VEGETABLE SEEDS CENTRAL & WEST AFRICA A COMPLETE PRODUCT LINE CONTENTS OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR WEST AFRICAN MARKETS Sakata Vegetables Europe (SVE) is an affiliate of Sakata Seed Corporation (Japan), one of the leading seed companies in the world. Sakata is dedicated since over 100 years to the breeding, p. 3 What’s New? production and marketing of vegetable seeds p. 5 Beet worldwide, while SVE is specifically focused p. 6 Butternut on Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and Africa. We offer some traditional non-hybrid varieties, but p. 7 Cabbage Sakata is established since over 20 years in our focus is clearly on hybrids. Hybrids are not just p. 10 Carrot Africa, with activities of Research, Production the future, they are the present in most African and Marketing. With the objective of p. 12 Cucumber markets. contributing to the development of its local p. 13 Melon partners, Sakata has developed a wide range Our varieties have been selected in local conditions p. 16 Okra of varieties specifically adapted to Africa because of their outstanding agronomical which meet the requirements of growers, fruit characteristics (adaptation, yield, disease resistances, p. 18 Onion traders and consumers. Among our main crops earliness, …), their advantages for the fruit trader p. 20 Pepper are cabbage, carrot, cucumber, okra, onion, (shelf life, uniformity, ...) and for the consumer (taste, p. 22 Squash melon, sweet and hot pepper, squash, tomato flavour, …). They have been developed and selected and watermelon. in Africa for Africa. p. 24 Tomato In crops like tomato, we have probably the most In this catalogue you will find a wide range of high- p. 27 Watermelon complete range of varieties for Africa: different yielding varieties adapted to local growing conditions, p. 30 Resistances shapes and sizes, for greenhouse and for open with excellent storage and shelf life level and in many p. 31 Definitions field, adapted to rainy and to dry seasons, with cases an excellent taste highly appreciated by the resistances to virus, nematodes and bacteria, African consumer. varieties with outstanding storage level, with an The commercial and technical teams of our excellent taste. This is the reason why Sakata is distributors, as well as our own teams, are available to becoming the leading seed company in tomato support you in the choice of the best variety for your varieties in West and Central Africa. specific requirements, and to give you the technical Sakata specializes in hybrid varieties, as the recommendations for a successful crop. Feel free to only way to introduce the agronomic and quality contact our Sakata teams, or our distributor in your characteristics required by African markets. own country. What’s New? P.5 P.7 P.13 KESTREL F1 SHANI F1 CHIANTI F1 New hybrid, high sugar content, excellent storage, high yield, Improved SUNNY, resistant to Fusarium and bacteria Outstanding taste for domestic markets (Xanthomonas), outstanding uniformity, high yield,very broad adaptation P.11 good storage, excellent seed quality. P.21 P.18 P.10 HULK F1 RED CRÉOLE The revolution in Yolo-type pepper: virus and bacteria resistance, vigorous plant Standard red OP, reference in all Africa adapted to open field, very good leaf protection against sun burn, large fruit size. 3 What’s New? P.10 P.10 P.20 NATIVA F1 KURODA POWER SHAITAN F1 Very high yield, earliness, excellent taste, uniformity, Specifically recommended for the rainy season. New F1 cayenne pepper, very high yield, attractive long long storage capacity. Good level of tolerance to High yield, good uniformity dark green fruit. High pungency. Nematodes. P.25 P.26 MARTYNA F1 SAHARA 40 F1 Large (160-180 gr) elongated fruit, bright red, multiple resistances (TY, The reference in Middle East and Africa for production under very high temperatures. Medium fruit nematodes, Fusarium, …), high yield, very strong plant vigour. size, resistant to TY and bacteria (Ralstonia), strong plant, very good leaf cover, bright red colour, extremely high yield. 4 BEET Red round New New KESTREL F1 New hybrid for an increased yield and better adaptation to stress CARDEAL F1 Early round red hybrid with higher sugar content and better taste • Bright red colour • Round red hybrid, bright red colour • High sugar content, good tolerance to cracking. • Excellent taste, very high yield and uniformity. • Excellent uniformity, very high yield • Outstanding performance in good soil and with regular irrigation • Cycle 75 to 85 days. • Cycle 70 to 75 days CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Recommended seed density: 45,000 to 50,000 seeds per 1,000 m² • Recommended seed density: 45,000 to 50,000 seeds per 1,000 m² • Maintain a stable, regular irrigation. • To optimize yield and quality, CARDEAL prefers a regular irrigation, • To improve yield and avoid white rings, a stable irrigation program either sprinkler or furrow. is advised. 5 BUTTERNUT SQUASH ATLAS F1 PLUTO F1 The leading variety in Africa for large fruit size (2 to 3 Kg). The reference variety in Africa and Europe for export-size fruits (1 to 1,5 Kg). • Vigorous plant adapted to year-round production in Africa • Very vigorous plant, grower-friendly, easy to grow, very adaptable. • Deep orange flesh, very sweet and firm. • Fruit size between 1 and ,5 Kg, depending on plant density. • Solid, firm fruit, adapted to rough packing and transport. • Bright orange flesh, very firm and sweet. • Very good storage capacity, can be kept at room temperature for • Outstanding storage capacity at room temperature. Well adapted to several months. long-distance shipping. • Its tolerance to powdery mildew improves yield and fruit quality, decreasing use of chemicals. CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS IR = Px • Recommended plant density of 500 to 600 plants/1000 m² for CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS long cycle crops (over 6 picks). • For short crops (below 5 harvests) plant density can be 800 to • Cycle: can be grown year-round in Africa. 1,000 plants/1.000 m² • Recommended plant density: • We recommend separation of 2 m between rows, and 50 to 60 cm o For long crops (over 6 harvests), 800 to 1,000 plants/1,000 m² between plants. o For short crops (below 5 picks), 500 to 600 plants/1,000 m² • Avoid excess of Nitrogen fertilizing so as to improve fruit set and avoid o 2 m between rows, 60 to 70 cm between plants. an excess of vigour. • Control the presence of aphids to decrease the risk of virus infection. 6 CABBAGE Kuroda Round White flat fresh market GREEN BOY F1 SHANI F1 SATURN N°45 F1 The traditional reference variety among round cabbages Improved SUNNY, better uniformity, yield and resistances. Large size tolerant to cracking in the rainy season • Round white cabbage, grown successfully in East & West • Semi-flat cabbage, tolerant to cracking, adapted to high • Large flat head, very uniform, Africa since almost 20 years ago. humidity and temperatures. • At 4 to 5,000 plants/1,000 m², it will give heads of 3 to 4 Kg. • At 40-45,000 plants/Ha, it gives heads of 2,5 to 3 Kg. • The resistance to Fusarium and to bacteria (Xanthomonas) demands less use of pesticides and improves yield, quality • Excellent taste, sweet, crispy, adapted to fresh and to • Reliable, stable, well proven variety, for the grower, the trader cooking. and safety for the consumer. and the consumer. • Very sweet taste, adequate for fresh consumption or for • Very well adapted to the rainy season, both coastal and • Well adapted to changes of season. cooking. inland. • Very solid structure, well adapted to transport and short • Very good field tolerance, high resistance to cracking even • Resistant to Fusarium race 1 storage. after full maturity. • Excellent taste, suitable for fresh consumption and for • Outstanding uniformity, over 90% marketable heads in normal cooking. growing conditions. • Resistant to Fusarium race 1 IR = Foc: 1 IR = Foc: 1 IR = Foc: 1 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Recommended sowing period May to July and September • Recommended plant density, 4,5 to 5,000 plants/1,000 m² • Recommended sowing period: May to September. to December. for heads of 2,5 to 3 Kg. • For large head size, 3,500 to 4,000 plants/1,000 m². • Recommended plant density 5 to 6,000 plants/1,000 m² • Higher plant density will reduce the size of the head and For heads of 2-3 Kg, up to 6,000 plants/1,000 m². increase the risk of diseases. • Above 6 to 7,000 plants/1,000 m², increased risk of leaf diseases and of heads becoming too small. • Spraying against butterflies is highly recommended. • Well adapted to the rainy season. 7 CABBAGE Round Red Round fresh market MARLO F1 BOBCAT F1 RED JEWEL F1 Mid-early round cabbage, excellent taste and adaptability. Excellent performance in the hottest season. Best early red cabbage for African markets • Mid-early round red cabbage, 80-85 days after transplant. • Round white cabbage, medium maturity, 75-80 days after • Very early round red cabbage. • Round head, loose structure, excellent taste transplant.. • Attractive purple-red colour, maintains fresh aspect longer • At 4 to 5,000 plants/1,000 m², it will give heads of 2,5 to Kg. • Extremely heat resistant, reference variety for summer than other red varieties. harvest in Middle East. • High resistance to Fusarium, intermediate resistant to bacteria • At 4 to 5,000 plants/1,000 m², it will give heads of 2,5 to 3 Kg. Xanthomonas. • At 4 to 5,000 plants/1,000 m², it will give heads of 3 to 3,5 Kg. • High resistance to Fusarium. • Adapted to spring and late autumn harvests in inland areas, longer cycle in the coast. • Well adapted to the rainy season, both coastal and inland. • Highly tolerant to tip burn. IR = Foc: 1 IR = Foc: 1 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Recommended sowing period: May-June, for production • Recommended sowing period: January-February, also • Recommended sowing period: February-March and August- in the rainy season. performs well in October transplants. October. • For large head size, 3,500 to 4,000 plants/1,000 m². • For large head size, 3,500 to 4,000 plants/1,000 m². • For large head size, 3,500 to 4,000 plants/1,000 m². For heads of 2-3 Kg, up to 6,000 plants/1,000 m². For heads of 2-3 Kg, up to 6,000 plants/1,000 m². For heads of 2-3 Kg, up to 6,000 plants/1,000 m². • Drip irrigation is recommended to achieve optimal head size. • Avoid crops in extremely hot conditions (over 35°C) • Avoid crops in extremely hot conditions (over 35°C) • Avoid production in the rainy season. 8 CABBAGE MATURITY HEAD VARIETIES (DAYS AFTER SEASON IR/HR TRANSPLANT) Shape Poids (kg) Couleur GREEN BOY F1 85-90 Round 2,5-3 White Year round Foc: 1 SHANI F1 70-75 Flat-round 2,5-5 White Rainy to January/February Foc: 1 SATURN N°45 F1 75-80 Flat 3,5 - 5,0 White Rainy to January/February Foc: 1 MARLO 80-85 Round 2,5 - 3,5 White Rainy to January/February Foc: 1 BOBCAT 75-80 Round 2,5 - 3,0 White Hot season Foc:1 RED JEWEL F1 75-80 Round 2,0 - 2,5 Red Rainy to January/February Sunny F1 9 Carrot Chantenay Kuroda New New KURODA CHANTENAY KURODA POWER NATIVA F1 Reference carrot variety in Central and West Africa Kuroda-type carrot adapted to the rainy season Outstanding yield and quality, a hybrid to change the carrot market • Proven performance for many years in the main carrot • Specifically adapted to high temperature and humidity • Uniform, elegant root of 18 cm length and 3 to 5 cm markets of Central & West Africa diameter. • Performs well both in coastal and inland regions. • Strong, vigorous leaf, 30-40 cm height, facilitating harvest. • Excellent storage capacity, keeping its sweet taste longer • Excellent taste and colour, high yield, very good uniformity , than other varieties. • Very sweet taste, absence of white heart. • Bright red-orange colour, attractive to the trader and the • Smooth root, bright orange, absence of green shoulder. , consumer. • Excellent germination and vigour of the seed. • Good nematode tolerance, contributing to a very high. yield and an extraordinary % of commercial roots. • Its resistance to Alternaria and Powdery mildew demands less use of pesticides and improve yield and quality. HR/IR = Eh / Ad CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Seed density: between 120 and 140 gr of seed per • Seed density: between 200 and 250 gr of seed per 1,000 m² • Seed density: between 200 and 250 gr of seed per 1,000 m² 1,000 m² • 95 to 105 days between sowing and harvest, depending on • 95 to 105 days between sowing and harvest, depending • Drip or sprinkler irrigation is advised to optimize yield the season. on the season. and quality. • Sowing between Oct-Nov and Feb-March. • Sowing 30-40 days before the start of the rainy season. • Sowing from September onwards. • If possible, mechanical sowing is advised to improve root , uniformity. 10 Carrot ROOT PLANT VARIETIES IR / HR STORAGE Taste TYPE CYCLE SHAPE LENGTH (cm) KURODA CHANTENAY Chantenay Mid-early Conical 18-20 Good Good KURODA POWER Kuroda Early Conical 18-20 Good Good NATIVA F1 Nantes Mid-early Rounded conical 18-22 Eh/Ad Excellent Very sweet 11 Cucumber Slicer Slicer cucumber SHALINI F1 Extra early Poinsett-type hybrid. • Very early variety, 30 to 32 days from sowing to harvest. • Bright green fruits of 22-24 cm length. • Longer shelf life than other similar varieties. • Very high yield, 2-3 weeks longer production cycle. CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • 1,000 to 1,200 plants/1,000 m², depending on plant vigour (irrigation & fertilizing) • Production recommended between October and July. • Growing on low stakes improves yield and fruit quality, and decreases risk of diseases. 12 Melon Cantaloupe Charentais PISTOLERO F1 CHIANTI F1 FESTIVAL F1 Netted cantaloupe for domestic and export markets Outstanding taste for domestic markets Fruit quality and long shelf life for export and domestic markets • Large size (1,4-1,6 Kg) round-oval fruit, very good netting, • Mid-life Charentais, adapted to open field production. • Long-life Charentais, excellent netting, advised for export well adapted to transport. between December and March. • Large oval fruit, average weight 1,3 to 1,5 Kg at • Long life variety, adequate for domestic and for export 15,000 plants/Ha. • Orange flesh, high sugar content, excellent uniformity. Fruit markets size from 1,0 to 1,4 Kg. • Excellent taste, high °Brix, usually over 13 in normal • Orange flesh, very aromatic, high °Brix, firm and crunchy. • Vigorous plant, very good fruit set, medium earliness. • The very high resistance to powdery mildew requires • Vigorous plant, adequate both for open field flat production less use of chemicals and less labour. • Resistant to powdery mildew and to Fusarium 0-2, reducing and for staked in plastic tunnel. the need of chemical treatments and giving a much higher • Resistant to powdery mildew and Fusarium, requiring less yield. pesticides, reducing production costs. HR/IR = Fom: 1-2 / Gc: 1 / Px: 1,2 HR/IR = Gc: 1 / Px: 1,2 HR/IR = Fom: 0-2 / Px: 1,2 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • 10-12,000 plants/Ha in open field production, 20,000 • Harvest when colour is turning from grey to golden, before • Recommended plant density in open field 14,000 plants/Ha plants/Ha in staked tunnel crops. the fruit is totally yellow. for a fruit size of 1,2 to 1,4 Kg. • Maintain a regular irrigation to decrease the risk of fruit • Avoid excess of water at the end of the crop, to decrease • 20,000 plants/Ha in staked greenhouse production, for cracking. the risk of fruit cracking. a fruit size of 1,0 to 1, 3 Kg. • To improve fruit set and yield, maintain a moderate irrigation • Adapted to both open field (14-16,000 plants/Ha) • For a fruit size of 1,2 to 1,4 Kg, avoid a high N fertilizing, and low N fertilizing at the time of the first fruit set. or greenhouse staked crop (20,000 plants/Ha) especially if water conductivity is < 2,5. 13 Melon Piel de sapo DON QUIXOTE F1 GRAND CALERO F1 The reference in production, taste and shelf life for winter production Excellent plant vigour for the end of the season • Outstanding taste and sugar content, with a unique firmness of the flesh. • Fruit quality very similar to DON QUIXOTE, excellent taste, firm texture, high °Brix. • Average fruit weight 3 to 4 Kg at 4 to 5,000 plants/Ha, with an excellent shelf life, • Average fruit weight 3 to 3,5 Kg at 4 to 5,000 plants/Ha, with a very good shelf life ideal for export. for export. • Intermediate plant vigour, excellent fruit set, 2 to 3 fruits per plant. • Very high plant vigour especially recommended for the end of the season in Senegal. • Since 2010 it is the reference in Senegal for export to Europe, especially in the early and mid-early transplants. • Firm flesh, crispy texture, • Resistant to powdery mildew, Fusarium 0-1 and MNS Virus. • Resistant to powdery mildew, Fusarium 0-1 and MNS Virus. HR/IR = Fom: 0-1 / MNSV / Gc:1 / Px: 1,2,5 HR : MNSV / Px: 1,2 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Needs a good fertilizing in the first stages after transplant to develop a strong plant with a vigorous root system. • The very vigorous plant is especially adapted to late transplants (late January to end February) • Recommended transplant date between mid-November and end February. • Preferably direct sowing to transplant. • Preferably direct sowing to transplant. • Recommended plant density 4,000 to 4,500 plants/Ha. • Recommended plant density 4,200 to 4,800 plants/Ha. • Avoid excessive fertilizing with N, maintain a balanced plant. 14 Melon FRUIT PLANT VARIETIES DISEASE RESISTANCES Type Weight (Kg) Flesh Shelf life Cycle Vigour PISTOLERO F1 Italian Cantaloupe 1,4 - 1,6 Orange Very good Medium High Fom:1-2 / Gc:1 / Px:1,2 FESTIVAL F1 Charentais 1,0 - 1,2 Orange Excellent Medium High Fom:0-2 / Px:1,2 CHIANTI F1 Italian Cantaloupe 1,2 - 1,6 Orange Good Early Medium Gc:1 / Px:1,2 DON QUIXOTE F1 Piel de Sapo 3,0 - 4,0 White, crispy Excellent Medium Mid-high Fom:0-1/MNSV/Gc:1/Px:1,2,5 GRAND CALERO F1 Piel de Sapo 2,8 - 3,5 White, crispy Excellent Mid-late High Fom:0-1/MNSV/Gc:1/Px:1,2,5 15 OKRA Okra (Gombo) EXPERIMENTAL AICHA F1 KHADY F1 NIGER F1 pre-commercial Very high yield in a Clemson-type hybrid Virus tolerance, outstanding fruit quality. INNOVATION: First Sakata hybrid in the short green type • Very vigorous plant, extending harvest season 3-4 weeks • Very vigorous plant, extending harvest season 5-6 weeks longer than other varieties. longer than other varieties. • First hybrid variety ever launched in the short green type. • Fruit is typical of a Clemson Spineless type, dark green • Fruit is typical of a Clemson Spineless, dark green colour, • Early variety, with very short internodes giving an extremely colour, good taste and shelf life. good taste and shelf life. high fruit set and yield. • Its small leaves improve ventilation and decrease the risk • Slightly longer fruit than AICHA (16-17 cm for KHADY vs 14-15 • Fruits are 8-10 cm length and 3,5 to 4,5 cm diameter, multi- of foliar diseases. in AICHA) ribbed, dark green. • The tolerance to Yellow Vein Virus, transmitted by white fly, • The tolerance to Yellow Vein Virus, transmitted by white fly, • The very vigorous plant allows a long harvest season, increases yield and fruit quality. increases yield and fruit quality. improving strongly the yield. CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • 1,800 to 2,000 plants/1,000 m². Plant density can be • 1,800 to 2,000 plants/1,000 m². Plant density can be • 2,000 to 2,200 plants/1,000 m². Plant density can be 10-20% higher than in a typical crop of non-hybrid varieties. 10-20% higher than in a typical crop of Clemson. 10-20% higher than in a typical crop of Clemson. • Very good adaptation to the hottest season of the year. • Can be grown year-round, including in the coldest period • Can be grown year-round in warm climate areas. of the year. • Irrigation is recommended to maximise yield, especially • Irrigation is recommended to maximise yield, especially • Irrigation is recommended to maximise yield, especially for for long crops. for long crops. long crops. 16 OKRA FRUIT PLANT VARIETIES Colour Length Section Cycle Height Type AICHA F1 green 13-15 cm pentagonal 35-40 day 1,70 - 2,00 m Multi-stem, short internodes KHADY F1 green 15-17 cm hexagonal 37-42 day 1,70 - 2,00 m Multi-stem, short internodes NIGER F1 green 6-8 cm pentagonal 30-35 day 1,70 - 2,00 m Multi-stem, short internodes Khady F1 17 ONION Short day Red Short day Short day EXPERIMENTAL RED CRÉOLE TEXAS GRANO GRANATE F1 Standard red OP, reference in all Africa High quality and yield in a short-day OP yellow variety RED SHORT-DAY HYBRID, EARLINESS, YIELD AND FIRMNESS • Short day red onion, widely grown all over East, Central and • Short day yellow onion, widely grown all over East, Central and West Africa. • Round-flat hybrid, bright purple-red, very good skin cover. West Africa. • High yield, very good uniformity, large round-high bulb shape. • Early variety with an excellent uniformity, very high % of first • Medium-early maturity, 10-15 days later than GRANATE F1. quality bulbs. • Bulb is round, slightly flattened, with good skins to maintain • Early maturity. • Good storage capacity, much better than non-hybrid quality during storage and transport. • Easy variety, broad adaptation, varieties. • Excellent firmness, adequate for storage 2-3 months after • Adapted both to direct sowing and to transplant. harvest. CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • For direct sowing, use approx. 3,5 to 4,5 Kg/Ha, for • Recommended sowing date Nov-January. • Recommended sowing date Nov-January. transplants 5 to 5,5 Kg/Ha. • Seed density 5 to 6 Kg of seed per Ha to have commercial • Seed density 5 to 6 Kg of seed per Ha to have commercial • Higher plant densities will give a smaller bulb size, with very bulb size. 4 to 5 Kg if the market demands large bulb size. bulb size. 4 to 5 Kg if the market demands large bulb size. low influence on the yield. • To improve fruit set and yield, maintain a moderate irrigation • To improve fruit set and yield, maintain a moderate irrigation • Recommended sowing date between November and and low N fertilizing at the time of the first fruit set. and low N fertilizing at the time of the first fruit set. January in coastal conditions. From October to December inland. 18 ONION BULB PLANT VARIETIES DISEASE RESISTANCES External colour Internal colour Shape Size Cycle Storage Sowing date ??? RED CREOLE Red Red Round Medium Medium High Should we recommend it ? TEXAS GRANO Brown White Round Medium Medium Medium Should we recommend it ? GRANATE F1 Red Red Round Large Early mid-high Should we recommend it ? IR: Pink root 19 PEPPER Sweet rectangular red Sweet blacky yellow ADIGE F1 ESPARTANO F1 SHAITAN F1 pre-commercial Green to red long square hybrid pepper Reference in green-to-yellow Yolo-type pepper Hot Cayenne type pepper, outstanding yield • Rectangular fruit, smooth skin, 3-4 lobes, changing at • Green to yellow Yolo-type pepper, reference since years • Dark green cayenne pepper, changing to bright red at full maturity from green to bright red. ago in Western Africa. maturity. • Vigorous plant, short internodes, very high yield. • Vigorous plant well adapted to open field production. • Fruits of 12 to14 cm, medium-high pungency, adapted to • Excellent conservation of the fruit, well adapted also to long fresh or to dry/powder. • Thick wall with a good conservation and shipping distance transport. capacity. • Extremely high yield potential, the plant continues • Fusarium resistant, setting high quality uniform fruits as long as it receives an adequate irrigation and fertilizing. HR/IR = Tm: 0 HR/IR = Tm: 0-2 HR/IR = Tm: 0-2 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Adapted both to open field and to production under • Recommended plant density 2 plants/m². • Recommended plant density 3 to 3,5 plants/m². plastic tunnels. • Transplant season advised from May to December. • It is advised to eliminate the first 3-4 fruits, so that the • Recommended plant density 2 plants/m². • Removing the first two fruits will allow the plant to plant can develop and branch correctly. develop faster and more vigorous. • Drip irrigation is advised, with a high level of Nitrogen fertilizing in the first weeks after transplant. 20 ONION PEPPER PLANTE PLANTE DISEASE RE- VARIETIES SISTANCES Type Colour Size (cm) Cycle Type ADIGE F1 Lamuyo Green to red 10 x 16 Early Greenhouse Tm:0 Green to ESPARTANO F1 Yolo 10 x 12 Mid-early Gree nhouse Tm: 0-2 yellow HULK F1 The revolution in Yolo-type hybrid Tm: 0,3 / Xcv: HULK F1 Yolo Green to red 13 x 13 Mid-early Open field 0-3,7,8 / TSWV: 0 • Large fruit, from green to bright red. The very thick wall gives a high fruit weight and an outstanding storage and shipping quality. • Variety specifically developed for production in open field in tropical conditions. • Large, vigorous plant, with an outstanding leaf protection against sun-burn. • Demanded in Central and West African markets because of its fruit quality and long storage. • Resistant to two viruses, TSWV and TMV, improving fruit quality and yield. • The additional resistance to bacteria allows production even during the rainy season. HR/IR = Tm: 0,3 / Xcv: 0-3,7,8 / TSWV: 0 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Due to its virus and bacteria resistances, HULK can be grown year-round. • Harvesting HULK in green will give a higher yield and a longer production season. • Recommended plant density 1,8 to 2,2 plants/m² • Drip irrigation is recommended to improve yield and fruit quality. • For a longer crop, it is advised to remove the two first fruits so as to ”build” a large vigorous plant. 21 SQUASH White Cylindrical Zucchini White Zucchini New AZIAD F1 CONCORDIA F1 SUPERLUBNA F1 Highest yield and outstanding shelf life Earliness and high yield Virus and powdery mildew resistant, recommended for the hottest period of the year. • Extremely high adaptability, grown from Middle East to • Early variety, high yield, adapted to a long harvest season. North, Central and West Africa. • Semi-bulbous fruit, slightly darker green than AZIAD. • Cylindrical fruit, bright pale green, with a shiny skin. • Medium vigour plant, the erect fruits are well protected • Vigorous, open plant, short internodes. The erect fruits • Very good storage capacity after harvest. against sun burn. Easy to harvest. facilitate harvest and reduce work. • Medium-vigour plant, fruits well covered from the sun, easy • Cylindrical, attractive fruit, can be grown up to 2 to 3 Kg • Very good storage after harvest. to harvest. maintaining a high fruit quality. • Resistant to three virus (ZYMV, PRSV, WMV) and also to • Excellent post-harvest conservation at room temperature. powdery mildew. • Virus resistant (ZYMV and WMV). • Its disease resistances permit less use of crop protection products, reducing costs and increasing the yield and fruit quality. HR/IR = ZYMV / PRSV / WMV / Px HR/IR = ZYMV / WMV HR/IR = PRSV / WMV / ZYMV CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Cycle: recommended for the hottest period of the year. • Cycle: avoid the 2-3 hottest months of the year. • Cycle: sowing in spring and autumn. Avoid the main rainy Avoid the rainy season. season. • Recommended plant density: 1,400 plants/1,000 m² • Recommended plant density: 1,400 plants/1,000 m² 22 SQUASH New FRUIT PLANTE VARIETIES IR /HR Colour Shelf life Shape Cycle Vigour Habit AZIAD F1 Light green Outstanding Cylndrical Very early Medium Open ZYMV, WMV PRSV-W, ZYMV, CONCORDIA F1 Light green Very good Bulbous Early Medium Open WMV, ZYMV, Px SUPERLUBNA F1 Light green Very good Bulbous Very early Medium Open ZYMV, WMV NIMBA F1 Fruit quality and yield in a dark green squash Fairly PRSV-W, ZYMV, NIMBA F1 Dark green Very good Cylindrical Medium Mid-high open WMV, ZYMV, Px • Early variety • Vigorous, open plant, short internodes. The erect fruits facilitate harvest and reduce work. • Very good storage after harvest. • Resistant to three virus (ZYMV, PRSV, WMV) and also to powdery mildew. HR/IR = ZYMV / PRSV / WMV / Px CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Cycle: recommended for the hottest period of the year. Avoid the rainy season. • Recommended plant density: 1,400 plants/1,000 m² 23 Tomato Determinate saladette New AMIRAL F1 EMERALD F1 INDIO F1 Reference variety for production in the rainy season. Nematode-resistant AMIRAL type for dry season, great Year round, intermediate size elongated fruit, wide yield. range of resistances. • Elongated fruit, 100-110 gr, very high yield, bright red, very • Elongated fruit, 110-120 gr, very high yield, bright red, very firm, excellent conservation after harvest. firm, excellent conservation after harvest. • Elongated fruit, 130-150 gr, extremely high yield, very firm, • One of the leading varieties from East to West Africa. Very • Bright red fruit, very good conservation, excellent uniformity. excellent taste and shelf life. adaptable and “grower friendly”. Good tolerance to cracking. • Good shelf life, bright red external and internal colour, high • Vigorous plants, with long stems, very adequate for growing • Its resistance to Nematodes allows it to be grown in sandy, sugar content, very tasty and sweet. on low stakes. Nematode infected soils. • The resistance to soil (Fusarium, Verticillium) and leaf fungi • Tolerant to TYLCV, producing a high yield even in conditions • Vigorous plants, with long stems, very adequate for growing diseases (Alternaria, Stemphylium), and to bacteria of heavy pressure of white fly. on low stakes. (Ralstonia) improve the final yield and allow a longer harvest • Can be grown year-round. The tolerance to bacteria • Very good TYLCV and bacteria tolerance. period. (Ralstonia) permits production in the rainy season. • Proven for years as a great variety in West & Central Africa in HR: ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2/For. IR: TYLCV/Rs all seasons, including the rainy season thanks to its resistance to bacteria. HR: ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2/For. IR: TYLCV/Rs CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS IR/HR = Pst / Aal /Fol: 0,1/Ss/Vd: 0 • Recommended transplant date September to March. Avoid fruit set at temperatures above 35°C. • Recommended transplant date from March to September. • EMERALD gives a much higher yield and better fruit quality CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • AMIRAL gives a much higher yield and better fruit quality when grown on low (1 m) stakes, when grown on low (0,8 to 1,5) stakes, • The staking improves the ventilation thereby reducing • Can be grown 12/12, including the rainy season thanks to its diseases, it requires less chemicals and facilitates the harvest resistance to bacteria (Ralstonia). • Low staking improves the ventilation to reduce diseases, because of the better visibility of the fruits. requires less chemicals and facilitates the harvest because of • Can be grown staked or flat on the ground, because of its the better visibility of the fruits. • Recommended plant density 2,2 plants/m² if staked, 1,8 plants/m² if grown flat on the ground. compact plant with short internodes. • Recommended plant density 1,8 to 2,2 plants/m². • Recommended plant density 2 plants/m². • TYLCV tolerance is high, however white fly should be controlled to reduce the risk of virus attack. 24 Tomato EXPERIMENTAL BARAKA F1 MARINA F1 MARTYNA F1 Long shelf life for hot set with high resistance to TY, The reference in large size, high yield, top quality MARINA + TYLCV + Alternaria resistance tolerance to BW diseases. elongated tomato • 160-180 gr fruit, even more with a good fertilizing and • Pre-commercial variety, successfully tested in Central • 160-180 gr fruit, even more with a good fertilizing and irrigation. and West Africa. irrigation. • Easy variety, “grower friendly”, very high yield. • Elongated fruit, • Easy variety, “grower friendly”, very high yield, very broad adaptability. • Very wide range of resistances, including TYLCV. • Wide range of resistances (Fusarium, Verticillium, • Bright red colour, excellent firmness, very good taste and Nematodes, Stemphylium). texture. • Bright red colour, excellent firmness, very good taste and • Compact plant, short internodes, mid-late maturity texture. • Compact plant, short internodes, medium-late maturity. HR/IR = Fol:0,1/Vd:0/Mi HR/IR = Fol: 0,1/Ss/Vd: 0/Mi HR/IR = Vd:0/Fol:0,1/Ss/Aal/Mi/TYLCV CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Can be grown 12/12, from the hottest to the rainy season • Can be grown 12/12, from the hottest to the rainy season • Can be grown 12/12, from the hottest to the rainy season thanks to its resistance to bacteria. thanks to its resistance to bacteria. thanks to its resistance to bacteria. • Preferably to be grown flat on the ground, because of its • Preferably to be grown flat on the ground, because of its • Preferably to be grown flat on the ground, because of its short internodes. short internodes. short internodes. • Recommended plant density 2,2 plants/m². • Recommended plant density 2,2 plants/m². • Recommended plant density 2,2 plants/m². • Recommended for warm and cool seasons. • The resistance to Nematodes allows it to be grown in sandy, N infected soils, except at very high temperatures where the • Recommended for warm and cool seasons. resistance becomes weaker. 25 Tomato STAR FRUIT PLANT VARIETIES DISEASE RESISTANCES Shape Weight (gr) Shelf life Cycle AMIRAL F1 Elongated 90-110 Very good Medium HR: ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2/For. IR: TYLCV/Rs EMERALD F1 Elongated 90-110 Very good Medium HR: ToMV:0-2/Fol:0-2/For. IR: TYLCV/Rs INDIO F1 Elongated 120-150 Good Mid-late Pst / Aal /Fol: 0,1/Ss/Vd: 0 BARAKA F1 Elongated 120 Very good Medium HR: Fol:0,1 / Vd:0 IR: Mi SAHARA 40 F1 Great fruit set at extremely high temperatures, with TY and bacteria resistance. MARINA F1 Elongated 150-180 Very good Mid-late HR: Fol:0,1 / Ss / Vd:0 IR: Mi • 100-110 gr fruit, even more with a good fertilizing HR: Fol:0,1 / Ss / Vd:0 / Aal IR: Mi / and irrigation. MARTYNA F1 Elongated 140-160 Very good Mid-late TYLCV • Excellent fruit quality, bright red colour, very good storage/shelf life. SAHARA 40 F1 Elongated 90-110 Very good Mid-late HR: ToMV:0 / Vd:0 / Fol:0,1 IR: Rs / TYLCV • When other varieties lose fruit set due to heat, SAHARA will give a great production & fruit quality. • Its TYLCV and bacteria resistance give it a broad adaptation. HR/IR = ToMV:0/Vd:0/Fol:0,1/Rs/TYLCV CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Especially recommended for the hottest season of the year, when other varieties are unable to set fruit. • Can be grown in areas and seasons with high pressure of white fly (vector of TYLCV). • The resistance to bacteria, verticillium and fusarium gives SAHARA 40 additional protection against soil and leaf diseases. 26 WATERMELON Crimson Sweet DAYTONA F1 Large size elongated Crimson Sweet type CRIMSON RUBY F1 LEONARDO F1 • Elongated shape, Large size round-oval Crimson Sweet type Large round Crimson Sweet type with bright red flesh • With a correct crop management, fruit size will be between 10 and 14 Kg • Oval-round shape, uniform fruit size between 10 and 14 Kg • Round shape, attractive external colour. • Very good flesh quality, sweet, crispy • Very high yield, concentrated maturity in 2-3 harvests. • With a normal crop management, fruit size from 10 to 15 Kg • Very high yield, excellent uniformity, very high proportion of • Thick rind, adequate for long distance shipping over rough • Bright red flesh, very sweet, very tolerant to internal cracking. 1st class fruits. roads • Early variety, very high yield, • Thick rind, adequate for long distance shipping over rough • Vigorous plant, excellent leaf cover to protect fruits from sun • Thick rind, adequate for storage and for shipping over rough roads burn roads • Vigorous plant, excellent leaf cover to protect fruits from sun burn HR/IR = Co: 1 HR/IR = Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 HR/IR = Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS • Better performance under drip irrigation, also well adapted • Better performance under drip irrigation, also well adapted • Better performance under drip irrigation, also well adapted to non-irrigated production. to non-irrigated production. to non-irrigated production. • For fruit size over 10 Kg, recommended plant density is • For fruit size over 10 Kg, recommended plant density is • For fruit size over 12 Kg, recommended plant density is 500- 500-600 plants/Ha. 600 plants/Ha. 500-600 plants/Ha. • Adapted to grafted and non-grafted production. • Adapted to grafted and non-grafted production. • Adapted to grafted and non-grafted production. • Recommended sowing in Central and West Africa, • Recommended sowing in Central & West Africa, from November to March. November to March. 27 WATERMELON Charleston Grey New STAR GREYMAX F1 GREY TOP F1 Large round Kaolak-type hybrid, Fusarium resistant Large size round Kaolak-type hybrid • Charleston Grey colour, round shape, excellent fruit uniformity. • Attractive green-grey external colour, • With a correct crop management, fruit size will be between 10 and 14 Kg • With a correct crop management, fruit size will be between 11 and 15 Kg • Outstanding flesh quality, bright red, sweet, crispy, very superior to the • Great flesh quality, bright red flesh, sweet, crispy. standard OP varieties. • Very high yield, excellent uniformity, very high proportion of 1st class fruits. • Very high yield, excellent uniformity, very high proportion of 1st class fruits. • Thick rind, adequate for long distance shipping over rough roads • Thick rind, adequate for long distance shipping over rough roads • Medium-early, vigorous plant, excellent leaf cover to protect fruits from sun burn • Early variety, with an excellent leaf cover to protect fruits from sun burn • Resistance to Fusarium and Colletotrichum, improving yield and requiring • Resistance to Fusarium and Colletotrichum, improving yield and requiring less treatments. less treatments. HR/IR = Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 HR/IR = * Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 CROP MANAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS CONSEILS DE CULTURE • Better performance under drip irrigation, also well adapted to • Better performance under drip irrigation, also well adapted to non-irrigated non-irrigated production. production. • Recommended transplant dates in coastal areas Sept-Oct, in • Recommended transplant dates in coastal areas Sept-Oct, in inland areas inland areas Nov-Dec. Nov-Dec. • For fruit size over 10 Kg, recommended plant density is 500-600 • For fruit size over 10 Kg, recommended plant density is 500-600 plants/Ha. plants/Ha. • Adapted to grafted and non-grafted production. • Adapted to grafted and non-grafted production. 28 WATERMELON FRUIT PLANT VARIETIES DISEASE RESISTANCES Type Colour Shape Weight (Kg) Cycle Vigour DAYTONA F1 Crimson Sweet Drak green/pale green stripes Long oval 10 to 14 Early Very high Co: 1 CRIMSON RUBY F1 Crimson sweet Mid green / dark green stripes Round oval 9 to 12 Mid-early High Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 LEONARDO F1 Crimson sweet Round 10 to 15 Early Very high Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 GREYMAX F1 Kaolak Grey light green Round 8 to 10 Mid-early Very high Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 GREY TOP F1 Kaolak Grey mid green Round 8 to 10 Mid-early Very high Co: 1 / Fon: 0,1 29 Resistances BEETROOT SQUASH Abbreviation HR/IR Scientific name of pathogen ISF Abréviation HR/IR Nom scientifique du pathogène ISF PRSV IR Papaya ringspot virus (ex WMV-I) ONION SLCV IR Squash leaf curl virus Foc IR Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cepae WMV IR Watermelon mosaic virus (ex WMV-II) Pd HR Peronospora destructor ZYMV IR Zucchini yellow mosaic virus Pt IR Pyrenochaeta terrestris Px IR Podosphaera xanthii (ex Sphaerotheca fuliginea) WATERMELON PEPPER Colletotrichum orbiculare (ex Colletotrichum lagenarium) Co HR/IR Tm: 0 HR Tobamovirus (race P0 : ToMV, TMV, PMMoV) (race 1,2,3) Fon HR/IR Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. niveum (race 0) Tobamovirus (races P0, P1 : ToMV, TMV, TMGMV, PMMoV, PaM- Tm: 0, 1 HR MV) Tobamovirus (races P0, P1, P1.2 : ToMV, TMV, TMGMV, PMMoV, Tm: 0-2 HR BRASSICAS (CABBAGE, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, CHINESE CABBAGE…) PaMMV) Tobamovirus (races P0, P1, P1.2, P1.2.3 : ToMV, TMV, TMGMV, Tm: 0-3 HR Abbreviation HR/IR Scientific name of pathogen ISF PMMoV, PaMMV) Xcc IR Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris TSWV IR Tomato spotted wilt virus Foc HR Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. conglutinans (race 1) Xcv IR/HR Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria (races 0-10) CARROT Ad IR / HR Alternaria dauci Eh IR Erysiphe heraclei MELON MNSV HR Melon necrotic spot virus Golovinomyces cichoracearum (ex. Erysiphe cichoracearum) Gc IR (race 1) Fom HR Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. Melonis (races 0, 1, 2) Podosphaera xanthii (ex. Sphaerotheca fuliginea) (races 1, 2, 3, Px IR 5, 3.5) 30 Definition of terms used to describe reactions to pathogens, pests and stresses The terms used in this catalogue to describe the reactions of varieties to various • Intermediate Resistance (IR): diseases, pests, or stresses are consistent with those recommended by the The ability of a plant to endure or restrict to some degree the attack by a specified pest International Seed Federation (ISF) and those developed and used in the sciences of or pathogen. Intermediate resistant plants exhibit a greater range of symptoms than plant pathology and plant breeding. Highly resistant plants but should still perform better than susceptible plants grown under similar conditions. PREAMBLE • Tolerance (T): Differing degrees of specificity exist in the relations between plants and pests or The ability of a plant to withstand abiotic stress (e.g., environmental or chemical) while pathogens. Identification of such specificity generally requires the use of highly performing better than susceptible plants grown under similar conditions. elaborate analytical methods. Recognising whether a plant is subject to a pest or pathogen or not may depend on the analytical method employed. Statements on the reaction of varieties to a specific disease, pest or stress are based on evaluations made • Susceptibility: under defined conditions and are believed to be reliable. However, the specificity of The inability of a plant to restrict the growth and development of a specified pest or pests or pathogens may vary over time and space, depends on environmental factors pathogen, or to withstand a specified environmental or chemical stress. and new pest biotypes or new pathogen races capable of overcoming resistance may emerge. Then it is important to understand that the reactions of a variety to specific DISCLAIMER diseases, pests or stress can be affected in nature by environmental, biological or other This information is based on our observations and/or information from other sources. uncontrollable factors that may alter expected performance of this variety. As crop performance depends on the interaction between the genetic potential of the seed, its physiological characteristics, and the environment, including management, DEFINITION we give no warranty express or implied, for the performance of crops relative to the information given nor do we accept any liability for any loss, direct or consequential, that Two levels of resistance are defined: may arise from whatsoever cause. • High Resistance (HR): The ability of a plant to restrict or retard the attack by a specified pest or pathogen, and/or the resulting damage, when compared to the reaction of susceptible plants grown under similar environmental conditions and pest or pathogen pressure. A Highly resistant plant may exhibit some disease symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure. 31 © Sakata March 2020 – Design : Céline ROUX / hello@iplusd.fr Photo credits : Sakata, Pascal Helaine, G&B Studio, Floramedia, Miguel A. Benajes Lavirgen, Alberto Rojas, Richard Smit, Andy Vernum, Pieter Prins, Ihab Nqawh. SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS Domaine de Sablas – Rue Jean Moulin 30620 UCHAUD – FRANCE Tél. : +33 (0) 4 66 71 75 00 – Fax : +33 (0) 4 66 71 75 09 www.sakata-vegetables.eu sakata-info@sakata.eu SALES AREA MANAGER Vicente CELADA Mobile : +33 627 510 703 vicente.celada@sakata.eu
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