HOME AND GARDEN VEGETABLES
New Vegetable Introductions for 2014
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Syngenta Flowers, Inc.
Home and Garden Vegetables
Syngenta Flowers is committed to introduce into the home and garden
market, varieties that will enhance the consumer’s vegetable garden
experience. We are doing this through advancements in quality, flavor,
attractiveness, productivity, and superior disease resistance packages that
improve overall plant performance.
It doesn’t stop there! Food gardeners will be thrilled with the bountiful
harvests that these varieties will generate all season long. With today’s
smaller space gardens, performance really does matter. Our modern
genetics provide the “work horses” needed to feed a family from a smaller
garden than our grandparents maintained.
Whether your customer is just beginning to grow vegetables or the veteran
gardener seeking “new” and intriguing varieties to expand their garden and
culinary experience, our newest introductions into the home and garden
markets will have them coming back for repeat sales in future years.
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Tomato - Carmello
F1 Lycopersicon lycopersicum
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A classic French hybrid developed
especially for eating fresh off the vine
Indeterminate vines reach 4-6 feet in height
Mid-season maturity produces 5-7 ounce
medium/large fruit
This sweet and juicy traditional beauty has
a wonderfully rich and balanced ‘tomatoey’
flavor
A superb choice for home and chef gardens
since its thin, non-cracking skin will not
travel well for commercial producers
Carmello will ripen to a beautiful crimson red
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Tomato - Carmello
F1 Lycopersicon lycopersicum
Technical Data
Approx. maturity
Mid-season; 70 - 75 days
Plant characteristics
Indeterminate, strong vigor; 4-6 feet in height
Fruit characteristics
Beefsteak
Fruit color
Crimson Red
Approximate size at trial
Medium-large; 5 – 7 ounce average
Disease resistance
HR: Fol: 0 (US1) / S / Ss / V / Va, Vd / ToMV:0-2 IR: M
DISEASE ABBREVIATION KIT: TOMATOES
Fol
Fusarium wilt caused by the specified races of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.
Lycopersici
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Root knot caused by Meloidogyne arenaria, M. incognita and M. javanica
Ss
Grey leaf spot caused by Stemphylium solani
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Gray leaf spot caused by Stemphylium spp
ToMV
Mosaic caused by tomato mosaic virus
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Verticillium wilt caused by the specified race of Verticillium albo-atrum, V.
dahliae
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HR
High resistance
IR
Intermediate resistance
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Tomatoes by Syngenta
F1 Lycopersicon lycopersicum
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Optimal Growing Temperatures
– 60º to 65ºF nights
– 70º to 80ºF days
Sow to Transplant: 5 – 8 weeks
Fertility: Tomatoes are very responsive to fertilizer and
excess fertility will reduce plant quality
– CLF at 50-100ppm N depending on stage of plant
or…
– Feed weekly at 250 – 350ppm N
– Avoid urea based feeds
– Excess phosphate may promote stretch
Container recommendations:
– Packs: 4” pots and larger for garden transplant
– Patio containers: 21” and larger
• The larger the fruit, the larger the container
needed to prevent water stress and blossom
end rot
Tomato Seed
Tomatoes are an essential ingredient for
many long time favorite dishes
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Tomatoes by Syngenta
F1 Lycopersicon lycopersicum
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Plant 1 – 2 tomato plants per household member
Planting
– Garden spacing: 36” - 48” apart. Can be grown on
ground, staked or caged
– Patio containers: 21” and larger
• The larger the fruit, the larger the container
needed to prevent water stress and blossom
end rot
• Carmello has an indeterminate habit and will
need support
Tomatoes are very responsive to fertilizer. Excess
fertility (too high nitrogen) will reduce plant quality and
reduce yields
High resistance to root knot nematode
Fruiting
– Ideal temperature: 65º – 80ºF
• Temperatures below 55ºF or greater than 90ºF
may result in blossom drop
– Water stress may result in blossom end rot or
failure to set fruit
Experience the joy, share the passion
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Tomato Maturity Seasons
An assortment of varieties with staggered maturity dates
will spread the harvest throughout the summer and
provide a constant supply of various types of tomatoes all
season long.
Temperatures
Day length
TRANSPLANT TO GARDEN
CARMELLO
FROST FREE DATE
Transplant to garden, growth phase
Cool to Warm Temperatures
Days getting longer
EARLY SUMMER - 68 days
Warm Temperatures
Warm to Cool Temperatures
Long days "Dog Days"
Days getting shorter
MID SUMMER - 73 days LATE SUMMER - 78 days
Heavy fruiting
Moderate fruiting
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Plant decline
Pepper Sweet Bell - Admiral
F1 Capsicum annuum
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A great tasting sweet bell pepper that will add
color to table
Strong plants are very adaptable to most
pepper producing regions
Vigorous habit with excellent foliage cover to
protect the developing fruit
Strong plants will continue to produce fruit over
a long season
Harvest as green or mature yellow
– Begin harvesting green peppers in 60 -70
days after transplant
– Bright yellow peppers mature in 80 - 90
days
Produce growers consider this the standard for
yellow blocky peppers
Enjoy fresh, grilled, or toss into stir-fries
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Admiral
Pepper Sweet Bell - Admiral
F1 Capsicum annuum
Technical Data
Approx. maturity
Early to Mid-season, 60 days green/ 80 days yellow
Plant characteristics
Erect to semi-erect; Benefits from staking
Fruit characteristics
4-lobed, blocky, thick walled, sweet bell pepper
Fruit color
Green to yellow
Approximate size at trial
Large to very large, 4.5” diameter x 4.5” long
Disease resistance
HR: PVY:0 / Tm:0 / Xcv:1,2,4,5
DISEASE ABBREVIATION KIT: PEPPERS
Tm
Mosaic/Pepper mottle
PVY
Potato virus Y
Xcv
Bacterial spot caused by the specified races of Xanthomonas campestris
pv. vesicatoria
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HR
High resistance
IR
Intermediate resistance
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Peppers by Syngenta
F1 Capsicum annuum
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Peppers are cold sensitive
– Early start does not ensure early harvest of
fruit
Optimal Growing Temperatures
– 65º to 70ºF nights
– 70º to 80ºF days
Sow to transplant: 6 – 8 weeks
Fertility: Peppers require more fertilizer than
tomatoes
– Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers which will
create large leafy plants with few or no fruit
Container recommendations
– Packs, 4” pots and larger for garden
transplant
– 10” patio containers and larger
Pepper Seedlings
Pepper plants can be sold with flowers to
help gardeners get a jump on the season
AFTER threat of frost has passed
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Peppers by Syngenta
F1 Capsicum annuum
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Plant 2 – 3 pepper plants of each variety
per household member
Planting
– Garden Spacing: 12 – 16” apart
– Container: 10” container and larger
Peppers are cold sensitive due to its tropical
origins and do not benefit from setting out in
the garden too early.
– Plant out 2 – 3 weeks after last frost or
when soil temperature reaches 65ºF
Fruiting
– Ideal temperature: 65º – 80ºF
• Temperatures greater than 90ºF
may result in blossom drop
– Water stress will result in blossom drop
or failure to set fruit
The anticipation of watching Admiral mature is
rewarded with culinary adventures
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Pepper Maturity Seasons
An assortment of varieties with staggered maturity dates
will spread the harvest throughout the summer and
provide a constant supply of various types of peppers all
season long.
Temperatures
Daylength
TRANSPLANT TO GARDEN
Admiral
FROST FREE DATE
Transplant to garden, growth phase
Cool to Warm Temperatures
Days getting longer
EARLY SUMMER - 68 days
Warm Temperatures
Warm to Cool Temperatures
Long days
Days getting shorter
MID SUMMER - 73 days LATE SUMMER - 78 days
Heavy fruiting
Moderate fruiting
Reduced fruiting
FIRST FROST
Plant decline
Admiral and Crusader are a great
pairing to create a variety of color on
the plate. Both can also be
harvested and consumed green.
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Zucchini– Brice®
F1 Cucurbita pepo
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Brice (Bree-see) is an European hybrid also known as a
‘Round de Nice’ type
A circular zucchini that is equally fun to watch grow as it is to
create culinary masterpieces
Beautiful compact plant habit with silvery leaves is quite
attractive in the garden
Plant size is more manageable than other common zucchini
varieties
Multiple disease resistances including 2 races of Powdery
Mildew make this variety easy to grow
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Brice
Squash / Zucchini – Brice®
F1 Cucurbita pepo
Technical Data
Approx. maturity
45 days
Plant characteristics
Short internodes, erect plant, rather spiny; 20 – 24” in height, 32 – 36” wide
Fruit characteristics
Round
Fruit color
Speckled grey-green skin with greener ribs at peduncle
Approximate size at trial
Round: 2.25” – 3.25”
Disease resistance
IR: Gc / Px / CMV / WMV / ZYMV
DISEASE ABBREVIATION KIT: SQUASH (ZUCCHINI)
Px
Powdery mildew caused by Podosphaeria xanthii (ex Sphaerotheca
fuliginea)
Gc
Powdery mildew caused by Golovinomyces cichoracearum (ex Erysiphe
cicoracearum
CMV
Cucumber mosaic caused by Cucumber mosaic virus
WMV
Watermelon mosaic caused by Watermelon mosaic virus
ZYMV
Zucchini yellows caused by Zucchini yellow mosaic virus
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HR
High resistance
IR
Intermediate resistance
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Squash / Zucchini by Syngenta
F1 Cucurbita pepo
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Squash are cold sensitive
– Early start does not ensure early harvest
of fruit
Direct sow into finish retail container
– Squash have vigorous root systems and
should not become root-bound
Optimal Growing Temperatures
– 60º to 65ºF nights
– 65º to 70ºF days
Container recommendations:
– 3-4” pots for garden transplant
– Patio containers: 21” and larger
Brice
Squash Seed
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Squash / Zucchini by Syngenta
F1 Curcurbita pepo
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Direct sow into warm soils two weeks after last frost or
purchase live plants at your favorite retailer
Plant 1 – 2 plants per household member
Planting
– Garden Spacing: 24” - 36” apart
– Patio containers: barrels
Fruiting
– Zucchini are pollinated by bees and other insects.
• Companion plant with flowers to attract
pollinators
– Ideal temperature: 70º – 80ºF
• Temperatures below 55ºF or greater than 90ºF
may result in blossom drop
– Water stress may result in blossom end rot or failure
to set fruit. Maintain evenly moist soil.
Harvest when fruit are 3” – 4” in size
Share the bounty all season long
Brice® has a smaller footprint than
other zucchini (background)
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Bean– Huntington
Phaseolus vulgaris
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Food gardeners and produce growers
will delight with this processing bush
bean that is ideal for canning and
freezing
Harvest and preserving is easy with
concentrated yields that are held high
on the plant keeping the beans clean
and dry
Traditional Blue Lake type beans are
long and slender with medium-dark
pods
A consistent and prolific producer of
high quality beans
Patent Pending
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Huntington
Bean – Huntington
Phaseolus vulgaris
Patent Pending
Technical Data
Approx. maturity
56 days
Plant characteristics
Bush bean, upright, 20” in height
Fruit characteristics
Average sieve size: 4.8
Fruit color
Medium – dark green pods
Approximate size at trial
5.5” long average
Disease resistance
HR: BCMV IR: Pss
DISEASE ABBREVIATION KIT: BEAN
Pss
Bacterial brown spot caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae
BCMV
Bean common mosaic virus
ALL
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High resistance
IR
Intermediate resistance
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Bean– Prevail
Phaseolus vulgaris
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A beautiful and tasty bush bean that is
delicious right off the plant
Strong seedling vigor establishes these
plants quickly in the garden
Widely adapted bush bean that performs
well from Florida to the northern regions
– High stress and heat tolerance
Vigorous plants with good plant
structure are capable of supporting the
concentrated fruit set
Patent Pending
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Prevail
Bean – Prevail
F1 Phaseolus vulgaris
Patent Pending
Technical Data
Approx. maturity
54 days
Plant characteristics
Bush bean, upright, 20” in height
Fruit characteristics
Average sieve size: 3.5 – 4.0
Fruit color
Dark green
Approximate size at trial
5.5” in length average
Disease resistance
HR: BCMV IR: BCTV
DISEASE ABBREVIATION KIT: BEAN
BCMV
Bean common mosaic virus
BCTV
Curly top caused by Beet curly top virus
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HR
High resistance
IR
Intermediate resistance
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Beans by Syngenta
F1 Phaseolus vulgaris
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Consider offering a different bean variety each
week to encourage succession planting through
mid-late July
– Green bean – Prevail, Huntington or Jade II
– Yellow wax bean - Carson
– French filet – Serengeti or Masai
– Italian flat bean - Furano
Direct sow into finish retail container
– Sow seed 2” apart
Optimal Growing Temperatures
– 60º to 65ºF nights
– 70º to 80ºF days
Container recommendations:
– Packs for garden transplant
– Patio containers: 12” and larger
Beans can easily be grown in containers
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Beans by Syngenta
F1 Phaseolus vulgaris
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Direct sow into warm soils two weeks after last frost or purchase
live plants at your favorite retailer
Plant a 3 – 4 foot short row per household member
– Succession planting of a variety of bush beans through mid to
late July is recommended to ensure an extended harvest
season
Planting
– Garden Spacing: 2” - 3” apart
– Patio containers: 12”+
– A 3 year rotation in garden beds or containers is needed to
reduce some diseases
Fruiting
– Ideal temperature: 70º – 80ºF
• Temperatures below 60ºF or greater than 90ºF may
result in reduced yields
– Water stress may result will impact flowering and developing
pods. Maintain evenly moist soil.
Harvest young tender pods before the bean seeds enlarge
Share the bounty all season long with
succession plantings of beans
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