Catalogue

Organic
A wide range of vegetable varieties
for the professional organic grower, available as
organic and untreated seed.

2013
 Welcome Welcome Introduction

Welcome to the seeds and Contents Dear customer

services of Rijk Zwaan
Rijk Zwaan supports organic agriculture as an environ-
Rijk Zwaan specialises in breeding and supplying Outdoor crops mentally friendly, sustainable and healthy cultivation
vegetable seed for commercial cultivation in glasshou- Lettuce 4 system. Since 1992 Rijk Zwaan has been working to offer a
ses, polythene tunnels and outdoors, anywhere in the wide range of organically produced vegetable seeds, which
Brassicas 8
world. This places the company amongst the top 10 fully meet the organic seed requirements as recognised
largest vegetable breeding companies in the world. Carrots 12 by all European Certification bodies.
Spinach 12 Rijk Zwaan has a wide range of top quality vegetable
The company’s primary focus is on creating new ve- Radish 14 seeds which have been thoroughly tested and offer organic
getable varieties. Our range of varieties is renewed and professional growers the latest advances in pest and
Leeks 14
improved year after year. Rijk Zwaan has several bree- disease resistances, robustness, taste and shelf life.
ding and selection stations all over the world. They are Beetroot 14
situated in three different climate zones: the temperate Climbing Flat Beans 14 Rijk Zwaan offers excellent varieties
climate zone, the land climate zone and the Mediter- for organic growers
Corn salad 14
ranean climate zone. Rijk Zwaan has a wide range of organically produced
Chard 14
seed, as well as non-chemically-treated seed of lettuce,
Increases in scale, rising prosperity and professionali- Celeriac 15 tomatoes, cucumbers, kohlrabi, melons, carrots, peppers,
sation of growing methods make vegetable production Celery 15 endive, cabbage, cauliflowers, leeks and celeriac.
and trade an international activity. Rijk Zwaan, too, is a To evaluate the best varieties, Rijk Zwaan now has Heleen Bos
Endive 15
truly global player. With customers in about 100 coun- dedicated trial sites in Germany and Spain.
Parsley 15
tries, the company is laying down far-reaching founda- Detailed information on our varieties selected and
tions for worldwide knowledge of and experiences with Chives 15 recommended for organic growing in the UK is
2 vegetables. In order to spread this knowledge and share Gherkin 15 presented in this catalogue. 3
these experiences, Rijk Zwaan has local specialists as
well as international chain teams. Organic and non-chemically-treated seed In this catalogue, our organic seed is marked in green:
Protected crops
In this catalogue we present two types of seed: organic
Lettuce 16 organic
Rijk Zwaan has ambitions to find flavour, convenience seed and non-chemically-treated seed. Some varieties have
and health in everything nature has to offer in plants, Tomatoes 18 been produced organically, according to market demand
organic

and then to translate these characteristics into the Cucumbers 20 and our clients’ wishes. This organic seed is produced in Our non-chemically-treated seed is marked in orange:
wishes of the various consumer segments. By constantly organic fields or glasshouses, and is certified by SKAL
Peppers 22
having its feelers out, Rijk Zwaan is able to develop (Stichting Kontrole Alternatieve Landbouw), which is a u n t r e at e d

exactly the variety that fits in with the culture, trend Aubergines 24 European regulatory organisation founded by the Dutch
and difference in taste, anywhere in the world. Because Rootstocks 24 Farming Ministry, and is accepted by the European We wish you every success with our organic range!
untreated seed

that is what makes eating vegetables fun, delicious and
healthy.
With our Seeds & Services, growers, vegetable proces-
sors and merchants are able to develop new possibilities
for using vegetables which are perfectly tailored to
today’s market demands, anywhere in the world.
Marketing
General Terms And Conditions
Specifications
Product specifications per crop
Union. SKAL is the inspection body for organic producti- We are confident that our organic range will
on in the Netherlands. Rijk Zwaan is registered with SKAL contribute to an optimal organic production and product!
(SKAL no 1693) for products (seeds) and the process
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(seed cleaning, grading and packing). Rijk Zwaan´s seed
production is guaranteed under the organic quality Rijk Zwaan Organic
mark which is recognised across Europe. Heleen Bos
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For more information about the Rijk Zwaan company Resistances

in your region, visit www.rijkzwaan.com. Resistance codes for pest organisms 30
Outdoor crops Lettuce Outdoor crops Lettuce

butterhead lettuce babyleaf let tuce

Weston RZ Diveria RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / LMV:1 Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0
Sow: August - December Sow: year round
A compact butterhead for indoor autumn and winter Triple red leaf colour. Upright growth for easy harvest.
production. It is a good all round variety and is also very Good yield.
strong against tipburn. It grows well in a cold greenhouse.
Burovia RZ
Jolito RZ Resistances: HR Bl: 1-26, 28 / Nr:0
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1 Sow: year round
Sow: 20 February – 20 July Dark green incised leaf. Robust leaf with good shelflife.
Jolito RZ is a new outdoor butterhead with a good shape Good yield.
and clean base. It has glossy green leaves and is also strong
against tipburn and bolting.

b atav i a oakleaf let tuce lo l lo l e t t u c e

Mohican RZ Emocion RZ Kiribati RZ Aleppo RZ

Resistances: HR Bl: 1-26, 28 / Pb
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Mohican RZ is a hearted red batavia with a strong thick
4 leaf. Mohican RZ is strong against basal rot, bolting and
tipburn. Shelf life is also very good.
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / Pb / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Emocion RZ is an open hearted dark green Batavia. It is
strong against yellowing. Emocion RZ has thick well bub-
bled leaf with a good flavour.
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Kiribati RZ is a blonde oakleaf. It is very uniform and
slightly more open in the heart. Kiribati RZ is also strong
against tipburn and bolting.
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-27 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Aleppo RZ is a lollo bionda with a more compact frame
size. It is strong against bolting and has a darker colour. 5
The leaf margins are finer and it is strong against tipburn.

Cornouaï RZ
Tourbillon RZ iceberg lettuce Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1 Cavernet RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / Pb / IR LMV:1 Sow: 1 January – 1 August Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0
Diamantinas RZ
organic

Sow: 5 February – 25 July
Tourbillon RZ is an open-hearted blonde batavia. It is
strong against tipburn and bolting. Tourbillon RZ also
has a good flavour and a bright green colour.
untreated seed
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Diamantinas RZ is a medium, compact type iceberg with a
strong green colour. It has very good vigour and is strong
Cornouai RZ is a new triple-red oakleaf which is vigourous Sow: 15 February – 15 July
and slow bolting. Double-red lollo rossa with less bitterness in the leaf.
Frame size is more compact and very robust.
Kirina RZ It is also very strong against bolting and tipburn.
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1

Novelski RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Novelski RZ is a semi hearted, thick leaved batavia. The
leaves are tinged red and with heavy bubbling. It is also
very strong against tipburn and bolting.
Louxal RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Loxal RZ is a red loose leaved Batavia. The heart is more
open and the leaves are nicely blistered. It is strong
against tipburn and bolting.
against internal tipburn. It also has good uniformity and
good field standing ability.
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Kirinia RZ is a slow bolting, blond oakleaf lettuce for out-
door production. It is very strong against tipburn and has
relatively thick leaves. It is very well adapted to hot sum-
mer conditions but not in wet conditions in late autumn.
Prunaï RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / Pb / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Prunaï RZ is a new triple-red oakleaf. It has a slightly
larger frame than Murai RZ, more vigour under cold
conditions and a cleaner base.
Licato RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / Pb / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 25 July
Levistro RZ type with high volume and weight. More
vigour but slower-bolting. Ideal for processing due to its
weight. Strong against tipburn and yellowing.
Linaro RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 1 August
Linaro RZ is a blond to medium green lollo bionda for
outdoor production.
 Lettuce Outdoor crops Lettuce

romaine let tuce little gem lettuce

Victorinus RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1 / Ss
Sow: 1 February – 25 July
Victorinus RZ is a slow bolting, dark green romaine.
The heart closes well which produces a good blanch.
Victorinus RZ is strong against tipburn.
Arganda RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-27 / Nr: 0
Sow: 15 January – 15 July
Slower-filling, slightly larger gem type. Very good shape
and stability. Strong against tipburn and internal break-
down. Longer harvesting period. Darker green colour.

little gem lettuce mini cos le t tuce

s a l a n o va ® l e t t u c e i n c i s e d
s a l a n o va ® l e t t u c e m u lt i l e a f
Cegolaine RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / Pb / IR LMV:1
Sow: 1 January – 5 May and 10 July – 25 July
‘Rougette du Midi’ type gem lettuce. Red tinge to outer
leaves. Grows well in cold conditions.
Produces supple leaves with a good flavour. Strong against
bolting and internal breakdown.
Rafael RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-27 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1 / Ss
Sow: 1 February – 25 July
Rafael RZ is a mini cos, slightly taller than a gem type. Very
uniform head shape and leaf wrap. Strong against bolting
and tipburn.

Salanova® Triplex RZ Salanova® Descartes RZ

Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0
Sow: 1 February – 25 July
Red incised-leaf lettuce. More vigour than
6 Teragon RZ. Very slow-bolting and strong against tipburn.
Finely indented leaf margins. Ideal for pre-packing.
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / Pb
Sow: 1 February – 25 July
Blonde green multi-leaf butterhead. Good colour contrast
on leaves. Very good shelf life and easy to prepare. 7
Strong against tipburn and bolting.

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Salanova® Seurat RZ outdoor lettuce

s a l a n o va lettuce incised Sowing Harvesting

Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0
Jan Febr March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Sow: 1 February – 25 July
Salanova® Explore RZ Tourbillon RZ
organic

Triple-red multi-leaf butterhead. Good colour contrast Mohican RZ

Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / IR LMV:1 with thicker leaves. Very good shelf life and easy to Emocion RZ
Diamantinas RZ
Sow: 1 January – 25 July prepare. Strong against tipburn and bolting. More vigour
Ralph RZ
Explore RZ is a crispy frisee lettuce for growing outdoors. for outdoor production. Novelski RZ

It has very strong, thick leaves with a strong colour.

Arganda RZ
untreated seed

Explore RZ has a sweet taste. It has an erect base and is Cegolaine RZ

easy to harvest. s a l a n o va ® l e t t u c e m u lt i l e a f Jolito RZ

Kiribati RZ
Salanova® Cook RZ Prunai RZ

Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28

Aleppo RZ
Sow: 1 February – 25 July Licato RZ
Multileaf green oakleaf. Dark green colour with uniform Cavernet RZ
Carmesi RZ
‘oakleaf’ shape. Strong against tipburn and bolting. Triplex RZ
Explore RZ

Salanova® Xerafin RZ Cook RZ

Descartes RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 Seurat RZ
Victorinus RZ
Sow: 1 February – 25 July
Xerafin RZ
Multileaf red oakleaf. Dark triple red colour with uniform
‘oakleaf’ shape. Strong against tipburn and bolting.
 Brassicas
red cabbage white cabbage
Redma RZ F1 Hybrid Jetma RZ F1 Hybrid
Redma RZ is a fresh-market variety maturing in 80-90 Early variety with a round head shape. It also has good
days. It has a good head shape and can produce weights standing ability. Harvest in 55 days. The heads can weigh
8 of 1-3 kg. Standing ability is also good. Harvest from mid- 1-2 kg, depending on planting density. Harvest from
June to end October. mid-May to mid-June.
Resima RZ F1 Hybrid Toughma RZ F1 Hybrid
Resima RZ is Rijk Zwaan’s first round red cabbage. The It is suited to ‘white/green’ harvesting and is 10 days
organic
colour is extremely dark red and very smooth leaves. It is earlier than Marcello RZ. Toughma RZ matures in 70-80
easy to clean and has very good storage potential. Matures days. It also stands very well and is strong against splitting
in around 130-140 days. Head weight is 1-2.5 kg, depen- and bolting. Head weight is 1-2.5 kg, depending on plant
ding on plant densities. densities. Harvest from mid-June to mid-September.
Kalorama RZ F1 Hybrid
untreated seed
Kalorama RZ is a traditional Dutch white cabbage. It has
a round dark green head with a short internal core. Long-
term cold storage (July approx) is enhanced by its inter-
mediate disease resistance. It matures in 130 - 150 days
and can be planted at a range of densities to produce
small dense heads around 1 kilo.
Outdoor crops
s av o y c a b b a g e
Margot RZ F1 Hybrid
A finely-blistered leaf producing a round head shape.
Maturity period of 125-150 days. The head weight is 1.2-
2.4 kg, depending on planting density. Harvest from the
beginning of December to the beginning of February.
pointed cabbage
Sonsma RZ F1 Hybrid
Produces a smooth conical dark green head 50-65 days
after planting. Sonsma RZ is strong against leaf diseases
and anthocyanin. Head weights can vary from 0.5-2 kg,
depending on planting densities, making it ideal for large
whole-head or small pre-packs. Harvest from mid-May to
mid-October.
Tourima RZ RZ F1 Hybrid
Tourima RZ produces a sweet, narrow conical dark green
head 65 days after planting. The head weights can vary
from 0.5-1.5 kg, depending on planting densities. Harvest
from mid May to mid November.
Brassicas
c au l i f lo w e r
Adelanto RZ F1 Hybrid
Adelanto RZ is a first early cauliflower for harvesting from
mid-May to mid-June. The plant is vigorous and the
wrapper leaves cover the curd well. The head has a white
curd with an excellent shape. Growing days vary from
80-85, producing an easy-to-work plant habit.
Chambord RZ F1 Hybrid
Established as an ideal summer cauliflower. Suitable
for early spring planting and maturing in 68-75 days.
Harvesting date does not tend to ‘slip’. It produces a
vigorous well-wrapped, deep, heavy, compact white curd.
Stands well in stress conditions. Harvest from mid-June
to early September.
Dexter RZ F1 Hybrid
Now set to become the most popular cauliflower in the
Rijk Zwaan range. Dexter RZ has proved itself to be very 9
reliable, even under high stress conditions. It produces an
upright vigorous frame with an excellent self-covering ring
of thick leaves. The curd is very deep and white. Maturing
varies from 70-90 days depending on the time of year.
Harvest from the end of July to the end of October.
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g r e e n c au l i f lo w e r kohlrabi

Vitaverde RZ F1 Hybrid Eltville RZ F1 Hybrid

Producing a dark green curd, Vitaverde RZ is suited to a
‘normal’ summer in the UK. It has an upright frame with
good curd cover. The curd is dense and deep. Maturing
varies from 70-85 days depending on the time of year.
Harvest from mid-June to the end of September.
Eltville RZ produces good upright foliage and a pale
green bulb. The bulb quality is good externally and
internally. It produces an upright habit making it easy
to harvest. Eltville RZ has a very strong hypocotyledon.
Harvest from mid-June to the end of September.

broccoli kohlrabi

Agassi RZ F1 Hybrid Lech RZ F1 Hybrid

Resistances: HR Foc:1
Medium bud size. Nicely-domed shape even through dry
periods. Lack of bracting. High yield of dense dark green
heads with dense florets. Harvest from beginning of June
to early September.
Lech RZ has a pale green bulb supported on a strong
hypocotyl. The bulb is smooth and produces upright
foliage. The internal quality is very strong.
Harvest from mid June to the end of September.

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Sowing Harvesting
10 Jan Febr March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 11
Agassi RZ
Redma RZ
Resima RZ
Margot RZ
Jetma RZ
Toughma RZ
organic

Kalorama RZ
Sonsma RZ
Tourima RZ

Adelanto RZ
Chambord RZ
Dexter RZ
untreated seed

Vitaverde RZ
Eltville RZ
Lech RZ
 Carrots, Spinach Outdoor crops Spinach

carrots spinach babyleaf

Stanford RZ F1 Hybrid Gazelle RZ F1 Hybrid

Stanford RZ is a main season ‘Nantes’ pre-pack carrot with
a weight of 200-400 g. The length is around 18 cm and
it is 3 cm in diameter. The foliage and the roots are very
strong against cracking and breakage. Sowing to harvesting
is around 140 days.
Resistances: HR Pfs: 1-13
Sow: February until mid March and Late august until mid
September
Round leaf shape, leaf good firmness and vigor, very dark
green leaf color, leaf arrangement established.

Toucan RZ F1 Hybrid
Caradec RZ F1 Hybrid Resistances: HR Pfs: 1-13
Caradec RZ is a main season ‘Berlicum’ carrot, which can Sow: 25 March – 30 August
be overwintered for the packing and processing markets. Main summer variety with a long production period.
Its main use is in industry where it is known for its colour, Slower to mature with a dark green leaf. Strong against
high dry matter and carotene content. The roots are coni- summer heat.
cal and around 20 cm long by 4 cm in diameter. Sowing
to harvesting is around 120-130 days. Red Kitten RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Pfs: 1-13
Sow: 1 January – 30 March and 10 August – 10 September.
Crofton RZ F1 Hybrid Red vein babyleaf variety. Mid early variety. Slower than
Crofton RZ is a late main season ‘Nantes’ pre-pack carrot Red Cardinal RZ.
with a weight of 200-400 g. Its length is around 18 cm and
it is 3 cm in diameter. The foliage and the roots are strong
against cracking and breakage. Crofton RZ also has a very
12 good flavour. Sowing to harvesting is around 130-140 days. 13
organic
untreated seed

outdoor crops

Sowing Harvesting Under Straw

Jan Febr March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

CARROTS

Stanford RZ
Crofton RZ
Caradec RZ

SPINACH BABYLEAF

Toucan RZ
Red Kitten RZ
 Radish, Leeks, Beetroot, Climbing Flat Beans, Corn salad, Chard Outdoor crops Celeriac, Celery, Endive, Parsley, Chives , Gherkin

radish
celeriac endive

Mondial RZ F1 Hybrid Carillon RZ

Round red outdoor radish. Strong dark green foliage with Carillon RZ is a long rooted cylindrical red beet with President RZ Très Fine Maraîchère Korbi RZ
a small implant. Fine taproot with a stronger skin. Suitable good internal colour which is ideal for slicing and Productive variety with upright growth. Stronger rooting Sow: 1 February – 25 July
for spring, summer and autumn. pickling. Strong upright foliage with a high yield. with a good internal colour. Stronger against hollow roots Korbi RZ produces a fine leaf with a very good yield. It is
and septoria. Free from anthocyanin. stronger against tipburn and bolting.

leeks c l i m b i n g f l at b e a n s
celery pa r s l e y

Blauwgroene Herfst Alcazar RZ Festival RZ

For mid-season production. Long shaft, blue green flag Flat climbing bean. Pod length 21-23 cm. Good setting Kylian RZ Moskrul 2 - Verta RZ
with upright leaves and strong against thrips. Good for and fruit quality. Strong against brown seams. Internal Grow from mid-early to late. Earlier than Imperial RZ. Moss-curled type. For fresh and processing markets.
transplanting. Strong against phytophthora. seeds are flatter. Best for late spring and early autumn Good upright growth and strong against bolting. Fast to Dark colour. Good re-growth. Uniform production.
production under cover. harvest and pack.

Herfstreuzen 2-Goliath RZ Mantra RZ A’damse Snij - Felicia RZ

Goliath RZ is a variety that will harvest early to late. It Mantra RZ is a stringless flat climbing bean. The pod is Imperial RZ Small flat-leaved type. For fresh and processing
produces a shorter, thicker shaft with very good overall approximately 18-21 cm long. A good self setting pod Excellent for late production. Strong against pithiness markets. Dark green colour. Good re-growth.
production. with a good flavour. Best for late spring, summer and early and bolting. Darker and smoother than Kylian RZ. Good Uniform, high production. Strong against mildew.
autumn sheltered outdoor production. standability.

Matejko RZ F1 Hybrid
Matejko RZ is a dark green pre-Christmas hybrid for harves- corn salad endive gherkin

14 ting in September to December. It is strong against rust and 15

thrips. The shaft has a good length with an upright flag. Cirilla RZ
Thick, dark green leaves. Leaves are smooth and upright
growing. No tendency to spooning.
bee troot Cotyledons keep colour very well. Good overall yield.
For late spring, summer and early autumn production.
Libero RZ
organic
Nummer vijf 2 - Stratego RZ
Sow: 15 February – 15 July
Stratego RZ is a broad-leaved number 5 type. It produces
a solid head with good self-blanching heart. The heads are
vigorous and strong against tipburn and bolting. It is also
Karaoke RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Ccu / Px / IR CMV / Pcu
Karaoke RZ is a parthenocarpic spined gherkin. Strong
plant vigour with a dark green colour. Can be grown on the
ground or trained.

strong against magnesium deficiency and grows well in

Medium length foliage with a fine to small crown. Very most soil types.
smooth skin, round shape and bright red internal colour. Pulsar RZ
Very good vigour and slow-bolting. Thick, dark green leaves. Leaves are smooth and upright
growing. No tendency to spooning. Cotyledons keep Wallonne-Monaco RZ
untreated seed

Zeppo RZ F1 Hybrid
Zeppo RZ is a fast growing hybrid, with a smooth round
root with strong foliage. It has a strong red colour and a
good flavour. Stands warm growing conditions.
colour very well. Good overall yield. For autumn, winter Sow: 1 February – 15 July
and spring production. Monaco RZ produces a larger frisée-type head with longer,
broader leaves than a Très Fine type. Monaco RZ produ-
ces a well-filled heart, which blanches well. It is strong
chard against tipburn and bolting.

Charlie RZ F1 Hybrid
Babybeat RZ Sow: year round
Babybeat RZ produces a smooth round, very uniform beet Red chard for babyleaf production. Intense red veins with
outdoor endive
with less foliage. It produces an ideal beet for pickling due bright green leaf. Very uniform.
Sowing Harvesting
to its small round shape.
Jan Febr March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Stratego RZ
Monaco RZ
Korbi RZ
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Grinie RZ
Lozano RZ Resistances: HR Bl: 1-26, 28 / Pb
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 Sow: 10 October – 20 February
Sow: 10 August – 5 April Grinie RZ is an open-hearted dark green batavia. It also
Lozano RZ is a lollo bionda with a more compact frame has good short day vigour with a more shorter head
size. It is strong against bolting and has a darker colour. length.
The leaf margins are finer and it is stronger against tipburn.
Organic seed available august 2011.
Satine RZ
Kitonia RZ Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 / Nr:0 / Pb Sow: 15 August – 30 April
Sow: 10 August – 5 April Double-red lollo rossa bred for winter conditions.
Kitonia RZ is a green oakleaf. It is very uniform and Frame size is more compact and very robust.
slightly more compact in the head. Kitonia RZ is also It is also very strong against bolting and tipburn.
strong against tipburn and bolting. Organic seed available august 2011.

butterhead lettuce

Ardantia RZ Teodore RZ
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28 /Nr. 0 Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28
Sow: 1 December – 30 August Sow: 5 September – 5 February
16 Ardantia RZ is a large butterhead. The leaves are medium Teodore RZ is Rijk Zwaan’s first red indoor winter butter- 17
thick with a blonde to mid-green colour. It is strong head. It will grow well in a cold greenhouse. It produces a
against tipburn and bolting. It also has a clean, well- larger framed lettuce with medium thick leaves.
shaped base.

indoor lettuce

Weston RZ
organic

Sowing Harvesting
Jan Febr March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Resistances: HR Bl: 1-28
Ardantia RZ
Sow: 1 September – 5 February
Weston RZ is a compact butterhead for indoor autumn
and winter production. It has a frame size slightly smaller
Satine RZ
untreated seed

than Weston RZ with medium thick leaves. It is a good all Lozano RZ

round variety and is also very strong against tipburn. It
Kitonia RZ
grows well in a cold greenhouse. Grinie RZ

Weston RZ
Teodore RZ
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Mecano RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2 / TSWV / Ff:A-E / Fol:0,1 /
For / Sbl / Va:0 / Vd:0 / Si
Strong generative variety. Suitable for truss and loose
harvest. Beautiful round fruit, 100 to 110 grams in weight.
Suitable for low houses. Strong against micro cracking.
Grows well under different light conditions.
Lyterno RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2/ Ff:A-E / Fol:0,1 / For /
Va:0 / Vd:0 / Si / IR On
Good variety for truss and loose harvest. Good, strong
vigour with well shaped trusses. Fruit weight is around
95 grams. The fruit is round and has a good flavour. ­
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Dometica RZ F1 Hybrid
18 Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2 / TSWV / Ff:A-E / Fol:0,1 /
For / Va:0 / Vd:0 / Si / IR On
Very vigorous, strong plants with an upright growing habit.
The fuits are well coloured and shiney. Dometica RZ produ-
ces a uniform, round fruit of around 85 g.
organic
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Ovata RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2 / Ff:A-E / Fol:0,1 / Va:0 /
untreated seed
Vd:0 / IR Ma / Mi / Mj
A large plum tomato with an average fruit weight of 70 g.
Grows well under semi-heated and cold conditions.
Good fruit shape and shelf life.
Tomatoes
c o c k ta i l t o m at o
Amoroso RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2 / Ff:A-E / Fol:0,1 / For /
Va:0 / Vd:0 / Si / IR On / Ma / Mi / Mj
Amoroso RZ produces non-greenback cocktail truss
tomatoes. The plant habit is compact but with good
vigour. Very uniform truss formation. Average fruit size
is 35 g. The tomatoes have a good bright colour, a very
good flavour and a high brix.
c h e r r y t o m at o
Cheramy RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2 / Ff:A-E / Fol:0,1 / Va:0 / 19
Vd:0 / Si / IR Ma / Mi / Mj
Deep red cherry tomato with firm fruits. Average
fruit weight is 16 g. Very good flavour and an excellent
shelf life.
c h e r r y t o m at o
Piccota RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2 / TSWV / TYLCV / Ff:A-E /
Fol:0,1 / Va:0 / Vd:0 / IR Ma / Mi / Mj
Piccota RZ is a cherry tomato that can be harvested loose
or as a compact truss. The fruits are strong against splitting
and have a very good flavour. Average fruit weight is 16 g.
 Cucumbers Protected crops Cucumbers

slicer cucumber

Adrian RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Ccu / Px / IR CMV / CVYV
Strong-growing variety under cooler conditions.
Dark coloured fruit with good shelf life. Fruit length
around 19-23 cm. Good for soil-grown crops.

mini cucumber

Khassib RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Ccu / Px / IR CMV / CVYV / ZYMV /
PRSV / WMV
Planting: early March to end of July.
This variety has resistance to powdery mildew, and is
lo n g c u c u m b e r Eminentia RZ F1 Hybrid suitable for spring and summer cultures. It has good
Resistances: HR Ccu / Px vigour and an open plant habit. It produces dark green,
Aviance RZ F1 Hybrid Planting: March - June slightly ribbed fruit with a length of 18-20 cm. The fruits
Resistances: HR Cca / Ccu / IR Px Eminentia RZ is strong-growing with good endurance. have a good shelf life and a very good flavour.
Planting: January – early August It has an open plant habit with good lateral development.
20 Aviance RZ has intermediate mildew resistance. It has High production levels (can be 5% more than Aviance RZ). 21
good strong growth with stamina to grow for long periods. A single-fruited variety with higher mildew resistance than c o c k ta i l c u c u m b e r

The plant has a nice open habit with small flowers and
single fruits. Its productivity is at the same level as that of
susceptible varieties. The fruit has a nice shape and colour,
with a good shelf life.
organic
Aviance RZ. Very good fruit setting in midsummer, small
flowers that quickly set. Eminentia RZ has very good Quarto RZ F1 Hybrid
quality fruit that is slightly ribbed, with a good round end, Resistances: HR Ccu / Px
a short handle and a good shelf life. Quarto RZ is a cocktail cucumber producing fruits of

9-11cm in length. The plant is vigorous producing 3-5

fruit per node. The fruits are very crisp and have a very
Cumlaude RZ F1 Hybrid Proloog RZ F1 Hybrid good flavour.
Resistances: HR Ccu / Px Resistances: HR Ccu / IR Px
Planting: March - July Planting: February - August
untreated seed

Cumlaude RZ has high resistance to mildew. It has an
open plant habit, with good vigour. It is strong against
burnt heads and mycosphaerella. Cumlaude RZ has good
stamina to produce good quality dark green fruits that are
slightly ribbed.
Proloog RZ has the same high level of fruit quality as Avi-
ance RZ. The plant develops slender shoots, but stays open
due to the smaller leaves. It also has shorter internodes,
which gives Proloog RZ 1-2 more leaves under the wire.

Cadence RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Cca / Ccu / Px
Planting: April - June
Cadence RZ is strong growing with good endurance. Very
suited for growers with less heat. Good fruit length. Good
quality fruit that is slightly ribbed.
 Peppers Protected crops Peppers

b lo c k y p e p p e r b lo c k y p e p p e r

Zamboni RZ F1 Hybrid Helsinki RZ F1 Hybrid

Resistances: HR Tm:0-2 / IR TSWV Resistances: HR Tm:0-2
Zamboni RZ is a red pepper that has a good shape and Colour yellow, average fruit weight 190 g. Vigour vigorous.
firmness throughout the season. There is almost no Crop type long, open crop with little topping to do, very
susceptibility to micro cracking. Zamboni RZ has a good uniform and blocky fruits.
early production and the total production is very good.
The average fruit weight is about 175 g and shelf life is
good. The percentage of second class fruit is low. Sapporo RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Tm:0-2
Colour red, average fruit weight 195 g. Vigour vigorous.
b lo c k y p e p p e r Crop type slightly denser. To be raised actively at plant
raiser’s steer, sufficiently generatively once on your nursery.
Boogie RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Tm:0-2
Orange pepper with a good, uniform fruit shape
throughout the season. Micro cracking and water spots
are not a problem. Strong against blossom end rot
and a low percentage of second class fruit. Good shelf
life and very regular growth.
22 23
organic
untreated seed
 Aubergines, Rootstocks Protected crops Aubergines, Rootstocks

aubergine

Monarca RZ F1 Hybrid
Produces dark, oval-shaped fruit. Grows well under cooler
conditions. It has good vigour and excellent fruit quality.

Angela RZ F1 Hybrid
Angela RZ is an oval purple / white striped aubergine. It
has good vigour with an open plant habit. The fruit flesh
is very white with a good shelflife and flavour.

rootstock

Azman RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR Foc / Va / Pythium
Good, balanced production in soil-grown crops.
Produces good fruit quality and is strong against cold
weather. Ideal for cucumber production. Azman RZ
is also strong against phomopsis.
24 25

Emperador RZ F1 Hybrid
Resistances: HR ToMV:0-2 / Fol:0,1 / For / Pl / Va:0 /
Vd:0 / IR Ma / Mi / Mj
Emperador RZ is a tomato rootstock for long season
organic

production. It is very strong with a good generative action.

Will suit most tomato varieties.
untreated seed
 Marketing and Sales statement Rijk Zwaan
General Terms And Conditions Of Sale Of Rijk Zwaan UK Limited
Definitions
1. In these Terms and Conditions, the following words shall have the following meanings.
“Company” means Rijk Zwaan UK Ltd. “Customer” means the customer of the Company.
“Contract” means any contract for the sale of Goods by the Company to the Customer.
“Goods” means any goods forming the subject of any Contract including component
parts or materials incorporated in them, but shall typically be seeds.
Applicability
2.1 These Terms and Conditions shall be applicable to each offer made by the Company and
each contract made between the Company and the Customer, save in respect of the latter
where otherwise expressly agreed in writing by the parties.
2.2 These Terms and Conditions shall be incorporated into each offer made by the Company
and each contract made between the Company and Customer, to the exclusion of any
terms and conditions stipulated or referred to by the Customer.
Offers, orders and agreements
3.1 A Contract shall be formed between Company and Customer upon the acceptance of an
offer by the giving or sending of an order by the Customer (which shall in itself constitute
an acceptance of these Terms and Conditions by the Customer), subject to the Company’s
right to revoke any offer made by it up to 3 working days from receipt of the order.
3.2 In the event that the quantity ordered by the Customer differs from the Company’s
standard packing unit or its multiple, the Company shall be free to supply the next higher
quantity and charge accordingly.
3.3 It is the Customer’s duty, when placing any order or when requested to by the Company,
to specify in writing any particular documentation that is required in order for the Goods
to comply with the statutory and/or regulatory requirements of the country to which the
Goods are to be delivered, including (but not limited to) any necessary:
- invoicing documents;
- documents in respect of phytosanitary requirements;
- international certificates;
- import documents or statements.
Prices
4.1 All prices are for net weights.
4.2 All prices quoted by the Company are subject to alteration without notice. In the event
of a new price being quoted to the Customer, that shall supersede any earlier price quoted
and apply to all orders placed after notification of the new price to the Customer.
Carriage
5.1 Unless stated otherwise, prices are inclusive of packing and delivery within England,
Scotland and Wales.
5.2 Orders for less than £150 are despatched by first class post, unless the Customer is notified
otherwise, and the cost of postage shall be met by the Customer.
5.3 The Company reserves the right to charge in respect of carriage where the order weighs
10kg or more, in which event the charge shall be made at cost.
5.4 Any extra costs incurred by the Company as a result of special demands made by the
Customer concerning transportation will be charged to the Customer.
Damage, delay or loss in transit
6.1 The Company shall endeavour to deliver all Goods on the delivery date, provided a
sufficient quantity of the ordered Goods is available to it, but cannot guarantee delivery
within a specified time period and/or on a specified date.
6.2 All deliveries are subject to the usual crop and processing reservation. In the event
that the Company makes a justified appeal to the crop and processing reservation, the
Company is not obliged to deliver but will endeavour to deliver pro-rata quantities or
comparable alternatives. In the event the Company makes an appeal to this reservation,
the Customer is not entitled to any indemnity or compensation whatsoever.
6.3 The Goods are deemed to be delivered to the Customer when the Company makes them
available to the Customer or any agent or carrier of the Customer.
6.4 The Customer shall on delivery of the Goods carefully inspect the same for any damage
26 or loss and in the event of either or both, where necessary:
- sign any delivery documentation “Damage in Transit”;
- notify the Company of such immediately by telephone; and
- confirm by return first class post to the Company.
6.5 Risk in the Goods passes when they are delivered in accordance with clause 6.3.
6.6 The Company may deliver to the Customer and the Customer shall accept in satisfaction
of the Contract a lesser quantity than the quantity of Goods ordered.
6.7 If the Customer fails:
- to take delivery of the Goods or any part of them; and / or
- to provide any instructions or documents required to enable the Goods to be delivered,
the Company may on giving written notice to the Customer store or arrange for the
storage of the Goods, and on the service of the notice:
- risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer;
- delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have taken place; and
- the Customer shall pay to the Company all costs and expenses including storage, any
redelivery and insurance charges arising from its failure.
6.8 The Company shall not be liable for any penalty, loss, injury, damage or expense arising
from any delay or failure in delivery or performance from any cause at all nor shall any
such delay or failure entitle the Customer to refuse to accept any delivery or performance
of or repudiate the Contract.
6.9 The Company is allowed to effect partial deliveries of the goods. This will not be ap-
plicable, however, if a partial delivery has no independent value. In the event of partial
deliveries, the seller is entitled to invoice each delivery separately.
Returned Goods
7.1 At the Company’s absolute discretion, the Customer may be permitted to return surplus
Goods and receive a credit note in return.
7.2 The Company will only consider exercising the discretion at clause 7.1 if:
- the Company’s prior written permission for return of the Goods is obtained;
- the Goods are returned in their original packaging, seals unbroken and without any
damage of any kind;
- the Goods are returned to the Company within 5 working days of delivery, quoting
the original invoice number;
- and the Goods themselves were not specifically ordered.
7.3 Any return of surplus Goods by the Customer to the Company shall be subject to a
handling charge and the cost of shipment shall be met by the Customer.
Title
8.1 Notwithstanding the earlier passing of risk, title in the Goods shall remain with the
Company and shall not pass to the Customer until the amount due under the invoice for
them (including interest and costs) has been paid in full. The Customer does not have
the right to claim any means of compensation. The retention of title is also extended to
claims that the Company might obtain against the Customer on account of the Custo-
mer’s failure to meet one or more of its obligations towards the Company.
8.2 Until title passes the Customer shall hold the Goods as bailee for the Company and
store or mark the Goods so that they can at all times be identified as the property of the
Company. The Customer shall not pledge the Goods in any way or allow any other
claim on them. In the event of any resale of the Goods, the Customer shall ensure that
the Goods are subject to a retention of title in favour of the Company.
Payment
9.1 Payment shall be made within 28 days of the date of the invoice. In the event of default,
interest shall accrue on the outstanding amount at the rate of 2% per month, although
the Company reserves the right to vary the interest rate charged.
9.2 The Company reserves the right to pass any outstanding account to its Solicitors, [Wood
Sherwood, 6-10 Railway Street, Pocklington, York YO42 2QZ] or any other third party,
as and when it deems it appropriate, in which event a £50 administrative charge shall
become immediately payable, together with all legal costs as they become incurred.
9.3 In the event that the parties agree a scheme of partial payments extending over a period
of time, any default by the Customer shall trigger an obligation to pay the total amount
outstanding under the Contract immediately. The last sentence of paragraph 9.1 will be
applicable accordingly.
9.4 The Company reserves the right to withhold all deliveries to the Customer under all
Contracts until such time as all and any outstanding payments owed by the Customer
to the Company under any other Contract are made. The Company shall have a
lien over all Goods the subject of a Contract between it and the Customer, in
whosever possession the Goods may be, until such time as all and any outstanding
payments are made.
Complaints
10.1 The Customer shall examine the Goods on delivery, or as soon as possible thereafter,
and shall inform the Company in writing within 6 days of delivery in the event of
any of the following:
- The incorrect Goods having been delivered;
- The incorrect quantity of Goods having been delivered;
- Complaints in relation to the defective packaging of the Goods.
10.2 Any complaint in relation to defects in the Goods, trueness to variety, varietal purity
and/or the germination of the Goods shall be submitted by the Customer to the
Company in writing within 8 days of delivery, save in the case of defects that were not
apparent on delivery in which case the complaint must be made within 8 days of the
defect being discovered or could have reasonably been discovered.
10.3 Any complaint must be in writing and shall include batch, delivery and invoice details.
The Customer shall also specify the circumstances in which the Goods have been used
since delivery and, in the event of any resale of the Goods by the Customer, the identity
of the purchaser.
10.4 Any complaint in relation to an invoice of the Company shall be submitted by the
Customer to the Company in writing within 14 days of the date of the invoice.
10.5 The Customer’s obligations in respect of payment shall not be varied or altered in any
way by the fact of submission of a complaint.
10.6 No complaint in respect of the performance of Goods shall be considered by the
Company unless the Customer is able to establish to the Company’s satisfaction that the
seed grown and alleged to have performed unsatisfactorily was in fact Goods supplied by
the Company, sown on suitably prepared ground, treated carefully and correctly throug-
hout and subject only to such conditions as were likely to produce a favourable crop.
10.7 Any failure by the Customer to comply with any aspect of the complaint procedure, as
set out in clauses 10.1 to 10.6 above, shall preclude the Customer from making any claim
in respect of the Goods against the Company.
10.8 In case of a permanent dispute between the parties about germination, trueness to type,
varietal purity, technical purity or health, an assessment may be performed at the request
of either the Customer and/or the Company by the Naktuinbouw (ISTA station), in
Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands, or by another objective and independent body as
agreed upon by the Customer and the Company, for the account of the unsuccessful
party. In case of a dispute about health, application of ISHI (International Seed Health
Initiative) accepted methods is preferred. The outcome of the assessment will be binding
on both parties, notwithstanding the right of parties concerned to submit to the
authorities referred to in article 19 any disputes about the consequences of this outcome.
Warranties
11.1 The Company warrants that the Goods delivered to the Customer:
- Comply, at the time of delivery, with the UK Seeds Regulations in force at that time;
-C onform, to the best of the Company’s ability, to any description given by it
concerning the Goods;
The Company shall also endeavour (but not warrant or guarantee) to notify the
Customer should any Goods delivered to it not comply with their product specification
in the Company’s catalogue for that season.
11.2 The Company does not guarantee, represent or offer any warranty whatsoever in respect
of the following:
- That the Goods will necessarily be fit for the Customer’s intended purpose.
The Customer shall satisfy itself that the Goods ordered are of a variety and
performance satisfactory for its requirements and shall be deemed to have ordered
the same at its own risk;
- That the Goods will produce the results indicated by any germination figures, general
guidance, tests, quality data or other literature supplied by the Company in respect
of those Goods, the Customer acknowledging that results will depend on a variety of
factors including location, cultivation measures and climatic circumstances;
- That use of the Goods does not infringe any intellectual property rights of third parties.
11.3 The Company shall endeavour to deliver Goods that are free from any latent defects but it
cannot guarantee or warrant in any way that such will be the case and it is not a condition
of sale that the Goods will be free from any latent defect.
11.4 Any and all warranties under clause 11.1 above shall lapse in the event that the Customer:
- carries out or causes to be carried out any process on or repackaging of the Goods;
- uses or stores the Goods incorrectly or causes them to be used or stored incorrectly.
Advices for cultural practices, variety descriptions, recommendations
12.1 Cultural advices from the Company are without engagement. Cultural advices,
descriptions, recommendations and illustrations in whatever form are based as
precisely as possible on experiences in trials and in practice. However, the Company
cannot accept in any case liability on the basis of such information for deviating
results in the grown goods. The Customer itself will be deemed to determine
whether the Goods are suitable to be used for the intended cultivations and under
the local conditions.
12.2 As used in the information supplied by the Company, “immunity, resistance and
susceptibility” shall mean the following:
- “Immunity”: not subject to attack by a specified pest or pathogen.
- “ Resistance”: is the ability of a plant variety to limit growth and development of
specified pest or pathogen and/or damage they cause when compared to susceptible
plant varieties under similar environmental conditions and pest or pathogen pressure.
Resistance varieties may exhibit some disease symptoms or damage under heavy pest
or pathogen pressure. 2 levels of resistance are defined:
(i) High/standard resistance (HR): plant varieties that highly restrict the growth and
development of the specified pest or pathogen under normal pest or pathogen pressure
when compared to susceptible varieties. These plant varieties may, however, exhibit some
symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure.
(ii) Moderate/intermediate resistance (IR): plant varieties that restrict the growth and
development of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of
symptoms or damage compared to high/standard resistant varieties. Moderately/
intermediately resistant plant varieties will show less severe symptoms or damage than
susceptible plant varieties when grown under similar environmental conditions and/
or pest or pathogen pressure.
- “Susceptibility”: is the inability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and
development of a specified pest or pathogen.
Special Treatments
13.1 In the event that Goods are specially treated or tested at the Customer’s request, the Com-
pany accepts no responsibility and makes no warranty whatsoever for the effectiveness of
any such treatment or testing. The Company’s liability shall be limited to such treatment
being carried out in the correct manner and/or in accordance with the instructions given
by the manufacturer of the chemical in question.
13.2 The Company shall not be responsible for any damage, direct or consequential, caused to
the Goods in the course of any treatment or testing carried out at the Customer’s request.
13.3 In the event that treatment or testing reveals that the Goods are, in the opinion of the
Company, defective, the Company will at its option either replace the Goods or refund all
payments made in respect of the same, but that shall be the extent of its liability.
13.4 The purity and germination percentages are based on tests carried out prior to any such
treatment being applied.
Liability
14.1 If, in the Company’s opinion, a complaint by the Customer, made in accordance with
clauses 10.1 to 10.7 above, is justified, the Company will at its option make good the damage
to the Goods, provide a refund or replace the Goods, provided always that the Customer
fully cooperates with the Company and takes all possible steps to mitigate its losses.
14.2 The Company shall not be liable for any damage suffered by the Customer caused by
or in any way related to defective Goods, save to the extent that such damage is proven
to have been caused by the Company intentionally or as a result of its gross negligence.
14.3 If the Company is liable for any damage incurred by the Customer, the Company’s
liability shall be limited to the amount of the invoice (excluding VAT) charged to the
Customer in respect of the delivery concerned. The Company shall not in any circum-
stances be liable for any indirect damage suffered by the Customer or any third party,
including consequential damage or loss of profit.
14.4 The Customer shall indemnify the Company against all claims and rights from third
parties for compensation for damage allegedly caused or in any way associated with
the Goods, save to the extent that any such claims or damages as are satisfactorily
proven are also proven to have been caused by the Company intentionally or as a result
of its gross negligence.
14.5 The Customer shall at all times have in place adequate insurance in respect of the
indemnity given in clause 14.4 and shall submit details in respect of the same upon the
first request of the Company.
Marketing
Time Limits
15.1 Any potential claim for compensation or complaint based on these Terms and Conditions
shall expire in the event that no claim has been issued in writing against the Company
within 12 months of the delivery of the Goods.
Further use/cultivation
16.1 All Goods are sold for the purpose of production of agricultural and horticultural crops,
destined for human or animal consumption.
16.2 The Customer shall not:
- Use, cause or permit the Goods to be used for further propagation, reproduction of
propagation material and/or seed production;
- Pellet or cause or permit the Goods to be pelleted without the Company’s express written
agreement;
- O ffer the Goods for resale under any different name to that under which the Goods have
been sold by the Company;
- Use trademarks, copyright material, intellectual property rights, logos, signs resembling
them and other signs belonging to or otherwise used by the Company, save that Custo-
mer is entitled to trade or sell on the Goods in their original packaging;
- Use seeds of original varieties, which are protected by Plant Breeders’ Rights or by
nameright, in anything other than the Customer’s own country.
16.3 Any Customer who trades or sells on the Goods to third parties shall impose each provi-
sion within clause 16.2 above as conditions of sale.
16.4 All test results, designs, specifications and data supplied by the Company shall remain its
property and all knowledge and other technical information, patentable or unpatentable,
copyright and registered designs and all other intellectual property rights arising from the
execution of any orders shall become the property of the Company. An offer made to the
Customer or a sales agreement between the Company and the Customer does not imply
and may not be interpreted by any means as an implied license to the Customer with
regard to any intellectual property on the goods offered or sold.
16.5 The Customer shall allow the Company and its agents or contractors direct access to its
business, including greenhouses, in order that the Company can carry out or have carried
out on its behalf inspections. “Business” in this clause shall also mean any business
activities that are carried out by a third party on behalf of the Customer. The Customer
shall upon request also allow direct access to its administration with regard to the relevant
propagating materials.
Force majeure
17.1 The Company shall not be liable for any failure in the performance of any of its obli-
gations under these Terms and Conditions caused by factors outside its control. If such
circumstances continue for a continuous period of more than 2 months, either party may
terminate the Contract by written notice to the other party. In this event, the Company
will not be liable to the Customer whether under clause 14.2 or otherwise.
Insolvency
18.1 If the Customer :
(a) has a Receiver or Liquidator appointed to any of its property or business undertaking; or
(b) announces that it is ceasing to trade; or
(c) fails to make a payment as due, suspends payment and/or notifies his creditors that he is
unable to meet debts or that he is about to suspend payment of his debts; or
(d) convenes, calls or holds a meeting of creditors or makes any arrangement, voluntary
arrangement or composition with its creditors; or if:
(e) the directors of one party make or state an intention to make or give notice of a proposal
for voluntary arrangement under Part 1 of the Insolvency Act 1986; or
(f) a petition is presented for winding up or administration of one party; or
(g) a resolution is passed for the voluntary winding up of one party; or
(h) one party is dissolved; or
(i) a statutory demand in bankruptcy is served on one party; or
(j) an interim order under Part VIII of the Insolvency Act 1986 is applied for or made in
respect of one party; or
(k) a bankruptcy petition is presented against one party; or
(l) a party suffers the levy or enforcement of any execution, distress, sequestration, detention
or other process on any of its property or premises; or
(m) a party being a partnership, any of the above events occurs with respect to the partnership
or to any partner therein then: the full or full remaining price for any Goods delivered by
the Company shall become immediately due to it and the Company shall have the right
to terminate the Contract forthwith. In these circumstances, the Company will not be
liable to pay any compensation to the Customer.
Disputes
19.1 The parties shall in the first instance seek to resolve any disputes that may arise from
offers and contracts to which these Terms and Conditions apply between themselves.
19.2 In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by the parties themselves, both parties will
subject themselves to the judgment of an arbitration committee, which is appointed by
and conforms with the BSPB Rules.
Governing law
20.1 These Terms and Conditions and any contracts made by the parties are governed by
English law.
Enforceability
21.1 If a provision of these Terms and Conditions is invalid, that provision will automatically
be replaced by a valid provision that corresponds as closely as possible to the purport of
the invalid provision.
21.2 In the event of a provision being invalid, the other provisions of the Terms and Conditi-
ons will remain fully valid in so far as possible.
ISF Rules and Usages
22.1 In the event that these Terms and Conditions do not contain any rules with regard to
a specific topic, all transactions between the Company and the Customer shall for that
topic be subject to the International Seed Federation (ISF) Rules and Usages for the Trade
in Seeds for Sowing Purposes (ISF Rules and Usages), unless the ISF Rules and Usages
deviate from the purport of these terms and conditions. The applicable edition of the ISF
Rules and Usages is the edition that is valid at the moment the Company has made the
relevant offer or the parties have entered into the Contract.
Additional Conditions For The Sale Of Seeds Per Square Metre To Growers
Amount
23.1 The amount of seeds to be bought will be determined following consultation between the
production advisor of the Company and the Customer. This amount will be mentioned in
the order form. To determine the amount of seeds required, the number of square metres
on which the Customer will grow plants shall be determined first and shall also be shown
on the order form. The starting point shall be a maximum of 2.5 plants per square metre,
unless expressly agreed otherwise by the parties and duly noted in the order form. Any
deviation from 2.5 plants per square metre may have consequences for the price per net
square metre (see below).
Payment
24.1 The price per net square metre as included in the order form is valid for one growing pe-
riod as indicated in the order form. “Net” means that only the surface that can be used for
the production of plants will be taken into account for the determination of the number
of square metres.
24.2 Invoicing for the amount due for the seeds will take place in one instalment upon delivery.
Use of seeds
25.1 The Customer shall use or cause to use the seeds for one production of plants on the num-
ber of square metres and in the growing period as included in the order form. In the event
that a variety is grown on more square metres than the square metres agreed upon, the
Customer shall pay to the Company twice the price as mentioned in 24.1 for each square
metre that exceeds the number of square metres as agreed upon. In case seeds remain after
the period in which plants have been raised, the Company shall collect those seeds.
25.2 The Customer shall not provide the seeds or any other material of a variety in whatever form
to third parties. The Customer is however permitted to provide the seeds to a plant raiser if:
(i) the plant raiser only uses the seeds to grow young plants for the Customer in accordance
with the number of square metres and growing period as included in the order form, and
(ii) the plant raiser delivers all the remaining seeds and all young plants that were grown out
of the seeds to the Customer.
 Product specifications per crop Specifications

Product specifications Product specifications per crop

Vegetable growing has become a highly specialised Beetroot or 0.20 mm length sieve
and intensive activity. As a result of the ever increasing Multigerm - pellets: germ. 90%
demand for better quality, vegetable growers and plant - precision seed: germ. 90% Gherkins
raisers require an improved quality of the basic material. seed sizes per 0.75 mm sieve - precision seed: germ. 88%
The demand for specific seed forms and more information Monogerm Leeks
about seed quality has strongly increased to positively - precision seed: germ. 80% OP varieties
influence emergence and required number of plants. Seed seed sizes per 0.75 mm sieve - precision seed: germ. 90%
is a natural product. The frequently varying environmental Brassica crops seed sizes per 0.25 mm round sieve
conditions thus influence final results. It is therefore often Both OP and F1 varieties Hybrid varieties
not always possible to give detailed information about - precision seed: germ. 90% - precision seed: germ. 85%
emergence and other physical seed characteristics. To meet seed sizes per 0.25 mm round sieve seed sizes per 0.25 mm round sieve
the wishes of clients as much as possible RIJK ZWAAN has - variety purity: - cauliflower 90% Lettuce
drawn up quality standards for the various seed categories. - other brassicas 93% Butterhead, batavia, iceberg, cos
Carrots - precision seed: germ. 93%
The germination percentages mentioned are RIJK OP varieties - pellets: germ. 95%
ZWAAN minimum required figures and made up accor- - precision seed: germ. 85% - variety purity: 98%
ding to ISTA methods and tolerances. In cases where the seed sizes per 0.20 or 0.25 mm round sieve Other types
seed does not comply with these product specifications Hybrid varieties - precision seed: germ. 93%
RIJK ZWAAN will inform the client. - precision seed: germ. 85% - pellets: germ. 95%
seed sizes per 0.20 or 0.25 mm round sieve - variety purity: 95%
Celery (celeriac, blanching, green and cutting celery) Melons
28 General definitions - pellets: germ. 90% Charantais 29
Chicory - precision seed: germ 95%
Normal seed - precision seed: germ. 85% - variety purity: 98%
In general, normal seed has not been subjected to special seed sizes per 0.25 mm round sieve Other types
processes. It is sold by weight and/or by count, depending Climbing beans - precision seed: germ. 90%
on the product. Normal seed complies with national - precision seed: germ. 95% - variety purity: 98%
organic

standards. Corn salad Onions

Precision seed - precision seed: germ. 85% - precision seed: germ. 90%
Precision seed has been subjected to additional processes. seed sizes per 0.25 mm round sieve one seed size 2.0 – 2.75 mm round sieve
It has a uniform size and high germination. Precision seed Cucumbers Parsley
is sold by count. Indoor varieties - precision seed: germ. 87%
untreated seed

Priming - seed by count: germ. 92% seed sizes per 0.25 mm round sieve
Priming is defined as an activation of the germination - variety purity: 99% Radish
process with the purpose to obtain faster or more uniform Outdoor varieties - precision seed: germ. 92%
emergence after sowing. Primed seed is sold by count. - precision seed: germ. 92% seed sizes per 0.25 mm round sieve
Pelleting - variety purity: 98% Spinach
Pelleting is defined as the process of changing the seed Aubergines - precision seed: germ. 85%
form by covering it with a material, the main purpose - precision seed: germ. 90% Peppers
being to improve uniformity of size and shape resulting - variety purity: 98% Hybrid varieties
in improved sowing ability. Also extra ingredients may be Endive - precision seed: germ. 90%
added. Pelleted seed is sold by count. - precision seed: germ. 90% - variety purity: 97%
Germination - pellets: germ. 92% Tomatoes
Germination figures relate to ISTA procedures and are Fennel Hybrid varieties
valid at the time of despatch. - precision seed: germ. 90% - precision seed: germ. 92%
seed sizes per 0.50 mm round sieve - variety purity: 98%
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Resistances Resistance codes for pest

organisms
Definition of the Terms Describing the Reaction of Resistances in lettuce Disclaimer
Plants to Pests or Pathogens and to Abiotic Stresses Bremia lactucae Bl (1-28)
Lettuce Mosaic Virus LMV:1
for the Vegetable Seed Industry Rijk Zwaan’s descriptions, illustrations, growing advices
Nasonovia ribis nigri Nr:0 (currant lettuce
(The Vegetable Section of ISF; May 2005) and any other information in whatever form for example
aphid)
Pemphigus bursarius Pb (lettuce root aphid) on expiry, sowing, planting and harvesting dates are based
1. Preamble Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. as precisely as possible on experiences in trials and in
Differing degrees of specificity exist in the relations lycopersici Fol (races 0,1,2) (wilt) practice. However, Rijk Zwaan does not accept in any
between plants and pests or pathogens. Identification Sphingomonas suberifaciens Ss case liability for damages resulting from the use of such
of such specificity generally requires the use of highly descriptions, illustrations, growing advices and informa-
Resistances in peppers
elaborate analytical methods. Recognising whether a plant tion. The buyer himself is responsible for proper storage
Tomato Mosaic Virus Tm (races 0,2,3)
is subject to a pest or pathogen or not may depend on the Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus TSWV of the seeds and will be deemed to determine whether the
analytical method employed. It is important, in general, products and growing advices are suitable to be used for
Resistances in tomatoes / Rootstocks
to stress that the specificity of pests or pathogens may vary the intended cultivations and under the local conditions.
Tomato Mosaic Virus ToMV (races 0,1,2)
over time and space, depends on environmental factors, The pictures in this catalogue show the types to which the
Fulvia fulva Ff (races A, B, C, D, E)
and that new pest biotypes or new pathogen races capable (leaf mould) varieties as mentioned belong and not all varieties as such.
of overcoming resistance may emerge. Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus TSWV These pictures do not constitute any warranty, express or
Tomato yellow leaf curl implied, of crop performance.
2. Definitions begomovirus TYLCV For specific conditions, uses or areas, and any other ques-
Stemphylium botryosum f.sp.
Immunity: Not subject to attack or infection by a speci- tions, please contact us. Reproduction stating source is Account Manager Organic
lycopersici Sbl (grey leaf spot)
fied pest or pathogen. Oidium neolycopersici On (powdery mildew) allowed only with permission from Rijk Zwaan. We shall Heleen Bos
Resistance is the ability of a plant variety to restrict the Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. be only too pleased to assist you with information and E-mail: h.bos@rijkzwaan.nl
growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen lycopersici Fol (races 0,1,2) (wilt) advice. The Rijk Zwaan sales managers for the processing Tel: +31 610 171
and/or the damage they cause when compared to suscepti- Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. industry and our other specialists are at your service.
radicis lycopersici For (crown and root rot)
30 ble plant varieties under similar environmental conditions Crop Specialist Organic 31
Verticillium albo-atrum Va:0 (wilt)
and pest or pathogen pressure. The Organic Catalogue is published by Rijk Zwaan Martin Kyte
Verticillium dahliae Vd:0 (wilt)
Resistant varieties may exhibit some disease symptoms or Meloidogyne incognita Mi (root-knot) Holding. E-mail: martin@rijkzwaan.co.uk
damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure. Two levels Meloidogyne javanica Mj (root-knot) Text and editorial team: Rijk Zwaan Tel: +44 7710 009216
of resistance are defined: Meloidogyne arenaria Ma (root-knot) Photography: Eltjo Thijs, Rijk Zwaan
High/standard resistance (HR): plant varieties that Chimera Si (silvering) Lay-out: Do Company
Pyrenochaeta lycopersici Pl (corky root rot)
highly restrict the growth and development of the speci- Printing: Drukkerij Van Deventer
fied pest or pathogen under normal pest or pathogen pres- Resistances in cucumbers / Gherkins / Rootstocks
sure when compared to susceptible varieties. These plant Cucumber mosaic cucumovirus CMV
varieties may, however, exhibit some symptoms or damage Cucumber vein yellowing
ipomovirus CVYV
under heavy pest or pathogen pressure.
Papaya ringspot potyvirus PRSV
Moderate/intermediate resistance (IR): plant varieties Zucchini yellow mosaic
that restrict the growth and development of the speci- potyvirus ZYMV Rijk Zwaan©2011
fied pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of Cladosporium cucumerinum Ccu (scab and gummosis)
symptoms or damage compared to high/standard resistant Podosphaeria xanthii Px (powdery mildew)
Corynespora cassiicola Cca (blight and target spot)
varieties.
Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.
Moderately/intermediately resistant plant varieties will still
conglutinans Foc
show less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible Pseudoperonospora cubensis Pcu (downy mildew)
plant varieties when grown under similar environmental Watermelon Mosaic Potyvirus WMV
conditions and/or pest or pathogen pressure.
Resistances in spinach
Susceptibility is the inability of a plant variety to restrict
Peronospora farinosa-f.sp.
the growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen spinaciae Pfs (1-13) (downy mildew)
Cucumber Mosaic Cucumovirus CMV
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