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MESSAGE FROM THESEEDS DEPARTMENTOmry KarplusOur journey to offer the complete solution begins with provision of Amiran Seeds. To boostyour harvest you will require quality seeds as well as advanced technology adjusted tocustomer needs and capacity. The seeds are selected from renowned and leading seedsproducers and breeders and do represent the highest quality brand of seeds for both greenhouse and open field production. Our seeds meet each and every international seed testingstandards. Amiran Kenya represents the top seeds brands in Israel as well as Europe.We ensure value and success in the seeds we provide. We ensure that our farmers growthe best of the seeds varieties sought out by consumers all over the world.Seeds ManagerThe responsiveness and credibility of our well trained agronomists makes it worthwhile toown up the Amiran seeds. Our vision is to contribute to the growth of agribusiness inKenya, improve livelihoods as well as marketing of high quality vegetable seeds varieties.Amiran seeds are used by many of our esteemed customers such as:a) Export farmers.b) Small scale farmers throughout Africac) NGOs and CBO’smer’sAmiran seeds are the seeds provided in the award winning Amiran Farmer’svertyKit (AFK) which received the MDG award for the eradication of extreme povertyrust& hunger in 2010, and for Youth Empowerment in 2011, from the MDG TrustFund sponsored by UNDP.Seeds Department ManagerNAMETELEPHONEOmry KarplusE-MAIL0731 035 705omry@amirankenya.comDeputy Department Manager and Large Scale Farm AgronomistNAMETELEPHONEZipporah MaluvuE-MAIL0735 590 301zipporah@amirankenya.comSeeds Technical SupportSUB - AREAAGRONOMISTTELEPHONEE-MAILNairobi, Eastern, CoastDouglas Mwikya0715 645 083Douglas.Mwikya@amirankenya.comMt. KenyaMicheal Wambua0727 374 283Micheal.Wambua@amirankenya.comRift Valley & WesternLeah Mutai0729 985 475Leah.Mutai@amirankenya.comAmiran Seeds ShopAdrian Mwithi0733 331 164Adrian.Mwithi@amirankenya.comSales Representative - MonsantoNAMEJane Mulang’aTELEPHONE0727 373 954E-MAILJane.Mulang’a@amirankenya.comPortfolio - MonsantoNAMEMartin Karanja2 SEEDS CATALOGUETELEPHONE0704 386 744E-MAILMartin.Karanja@amirankenya.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS:SEEDSTOMATO.4 -5PEPPER.6 - 7CUCUMBER.8LETTUCE.9CABBAGE.10SWEET MELON.11WATER MELON.12ONION.13EGGPLANT.14SPINACH.15SALAD ONION.15PAKCHOI.15BUNCHING ONION.15BROCCOLI.16PEA.17BEAN.18 - 20OPEN FIELD VARIETIES(VEGETABLES).22 - PARSELY.28CORIANDER.29OTHER HERBS.30OTHER INFOXTEND SHELF LIFE BAGS.31 - 331000 GRAM WEIGHTS.34SEED CULTIVATION DATA.35 - 36IMPORTANT NOTICE.37SEEDS CATALOGUE 3
TOMATO HYBRIDINDEX FOR RESISTANCESTYLCV: Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl VirusToMV: Tomato Mosaic VirusTSWV: Tomato spotted wilt virusSl: StemphyliumFor: Fusarium crown & root rotPst: Bacterial speckMa: NematodeFol: Fusarium (race 1,2)TMV: Tobacco mosaic virusVd: Verticulum wiltINDETERMINATE FOR GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION (OVAL FRUIT SHAPE)CLAUDIA F1CORAZON F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Extended shelf lifeGood firmnessIndeterminate hybrid varietyGreenhouse / Outdoor productionStaking growing systemTYLCVForMaFolToMVSHAPE: OvalWEIGHT(Gr): 110 - 150SHAPE: OvalWEIGHT(Gr): 130 - 180EVA F1DescriptionResistances Indeterminate hybrid variety Extended shelf life Good resistance to cracking Flower setting at high temperatures Greenhouse / Net house production Staking growing system Flower setting at high temperaturesSHAPE: OvalWEIGHT(Gr): 160 - 200 4 SEEDS CATALOGUEExtended shelf lifeGood resistance to crackingIndeterminate hybrid varietyGreenhouse / Net house productionHigh yieldingStaking growing systemVdFolMaToMVPstVdFolPstTMVMaTSWVTYLCV
INDETERMINATE FOR GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION (ROUND FRUIT SHAPE)YAARA F1PRIMADONA F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Indeterminate hybrid varietyExtended shelf lifeCompact but strong plantSuitable for long cycle productionVery flavorsome beef type fruit.Greenhouse / Net house productionStaking growing systemFolToMVIndeterminate hybrid varietyExtended shelf lifeAdaptable to difficult conditionsVery high yieldingGreenhouse / Net house productionStaking growing systemVdFolToMVForMaTSWVSHAPE: RoundWEIGHT(Gr): 200 - 250SHAPE: GlobeWEIGHT(Gr): 300 - 350INDETERMINATE CHERRY TOMATOLUCI PLUSCHERRY RED BEAUTY F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Very good taste Intense red color Greenhouse Variety Very Good Shelf LifeSHAPE: Oval shapeWEIGHT(Gr): 20PLANT VIGOR: MediumRELATIVE MATURITY: Medium Nice clusterDeep red colourGreenhouse VarietyVdFolToMVSHAPE: GlobeWEIGHT(Gr): 10 - 20VdFol (race 1, 2)ToMVMaPstSlDETERMINATE FOR OPEN FIELD PRODUCTION (OVAL FRUIT SHAPE)SHANTY F1 NGALILEA F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Open field,Bush & staking growingsystemGood leaf coverageExtended shelf lifeDeterminate hybrid varietyVdFol (race 1, 2)MaToMVPstVery early maturityDeterminate hybrid varietyOpen field productionVery high tolerance to nematodesExtended shelf lifeSHAPE: OvalWEIGHT(Gr): 150 - 180SHAPE: OvalWEIGHT(Gr): 130 - 180GALILEA F1 IMPROVEDSHANTY F1 escriptionResistances Open field staking and bushLong shelf lifeVery firmDeterminate Hybrid VarietyExcellent red colourVery strong plantField resistance to powdery mildewSHAPE: OvalWEIGHT(Gr): 140 - 160/fruitVdFol (race 1, 2)ToMVTYLCVMaPstDeterminate hybrid varietyOpen field bush or stakingRegular shelf lifeSHAPE: OvalWEIGHT(Gr): 140 - 160/fruitVdFol (race 1, 2)ToMVToTVTYLCVTSWVPstMaSEEDS CATALOGUE 5
SWEET PEPPER HYBRIDINDEX FOR RESISTANCESToMV: Tomato Mosaic VirusPMMoV: Pepper Mild Mottle virusGOLDEN SUN F1TSWV: Tomato spotted wiltGRANDISIMO F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Extended shelf life 3 lobes in fruit Blocky Medium Fruit walls Greenhouse/nethouse ProductionFRUIT COLOR: Yellow(Gold), Green-YellowFRUIT SIZE W/L(CM): 9 x 9PLANT HEIGHT: Upright ToMVExtended shelf lifeGood fruit set in low temps.Greenhouse/nethouse Production3 lobes in fruitBlockyStrong plantToMVFRUIT COLOR: Dark Green - RedFRUIT SIZE W/L(CM): 11 x 10PLANT HEIGHT: UprightORANGE PEPPER GLOW F1TOP 168 EVERGREEN F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Extended shelf life 3 lobes in fruit Blocky Medium Fruit walls Greenhouse/nethouse ProductionFRUIT COLOR: Yellow(Gold), Green-YellowFRUIT SIZE W/L(CM): 9 x 9PLANT HEIGHT: Upright 6 SEEDS CATALOGUEToMVExtended shelf lifeGood fruit set in various climaticconditions Slot - hot to cold, for indoor (nethouses or greenhoses) production Medium Fruit walls BlockyFRUIT COLOR: EvergreenFRUIT SIZE W/L(CM): 11 x 10ToMV
HOT PEPPER HYBRIDINDEX FOR RESISTANCESTMV: Tobacco Mosaic VirusPVV: Potato virus YHOT PEPPER 212 F1HOT CAYENNEDescriptionResistancesDescription Extended shelf life Early relative maturity Mainly for open field Very high quality-Export quality Very hotFRUIT COLOR: Ivory - RedFRUIT SIZE W/L(CM): 3 x 10PLANT HEIGHT AND HABIT: Upright TMVPVY Extended shelf lifeOpen pollinated varietyWhen the fruits are ripe they turndark red and very glossySuitable for the local market and alsoexportFRUIT COLOR: Green-RedPLANT HEIGHT AND HABIT: spreadingSUPER HABANERO F1SERENADE F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Extended shelf lifeStrong vigoryLate relative maturityFRUIT COLOR: Green-RedFRUIT SIZE W/L(CM): 4 x 6PLANT HEIGHT AND HABIT: UprightTMVExtended shelf lifeOpen Field ProductionThin Fruit wallsTMVPVYFRUIT COLOR: Green-RedFRUIT SIZE W/L(CM): 8 X 2PLANT HEIGHT AND HABIT: MediumSpreadingSEEDS CATALOGUE 7
CUCUMBERINDEX FOR RESISTANCESFoc: Fusarium wiltPx(exsf): Powdery MildewSARIG F1CARMEN F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances For greenhouse production Long shelf life Parthenocarpic typeCOLOR: Dark greenLENGTH(CM): 14 - 16SEASON: All year round 8 SEEDS CATALOGUEPx(exsf)Parthenocarpic typeGood shelf lifeGreenhouse productionEarly MaturingCOLOR: Dark greenLENGTH(CM): 30 - 35SEASON: All year roundPx(exsf)
LETTUCEINDEX FOR RESISTANCESBI: Downey mildewPm: Powdery mildewSUPER JERICHO (ROMAINE TYPE)DescriptionResistances Excellent eating quality, sweet &crisp, high uniformity Indoor & open field productionCOLOR: Light greenHEAD SHAPE: Romaine typeWEIGHT(GR): 1000 - 1500AV.MATURITY: 50 - 55 days from plantingPm & BIAVIRAM F1 (ICEBERG TYPE)DescriptionResistances Early maturing Outdoor/Greenhouse production Good heat resistanceCOLOR: Light greenHEAD SHAPE: Slightly flattened globeAV. WEIGHT(GR): 300 - 700MATURITY: 65 - 75 days from seeding BoltingSEEDS CATALOGUE 9
CABBAGEINDEX FOR RESISTANCESXcc: Black rotFoc: Fusarium ConglutinansNIZ 1043 F1WHITE CABBAGE LANDINI F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Early maturing variety, suitable forfresh markert and processingGood standing abilityAdapted to various climatesXccFocVery flexible variety.Good standing ability.High Resistance to Fusarium conglutinans(YR).Well suited for the earliest processing slot.HEAD SHAPE & COLOUR: Round, greenheadsAV. WEIGHT(KG): 3 - 5MATURITY: 80 - 100 days aftertransplanting TAURUS F1ROMUS F1HEAD SHAPE & COLOUR: Round shaped,green headAV. WEIGHT(KG): 3 - 4.5 (depending onplanting density)MATURITY: 65 days after transplantingDescriptionResistancesDescription Recommended plant population25.000- 35.000 pl/ha.Well filled heads with good fieldholding capacity.Strong against bolting & burstingHEAD SHAPE & COLOUR: Round toflat-round, blue green headsAV. WEIGHT(KG): 4 - 6MATURITY: 100 - 110 days aftertransplantingXccFoc Resistances Recommended plant population 45.000 - 50.000 pl/ha.Very good standing ability.Good tolerance to bolting andcrackingMedium plant size with little wrapperleavesVery flexible varietyVery good field standing abilityVery uniform fruitsYear around transplantingHEAD SHAPE & COLOUR: Round shapedheads with medium red colour.AV. WEIGHT(KG): 1.5 - 2MATURITY: 75 days after transplanting10 SEEDS CATALOGUEXccFocXccFoc
SWEET MELONINDEX FOR RESISTANCESPcu: Downy MildewSf: Powdery mildewCMV: Cucumis mosaic virusMNSV: Muskmelon Necrotic Spot VirusGALIA F1Fom: Fusarium wilt6023 RANIDescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances For outdoor and greenhouse productionVery good nettingPcuCMV RIND: Yellow-OrangeWEIGHT (KG): 1-1.2Good taste and aroma- Export qualityEarly maturity, suitable for earlyseasonHigh yield , uniform sizeHigh disease resistanceOpen field, greenhouse, trellisedPlant Description: VigorousRelative maturity: EarlyFlesh Color: GreenShelf life: GoodFom 0,1,2PcuSfMNSVGrowing Season: Early spring/SpringFruit Shape: RoundAverage Weight: 1-1.3kgBrix %: 11-12GALIA F1 IMPROVEDDescription Very sweet taste with pleasantaroma.Small seed cavity.Light green flesh colorVery good nettingLong shelf-lifeBush growth undercover and openfieldSkin color: YellowDays from planting to harvest: 75Ave. sd/gr. : 43Ave. Fruit weight: 1.5KgFruit Shape: RoundResistances Fom 0, 1, 2MNSVPMTSEEDS CATALOGUE 11
WATER MELONODEM F1LAHAT F1Description Firm, dark brown seedsGood shelf lifeVery early maturingDescriptionSHAPE:OvalRIND: Very Dark greenWEIGHT(KG): 7 - 8FLESH: RedRIVER SIDE - 6801 F1Matures in the Mid-seasonDeep red flesh12 SEEDS CATALOGUEHas very high brixHigh yieldingGood shelf lifeSHAPE:OblongRIND: Dark green with dark greenstripesWEIGHT(KG): 9 - 11FLESH:FLESH Deep red, sweet, soft &crispMARIDADI F1Description DescriptionSHAPE:Oblong to elongatedRIND: Wide dark stripesWEIGHT(KG): 11 - 13FLESH: Deep red, Crisp andvery sweet Relatively early maturing,UniformHigh marketable fruit yield,Well established hybrid inEast African regionSHAPE:Oval to oblongRIND: Dark green stripesWEIGHT(KG): 8 - 10FLESH: Excellent, sweettaste
ONIONINDEX FOR RESISTANCESPt: Pink rootSIVAN F1NEPTUNE F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Slightly pungentPink fleshVery high yieldDelicious sweet tastePtSKIN: Light brown - pinkSHAPE: GlobeRELATIVE MATURITY: Very earlyMONTHS STORAGE: 4 -5High yieldingFirm shining red bulbsGood pungencyGood for saladsExtended shelf lifePtSKIN: Deep redSHAPE: Flattened globeRELATIVE MATURITY: Mid lateMONTHS STORAGE: 5 - 6ROGUE F1RUSSET F1DescriptionResistancesDescriptionResistances Good for saladsExtended shelf lifeSKIN: RedSHAPE: GlobeRELATIVE MATURITY: EarlyMONTHS STORAGE: 4 - 5PtVery firm, red flesh colorStrong plant vigorPtSKIN: RedSHAPE: Granex - roundRELATIVE MATURITY: EarlyMONTHS STORAGE: 3 - 3.5SEEDS CATALOGUE 13
EGGPLANTBLACK BEAUTY F1KABERI F1DescriptionDescription Grows best in hot areasHas white meaty fleshkeeps well after pickingHardy CropCan be sold in the export and localmarket Good Shelf life.RELATIVE MATURITY: 75 daysCOLOR: Glossy purple to almost blackSHAPE: RoundTAMMI F1Description Long shelf life(very firm)Open field production systemVigorous growingSemi erect plantHas wide adaptabilityExport qualityRELATIVE MATURITY: 75 daysCOLOR: Shiny purpulish black with greencarlyxSHAPE: Elongated oval(ravaya type)LENGTH: 18-20cmWEIGHT: 50-60g14 SEEDS CATALOGUELong shelf life. Vigorous growingBushy to medium plantFruits are in cluttersVery prolificHas wide adaptabilityExport qualityRELATIVE MATURITY: 55 daysCOLOR: Glossy and shining with greencarlyxSHAPE: Oval highWEIGHT: 50 - 60g
SPINACHINDEX FOR RESISTANCESPfb: Downy mildewSALAD ONIONBABY SPINACH PALCO F1DAMASDescriptionResistancesDescription Has long harvesting periodFast growingLarge and thick leavesPfbLate boltingCOLOUR: Dark green thick leavesPAKCHOIBunching onion with very dark green, tight upright folliage anda white shaft, good for bunching. High harvesting productivitydue to uniform, medium-coarse plants and a high cleaningefficiency. Compact growth habit for year round cultivation inopen fields.BUNCHING ONIONPAKCHOI CHOKO/SHUKONatsuyoDescriptionDescriptionCHOKO: Growing vigorously, suitable forsummer cropping.SHUKO: Suitable for Autumn-Springsowing, vigorous and uniform. Maturity: 70Stem size: 1.3Stem type: MonoLeaf color: Dark greenSEEDS CATALOGUE 15
BROCCOLISAKURA F1AMY F1DescriptionDescriptionMATURITY: 70 daysPLANT SIZE: MediumHEAD COLOUR: GreenHEAD SHAPE: High domeHEAD TIGHTNESS: TightBEAD SIZE: SmallCROPPING: Summer- early Autumn 16 SEEDS CATALOGUE New green tender stem brocollitype for multiple harvest.Healthy plant produces smoothstems, with excellent flavour.Take out primary head at 2-3cm then harvest side shootsregularly every 2-3 days forcontinuity.
PEASNAP PEA CASCADIAGARDEN PEA GREEN FEASTDescriptionDescription Recommended plant population of 500 000 pl/ha is optimal for thisvariety.Suitable for Fresh market & pre-packingGenerally acceptable disease tolerance. POD SHAPE:Slightly curved, pointed & smoothCOLOUR: Medium greenLENGTH: 7 cmPODS PER NODE: 2KERNELS / POD: 7-8FLOWER COLOUR : WhitePLANT GROWING HABIT: Normal typeVINE LENGTH: 90cmYIELD: Fairly well concentrated pod setMATURITY: Medium - 86 - 90 daysRecommended plant population of 500 000 pl/ha is optimal forthis variety.Suitable for Fresh marketGenerally acceptable disease tolerance.POD SHAPE:Slightly curved, pointed & smoothCOLOUR: Medium greenLENGTH: 8.5 cmPODS PER NODE: 2KERNELS / POD: 6 - 7FLOWER COLOUR : WhitePLANT GROWING HABIT: Normal typeVINE LENGTH: 70 - 80cmYIELD: Fairly well concentrated pod setMATURITY: Medium - 70 - 75 daysGARDEN PEA DESIGNDescription Stable, proven yielder.Determinate, early and main crop variety4 – 5 levels of harvestable pods.Product with good taste, colour and quality.Strong and vigourous plantGood root system and outstanding stress tolerance.POD COLOUR: Dark greenLENGTH: 8.5 cmPODS PER NODE: 3KERNELS / POD: 7 - 8TOLERANCE : Fusarium Race 1Sieve size by a TM 110 8.258.2-9.3%259.3-10.2% 10.24525SEEDS CATALOGUE 17
BEANSINDEX FOR RESISTANCESBCMV: Bean common mosaic virusCl: AnthracnoseSAONE (FINE VARIETY)DescriptionResistances For export and fresh marketCulture: Open field and under plastictunnels Very high yielding An easy pick Uniform product Extended shelf lifePlant CharacteristicsUprightWell developed root systemIt is an early variety.Well adapted for fresh harvestsCOLOR: Brilliant darkgreenHEIGHT(CM): 50 - 60CMBCMVCLPod CharacteristicsStraightAverage sieve size by maturity is 6.5-8.0mm.Stringless varietyvery fleshy & does not show seeds inmaturity stageCOLOR: Brilliant darkgreenLENGTH(CM): 12.5cmSOURCE (EXTRA FINE VARIETY)DescriptionResistances For export and fresh marketCulture: Open field and under plastictunnelsVery high yieldingAn easy pickUniform productExtended shelf lifeLENGTH(CM): /- 11 cmPlant Characteristics Vigorous varietyLeaves have are darkgreenMid-early variety.Has several flowering and podsetting data that makes the varietysuitable for several harvestsCOLOR: Brilliant darkgreenHEIGHT(CM): 45 - 50CM18 SEEDS CATALOGUEBCMVCLPod CharacteristicsNice straight podsAverage sieve size 90% 6.5mm & 10%6.5-8.0mmRemains fresh for a long time after harvestStringless varietyCOLOR: Dark green
INDEX FOR RESISTANCESBCMV: Bean common mosaic virusCl: AnthracnoseSULTANADescriptionResistances For export & fresh marketCulture: Open field and under plastictunnels High yielder Uniform product. Easy to pick Extended shelf lifePlant Characteristics Vigorous upright plant.Leaves have are dark shiny green.Mid-early variety.Strong root system.The plant has a spread flowering andpod setting which makes the varietysuitable for severalmanual harvests.COLOR: Dark shiny greenHEIGHT(CM): 50- 55CMBCMVCLPod CharacteristicsNice straight pods.Average sieve size 80% 9-10,5 mm 20%8-9mm.Remains fresh for a long time afterharvest.Stringless variety.COLOR: Dark shiny greenLENGTH(CM): 14.5 cmRIO GRANDEDescriptionResistances Very well adapted for multiplehandpickings. Gives an excellent yield even understress-circumstances. Adapted for canning and freezing. Disposes an outstanding fruit quality.Plant Characteristics A strong plant habit.Leaves are mid-darkgreen.The variety is mid-early and welladapted for early sowings. Rio Grande doesn’t give an uniformflowering which means variespod-setting and as a consequenceadapted for several manual harvest-pickings.HEIGHT(CM): 48-55CMBCMVCLPod Characteristics Shows anthocyane on the podsbut will disappear completely aftercooking.Genetically colored seeds have abetter taste which is very typical forRio Grande.Harvested in a young stage it canreach easily 95% very fine sieve sizes 6,5 mm.The variety is very fleshy and has agood self-live.No pod-string formation in maturitystage.SEEDS CATALOGUE 19
INDEX FOR RESISTANCESBCMV: Bean common mosaic virusCl: AnthracnoseASR 1103DescriptionResistances Easy to pick.High yield.Uniform product and in maturity.Very low % of stems and branchesand so well adapted for mechanicalharvest.Plant Characteristics Variety suitable for different soiltypes. Strong root system. Mid-early variety.COLOR: Dark Green LeavesHEIGHT(CM): 45 - 50CMBCMVCLPod Characteristics Very straight pods, 12-13 cm length.Early length and therefor flexible toharvest.Dark green pods.Mono caliber : sieve size 100% 6,5mm .Firm fleshy pods.Good self life.Stringless variety.Good Heat tolerance.ASS 1204DescriptionResistances Easy to pick.Reliable good yielder.Uniform and nice product.Plant Characteristics Erected and sturdy plant. Rather open plant.COLOR: Mid Green LeavesHEIGHT(CM): 48 - 57CM20 SEEDS CATALOGUEBCMVCLPod Characteristics Straight pod ,nice darkgreen andbrilliant colour.Mono sieve size 100% 8/9 mm.Pod length 12.5 – 13.5 cm.Fleshy and firm pods.Good long self life capacities.
INDEX FOR RESISTANCESBCMV: Bean common mosaic virusCl: AnthracnoseASR 1207DescriptionResistances Easy pick. BCMVAdapted to multiple manual pickings. CLNice and uniform product.Pod CharacteristicsPlant Characteristics Pod length 14 cm. Sturdy plant. Excellent root system.COLOR: Mid to Dark Green LeavesHEIGHT(CM): 56 - 65CM Mid green pod colour.Sieve sizes 10% 6.5 mm et 90%6.5 - 8.0 mm.Good long shelf life after harvest.SEEDS CATALOGUE 21
OPEN POLLINATED VEGETABLE VARIETIESONION: RED CREOLEONION: TEXAS GRANODescriptionDescription It has red globular bulbs.Performs well in warm climates.Stores well in dry, ventilated conditions.Yield potential is 15-28 tonnes/acre.Matures in 4.5 - 5 months.Has an excellent red colour.Can be stored up to six months.High yielding.TOMATO: RIO GRANDEExcellent onion with good tasting flavour.Ideal for fresh salads.Mild in Pungency.Creamy white internal colour.Yield potential 20 tonnes/acre.Matures in 100-120 days.Big Bulbs.Early maturing.TOMATO: CAL JDescriptionDescription Open pollinated determinate variety.Takes on a dark red colour at maturity.y.Tolerent to verticillium wilt andfusarium wilt (Races 1 and 0).Firm and tasty fruits.High dry matter content.Oval and heavy fruits. Determinate variety (Bushy type).Deep Red in Colour.Oval and heavy fruit.Firm and tasteful fruit suited for freshmarket and proccessing.Yields 30-50tonnes per ha.Maturity period 80 days.CRIMSON SWEETWATERMELON: SUGAR BABYDescriptionDescription Plant spacing 100cm x 100cm.The fruits are of medium size, blockyoval is the shape.The rind is dark green with broad darkgreen stripes.The flesh is brilliant red, firm withexcellent texture and sweetness.It matures in about 90-120 days afterplanting.Mature fruit weighs 7-9 kgs.Well adapted to different weatherconditions.Fruit is sweet with a crunchy textureand attractive red flesh.Has vigorous growth and fine quality.CUCUMBER: SUPER MARKETER This is a variety that can be cultivated alllyear round and is robust in growth.It is round in shape black in colour withred sweet flesh.The fruit weighs about 7-8 kg.It matures in 60-75 days.Suitable for shipping and long distancetransport.Early Maturing.PEPPER: CALIFORNIA WONDERDescriptionDescription Grows well in hot climatic conditions.Maturity period is one and a half to twomonths.It yields about 16-32 tonns per ha.Early maturing.Very popular in the local market.Very high yielding.22 SEEDS CATALOGUEBlocky shaped fruitThick fleshGrown to be harvested greenSuitable for outdoor production3-4 slightly rounded lobes150-180gmsOpen pollinated variety
OPEN POLLINATED VEGETABLE VARIETIESOKRA: CLEMSON SPINELESSCARROT: NANTES IMPROVEDDescriptionDescription It is grown for its green pod which issthe edible part.The pods are spineless.Grows best in hot areas as a rainfeddcrop or under irrigation.It is very popular for the local market.t.Has a high percentage grade out.SQUASH: BUTTERNUT Coreless and early maturing.Flesh is natural sheen, deep orange colour.our.Root is tapered, cylindrical, smooth andfairly long.Yield potential is upto 12-36 tonnes/acreeMatures in 90-120 days.High yeildingSQUASH/COURGETTE: BLACK BEAUTYDescriptionDescription This is an open pollinated variety.Elongated pear shape.Fruit colour is creamy tan and theflesh is yellowish orange.Early maturing.Small seed cavity and therefore moreflesh.Has unequaled eating qualities. Grows best in warm areas with lighthtwell drained soilsIt is a directly planted cropIt is an open pollinated varietyIt is early maturingCHARLESTON GREYSQUASH: AMBASSADOR F1DescriptionDescription This is a robust variety that is relativelytolerant to disease and harsh weather.The fruit is oblong in shape with lightgreen rind and weighs about 10-16 kgs.It has deep red flesh.Maturity time 55-60 days.It is ideal for fresh market.It is sweet juicy and crunchy.It is tolerant to Fusarium races 1 and 3and anthracnose.It has high brix, few seeds, compactfruit and resists sunburn.The fruit is strong thus good storageand transportation abilities. Dark greenVery prolific, Has excellentflavorNumber of seeds/g:9Maturity from transplanting:45 daysLEEK: GIANT CARENTANDescription Shaft colour: white with light greento the top.Excellent for fresh market.Mild in flavour.Shaft length: are 15cm-18cmShaft diameter: is 3 - 3.5 cm.Maturity period is 90 days.Leaf colour: blue - greenLeaf habit: erect - fan typePlant size: mediumFrost tolerance: mediumGenerally acceptable diseasetolerance.Recommended plant population of200 - 250 000 pl/ha is optimalSEEDS CATALOGUE 23
OPEN POLLINATED VEGETABLE VARIETIESBEETROOT: RED DETROITSWISS CHARDE:FORD HOOK GIANTDescriptionDescription This variety is grown for its roots andleaves.Does well in relatively cool areas.Has a red globular root.Matures in 75-90 days.Is gaining popularity with nutritionists.s. KALE: THOUSAND HEADEDThis is an old and popular leafyvegetable variety.It is well adapted and thus can growin a wide range of environments.It is resistant to black rot anddiamond black moth.It is very popular in the local market.It has a long harvesting period depending on the amount of nutrientssupplied and field hygiene practiced.The leaves are long and broad.EGG PLANT: BLACK BEAUTYDescriptionDescription This is a continous growing and hardycrop that is tolerant to cold temperatures.It has a thick stem with big leavesthat are dark green,smooth andattractive.It matures between 90-100 days.Variety is continuously growing andcan stay in the field for a longtime,therefore giving a higher production.Can also be used as fodder foranimals.Easily digestible.Easy to cook.COLLARD: SOUTHERN GEORGIADescription It is a very popular seed variety grownacross Africa.It has been developed to give highyields while holding up to six monthsbefore flowering thus profitable to thefarmer.The leaves are well flavored and easyto cook.Very popular in the local market.Variety is adapted to hot areas thatmeans it can do well in most parts ofKenya.It is hardy and resistant to heat andblack rot.24 SEEDS CATALOGUE Also known as Brinjals or Aubergines.It grows best in hot areas.Has large sized round fruits whichareglossy purple to almost black incolour.It has white meaty flesh and keepswell after picking.It is a hardy Crop.Very attractive purple colour.Big in size.Can be sold in the export and localmarket.Good Shelf life.
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BASILINDEX FOR RESISTANCESFob: Fusarium wiltAROMA 2Leaf AttributesResistancesPlant Attributes Productive, vigorous vegetation50-60cm (20-24”)Compact growth habbitGood for container productionMulti harvestEarly productive standIndoor and open field productionMedium size: 5-6cm. (2-2.5”)Excellent light green colorSpoon type shapeSmooth textureDelicate tastePleasant AromaFobBoltingMATURITY: 50-days fromplanting to harvestGENOVESE TYPETHAI BASILBonazzaLeaf AttributesSita Shiny, dark greenPlant Attributes Long Shelf life after cutting Very good handing and transport capabilities Suitable for fresh market andprocessingResistances FobBoltingMATURITY: 50-days fromplanting to harvest Thai basil with a very good,sweet aromatic taste andexotic fragrance.Flavour stable under high/extended cooking temperature.Small narrow leavesSMALL LEAVED BASIL
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