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De Ruiter Product guide

About De Ruiter Hybrid Seed Products Glasshouse growers take pride in what they grow – always researching, constantly pursuing the competitive edge.

Part artisan and part scientist, they demand the very best …for themselves, and for the people they feed. This is

what it means to be a glasshouse grower.

At Monsanto, through the De Ruiter brand, we are dedicated to giving our heated, protected-culture vegetable and

rootstock growers the satisfaction of delivering the best possible products to market with pride.

De Ruiter specialises in breeding, producing and selling hybrid seeds for glasshouse cultivation of tomato,

capsicums and cucumber. And having introduced rootstock to the vegetable seed industry, De Ruiter continues

to build on our heritage in the rootstock market by pushing the boundaries to give growers a competitive edge.

When you grow De Ruiter seeds, you can expect one-on-one personalised service and a partner in innovation.

It’s how we deliver on our promise to you — the promise of outstanding growing potential. We deliver this via

our commitment to provide all of our De Ruiter growers with:

• Proven Product Performance

• Passion to Serve

• Unrivalled Glasshouse Expertise

• Constant Innovation

It’s all part of our promise to provide you with outstanding growing potential.

Seminis® is the brand for open-field and unheated-protected varieties.

If you would like more information on Seminis varieties, please call 1800 364 846

or visit www.seminis.com.

* Successful farming requires a high degree of skill. The performance of seed and crops are greatly impacted by numerous factors and conditions beyond the control of Monsanto, including, among other things, environmental conditions, such as sunlight, moisture, temperature, and soil composition; adverse weather conditions, such as drought, excessive rainfall, high wind; pests, diseases, and individual farming practices. The purchaser and/or user of this seed assumes all risks that these factors and conditions will adversely impact the performance of the seed and crop produced from the seed.

De Ruiter is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Australia Limited licensee. Copyright © 2012 Monsanto Australia Limited All Rights Reserved.

21 Technical Information

22 Resistances

24 Seed Quality

25 Quality Assurance

26 Contact Us

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06 Cucumbers

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14 Truss & loose

14 Medium truss

14 Large truss

15 Loose

18 Cherry & cocktail tomato

19 Specialty tomato

20 Tomato rootstock

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CucumbersSachaSacha is an easy to grow variety best suited for early spring/late autumn sowings in heated greenhouses.

It is an open and labour friendly crop producing excellent fruit quality. It has an intermediate resistance

to Powdery Mildew.

Features:

Type: Continental

Length: 30-35cm

Season: early spring/late autumn

Resistance: IR Px

UlricaUlrica is a continental cucumber suitable for spring and summer production in heated greenhouse

conditions. It is a flexible variety with an open and labour friendly crop producing excellent quality fruit.

Ulrica’s fruit is medium/long length, is nicely ribbed with good colour and shape.

Features:

Type: Continental

Length: 30-35cm

Season: summer/autumn

Resistance: HR Px

Variety Resistances Heated AFL (cm) Comments

Cucumber, continental

SACHA HR Px ✓ 32 Continental. Early spring, winter.

ULRICA HR Px ✓ 32 Continental. Summer, autumn.

CAMARO IR Px ✓ 35 Continental. Early spring, late spring, autumn.

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Watermelon rootstockRS841Interspecific squash hybrid rootstock suitable for watermelon and melon grafting. The easy use for

grafting and the ability to grow in stressful conditions make RS841 the reference for the Cucurbit

rootstock market.

Features:

Resistances: HR Fom:0,1,2,1.2, Foc:1,2, Fon:1,2, Forc, Ps, IR Vd, Ma, Mi, Mj, Rs

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CapsicumsOrange GloryOrange Glory is an orange blocky capsicum suitable for heated

greenhouse production. It has medium/large fruit with consistent shape

and size produced on an open productive plant. A firm, brilliant deep

orange coloured fruit is produced after a uniform and even colour change.

Features

Colour Brilliant deep orange

Weight 180–220g

Resistances HR Tm:0–3

DerbyA yellow blocky capsicum suitable for heated greenhouse production,

Derby is a generative and reliably high yielding variety. It produces

a bright yellow medium/large fruit with an even colour change.

Derby has good firmness and shelf life and is strong against blossom

end rot, sunscald and stip.

Features

Colour Bright yellow

Weight 190–210g


MorraineSuitable for heated greenhouse production, Morraine is a red blocky

capsicum. Producing large size, firm and uniform fruit with overall

excellent quality. Morraine has good plant vigour throughout the growing

season, sufficient foliage with high early and total yield potential.

Features

Colour Deep red

Weight 200–225g


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Variety Resistances Heated AFL (cm) Comments

Cucumber, continental

ORANGE GLORY

HR Tm:0–3 ✓ 200Orange blocky, medium/large fruit, consistent shape and size, brilliant deep orange, even colour change.

DERBY HR Tm:0–2 ✓ 200Yellow blocky, generative, high yielding variety. Medium/large, bright yellow with even colour change.

MORRAINE HR Tm:0–2 ✓ 210Red blocky, uniform, firm deep red fruit. Good plant vigour.

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Truss & LooseMedium Truss

PlaisancePlaisance is a truss tomato for heated glasshouse production. It produces

medium/large firm fruit with high brix and is deep shiny red in colour.

It has a vigorous open plant habit and high yield potential.

Features:

Shape Round

Colour Dark red

Weight 110 –130g

Yield High yield potential (55kg/m2)

Resistances HR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For

Large Truss

IdoollIdooll has excellent truss uniformity and produces high crop yields that

are perfect for shortest day plantings. Idooll is easy to balance and will

benefit from growing on vigorous rootstock like Maxifort. Idooll tomatoes

are perfectly round, light red in colour and have a shelf life of up to 14 days.

Features:

Shape Perfect round

Colour Medium red

Weight 140–150g

Yield High (60kg+)

Resistances HR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For, Va, Vd

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KomeettKomeett is a round, large sized truss tomato that has an average weight

of 150–170g. It is an all round variety for all plantings producing an early

and high total yield.

Features:

Shape Round

Colour Medium Red

Weight 150–170g

Yield Early & high total yield (60kg+)


Loose

ListellListell is an open, labour friendly plant with generative character

producing high yield. The red fruit is very firm, large/medium and

has a very good shelf life.

Features:

Shape Round

Colour Dark Red

Weight 170–180g

Yield Early & high total yield


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Variety Resistances Heated Truss Loose Comments

Large truss

CLARANCE

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E,

Fol:0,1, For, Va, Vd

✓ ✓ 140Proven versatile variety that is hard to beat.

BRILLANT

HR ToMV, TSWV, Ff:A–E,


✓ ✓ ✓ 140

TSWV resistant. Versatile variety that easily adapts to various growing circumstances.

IDOOLL

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1,

For, Va, Vd

✓ ✓ 150

Excellent truss uniformity, high yield crops that are perfect for shortest day plantings. Easy to balance and will benefit from growing on vigorous rootstock like Maxifort. Perfectly round, medium red in colour and have a shelf life of up to 14 days.

KOMEETT


For, Va, Vd

✓ ✓ 150

Round, red large sized truss tomato. All round variety for all plantings producing an early and high total yield.

DRW 7513

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E,

Fol:0,1, For, On, Va, Vd

✓ ✓ 140

Big size, nice red colour, high production. Resistant to powdery mildew (Oidium).

SUCCESS

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For, On, Va, Vd

✓ ✓ 140

Strong and vigorous plant habit. Big fruits with deep red colour, very high yielding. Strong green parts. Resistant to powdery mildew (Oidium).

MERLICE

HR ToMV, Ff:A-E, Fol:0,1 For, Va, Vd, Ma, Mi, Mj IR On

✓ ✓ 150

New trial variety with improved yield potential and intermediate powdery mildew resistance. More vigorous plant habit compared to standard variety.

TRICIAHR ToMV,

Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For

✓ ✓ 140Very high yield, regular setting – especially through the heat.

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Medium truss

TRESCO


For, Va, Vd✓ ✓ 135

Versatile variety, excellent fruit set.

PLAISANCEHR ToMV,

Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For

✓ ✓ 130

Deep red colour, fresh green truss stem, high yield. Medium large, bright yellow with even colour change.

ZEALAND


For, Va, Vd

✓ ✓ 125Regular truss development, nice red fruit colour.

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ADMIRO

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E,

Fol:0,1, For, On,Va, Vd

✓ ✓140– 160

Strong vigour, short plant, good quality, high yield. Resistant to powdery mildew (Oidium).

LISTELL

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E,


✓ ✓170– 180

Nice deep red colour and excellent shelf life.

REBELSKI

HR ToMV, Ff:A-E,

Fol:0,1, For, On, Va, Vd

✓ ✓250-275

Beef tomato with exceptional yield potential and traditional shape; resistant to powdery mildew

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Cherry & CocktailConchitaCherry truss for heated and unheated glasshouse. Excellent fruit characteristics.

Very good taste and brix level in combination with nice shiny red fruit.

Uniform fishbone shaped trusses with 12–25g fruits. Strong growing plant.

Suited to year round production.

Features:

Shape High round

Colour Shiny red

Weight 25g

Yield 22–28 kg/m2

Harvest Truss

Resistances HR ToMV, Ff:A-E, Fol:0,1, For, Va, Vd

FlavorinoPlum cocktail with excellent taste. Suitable for truss and loose harvest.

Nice plum shaped fruits on uniform trusses, with 12-14 fruits. Plant has

a balanced generative character. Grafting the variety for long crops is

recommended. Suitable for unheated and year-round heated crops.

Features:

Shape Plum

Colour Red

Weight 35g

Yield 35kg/m2

Harvest Truss and loose

Resistances HR ToMV, Pst, Fol:0,1, Va, Vd, Ma, Mi, Mj

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SpecialtyZebrinoSpecialty tomato used in both heated and unheated crops characterised

by its unique appearance. This variety contains a high level of lycopene.

Features:

Shape Round

Colour Red with vertical green stripes

Weight 30–40g

Yield 15–22 kg/m2

Harvest Loose

ResistancesHR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For, Va, Vd,

Ma, Mi, Mj


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CONCHITA

HR ToMV, Ff:A-E,


✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 25No cracking, uniform trusses of 12 fruits.

FLAVORINO

HR ToMV, Pst, Fol:0,1, Va, Vd, Ma,

Mi, Mj

✓ ✓ ✓ 34Very good taste, tall plant.

ZEBRINO

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E,

Fol:0,1, For, Va, Vd, Ma,

Mi, Mj

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 30–40

Used for both heated and unheated crops. Unique appearance.

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RootstockMaxifortThe rootstock for substrate crops that has proven its value over and over again through the testing Australian

summers. Your safety choice, even for vegetative scions, Maxifort provides a balanced growth to maximise

your yield.

BeaufortBeaufort is the recommended choice for aubergine crops on substrates and soil-based crops for tomato

and aubergines.

Variety Resistances Heated Un-heated Comments

BEAUFORT

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For, On, Pl, Va, Vd, Ma, Mi, Mj

✓ ✓Beaufort is recommended for soil crops and aubergine.

MAXIFORT

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0,1, For, On, Pl, Va, Vd, Ma, Mi, Mj

✓Recommended for year round hydroponic crops to improve overall vigour and maximise yield.

MULTIFORT

HR ToMV, Ff:A–E, Fol:0–2, For, On, Pl, Va, Vd, Ma, Mi, Mj

✓Multifort is recommended where ‘Fusarium 3’ resistance is required.

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SeedsResistancesCodes to indicate available resistance in the Monsanto vegetable variety catalogue Monsanto has exercised

reasonable care and skill in compiling this catalogue. The varieties with disease resistance claims have

been tested for specified disease resistance. All resistances quoted refer only to races or pathotypes of

the variety. It is important to recognise that the response of resistant plants to pests or pathogens can vary

according to host age and depend on environmental factors. New and/or atypical pest or pathogen biotypes,

races, or strains may overcome resistance, sometimes completely. The descriptions, advice, resistance

claims and vegetation cycles that are presented in this product guide are intended for general guidance

only. The user should apply it in accordance with knowledge and experience of local conditions. Monsanto

follows International Seed Federation (ISF) recommendations concerning Resistance Codes. Monsanto cannot

accept any liability in connection with this product guide and does not guarantee any result or performance.

Disease resistance terminology

Resistance: Resistance is the ability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specified

pest or pathogen and/or the damage they cause when compared to susceptible plant varieties under similar

environmental conditions and pest or pathogen pressure. Resistant varieties may exhibit some disease

symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure. Two levels of resistance are defined.

High/Standard Resistance (HR): 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.

Moderate/Intermediate Resistance (IR): 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 still show less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible plant varieties when grown

under similar environmental conditions and/or pest or pathogen pressure.

Tolerance: Tolerance is the ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress without serious consequences

for growth, appearance and yield. Monsanto makes NO claims of tolerance to diseases or disorders caused

by pests.

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TomatoesFf Fulvia fulva Leaf mould

Fol Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici

Fusarium wilt

For Fusarium oxysporum f.sp.radicislycopersici

Fusarium Crown Rot

Ma Meloidogyne arenaria Root-Knot Nematode

Mi Meloidogyne incognita Root-Knot Nematode

Mj Meloidogyne javanica Root-Knot Nematode

On Oidium neolycopersici (ex Oidium lycopersici)

Powdery Mildew

Pst Pseudomonoas syringae pv. Tomato Bacterial Speck

ToMV Tomato Mosaic Virus Tomato mosaic

TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Tomato spotted wilt

Va Verticillium albo-atrum Verticillium wilt

Vd Verticillium dahliae Verticillium wilt

CucurbitsCucumbers

Cca Corynespora cassiicola Target Spot

Ccu Cladosporium cucumerinum Scab

CMV Cucumber Mosaic Virus Cucumber mosaic

CVYV Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus Cucumber vein yellowing

CYSDV Cucumber Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus

Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder

PxPodosphaera xanthii (was Sphaerotheca fuliginea)

Powdery mildew

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FocFusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum

Fusarium Wilt

Fom Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis Fusarium Wilt

Fon Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Fusarium Wilt

ForcFusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-cucumerinum

Fusarium Wilt

Ps Phompsis sclerotioides Phomopsis Black Root Rot

Vd Verticillium dahliae Verticillium Wilt

Ma/Mi/MjMelodogyne arenaria, incognita, javanica

Root Knot Nematode

Rs Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia Root Rot

CapsicumsPVY Potato Virus Y Potato Virus Y

Tm Tobamovirus Group Tobamovirus

TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Tomato spotted wilt

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Seed QualityHow Monsanto Produces Hybrid Seeds

Hybrid seed production at Monsanto requires rigorous processes to ensure high standards of quality. Hybrid

parent lines are carefully shipped to Monsanto-owned farms or to contracted seed growers. The male and

female seeds are then planted side by side. Once the parental plants flower, they crosspollinate to produce

the seed-bearing fruit. The fruits are monitored as they mature until they are ready for harvest. Finally the

commercial hybrid seeds, also called F1 seed, are extracted from the fruit and shipped to one of twelve

Monsanto operations facilities where they are prepared for sale.

Only the Best Seeds Are Kept

Growing and harvesting high quality seeds is just the beginning. The seeds must be cleaned and conditioned,

dried, sorted by size (for precision planters), thoroughly tested and packed prior to shipping. Many growing

areas also require seeds to be treated with protectants, primed or pelleted. All of our seed is stored in bulk

containers under controlled storage conditions. It is packed to order based on each customer’s specifications.

These services all require years of training as well as specialised equipment and logistical systems to do well.

It’s one of the reasons why growers prefer to purchase seed each season from Monsanto. All of our processes

are designed to protect the quality of the seed — a fragile, living product.

Conditioning

Seed conditioners separate fully formed seeds by weight, size, shape and colour. The process also removes

plant materials, debris, dead seed and seed from other plants.

Seed Treatments

Seed treatments can be applied to seeds to protect them from disease during their most vulnerable time

in the ground. They can also enhance germination, vigour and uniformity in the field. Common treatments

include film coating, an application that coats the seed with a polymer that can hold to seed protectants.

The bright colour also makes the seed easy to identify during planting. In addition, some types of seed are

“primed” to enhance its performance. Primed seeds have been hydrated and redried prior to sale. Another

popular option is pelleting, a thick coating that makes very small seeds larger, perfectly round, and easy to

handle. The pellet typically splits open or dissolves once it is in the ground and exposed to water.

Other seed treatments, such as hot water baths, are part of Monsanto’s comprehensive quality assurance

system. These treatments are designed to kill harmful bacteria that may be on the seed.

Packaging

Highly accurate machines are used to pack seed by count, weight and volume, depending on the crop and

market. Pouches, foils, cans and pails are specially sealed to protect the seed during shipment and storage.

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Quality AssuranceHealth, Purity and Vigour

Monsanto completes nearly 500,000 quality checks on our seed each year. This rigorous testing is the

centerpiece of our comprehensive quality assurance system. A single seed lot can be subjected to several dozen

quality measurements. All commercially sold seed by Monsanto is tested every six months for germination.

Several of our labs have been accredited by government auditors, such as the National Seed Health System in

the United States and Naktuinbouw, the Dutch Inspection Service for Horticulture. To earn this prestigious status

we have proven that our test results are reliable, reproducible and independent from commercial influence.

Germination and Vigour Testing

Completed in specialised growth chambers and greenhouses, these tests provide one of the most important

quality measurements of seeds. High germination percentages are indicative of health, vigour and the overall

quality of the seeds. Our procedures meet or exceed international standards.

Physical Purity

Using magnifiers and microscopes, technicians examine seed lots to detect weed seeds or other impurities.

Any irregularities are documented and the seed re-conditioned or discarded, if needed.

Identity and Purity Testing

It is impossible to identify a plant variety simply by looking at its seed. With 3,500+ products, Monsanto

has developed highly accurate methods to confirm identity and measure the percentage of hybridity

of harvested seeds. Using equipment similar to what is found in sophisticated medical labs, Monsanto

technicians can even identify specific products via their DNA fingerprint. When needed, field tests, called

“grow-outs”, are used to visually confirm that the plants have the right phenotype.

Seed Health

Destructive bacteria and plant viruses can be transmitted on seeds and Monsanto takes extreme caution

to prevent infection during seed production and afterwards. Random samples of seeds (usually 30,000 or

50,000 seeds per lot) are drawn from seed lots and tested for the presence of pathogens that are known to

be problematic.

In addition to grow-outs, where seeds are planted in greenhouses and tested for disease symptoms, the team

uses a number of highly sensitive tests to find seeds that may carry pathogens. This may include enzyme-

based ELISA assays and DNA-based PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests. Monsanto has made many

breakthroughs in the area of seed health, and for the benefit of the industry has often shared that knowledge.

Quality Assurance Research

Monsanto has a special team of quality experts whose job is to find new and innovative ways to improve

the health and quality of seed. They study the physiological, horticultural and genetic factors that affect

seed quality. We then use this information to guide our product development as well as the processes and

technologies employed in seed production and operations.

Good Seed and Plant Practices (GSPP)

Monsanto supports GSPP, an Industry initiative from seed companies and plant raisers covering seeds

and young plants. GSPP is a hygiene and prevention system focusing on Clavibacter michiganensis spp.

Michiganensis (Cmm) in tomato and rootstock for protected crops, strictly following state of the art

standards and protocols with independent audits.

The goal of GSPP is to improve along the propagation chain the management and the prevention of Cmm risk.

Zero risk with Cmm doesn’t exist. The success of GSPP depends on the involvement of all partners in the chain,

from seed producer until young plant raisers.

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Contact UsFor more information visit www.deruiterseeds.com or contact your local representative

Territory Managers

Josip Balint

Territory Manager

– Heated Protected products

0400 377 333

[email protected]

Carlos Rahme

Territory Manager

New South Wales & South Australia

0428 540 181

[email protected]

Technology Development

Troy Mulcahy

Technology Development Lead

Australia & New Zealand

0400 020 455

[email protected]

Aart Slobbe

Technology Development Specialist

0439 356 289

[email protected]

Monsanto customer service

Ph: 1800 364 846

Fax: 1800 892 066

Email: [email protected]

Monsanto Australia

Head Office: 12/600 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004

Post: PO Box 6051, St Kilda Road Central, VIC 8008

Phone: 1800 069 569 Fax: 03 9522 6122

www.monsanto.com.au

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