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AlliumsHybrid Varieties in order of MaturityLEE 112 TZ 0233 F1Second early variety that bulks quickly. Good dark blue-green foliage which contrasts well with the lengthy white shank. Trials have shown this variety to be a consistent performer with good uniformity, bulbing resistance and field resistance to rust.

LEE 166 Oarsman F1 Mid-season maturity cropping from mid October. Terrific vigour and uniformity with a medium shank and dark erect leaves. Proving to be a popular choice with growers.

Lancaster TZ 7271 F1Following the introduction of the first hybrid leeks for processing, Tozer Seeds has worked hard to develop a hybrid leek variety for the fresh market which is now available. With Lancaster we can offer you a winter hardy leek with very strong cold resistance. Its dark, erect flag is resistant to delamination. Lancaster produces long, bulb free shanks within the harvest window November to January and also has a good bolt resistance during this period.

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LeekTozer Seeds have been leading the market with our open pollinated varieties and have now expanded and improved our range of hybrids. The results of many years of breeding are now starting to show and seed is available for trial. Market standards require leeks to have a dark green, robust thin leaf, accompanied with easy to peel leaves and bulb free shanks.

Graded leek seed, Polymer coated or pelleted (with incorporated thiram) will be available for most varieties; ForceTM may be added to control bean seed fly and onion fly if requested.

Sow Mid March - May

Transplant 13-15 weeks from sowing

Suggested Density

300,000 - 450,000 per hectare for early varieties180,000 - 300,000 per hectare for other varietiesUp to 2.2 million per hectare for baby production

Harvest Period September - April

TZ O233 F1

Oarsm

an F1

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LEE 190 Swiss Giant - ZermattThe earliest in our series of open pollinated varieties. This variety is in great demand for the baby leek market. Long shank, with erect leaves and a good base.

LEE 155 Autumn Mammoth - TornadoThis variety is excellent for full size production and can also be used as a baby leek. The plants are bold, with mild green leaves and a good shank.

LEE 179 Blue Green Autumn - NeptuneAnother in our series of outstanding open pollinated leeks. Neptune follows on from Tornado into the spring. Hardy, dark blue-green plants with a good shaft length. Has some rust resistance and peels well for a quick pack out.

*also available as organic seed

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Open Pollinated Varieties in order of Maturity

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rnado

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VARIETY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL

TZ 0233 F1

Oarsman F1

Lancaster F1

Zermatt*

Tornado

Neptune

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AlliumsONI 60 Eiffel*A white Lisbon type but with distinctive stiff upright leaves which shed water very effectively, making Eiffel less susceptible to disease at difficult times of the season. Slow to bulb, especially in the long days of summer. A very versatile variety, which although predominantly for spring and summer production, will overwinter with careful crop husbandry. An ideal companion for Ramrod, especially during the summer cropping period.

ONI 225 Ramrod*A distinct Tozer Seeds salad onion which has proved itself in the marketplace. Very versatile, being used for both spring and autumn production. Ramrod is also winter hardy, making it a good variety for drilling in the autumn. Additionally, it can be used for producing larger, bolder type salad onions, especially if overwintered and left to develop in the early spring. Very popular and a superb stablemate to Eiffel.

ONI 106 ApacheAttractive and versatile red skinned variety with mild flavour and crisp texture. Apache has been developed to satisfy the market demand for a red salad onion which is vibrant and also peels easily. For spring, summer and autumn production.

SowA. cepa

A. fistulosum

February – June for summer / autumn cropJuly –Sept for winter / overwinter cropApril – June for summer crop

Suggested Density

2,400,000 – 2,600,000 per hectare

OnionSalad VarietiesTozer Seeds are continuing to develop new salad onion varieties in the A. cepa, A. fistulosum and the interspecific species. A. cepa varieties such as Ramrod, Eiffel and the red Apache have proven to provide growers with reliable crops. Our aim is to further develop an improved Guardsman and increase the assortment of A. fistulosum varieties in the near future.

Allium cepa VarietiesA. cepa Varieties have more leaves and are less pungent than A. fistulosum types. They can be grown past the traditional salad onion stage to produce a small bulb onion.

Allium fistulosum VarietiesA. fistulosum Varieties are non-bulbing and more pungent than the A. cepa types.

*also available as organic seed Ramrod Apache

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A. cepa x fistulosum varietyONI 30 GuardsmanA very distinct and innovative variety from the Tozer Seeds breeding programme. Guardsman combines the non-bulbing qualities of A. fistulosum varieties and the reduced pungency qualities of A. cepa types. A vigorous root system helps to maintain the strong, upright, dark blue-green leaves which make this variety not only suitable for the summer cropping period, but also ideal for autumn crops when disease can be a particular problem.

A. fistulosum varietiesONI 105 Summer Island*A Japanese salad onion selected by Tozer Seeds for summer and autumn production. Summer Island has a sweet flavour and lower pungency giving it more consumer appeal. Good green colour and very upright habit.

Summer I

sland

Sow Mid February – March

Suggested Density

400,000 – 550,000 per hectare

Harvest Period August – September


Guardsman

Brassicas

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BRS235 Churchill F1 TZ 0151A first early variety, maturing late August to October. Churchill produces good yields of tight, evenly spaced buttons with a superb flavour.

BRS 15 Bosworth F1A midseason variety maturing before Trafalgar. Has excellent holding ability with firm, smooth, dark green, sweet tasting buttons. Shows intermediate downy mildew and ringspot resistance.

BRS 185 Trafalgar F1Tall, erect, late mid-season variety with strong root system. Medium size smooth buttons of excellent flavour. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

BRS 60 Montgomery F1High yielding, high quality sprouts with very attractive neat finish and good flavour. Good tolerance to lodging.

BRS 108 Bitesize F1 TZ 0299A unique hardy variety that produces small dark green buttons about half the size of standard sprouts. Maturing from November, TZ 0299 produces sprouts that have a great texture and flavour and will hold at a ‘baby’ size until late January, making this variety perfect for supplying the premium Brussels sprouts market.

BRS 105 Red BullSpecialist variety producing red sprouts which improve in colour after cold weather. In our opinion the best red variety available.

Brussels Sprouts We have a range of high yielding Brussels sprout hybrids to cover all maturities. They have all been carefully developed with particular attention to flavour as well as other important characteristics such as presentation, ease of picking and long standing in the field. Our innovation continues with the recent introduction of ‘Bitesize’ – a very winter hardy variety with baby buttons that hold in perfect condition for an extended period and was first demonstrated at our 2012 Open Day.

Sow February (under glass) - April

Transplant 5 – 6 weeks from sowing

Suggested Density

22,000 per hectare

Harvest Period September – March according to variety

Sow Harvest

VARIETY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL

Red Bull

Bosworth F1

Trafalgar F1

Montgomery F1

Bitesize F1

Churchill F1

VARIETY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY

Autumn Star TZ 0357

Christmas Rose TZ 0479

Snowdrop TZ 0101

Sow Harvest

Flower Sprout®

Flower Sprout® is a brand new vegetable, a cross between a Brussels sprout and kale. The plant is similar to that of a Brussels sprout but forms open rosettes up the stem to a frilly leaved top. The rosettes are the Flower Sprouts and look like tiny cabbages with flashes of purple, edged with green frilly leaves. It crops in the UK from November until March.

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In Order of maturity:

BRO 121 TZ 7037 F1This variety has been outstanding for the often difficult late autumn cropping period of October and November, however from sequential sowings it can be cropped from late July onwards. The colour, yield and stem qualities of this variety make it an excellent choice.

BRO 65 Red Admiral F1Our first hybrid introduction, Red Admiral is best suited to cropping in the important mid November to end December cropped window. The vigorous plants produce prolific high quality spears with small heads ideal for the premium pre-pack market. The spears are medium sized, dark purple and have excellent texture and flavour. Red Admiral can be cropping over a reasonably long period and will yield average weights of 200-300g per plant depending upon time of year, location and season.

BRO 105 Red Fire F1 TZ 5055This outstanding winter hardy variety produces uniform, erect plants which mature from the end of January to start of March depending upon the sowing date and location. The stems are easy to pick with excellent colour and medium to large heads with 8-15cm stem diameter. It is generally best programmed for one main pick with a follow-up secondary pick after 10 days giving average yields of 300-350g per plant. Therefore we would suggest at least two sowings to extend the cropping period of this excellent variety.

BRO 75 RudolphBred to perform well in the September to February period but is at its best from November to February. Produces good sized spears ideal for fresh market sales and prepack. Plants are large framed and suit fertile, heavy soil types.

BRO 117 Summer PurpleSummer Purple was bred for summer/autumn production, cropping late June to October depending upon sowing date, season and the location. A versatile variety with large frame and good yields over a long cropping period.

BRO 100 Cardinal

BRO 15 Red Arrow

White SproutingBRO 90 White EyeThis Tozer Seeds selection produces excellent white spears early in the season. Crops February to March.

BRO 35 White StarOur own reselected stock to give quality spears in the April / May period.

BroccoliPurple SproutingTozer Seeds have an extensive range of purple sprouting broccoli and have now released a range of new hybrids to cover the UK cropping season. Areas of focus for our breeding programme include developing varieties for the challenging start (June) and end May/June of the UK cropping season and ensuring that the new varieties produce high yields of excellent quality stems. As well as trialling new varieties in the UK we have wide-spread trials in Europe and America.

Sow November – end July in modules, or direct drilling from March – July depending on variety

Transplant February – early August depending on location and weather conditions

Suggested Density

18,700 per hectare

Harvest Period Late June – end of May the following year

Sow Harvest

VARIETY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY

Summer Purple

TZ 7037

Rudolph

Red Admiral F1

Red Fire TZ 5055

Red Arrow

Cardinal

White Eye

White Star

Red A

dmiral F1

TZ 70

37 F1

Ideal Cropping Time

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Pointed VarietiesFull Heart and Greens ProductionCAB 515 Pyramid F1*Hybrid Duncan type. Dark green, winter hardy for full hearts and greens production throughout the season. Good standing ability and very versatile.

CAB 375 Advantage F1Hybrid variety for hearts production in spring and autumn as well as greens production for spring, summer and autumn. Good dark colour with neat appearance.

January King VarietiesCAB 540 Robin F1The earliest of the Tozer Seeds January King hybrids, maturing from October to February. Robin has solid medium sized heads which colour up quickly. Overall a superb January King cabbage.

CAB 675 Noelle F1Maturing from mid-October, Noelle is long standing with good head weight and colour. Ideal size for retail packs.

CAB 135 Marabel F1The original Tozer Seeds January King hybrid. High yielding and very long standing, Marabel matures from November onwards with a large dense head.

BrassicasCabbageTozer Seeds have been breeding cabbages for over 50 years and have a wide range of varieties available. Our recent breeding work has focused on improving January King and savoy varieties. Our range of savoys are suited to cropping from late-August through to April and our great tasting January Kings from January through to April. Also of note are our range of Green Ballhead types, such as Hotspur and Sherwood.

Sow Harvest

VARIETY TYPE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Pyramid F1 (Hearts) Pointed

Pyramid F1 (Greens) Pointed

Advantage F1 (Hearts) Pointed

Advantage F1 (Greens) Pointed

Offenham 3 - Wintergreen Pointed


Robin F1 Jan King

Noelle F1 Jan King

Marabel F1 Jan King

Sow Harvest


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SAVOY VarietiesSCA 12 Providence F1An attractive dark blue-green mid-season Savoy with fine, deeply blistered leaves. Solid well filled, round heads of 0.7 – 1.2kg are produced, with a short core and excellent eating qualities.

SCA 110 Resolution F1A mid-season Savoy for mid October to mid December harvesting. Mid-green and attractive with solid round heads. Sow April to May.

SCA 104 Endeavour F1This was the first hybrid from the Tozer Seeds Savoy cabbage breeding programme. Late maturing with dark leaves and medium blister which hearts and stands well. Sow April to May for harvest late November to March.

SCA 100 Endurance F1Our latest Savoy variety. Produces small to medium, blue-green, compact heads, January to April. In trials it has been found to go into the winter small and then fills out with a good clean appearance.


Providence F1 Savoy

Resolution F1 Savoy

Endeavour F1 Savoy

Endurance F1 Savoy


Red Flare F1 Red

Red CabbageCAB 645 Red Flare F1Medium-size round heads with a short core. Dark red in colour with a sweet flavour.

Sow Harvest

Sow Harvest

Green Ballhead VarietiesCAB 327 Sherwood F1Extremely versatile hybrid with solid dark green heads with a very sweet flavour. Average head weight of 1kg with short internal core. Crops August to October with good holding ability.

CAB 545 Embassy F1Very hardy, attractive heads with slightly savoyed foliage weighing on average 1kg and maturing October to March. Very good shape and colour with excellent culinary qualities, making this variety a great choice for growers.

CAB 550 Consulate F1Tundra type. Long standing with blue-green slightly savoyed heads. Winter hardy.


Sherwood F1 Ballhead

Embassy F1 Ballhead

Consulate F1 Ballhead

Sow Harvest

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Em

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BrassicasOpen Pollinated Spring Varieties

VARIETY TYPE DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

Aalsmeer Walcheren

Galleon Walcheren

Evita Early Spring

CauliflowerThe varieties offered by Tozer Seeds are at the forefront of winter and early spring cauliflower breeding. These varieties are offered exclusively by Tozer and constitute a range which mature throughout the winter, spring and early summer seasons and provide growers with a supply of quality heads at a time when prices are often at a premium. Our varieties, especially the FT 1000, 2000, and 3000 series are continually grown extensively in the key UK growing areas such as Cornwall, Kent and Lincolnshire and are ideal for face pack, fresh market and floreting use. Please refer to the cropping chart for individual varieties.

Summer and Autumn Hybrid Varieties


Parmac F1 NEW

Suggested Density 22,000 – 30,000 per hectare

Harvest Period May - June according to variety season and location

Sow October or January through to May



TTG48R

Suggested Density 18,700 to 22,000 per hectare

Harvest Period April - June according to variety season & location

Sow Late May/June


Sow Harvest


Galiote F1

Optimist F1


Harvest Period November – January according to variety

Late Autumn/Winter Hybrid VarietiesSow May – June


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FT 1000 series


FT 1018 F1 Pendeen

FT 3000 series

VARIETY TYPE MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG

FT 3007 F1 Wrangle

FT 3059 F1

FT 3062 F1 NEW Mumbles

FT 3064 F1 NEW Alderney

FT 3008 F1 Longships

FT 3042 F1 Dungeness

FT 3052 F1 Gunfleet

FT 3063 F1 NEW Lismore

FT 3069 F1 NEW Godfrey

FT 3060 F1 NEW Flugga

Sow Harvest


Harvest Period April - June according to variety

Sow Late May/June


FT 2000 series


FT 2038 F1 NEW Stromness

FT 2063 F1 NEW


Harvest Period February - May

Sow Late May



Harvest Period December – March

Sow Late May


Lundy

Long

ships

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CeleryCEL 55 Victoria F1The UK’s market leader for early and mid-season celery production. Mid green colour, tall with fleshy petioles. This quick growing hybrid has good standing ability, is slow to bolt from early plantings and performs well under difficult spring conditions. Victoria is one of the best flavoured celery varieties available.

CEL 80 Spartacus F1Mid green hybrid for field use, tall with slightly ribbed to smooth petioles. Heavy yielding with good standing ability and excellent flavour. Early to mid-season production.

CEL 125 Monterey F1This variety performs well in Southern Europe and is the market leading variety in Spain. It is a dark green vigorous variety. Attractive, very fleshy tight sticks hold well in the UK in autumn.

Tozer Seeds developed the world’s first commercial F1 hybrid celery varieties and now lead the world in celery varietal development. The focus of our breeding programme is very closely linked to the needs of the various international end-market requirements. We breed for yield, resistance to bolting, good flavour, field holding ability and disease resistance. Two recent introductions, which have performed exceptionally well in UK trials, are Nero (TZ 6029) and Titus (TZ 9778).Our expertise and breeding work are now truly international; we have varieties tailored to production and market preference around the world.

Sow Late December – May depending on cropping target

Transplant End March – end of July

Suggested Density

70,000 – 130,000 per hectare

Harvest Period End June - early November

Nero

Hadr

ian

TZ 9077 F1

Hadrian TZ 9077 F1Hadrian is the newest darker green celery variety. As well as showing good height and excellent weight in trials in Southern Europe it has also proved to be slow bolting. Extensive trials are continuing across Europe and the USA where it shows good resistance to Fusarium. Hadrian has shown good potential as a summer variety and is less prone to producing side shoots than other varieties.

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Monterey

Titus

CEL 150 Octavius F1A mid green hybrid, medium height, bold and high yielding. Good results in late season. Sweet flavour. Can also be used for greenhouse production.

CEL 130 Loretta F1Self blanching hybrid. Vigorous and quick growing with succulent, smooth and upright sticks. A bold attractive variety with good flavour.

GlasshouseCEL 75 Claudius F1A green quick growing hybrid developed for use in heated glass for May/June harvesting. Bold, slow bolting and good flavour.

CEL 151 Remus TZ 6029This is our newest introduction for early and main season cropping to run alongside Victoria. Extensive UK trials over the past four seasons have shown this variety to be quick to mature and gain weight early in the season and often slower to bolt than Victoria. With similar colour and texture to Victoria as well as excellent eating qualities and we believe this variety will be a great addition to our range.

CEL 117 Titus F1 TZ 9778We have introduced Titus TZ 9778 specifically for the faster growing season where field holding ability is extremely important, it also performs well in the main and late season maturity slots. In trials Titus TZ 9778 has been found to hold for 10-18 days after reaching maturity as well as having excellent long smooth petioles ideal for the ‘stick’ or pre-pack markets.

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CucurbitsStandard Dark Green VarietiesCOU 22 Tuscany F1High yield of very dark straight fruits. Erect plant, open habit, easy to pick with very few spines. Commercial trials have shown wide adaptability for the UK and European markets.

COU 107 British SummertimeThe earliest fruiting courgette in our trials, British Summertime has been bred to yield an abundance of fruit even in cold weather conditions. The plant habit is an exceptionally open spine-free bush which improves air circulation, reducing the incidence of disease and fruit rot, allowing for the rapid picking of top quality dark green fruit.

COU 130 Midnight F1High yielding variety. Dark green glossy fruits produced on very compact, completely spineless plants. Easy to pick.

COU 65 Defender F1

COU 11 Firenze F1

Speciality VarietiesVMA 40 Piccolo F1A real dual-purpose variety. Produces an abundance of nearly round green striped courgettes which are a great shape for kebabs. These fruits can also be left to rapidly mature into small round marrows which are perfect stuffed. A neat spine-free bush habit makes this variety easy to grow and perfect for container sales.

COU 112 Sunstripe F1Wonderfully vibrant golden yellow striped tasty fruits are produced from spineless bush habit plants. Great uniformity for shape and a high yielding variety with great flavour and texture.

COU 110 Eight Ball F1A Tozer Seeds exclusive. The plant has a bush habit and produces round dark green uniform fruits.

PMP 250 Summer Ball F1Produces very attractive, round, yellow courgettes from a bush habit. These can be left to mature into midi-sized pumpkins.

COU 115 Parador F1Typical golden yellow courgette fruits. High yielding, easy to see and pick. An improved Gold Rush type. Care must be taken at harvest to avoid causing blemishes and damage.

COU 119 Alfresco F1 TZ 4044High yields of very pale green ‘white’ fruit which have higher dry matter content than standard dark green varieties, resulting in superb eating quality.

COU 121 Royal Flush F1 TZ 9973Bred to produce high yields of baby courgettes which are perfectly proportioned miniatures of standard courgettes. Can also be left to form larger fruits.

Courgettes Tozer Seeds have developed a unique range of courgettes. Alongside traditional green courgettes, which have been developed for yield, disease resistance and improved habit, we have created novel varieties such as the striped variety Safari and the round variety Piccolo. As with all Tozer Seeds bred varieties improved flavour remains a key breeding objective within the programme, just have a taste of our latest variety Alfresco.

Sow May (under cover), June and July


Suggested Density

12,500 per hectare

Harvest Period From June – September / October

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British Summertime

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VMA 20 Tiger Cross F1*An early variety with highly uniform mid green and cream striped fruits. The first hybrid to have intermediate resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus. It is now very popular and is grown across the UK and Europe.

VMA 15 Zebra Cross F1The first hybrid marrow bred by Tozer Seeds. Replaced Cobham Long Green Bush and is earlier, more prolific and more uniform. Attractive dark green and cream striped fruits.VMA 30 Bush Baby F1Attractive baby marrow with a bush type habit and good flavour. Bush Baby has been bred to satisfy the market requirements for a smaller marrow. Approximately three quarters the size of a standard variety, Bush Baby is suited to both field and container production and produces a high count of fruits per plant over the season.

VMA 13 Sunbeam F1 TZ 9147Fantastic, unique golden yellow striped marrow fruits with a great flavour, these are produced in abundance.

MarrowTozer Seeds have been breeding marrows for over 40 years and are the only seed company to have bred hybrids including the most widely grown varieties such as Zebra Cross and Tiger Cross. Our primary focus has been to reinvent the marrow by developing smaller fruit varieties like Piccolo which are great for stuffing and shorter fruits like our Bush Baby variety which can also be harvested as a baby marrow.

Sow May (under cover), June and July into modules or direct

Transplant 4 weeks from sowing

Suggested Density

12,500 per hectare

Harvest Period From June – September / October

Bush Baby

Royal

Flush


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Sunbeam

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Cucurbits

PumpkinsIn the UK sales for pumpkins have increased dramatically and consumer demand is at an all-time high. Tozer Seeds offer a wide range of varieties and are continually developing new varieties; research is being carried out to develop earlier ripening, long storing varieties and ones with good strong handles. We have previously developed a range of unique varieties including Summer Ball which is fast maturing and can also be used as a yellow round courgette.

Sow May in modules or direct drilled at 27,500 seeds, thin to 10,000 per hectare

Transplant Approx. 4 weeks from sowing, spacing 90cm between plants for most varieties

Suggested Density

Transplant at 10,000 per hectare

Harvest Period When the foliage has died back and the fruits have cured to a good orange colour. Avoid frost damage and foliar diseases

Store In a dry, airy environment. Inspect regularly for storage problems

Listed in order of size:

PMP 25 MunchkinSmall fruited approx. 125g, flattened shape with an attractive scalloped appearance. Very popular choice for table decorations. Good yields on a long trailing vine.

PMP 109 Gold Dust F1A semi-bush hybrid with dark, orange fruit, approx 150 grams, this variety is tolerant to powdery mildew. Most fruit set close to the crown early and escape virus flecking.

PMP 54 Mars F1Early cropping semi-bush type. Fruits are 2 to 4kg, dark orange with a very good handle and very uniform. High yielding in trials. Mars is a very reliable and adaptable variety.

PMP 108 Paintball F1Very smooth skinned variety 2 to 4kg with great uniformity and ideal for Halloween painting. Rich orange coloured fruits on semi-bush habit giving good yields and having early maturity.

PMP 110 TZ 2401Deep orange warted pumpkins with a slim green handle. Are round to globe in shape and weigh approx. 3kg-5kg each with an 20 to 25cm diameter. Guaranteed conversation starter for table decorations or smaller jack-o-lanterns, popular size with children.

PMP 38 Tom FoxLarge vine with mid-season maturity. Produces fruits 3 to 6kg in weight with very strong handles and good colour.

PMP 41 Rocket F16 to 7kg uniform oval fruits with dark orange colouring and strong handles. Large vine type with mid-season maturity and good yields.

PMP 60 Racer F17 to 9kg round fruits with good colour and strong handles. Semi-bush variety which matures early. A consistent, high yielding pumpkin.

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Specialist VarietiesPMP 21 SnowmanA novel white fruited type developed by Tozer Seeds. Early maturity and fruits averaging 4 to 6kg. On maturity the fruits should be placed into dark storage to maintain the white skin colour until required.

PMP 250 Summer Ball F1Summer Ball can be sown up to the end of July and has a compact bush habit producing small yellow fruits which can be harvested as round yellow courgettes or fruits can be allowed to mature and form mid-sized light orange pumpkins. Use as a late sown field crop, for plant sales or as a patio plant. If required for pumpkin use we recommend thinning to 3 or 4 fruits per plant.

Racer

Mars

Gold

Dust

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SquashTozer Seeds is the only company actively breeding butternut squash for Northern European production and also trial an extensive amount of winter squash from around the world. The long storage potential for winter squash allows for an extended sales period that can continue from harvest through to spring the following year for some cultivars under the right conditions. Research is currently being carried out to develop earlier fruiting and maturing butternut varieties.

Butternut VarietiesWSQ 91 Sweetmax F1 TZ 9088The latest addition to our early maturing butternut range. This processing type has large 3 kg fruits with great internal colour and flavour. This traditional shaped butternut grows on a full vine plant and has the potential to produce a large amount of uniform fruits..

WSQ 48 Ultra F1Large fruited processing type averaging 2.5 to 3kg per fruit. Large vigorous plants. Relatively late maturing.

WSQ 103 Hunter F1Bred by Tozer Seeds for the Northern European climate. Up to four weeks earlier to harvest than American hybrids. Fruits average 800g to 1kg with a very high level of marketable fruits and a heavy total yield.

WSQ 114 Harrier F1Another variety from our breeding programme. Harrier is the earliest maturing variety available with good yields and attractive fruits. Very well suited to the Northern European climate. Approx size 800g.

WSQ 129 Autumn Crown F1Autumn Crown produces an abundance of attractive early maturing butternut-coloured scalloped fruits each weighing around 2kg from reduced vines. The long- storing fruits have a unique ‘sweet melon’ aroma when cut and the flesh is deep orange with a small seed cavity.

Sow May in modules or direct drilled at 27,500 seeds, thin to 10,000 per hectare

Transplant Approx. 4 weeks from sowing, spacing 1m between plants for most varieties

Suggested Density

Transplant at 10,000 per hectare

Harvest Period When the foliage has died back and the fruits have cured, to a good orange colour. Avoid frost damage and foliar diseases

Store In a dry, frost free, airy environment. Inspect regularly for storage problems

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Kabocha Varieties: C. maximaWSQ 55 Kabocha F1 Small FruitedGood yields of thick skinned, dark green fruits with pale stripes with good flavoured orange flesh. Very good long term storage qualities. Averaging 1.5kg.

WSQ 56 Kabocha F1 Large FruitedSlightly larger fruited than above, averaging 1.75 to 2kg with good yields and good storage potential.

WSQ 108 Sunspot F11 to 1.5kg bright red fruited variety with deep orange flesh and good eating qualities. Very attractive and eye catching.

WSQ 18 Crown Prince F1Renowned for its eating qualities, Crown Prince is an attractive steel grey squash. Large fruit weighing approx. 4kg with very deep orange flesh and long storage potential.

High Sugar Squash: C. pepoHSQ 03 Festival F1Multi-coloured patterned skin with a shallow heart shape and good eating qualities.

HSQ 02 Celebration F1Acorn shape with a multi-coloured skin and deep orange flesh. Prolific cropper on a strong plant. Very good eating qualities.

HSQ 01 Harlequin F1Green striped acorn squash with exceptionally sweet flesh. Approx. 750g fruits.

HSQ 07 Sweet Lightning F1Flatter dumpling style fruits of approx. 500g with exceptional eating qualities.

Other VarietiesWSQ 13 OnionAlso known as Uchiku Kuri, onion shaped with a deep red skin and thick orange flesh. Fruits average 1 to 1.5kg.

WSQ 47 GemstoreSemi-trailing habit, medium sized plant, smooth tennis ball sized fruits, extremely heavy cropper. Dark green skinned.

Kabocha Green

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Leaf

Lettuce & Baby Leaf Lettuce Tozer Seeds have been breeding lettuce for over 50 years and were among the first to introduce mildew resistance. We continue to work hard to introduce more resistant varieties but also concentrate on enhanced texture, flavour, shape and colour. This attitude to breeding has led to the introduction of internationally grown varieties such as Ashbrook and Osterley.

Lettuce – Whole Head

Cos/Romaine VarietiesListed in order of size (smallest first)

LET 410 ClaremontSmall Cos/Romaine type with crisp leaves, excellent vigour and very good resistance to bolting. Very neat appearance with little waste and good uniformity.Mildew resistance: BI 1-5, 7-11, 17 and LMV resistant.

LET 131 CranborneSmall green Cos with very good heart development, yellow blanch and a good sweet flavour.Mildew resistance: 1-12, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 28-30 and LMV resistant.

Non Heading Green VarietiesLET 38 AshbrookA light green, very upright, well textured frilly oakleaf variety. Leaves are thick and waxy with shallow lobes and superb crunchy texture. Good for processing after de-coring.Mildew resistance: BI 1-11, 13, 15, 17 and LMV resistant.

Sow February – August in 4cm peat blocks using block pills. Gaucho treatments are an optional extra

Suggested Density

Iceberg and Romaine: around 75,000 per hectare Gem: 150,000 per hectare

Crop husbandry

Cover first few plantings

Harvest Period May – October, November (subject to frosts)

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Baby Leaf LettuceSow Mid March – Mid September

Suggested Density

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Harvest Period April – October

LET 313 OsterleyA dark green, thick, crunchy cos leaf with a teardrop shape, slightly blistered and cupped. Ideal for processing and improving bag fill. Plants have a very upright habit, ideal for harvesting. Excellent mildew resistance.Mildew resistance: BI 1-15, 17-19, 22, 24, 25, 27-31 and LMV resistant.

LET 38 AshbrookA light green, very upright, well textured frilly oakleaf variety. Leaves are thick and waxy with shallow lobes and superb crunchy texture. Good for processing after de-coring. Plant breeder’s rights granted.Mildew resistance: BI 1-11, 13, 15, 17 and LMV resistant.

Red LeavesLET 119 RubaneBatavian type with intense bronze / cherry colour. The leaves of Rubane are relatively thick and strong are thus able to withstand the rigours of processing.Mildew resistance: BI 1-16, 19, 21 and 23.

LET 180 Cos TZ 1581A vibrant bronze red cos shape with the texture of a traditional cos. The colour becomes more intense under high light levels and cool nights. Leaves have an elongated tear drop shape and are very erect.Mildew resistance: BI 1-16, 19, 21 and 23.

LET 52 Cos TZ 1804An intense dark red slender leaf with a very erect habit.Mildew resistance: BI 1-16, 19, 21 and 23.

LET192 TZ 9193A new baby leaf lettuce variety with distinctive dark red leaves of a broad teardrop shape and a wavy margin. The colour extends well down the leaf at baby leaf stage and the burgundy colour contrasts well with a bright green base at whole head size. In the field this variety has always been an eyecatcher with a good mildew package Bl 1-12,17,18,22,24,25,28-30.

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Salad RocketROC 32 TZ 0473Delivering an explosion of flavour, ‘Fireworks’ is the hottest salad rocket available and delivers the same taste as good wild rockets. It has the advantage of being fast growing even on colder soils, providing marketable product in around 6 weeks. Slow to bolt, ‘Fireworks’ gives excellent harvest flexibility and has a vibrant red leaf vein which is particularly prominent under hot conditions to give a real point of difference. The combination of flavour and visual appeal ensures this variety will always excite!.

ROC 31 Astra TZ 0313A fantastic vigorous salad rocket with a refined heavily serrated leaf shape, extreme bolting tolerance and a great spicy flavour. Fast to establish even on cold soils.

Wild RocketROC 61 VoyagerMore vigorous, uniform and upright than standard varieties. Voyager is also slower bolting, thicker leaved and darker green. Plant breeder’s right’s granted.

ROC 25 TZ 9029Slow bolting under challenging mid-summer growing conditions and with superb vigour and flavour, TZ 9029 allows greater flexibility for wild rocket cultivation.

ROC 19 Dragon’s Tongue®

A stunning new wild rocket with intense purple red veining on the leaf. Dragons Tongue® has a great flavour and is a real point of difference. Plant breeder’s rights applied for.

RocketTozer Seeds is at the forefront of developing and breeding new rocket varieties. We aim to develop a selection of new varieties, providing supermarkets with a hotter flavour and more interesting leaf shapes for salad packets; providing the grower with an easier plant to grow that is more vigorous, slow bolting and with darker leaves.

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KAL 007 Dwarf Green Curled – AfroTozer Seeds selection of Dwarf Green which stands severe winter weather extremely well. Good uniformity for this open pollinated variety.

KAL 022 Black Magic TZ 9096A fantastic British bred variety of the very popular Cavolo nero with vastly improved uniformity and plant habit. Black Magic has striking dark, narrow, well textured leaves and improved bolting resistance and cold tolerance. Plant breeder’s rights applied for.

KAL 023 TZ 7262 BolshoiA speciality leaf kale which can be used from baby leaf right through to mature plants. Interesting serrated leaf shape. Very winter hardy and mild sweet flavour.

KAL 001 Red Russian KaleTender, colourful speciality for bunching and baby leaf. Leaves are flat with purple/red veins, colour intensifies with cooler temperatures.

KAL 009 Pentland BrigPentland Brig is an old-fashioned variety that we have rediscovered and are now selling because of its unique sweet taste. It is slightly less curled than most standard kales and has a distinct paler leaf yet it is extremely winter hardy. It can be sown from March onwards either as a standard kale and the whole leaves used or shredded, or grown on closer spacing and used at ‘teen’ leaf size. As young leaves it can be eaten raw, whilst all leaves taste great lightly stir-fried or steamed to retain their natural goodness.

Buttonhole Kale®: KAL 003 TZ 8011Forms a small rosette head that makes a fantastic high value product for contemporary dining. Bold, bright pink ribs contrast against the dark green sweet leaf. The outer leaves can also be cut and used as a colourful shredded product to give added value.

Coloured Kale: KAL 017 TZ 9332An amazing new variety that has the best eating quality of all kales. The textured, ruffled leaves develop a striking contrasting white centre as they mature and have a very sweet flavour, even the leaf stalks are very sweet and have the crispest texture. The very ruffled leaves give great bag-fill. This variety is also suitable for multiple cuts.

KAL 018 TZ 0277A stunning variety with a deep red textured leaf and a striking pink mid vein. Suitable for multiple cuts, Midnight Sun is very versatile. It is the best variety for use as a baby leaf kale but also works well as a mature plant

Cavolo nero: KAL 014 TZ 2019 F1 - FOR TRIALThe F1 hybrid cavolo nero from Tozer breeding has very uniform, thin, dark and well textured leaves which are perfect for bunching. This plant has a neat, rosette shaped plant habit which is easy to harvest. Twilight is cold weather resistant and can stand tougher conditions. Bolt resistance is also high for this variety.

Speciality KalesTozer Seeds is at the forefront of developing and breeding new kale varieties. One of our more recent developments has been the black cabbage variety Black Magic. This has an improved leaf shape, more intense colour, erect rosette habit making harvesting easier and improved winter hardiness. We are also working on a whole selection of other colours and leaf textures for the future.

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KAL 023 TZ 7262A speciality leaf kale which can be used from baby leaf, right through to mature plants. Interesting serrated leaf shape, very winter hardy and mild sweet flavour. Green with purple veins

BEE 124 Leaf Beet Bulls BloodAn exceptionally deep red beetroot leaf for use at an immature stage to brighten up salads. The foliage colour intensifies as the plant matures and into autumn growing conditions.

ORI 25 Mizuna Greens – KyotoSlender white stalks topped with ‘feathery’ dark green leaves. Sow in all seasons at high density for leaves and low density for whole head. Very cold tolerant.

ORI 78 Mustard Golden StreaksHighly attractive finely dissected leaf has a hint of ‘new potato taste’ followed by a sweet mustard flavour. Good texture for processing and a superb product for salads. Plant breeder’s right’s granted.

ORI 123 Mustard Flaming Frills (RUBY STREAKS)

A new baby leaf mustard with attractive serrated dark purple leaves. Good leaf texture for processing and mild spicy flavour. Colour will be stronger during spring and autumn production. Plant breeder’s right’s applied for.

ORI 50 Tatsoi Tah TsaiAlso known as Rosette Pak Choi for both baby leaf and whole head production. Dark green, glossy, spoon shaped leaves with good cold tolerance.

KAL 001 Red RussianGrey-green feathery leaves with a touch of purple on the stems. A distinctive shape and texture for salad packs. Also used for stir frying.

KAL 022 Black Magic TZ 9096A fantastic British bred variety of the very popular Cavolo nero with vastly improved uniformity and plant habit. Black Magic has striking dark, narrow, well textured leaves and improved bolting resistance and cold tolerance. Plant breeder’s rights applied for.

CressCRE 12 Olympus TZ 6085Slow to bolt, with a very attractive semi-frilled leaf, Olympus has a great pungent flavour that adds a real kick to salads.

LeafSpeciality Baby LeafTozer Seeds has always been at the forefront of breeding and developing new varieties for baby leaf production, such as baby leaf lettuce, chard, rocket and oriental leaf products. Due to the increase in demand for salad packs we are able to offer a wide range of colours, flavours and textures.

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Pak ChoiTozer Seeds offer a full range of green standard, headed pak choi varieties. Our breeding department has recently developed Glacier, a slow bolting, white headed, rounded bulb shape pak choi which is preferred by the Northern European market. Future developments include baby white pak choi.

ORI 114 Shuko F1Green petioled variety adapted for autumn and spring production. Shuko is upright and compact.

ORI 117 Green Revolution F1Slow bolting, green stemmed pak choi suitable for UK spring and autumn sowings. Its compact upright habit gives good head weights and is less prone to yellowing and disease.

ORI 116 Summer Breeze F1A heat tolerant variety which is suitable for UK summers as well as autumn. Plants are slightly taller than Green Revolution and have a high leaf count. Bacterial soft rot and white rust resistant.

ORI 238 Bonsai F1A hybrid dwarf type with typical short, sturdy white leaf stalks and dark green slightly savoyed leaves with a mild and crunchy flavour. Plant height 12 to 14cm. Slower bolting than other white varieties.

ORI164 Glacier F1A new white stemmed pak choi that has been bred under British conditions to be very slow to bolt even in mid-summer, giving good harvest flexibility.

OrientalSpecialitiesIn the past decade Tozer Seeds has developed a full range of oriental vegetable varieties which can be grown as a whole head product or used for baby leaf production. Oriental vegetables such as pak choi and mustards are now more common in supermarkets; they can add flavour, texture, and nutritional value to a meal especially when used as a whole head.Our oriental range now includes some British bred varieties with improved bolting tolerance such as pak choi Glacier.

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HER 260 Amaranth Garnet RedAn intense, red selection more vigorous than Red Amaranth, can be cut young as a sprig to add colour to salads. Grows well in warmer areas.

CHV 01 Fine Leaf ChivesThin, cylindrical onion like leaves which form into grass like clusters and have a delicate flavour. Not as coarse as standard chives.

HER 151 Dill SuperdukatA high yielding variety, easy to grow and widely used as a flavouring.

HER 25 FenugreekA very adaptable clover like plant with richly scented flowers. Sprouts are used in salads, seeds in pickles and dried leaves in curry powder.

BasilBAS 104 British Basil TZ 6098Selected to be suitable for growing outdoors in UK conditions. British Basil has a very robust, bright green leaf that is more resistant to colder conditions but retains a traditional intense flavour.

BAS 102 Basil Aroma 2Excellent light green colour, delicate taste, smooth texture with a pleasant aroma. Slow bolting with a compact growth habbit.

BAS 101 Crimson KingA Tozer Seeds bred, red Genovese type basil with excellent flavour and no green ‘off types’. Improved colour, leaf shape and vigour. Plant breeder’s right’s applied for.

CorianderCDR 03 CalypsoA Tozer Seeds bred variety which is significantly slower to bolt than any other coriander available. Plant breeder’s right’s granted.

CDR 21 SantosThe benchmark variety for field grown coriander. Santos combines slow bolting with an upright habit and excellent flavour.

CDR 02 Confetti®

Developed by Tozer Seeds to have frilly leaves and a subtle taste. Confetti is ideal for use as a garnish or for use in baby leaf packs. Its unique shape means that it is less susceptible to leaf damage than other corianders. Plant breeder’s right’s applied for.

ParsleyCurled VarietiesPLY 15 BravourAn outstanding variety with dark green, finely curled foliage said to have exceptional flavour. For spring, summer and overwinter use. Grows to form a compact plant.

PLY 25 RobustDensely curled dark green foliage. Strong stems make this a very useable variety for bunching throughout the year.

Flat Leaf VarietyPLY 80 Giant Italian – OscarA selection producing large, bold plain leaves with exceptional flavour. Very vigorous and productive. The long petioles hold the leaves well clear of the ground for ease of harvesting.

HerbsCoriander Calypso, created by Tozer Seeds was a breakthrough variety and is widely recognised as the slowest bolting available. It also has a low growing point making it suitable for ‘cut and come again’ production. Our work on Coriander has also led to the innovative Confetti® type, ideal for baby leaf salads.Our development of basil has led to the introduction of Crimson King, the most uniform and best tasting red available. Much of our basil work is now focused on producing varieties more suited to Northern European climate and more able to withstand damage during processing, British Basil is the latest example of this work. As with so much of what we breed, shape, colour, flavour and texture and are high priorities.

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SPI 112 Red/Rhubarb Chard IntenseRounder leaf than standard Rhubarb Chard with intense red veining, as with Elite this variety has far fewer green ‘off-types’ than the standard.

SPI 111 Rhubarb Chard EliteThe leaves are more rugose than standard Rhubarb Chard and more uniform in leaf colour, this variety also has far fewer green ‘off-types’ and a greater standing ability.

SPI 141 Fordhook GiantA classic swiss chard with large white midribs and dark green leaves with flavour.

SPI 280 LipstickA decorative variety producing dark green shiny leaves with magenta-pink stalks and veins.

SPI 285 Bright YellowBright yellow petioles and veins in leaves add colour to salads as a baby leaf. Can also be used as a mature plant.

SPI 185 Fantasia OrangeBright orange petioles which contrast well with the vibrant green leaf. Particularly impressive as part of a mixed leaf salad.

SPI 15 Bright LightsA multi-coloured, highly attractive swiss chard, containing a formula mix of hybrid and synthetic hybrid types. A very novel vegetable variety.

SPI 45 Perpetual Spinach – Spinach BeetThis variety can be sown from Spring into Summer and harvested from Summer into Autumn. Attractive mid green, spear shaped leaves. Stands well without bolting.

SPI 181 Ampera and SPI 187 VoltBoth of these new F1 hybrid chard varieties are uniform with shiny green leaves and attractive dark red veins. Very suitable for the fresh market. The vivid colours can brighten up baby leaf mixes, and can also be used in solo packs or grown to mature leaves. Furthermore Ampera and Volt have upright growing plants which are easy to harvest.

ChardThe versatility of chard as a baby leaf brings colour and flavour to salads, mature stems have an improved flavour, great texture and can be steamed or stir-fried. Our breeders are developing varieties with different coloured petioles. A full range of varieties and colours are now available.

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SpinachTozer Seeds have been market leaders in spinach for over 15 years. Through our collaboration with Pop Vriend Seeds we are able to offer a wide range of cultivars for year round production in the UK. Our spinach varieties are well adapted to UK conditions and have been bred for high yield, disease resistance including downy mildew, upright plant habits, good growth rates and good bolting tolerance. Today’s diverse market requirements demand adaptability and our spinach cultivars are well suited to baby, teen, bunching and processing production. We are also able to offer specialist oriental cultivars bred in Europe for European conditions.

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Smooth leaf typesVariety Growth Bolting Downy Mildew resistance Baby

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Fast growing, autumn-winter type

NEW SPI 144 Violin 7 6 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR * *

Promising baby leaf hybrid

SPI 175 PV-1350 Cymbal 7 7 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR * *

SPI 174 PV-0344/Trumpet 6 7 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR *

NEW SPI 148 PV-9208/Piano 5 7 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR * *

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NEW SPI 176 PV-0335/Clarinet 5 8 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR * *

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Widely adaptable baby-leaf hybrid

SPI 120 Monza 3 8 HR IR HR IR HR HR HR * *

Multi purpose hybrid

NEW SPI 166 PV-0337/Guitar 3 8 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR * *

SPI 155 PV-9223/Trombone 3 9 HR HR HR HR HR HR * *

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NEW SPI 163 PV-0294/Tambourine 4 6 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR * *


NEW SPI 164 PV-0291/Mandolin 4 6 HR HR HR HR HR HR HR * *

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LegumesRed Flowered VarietiesRNB 116 FirestormOur first red flowered runner bean variety produced as a result of our innovative cross between a runner bean and a French bean, Firestorm easily sets huge quantities of top quality 25cm pods.Plant breeder’s rights applied for.

RNB 25 PolestarThe first red flowered stringless variety with bright green, smooth, fleshy pods, 25 to 28cm in length. Its excellent eating qualities make Polestar an ideal variety for market and farm shop work.

RNB 95 AintreeProducing large yields of slender, smooth, straight pods of good colour, Aintree’s excellent flavour makes it a very popular variety. The pods are 25 to 28cm in length but can be longer if grown with high inputs. It sets well, even in higher temperatures.

RNB 20 Enorma – EliteOur own carefully selected stock of this enduring and widely grown variety. Heavy yields of 28 to 30cm pods which are slim, smooth and of excellent quality.

Bi-Colour Flowered VarietyRNB 105 St GeorgeA unique bi-colour variety. St George produces a prolific yield of 25 to 30cm long pods which have been bred to pick easily and in a manner which lessens the potential for post-harvest disease. Plant breeder’s right’s granted.

Runner BeansThe Tozer Seeds runner bean breeding programme is probably the most extensive anywhere. We have created a new generation of varieties with improved pod set, smoother fleshier pods, reduced string and enhanced flavour. Moonlight (white flowered) and Firestorm (red flowered) are excellent examples. This work has essentially re-invented the runner bean for a wider range of consumer, although we still work to maintain and improve our traditional runner bean varieties such as Enorma and White Lady.

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White Flowered VarietiesRNB 103 MoonlightThe culmination of many years of breeding work, Moonlight is the earliest variety of a new line of runner beans which contain some of the attributes of climbing French bean types. This gives Moonlight all the flavour of a runner bean plus the potential for some self-pollination. The pods produced are very smooth and fleshy and approximately 25cm long. Plant breeder’s right’s granted.

RNB 115 Snowstorm TZ 8005A white flowered variety with longer pods of up to 30cm. Snowstorm has vastly improved set and eating quality compared with traditional runner beans, as a result of the incorporation of French bean genetics. Great texture and very smooth pod finish.

RNB 35 White Emergo – SnowyOur own reselected and improved stock of this universally grown, white flowered variety. The pods are 24 to 28cm in length, smoother and better quality than other selections on the market. It performs and yields very well under higher temperatures, making it a good variety to grow in Africa and in the ever increasing temperatures of the British summer. Particularly good on heavier land, where other varieties struggle.

RNB 70 White LadyThis is one of the best tasting runner beans available. White Lady gives a high yield of good quality 28 to 30cm long smooth pods, with little fibre and a good snap.

Pink Flowered Variety RNB 100 CelebrationSalmon pink flowered runner bean Celebration not only looks attractive but is a very heavy cropping variety. With high quality pods of 25cm it is ideal for the pre-pack market. Plant breeder’s right’s granted.

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Dwarf French Beans

DWB 22 VeniceEarly to mid-season variety, dark green colour, ideal for fresh market, medium fine beans 13cm long x 8.5-9.5mm. High resistance to Halo Blight/Pseudomonas savastanoi, Common Bean Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose.

DWB 120 LagunaMid to late season variety, dark green colour, medium fine beans 13 cm x 8.5-9.5mm. High resistance to Halo Blight/Pseudomonas savastanoi, Common Bean Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose.

DWB 21 ScyllaVery early maturing variety, prolific, mainly for cutting and slicing in fresh market. Large beans 13cm length x 9.5mm+. Medium green colour. Intermediate resistance to Halo Blight/Pseudomonas savastanoi, High resistance to Common Bean Mosaic Virus and Anthracnose.

Broad Beans

BRB 10 Aquadulce ClaudiaStandard autumn sowing variety for an early harvest. Also suitable for very early spring sowing. Very hardy plants with good yields of long pods containing white beans.

BRB 15 Witkiem ManitaOur most popular variety for spring sowing, can be sown as late as May to produce a high yield of very good quality white seeded pods. Can also be sown in the autumn in mild areas.

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GHB 30 HeldaFlat podded variety, producing stringless pods 20 to 25cm in length. Can also be sown March to May outside, producing heavy crops July to September.

Sow May onwards

Suggested Density

300,000 – 400,000 per hectare

Harvest Period July – October Sow Sow November for autumn varieties and February – May for spring sown varieties

Suggested Density

128,000 per hectare

Harvest Period May onwards

Sow Mid-January (under glass) – May

Suggested Density

38,500 per hectare

Harvest Period June – September

Legumes BeansTozer Seeds offer a range of dwarf French beans from the excellent Pop Vriend breeding programme. These all contain a comprehensive disease resistance package. We continuously trial new dwarf bean, broad bean and Helda bean types, working to select those with improved colour, taste, texture, size, plant habit and disease resistance.

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EarlyPEA 20 AvolaVery good quality for early picking. Suitable for autumn sowing in the south of the UK and early spring sowing elsewhere. Average 6 peas per pod. Plant height 60cm.

Main cropPEA 220 AmbassadorRobust plants with excellent resistance to powdery mildew and Fusarium. Produces 2 pods per node with average 8 peas per pod. Plant height 75cm.

MangetoutPEA 108 ZirconNew medium early flat podded pea. Pods are 10cm long and 17mm wide, with an average pod weight of 4.5g. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, pea leaf roll virus and fusarium.

Sugar SnapPEA 150 CascadiaEarly medium maturity pea. Pods 8cm in length with 7 to 8 peas per fleshy round pod. Resistance to Pea Wilt1. Plant height 75cm.

PEA 190 ZuccolaProduces dark green glossy pods with 7 to 8 peas per pod. Resistant to mildew and Fusarium. Plant height 60cm.

Sow First early varieties: Autumn and February

Other varieties: March – June

Suggested Density

862,000 – 1,148,000 per hectare

Harvest Period From June – September

PeasThe pea varieties offered by Tozer Seeds have been trialed extensively in the UK and represent a range of good quality and dependable varieties for UK production. We have specialised in selecting varieties most suitable for the fresh market, where disease resistance, flavour and shelf life are of primary importance.

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Chilli Peppers PEP 85 Orange HabaneroProduces small lantern shaped fruits ripening green to orange. Much slower to fruit than other varieties but extremely hot.

PEP 150 Caribbean Red HabaneroA red fruiting Habanero but with even more fiery heat, later maturing and with higher yields.

PEP 11 Scotch Bonnet Caribbean AntillaisRed fruiting Scotch Bonnet with quite large globular shaped fruits, 5 x 3cm in size. Used for cooking and ideal for sauces. Extremely pungent with a strong aroma.

PEP 12 Scotch Bonnet Big SunExtremely prolific yellow fruiting variety with heavy yields. Fruit size 6.5 x 5.5cm ripening green to bright yellow.

PEP 185 Jalapeno MStandard open pollinated selection producing bullet shaped fruits produced on a compact plant. Fruits ripen green to red.

PEP 125 Hercules F1Hybrid Jalapeno variety well suited to the UK with excellent cracking resistance. Fruits ripen green to red, though best picked at the green stage for highest quality. Fruits are 10 x 2.5cm slightly tapered with a blunt point. Well suited for long season production. Ideal for pizza toppings or stuffing.

PEP 538 PadronSpanish ‘Tapas’ pepper. Fruits are conical, slightly wrinkled with a long curved stalk. Fruits should be picked at the green immature stage when only a small percentage will be hot.

PEP 168 Vampire TZ 0485The chilli that bites. Amazing black tinged leaves and purple flowers with black 8-10cm long fruit that ripen to blood red. Scoville rating 14,000. Very early and prolific. Plant height 60cm.

PEP164 Nosferatu TZ 0483Stunning jet black leaves and purple flowers, the smaller but deadlier cousin of Vampire. Scoville rating 25,000. Black fruit 4-6cm long ripen to blood red. Plant height 45 cm.

PEP174 Pot Black TZ 0480Compact bushy plants great for container growing with fantastic black leaves and a profusion of attractive purple flowers. Small edible black fruits 3-4cm long ripening to red. Scoville rating 44,000.

Sweet Peppers PEP 10 Bell Boy F1Popular blocky hybrid with thick walls, predominantly used for green production. Adaptable variety for cool and heated crops.

PeppersTozer Seeds has been instrumental in developing chilli pepper varieties for UK and international markets. We have introduced hybrids with better shelf life, yield and fruit quality. Through our partnerships with leading pepper breeders we also now offer a competitive range of sweet bell peppers, snack sized sweet peppers as well as sweetpoint peppers.Interesting varieties from our own breeding programme include the new Black Chilli varieties.

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Standard Hybrid VarietiesTOM 345 Octavio F1Truss type tomato with excellent flavour, shape and colour. Can be grown outside. Has good disease resistance to: ToMV, Va, Fol 0 and 1, Ma.

TOM 275 Olivade F1Indeterminate plum variety that will grow outdoors producing high quality 90 to 100g fruits. Resistant to: ToMV, Fol 1, 2, C3.

TOM 116 Borsalina F1A ‘Coeur de Boeuf’ type with beautifully slightly ribbed pear shaped fruit, of good colour and taste. Fruits ripen to red at maturity; fruit weigh on average 150 to 180g. Resistant to: Va, Vd.

Speciality TomatoesTOM 310 Ship Saint F1A unique variety with oval, red plum sized fruits with a distinctive large calyx. Thick crunchy flesh and superb sweet flavour. Fruit size approx. 20g. Long jointed and vigorous growth habit. Resistant to: Va.

TOM 245 Golden Cherry F1Orange fruited variety similar to Sungold but with stronger resistance to splitting. Superb flavour and Brix of 9% +. Resistant to: ToMV, (Tm2a/+), Fol 1. Exclusive to Tozer Seeds.

TOM 270 Sungold F1Bright orange fruited cherry variety with outstanding flavour. Fruit 2.5 to 3cm, resists cracking. Vigorous habit. Resistant to: ToMV, Fol 1. Exclusive to Tozer Seeds.

TOM 33 Floridity F1Beautiful red teardrop shaped fruits borne on large multiclusters. Fruit weight approx. 18g having a crunchy texture and brix of 9.5%. Has an indeterminate vigorous habit. A very novel product.

TOM 23 TSX 101 Suncherry Smile F1Red cherry tomato for loose picking. Vigorous plant habit, producing single and multiclusters. Fruits are round and deep glossy red in colour with superb taste and high brix. Average weight 12 to 15 grams. Resistance to: ToMv (Tm2a), Fol 1.

TOM 41 Apero F1High quality, red cherry plum variety with superb flavour and extremely attractive appearance. Strong vigorous open plant habit. Resistant to: ToMV, Fol 0, Ma, C5.

TOM 110 Capriccio F1Baby plum tomato with oval shaped fruits combining high yield and superb flavour. Medium plant vigour with short internodes and highly productive. Suitable for both heated long season and cold house production. Resistant to: ToMV, Fol 0, Ff1-5.

TOM 252 Panchito F1 0401 BPGolden Santa type producing plum shaped golden yellow fruits with wonderful favour. This is one of the best tasting yellow varieties with a distinctive ‘lemony’ flavour and great texture, with good resistance to splitting. Fruit size approx 16-18g. Resistances: Fusarium R1.

TOM 117 Sungrape F1 (TGF 30) Distinctive new grape type with delicious sugar / acid balance and crispy texture. Plant habit is very vigorous with truss formation of 14 to 16g fruits for single harvest.

Outdoor VarietyTOM 370 Sweet Olive F1Outdoor hybrid determinate baby plum type. Small red fruits approx 10g and of excellent flavour. Requires staking and minimal pruning. Ideal for plant sales. Resistant to: ToMV, Fol 1, Va.

TomatoesTozer Seeds offer a large range of varieties for both the commercial greenhouse grower as well as the hobby market. We specialise in cherry, baby plum and cocktail sized tomato varieties and our assortment stands out in terms of habit and flavour. We will continue to focus on niche products covering a wide range of types for an innovative market place such as the GardenBerry and the new coloured Sun series of cocktail sized fruits which include SunGreen, SunLemon, SunPeach and SunChocola.

Sow November – January (long season heated production)February – April (unheated production)

Harvest Period June onwardsHeated production: March onwardsUnheated production: June onwards

Resistances ToMv = Tomato Mosaic Virus Ff = Leaf mouldFor = Fusarium crown & root rotVa = Verticillium wilt (V.albo-atrium)Vd = Verticillium wilt (V.dahliae)Fol 0 = Fusarium Wilt Race 0Fol 1 = Fusarium wilt Race 1C3 = Cladosporium race A, B, CMa = Root knot

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F1 Hybrid VarietiesPNP 172 Gladiator F1Gladiator presents a refined regular obovate root shape with white skin and strong resistance to root canker. It is very early bulking and is ideal for lifting through to late autumn in the UK.

PNP 173 Javelin F1Consistent, reliable, flexible and very well proven. Javelin is probably the most commercially successful parsnip variety ever. Javelin produces an obtriangular slender wedge shaped root; ideal for the pre-pack market. Shallow to level crowns make for easy cleaning and the skin appearance is white to very light cream in colour with excellent canker resistance. Javelin can be sown throughout the sowing year and its tremendous field holding capacity means it can be cropped almost continually from July to June.

PNP 190 Albion F1Albion has a very white skin finish which is noticeably slow to discolour. Roots are of an obovate shape which taper nicely, filling well down the root length making it suitable for retail trade and also popular for processing. Albion produces heavy yields and is suitable for early to main season sowing with lifting from autumn to mid-winter.

PNP 130 Dagger F1Dagger has very slender roots of a narrow obtriangular shape. Smooth white skin with high crowns make for relatively easy cleaning. Sown at higher densities, Dagger will produce large quantities of regular uniform roots ideal for pre-pack market demands. Sown at lower densities it will fill well down the root producing heavy yields. In terms of root shape, Dagger could be described as being the parsnip nearest to looking like a large traditional carrot. Ideally sown in the spring and lifted before the turn of the year.

PNP 150 Archer F1A heavier ‘bolder’ parsnip of more traditional obovate to broad obtriangular shape. Long uniform roots with the traditional parsnip off white/pale cream colour. Best sown in the main spring period and lifted before January.

ParsnipThe development of new and improved parsnip varieties has been important in the history of Tozer Seeds. We pioneered the development of F1 hybrid varieties with the release of Gladiator in 1982 and the very successful Javelin in 1991. We are continuing to develop new hybrids with good vigour, canker resistance, shallow crowns, smooth skin, resistance to bruising and white roots of uniform shape and size.

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All the varieties are available in the following forms:(a) Natural seed – Ungraded, well cleaned but contains a few bits of stick

(b) Super clean and graded seed – For precision drilling. Several grades normally available

(c) ProCoat Pellet – Minimum coating for better germination and precision drilling, particularly for air drills. Coloured bright pink, or blue if it contains an insecticide

(d) Priming – If sufficient notice is given, seed can be primed for faster emergence

(e) Polymer Coating – To ensure the adherence of agrochemicals to the seed surface special polymers are applied, these also aid the flow of seed in the drill

VARIETY NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN

Albion F1

Gladiator F1

Javelin F1

Archer F1

Dagger F1

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Open Pollinated VarietiesPNP 174 White SpearWhite Spear has very white smooth skin and bulks extremely rapidly in the spring from an early sowing. Its root shape is obovate. It is best lifted in the early summer months. Later sowings will hold into the autumn but the growing is always short. White Spear will continue to grow past the ideal market size and can produce enormous roots if allowed to grow on.

PNP 175 LancerLancer produces excellent yields of obtriangular shaped roots with a white skin. It is best sown in the main spring period with lifting in the autumn and early winter.

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BeetrootTozer Seeds breeders have been selecting and refining our range of beets for many years producing excellent and trusted varieties for the professional grower and are now focusing on hybrid beetroot varieties.

Monogerm BeetBEE 40 MonogramAn excellent round Monogerm beet, having good vigour, uniform globe shape, smooth skin and very dark internal colour. Seed is thiram treated and graded for precision drilling.

Multigerm BeetBEE 80 BostonRenowned Tozer Seeds Boltardy selection, smooth skinned, round roots with excellent internal colour. Slow bolting so can be used for an early crop.

BEE 180 Golden DetroitRound orange roots which turn deep yellow when cooked. Unlike red beets, the flesh of Golden Detroit does not bleed. Not bolt resistant so should not be sown early.

CarrotOur carrot varieties include the popular hybrids, Flyaway and Resistafly, as well as the new Nantes type, Red Samurai. Tozer Seeds are working towards further developing a niche range of carrot varieties with good colour and flavour.

CAR 25 Rocket F1Early hybrid of excellent colour. Free from green shoulder.

CAR 125 Flyaway F1*Flyaway combines roots of attractive shape, colour and smooth skin, with good resistance to carrot root fly. The variety has been bred to be less attractive to the egg laying flies and the maggots grow poorly on it.

CAR 130 Resistafly F1*Tozer Seed’s latest carrot root fly resistant variety. A Nantes hybrid with long, well coloured and smooth roots.

CAR 13 Red Samurai F1A slender tapering red-skinned carrot with lovely pink flesh which holds its colour even after steaming. A second early, main crop variety, Red Samurai produces conical roots that will grow to 28 to 35 cm long. Sow successionally from March to July for harvesting June to September.

Sow February to July (covered and field)

Suggested Density

110,000 per hectare

Harvest Period May – October

Sow January to July

Suggested Density

770,000 – 1,760,000 per hectare

Harvest Period May onwards

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RadishTozer Seeds radish programme has recently been rejuvenated with the increase in healthy eating and salads. Our breeding effort aims to develop round red hybrids which are uniform, globular shape and are slow to go pithy. We are also developing a range of different coloured radishes.

Sow Mid April to mid September

Suggested Density

862,000 plus per hectare

Harvest Period May to October

Round VarietiesRAD 114 Venus TZ 8130 F1This hybrid radish has bright round red roots with a thick skin and a small crown. Quick to mature and with an excellent sweet flavour. Works well on various soil types.

Round Coloured VarietiesRAD 103 AmethystStriking purple skinned variety that contrasts very well with the crisp white flesh. Slow to go pithy, good shape and strong tops. Plant breeder’s right’s granted.

RAD 104 Lunar (formerly Ping Pong)

Interesting pure white variety, good shape and uniformity. Nice crisp texture contrasts very well with the purple and red varieties in a mixed pack. Plant breeder’s right’s applied for.

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SwedeSWE 20 MagresMildew resistant, purple topped variety of excellent quality. Suitable for module raising and for early and late crops.

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SweetcornWorking closely and exclusively with the leading American sweetcorn breeders ISFI and by conducting the largest selection trials in the UK, Tozer Seeds is able to supply an extensive range of varieties suitable for Northern European climates. We continually aim to introduce new varieties to the diverse European market which requires dark green husks, good yield and resistance to lodging, extended shelf life and good tip cover. We can also supply trial seed of bi-colour varieties upon request.Super Sweet Varieties

SSC 10 Northern Extra SweetThe earliest of all the Super Sweets, this sweetcorn produces long cobs with 14 rows of grain.

SSC 205 EarlibirdA breakthrough in early, high quality super sweet sweetcorn. A first early with high row count of small grains, good tip fill and cover. This variety produces very attractive cobs with excellent eye appeal.

SSC 25 OvationLarge cobbed early mid-season variety which has exceptional vigour. Very consistent performer.

SSC 145 MainstayStrong mid-season variety with dark attractive ears. Cobs have 16 rows or more of small attractive grains.

SSC 012 TZ 2406 GoldcrestAn outstanding new mid-season variety. A clean tidy habit with few tillers. Impressive tip fill and cob uniformity. Ideal for fresh market. 14-16 row count, 19-20 cm long cobs.

SSC 55 SevilleHigh quality, late mid-season variety with good cold tolerance and excellent emergence. Strong vigorous plants.

SSC 310 ConquerorVery late sh2 variety, limited tillering and well adapted to the UK. Produces a high yield of large, attractive cobs of good taste and texture.

Extra-Tender VarietiesSXT 16 LarkA mid-season variety with proven field performance . Bright, golden kernels with exceptional eating quality. Excellent performance in cold soils and consistent quality.

SXT 62 WagtailAn exceptional new variety which has increased hardiness and so is less susceptible to damage during harvest and post-harvest activities. Plants are robust and yields are higher than any other Extra Tender variety.

Normal Sugary VarietiesSWC 15 EarlikingEarly season variety producing stocky plants which give a very early pick. Dependable variety.

Ornamental CornORC 25 FiestaTraditional Indian corn, long cobs with attractive multi-coloured grains which are late ripening. For best results harvest late and dry artificially.

Sow April to June (drill under cover until mid-May)

Suggested Density

48,000 – 60,000 per hectare

Harvest Period July / August – October

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Seed TreatmentsSeed from Tozer Seeds is generally sold as treated, although untreated seed is also available. In addition we can offer polymer seed treatments. A dramatic reduction in chemical use is achieved by this highly accurate method of crop protection. Fungicides and insecticides are applied to the seed surface by a specialised film coating technique, field operator and environmental exposure is therefore greatly reduced.

CROP TARGET PEST / DISEASE PRODUCT ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Salad Onion Bean seed and onion fly Force ™ Tefluthrin

White rot Gizmo™ Tebuconazole

Leek Bean seed and onion fly Force™ Tefluthrin

Brassicas Early season insect pests Mundial™ Fipronil

Alternaria Rovral™ Iprodione

Downy mildew Apron XL™ Metalaxyl

Damping off diseases Proseed™ Thiram

Cucurbits Damping off diseases Proseed™ Thiram

Spinach (A SOLA exists for use on some leaf & herb crops) Bean seed fly Force ™ Tefluthrin

Parsnip Damping off diseases and Alternaria

Wakil™ Cymoxanil FludioxonilMetalaxyl-M

1st generation carrot fly Force™ Tefluthrin

Priming and TreatmentsPriming is a seed enhancement process which speeds up emergence after sowing, leading to faster and more uniform seedling establishment. Priming treatments are available on a number of crops e.g. lettuce, baby leaf lettuce, celery, carrot, parsley, coriander, salad onion, leek and parsnip and can take up to eight weeks.Please talk directly to your representative or the sales office about these products. A minimum of 4 weeks’ notice is needed for orders requiring Polymer treatments.Please note that products containing Force ST, Tefluthrin, Tebuconazole, and Imidacloprid are approved for a specific off-label (SOLA) use.

Treatment is, at all times, done at the users choosing and the commercial risk is entirely the users.All primed seed and insecticide treated seed and pellets should be stored at approximately 4°C.Force™ ST and Wakil™ XL are registered trademarks of Syngenta Crop Protection UK Ltd. Gaucho is a registered trademark of Bayer Crop Science Ltd. Mundial is a registered trademark of BASF Group.

Some of the above treatments may also be combined. Please talk directly to your representative or the sales office if you have any queries or require further information about polymer products. A minimum of 4 weeks’ notice is needed for orders requiring these treatments.

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