush plant habit; produces exceptional yields of uniform, yellow, scalloped, disc-shaped fruit with no green on the blossom end. Fruit are sweet and tender.

Courtesy of PanAmerican Seed/Ball Horticultural.

Pixelated colour pattern. Selected for flavour; stays reliably smooth and sweet when stored through the New Year. Intermediate powdery mildew resistance and a bush habit.

Courtesy of Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

F1 hybrid. Stunning 7 to 10 lb. fruit with pink outer shell, bright orange flesh and medium to deep ribbing. Good yielding, trailing vine habit. Some resistance to PM and DM. Maturity: 100 days.

Courtesy of Stokes.

1 to 2 lb. white pumpkin; produces a high yield of attractive, smooth, round fruit; dark green stem with a bright white color that holds well under stress.

Courtesy of Rupp Seeds.

Pods with gorgeous golden yellow color and great flavor. Excellent emergence, vigorous healthy vines do not require support. Healthy, attractive, dark green foliage. Pods average 3”.

Courtesy of Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

24 FRUIT &VEGETABLE - February 2020

NEWVARIETIES 2020

TomatoArtemis

Tomato Moonbeam

Watermelon Stargazer F1

ZucchiniMexicana F1

ZucchiniSpineless Supreme

Watermelon Mini Bee

TomatoValentine F1

Watermelon Ocelot

Tomato Darkstar

Tomato Evan’s Extra Early

Tomato Galahad F1

Super-sweet, rich, red cherry tomatoes. Crisp, firm texture is great in a salad or sauce. Great disease resistance. Best grown in the ground.

Courtesy of PanAmerican Seed/Ball Horticultural.

High-yielding, compact plants cov-ered in crack-resistant, 9 to 10 oz. tomatoes with sweet, meaty flesh. Large shouldered, clean, red fruits produce abundantly on compact, sturdy plants with excellent disease resistance and great field holding quality. AAS winner.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Very large, firm, sweet-tasting fruits. High yield potential. Maturity: 85 days.

Courtesy of Norseco.

6 to 8” fruits with small blossom ends and attractive tapered form. Plants are single stemmed; very open and upright growth habit, making for easy harvests. Skin and flesh are tender and sweet; highly productive with good disease resistance.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

High gloss, club-shaped fruit. Spineless petioles reduce the likelihood of fruit damage during harvest. Improved disease and virus resistance package keeps plant healthy throughout the season to maximize yields.

Courtesy of Siegers Seeds.

Stokes Seeds acquired Siegers Seed Company on Dec. 19, 2019. The upcoming 2020 sales season will be a transition year, so Fruit and Vegetable opted to maintain credit to Siegers Seeds on their varieties for clarity. Moving forward, both companies will do business under the Stokes Seeds brand.

Glowing-white, translucent, 4 oz. grape tomato with oblong frame and delicious, fruity bite. Part of High Mowing’s exclusive Galaxy Blend tomato collection.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

Heavy yields of early-ripening 7 oz. grape tomatoes with red, meaty flesh. Highly productive, AAS winning; outstanding flavour, prolific in our field trials, long shelf life post-harvest. Maturity: 55 days.

Courtesy of High Mowing Organic.

A personal 6 to 8 count watermelon. Dark striped with vigorous vines and strong yields. Super flavor with dark red interior.

Courtesy of Siegers Seeds.

Our smallest seedless watermelon at 3 to 5 lb. Striking tiger-striped rind. Mouth-watering flesh and firm, dense texture. Holds in the field for an extended harvest window. Flesh is rich red. Round/oval shape. Avg. 2 to 3 fruits/plant.

Courtesy of Johnny’s Selected Seeds.

Rich, purple-colored beefsteak. Hybrid heirloom-type with high usable yield potential and late blight resistance.

Courtesy of Siegers Seeds.

Well-flavoured, firm, red mid-sized tomatoes carried in large clusters. In Alberta garden trials, it regularly ripens 10 to 15 days earlier than other known cultivars. Developed by Dr. Ieuan Evans from Devon, Alta. Maturity: 57 days.

Courtesy of T&T.