Clifton Seed Co. 2015 Vegetable Variety Showcase
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Ace of Spades
This large semi-bush acorn squash produces high yields of marketable fruit that is very uniform in weight and size. The 2- to 2½-pound fruits have a black-green shell with deep ribbing. The orange flesh is high in sugars making it very flavorful and sweet. Resistance to powdery mildew tops off the benefits of this excellent new variety. -
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CS 601
This exclusive new hybrid zucchini variety has an open-bush plant habit and very low spine count that helps reduce scarring on the elongated, medium-sized fruit. With resistance to zucchini yellow mosaic virus and powdery mildew race 2, CS 601 has shown excellent yield potential and has proven to be an excellent shipper. -
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Cut Above
This exclusive variety has it all — high Brix, small seed pips, excellent shipping capabilities and good shelf life. The 15- to 17-pound, round-to-oval seedless watermelon has a standard triploid rind pattern and bright red, crisp flesh. Cut Above has shown wide adaptability and has performed very well in trials in Georgia and Florida. -
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Goldprize
This high-quality fruit with uniform shape and size is smooth and glossy with improved yellow color that ensures an eye-catching pack. Thanks to a longer harvest and excellent disease protection, Goldprize offers higher yields. This summer squash features intermediate resistance to watermelon mosaic virus and zucchini yellow mosaic virus. -
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Infinite Gold
The newest trend in cantaloupe, this variety has been bred for long shelf life and strong performance without sacrificing quality and taste. The vigorous plant produces a high yield potential of uniform, round/oval fruit with firm, dark-orange flesh. Infinite Gold has high resistance to Fusarium wilt races 0-2 and powdery mildew race 2. -
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Millennium
Excellent for crown cut and short trim, Millennium is a new high-yielding, highly adaptable variety that will not purple. Domed heads have very small beads, exceptionally uniform head maturity, good heat tolerance and fewer side shoots. Anthocyanin-free, this variety has shown strong postharvest color retention. -
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Nirvana
This new bicolor sweet corn combines the best of all worlds — vigor and emergence with high-quality taste and texture. High yielding with uniform, full-tipped ears that have good kernel contrast and rowing, this exceptional new variety has proven to be a game changer in trials. Nirvana continues to raise the bar with exceptional snap, ease in packing, and good holding power. -
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Perfect 10
This exclusive gynoecious variety has a healthy, vigorous plant with very consistent performance. The attractive dark-green fruit is early (55 to 60 days) and uniform with an average fruit length of 8¼ to 8½ inches. An impressive disease resistance package tops off the benefits of this exciting new variety. -
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Rally
Rally combines outstanding fruit quality with great flavor. Large and extra-large, globe-shaped fruit are smooth, firm, and uniform with excellent color for the mature-green and vine-ripe markets. Medium to tall plants are widely adaptable, particularly for main season through late spring production. Excellent disease resistance completes the package.
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Rosemary Gordon is editor of American Vegetable Grower, a Meister Media Worldwide publication. See all author stories here.