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wVitaliS ^ W Organic Seeds ^Breeding and Producing Organic Seeds VITALIS SEED CATALOGUE — US & CANADA 2018

Introducing 2018 New Varieties! Breeding and Producing Organic Seeds Colbiana Blonde Romaine Cristabel Green Crisp Jolizia Arugula Mardi Cauliflower Clouny Green Romaine Weaverville Blonde Romaine Stanford Eazyleaf Xalbadora Mini Green Romaine Azirka Lollo Rossa Primaleta Endive Mozart Bell Pepper Greenwood Eazyleaf Carneros Green Romaine Surfside Babyleaf

Product Index Arugula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Organic Certification All of our seed, seed processing and seed treatments are 100% certified organic complying to national and international standards. Vitalis Organic Seeds organic certification certificates and non-GMO statement can be found on the About Vitalis page of our website www.vitalisorganic.com. We are certified as a handler for the National Organic Program (NOP) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with certifier CCOF under Client Code pr1831. We are enrolled in the CCOF Global Market Access Program...

Iceberg Dillon An iceberg with excellent uniformity and small head size, Dillon has strong internal structure and fill. The exterior frame and wrap leaves have small ribs, and stand out for their dark green color. Head size and weight will increase in hot weather, with this variety performing best in late summer and early fall. Excellent resistance to downy mildew. Resistances: HR: Bl:16-33EU/1-8US/Nr:0/Pb. Green Butterhead Barilla Barilla is a medium green, thick-leaved variety with a strong base, upright shape and good volume. It is strong against internal tipburn. Barilla is appropriate...

Greenleaf Bergam's Green A large framed traditional greenleaf with dark green color. Bergam’s Green is a widely adapted variety. It is slow to bolt, strong against tipburn, resistant to heading and suitable for year-round production. Resistances: HR: TBSV. IR: Ss. Bergam's Green Muir is a medium-sized, light green and slow-growing Batavia type. The heads grow very upright and the hearts are well filled. Muir has a sweet flavor and is strong against bolting and internal tipburn. With excellent downy mildew and red aphid resistance, this multi-use variety is appropriate for open field and...

Lettuce Green Romaine Arroyo Arroyo is an excellent variety that is well suited for both hearts and whole head production. Fresh market and wholesale growers will appreciate the tall, upright habit and attractive color. Tight internodes and a V-shaped base produce high quality hearts. Arroyo is best planted in spring and fall slots. Resistances: HR: Bl:16-27,29,32EU/1-8US. I IR: Ss. Carneros new! Carneros is a medium green, semi-savoy romaine for heart production. The frame is tall and upright, with a V-shaped base. Early to cup in, fast-filling and with good internal blanching, Carneros is...

Rainier is a large green romaine for full size heads and fresh cut processing. The variety has an impressive disease package, including improved resistance to downy mildew, Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (TBSV) and red aphid. Recommended for spring and fall production. Resistances: HR: Bl:16-27,29,30,32,33EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV. IR: Ss. This extra-large romaine has a substantial frame with an open habit that produces optimum weight and high yields. Tuolomne has smooth green leaves, a wide V-shaped base and narrow ribs. A broadly adaptable, consistent variety for both whole head and processing...

Green Mini Romaine Xalbadora new! A mini romaine with great fill, dark green color and high gloss. Xalbadora does well against tip burn and downy mildew, and is widely adaptable for full season production. More upright habit and slightly faster filling than Starhawk, which it replaces. Resistances: HR: Bl:16-33EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV. Breen is a unique red mini romaine, which closes nicely in the top, resulting in a perfectly formed heart. This great-tasting variety, which resembles a Treviso radicchio in appearance, has light colored veins that provide an attractive contrast with the...

A little gem / mini-romaine type that provides a stunning contrast between green hearts and dark cherry red leaves. The upright cylindrical shape, good uniformity and ease of cleaning make this an excellent complement to the Vitalis green little gem assortment. Resistances: HR: Bl:16-33EU/1-8US/TBSV. IR: LMV:1. A red oakleaf ideal for full size or mini head harvest. Bellevue has a soft butter-like texture and very sweet flavor. Slightly bronzed cherry-red leaves contrast with a fresh green blanched heart. Excellent field holding for full season production. Compared to Cantarix, Bellevue is...

Green Incised Green Reef This unique one-cut lettuce is in a category of its own! Green Reef adds loft and diversity to any salad mix. Highly serrated green leaves have a thick texture and a narrow attachment. Good for whole head or one-cut harvest and recommended for spring and fall production. Resistances: HR: Bl:16-33EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV. Green Reef Green Tango Ezrilla Ezrilla is a fast-growing green tango with attractively serrated, medium green leaves and a narrow cutting surface. This variety is recommended for adding texture, loft and crunch to the salad mix. Strong disease resistance...

Green Oakleaf Hampton Hampton is a voluminous, high leaf count, one-cut oakleaf. With dark, shiny green leaves that have a narrow attachment, this variety is ideal for mechanical or hand harvest. Very slow to bolt, Hampton is a flexible variety for year-round production. Resistances: HR: Bl:16-33EU/1-8US/Nr:0/TBSV. IR: LMV:1. Buckley is a beautiful one-cut red oakleaf. Lobed, deep red leaves grow in an upright rosette, forming a highly presentable variety that can be harvested for whole heads or for a salad mix. Buckley is faster growing than most red varieties, and is suitable for full...

one-cut lettuce assortment offers growers the convenience of whole head production, and the marketing flexibility of loose leaf and whole head sales. Compared to traditional babyleaf spring mix, Eazyleaf brings more texture, flavor, volume and shelf-life, and allows for a wider harvest window. • Heads are appropriate for mechanical or hand harvest • No removal of cores necessary • Strong resistance package against Downy Mildew, Red Aphid, and Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus Eazyleaf varieties feature a narrow Planting Recommendation: Mechanical Harvest: 3-4 inch in-row spacing Hand Harvest or...