Western Tomato CROP GUIDE

Committed to Excellence from the field to the table We are committed to helping growers get the most from their crops, both now and for generations to come. Partnering with our customers every step of the way, we offer advanced, innovative solutions that provide growers with the tools they need in the field to ultimately put the food on the table. After all, our job is about helping customers deliver high-quality, nutritious vegetables to the market. We leverage our rich history in the industry, strong presence in the market and significant investment in the future of agriculture to help you do just that.

Innovating for the Future Backed by global resources and a daily investment of more than $3 million in research and development, we bring to market innovative, integrated solutions that help ensure your high-value vegetable crops reach their full genetic potential. Our state-of-theart research facilities located across the U.S. are incubators for innovation in the field and in the marketplace, helping to ensure that we’re providing growers with the tools they need to put food on the table. Pasco Seed Processing Facility Vero Beach Research Center

This 40-acre, 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility processes both large-seeded and small-seeded vegetables. It houses a unique, two-pass drying system that most closely resembles natural drying in the field. Seed is stored within optimal parameters of temperature and humidity, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality seed.

This industry-leading facility combines the latest technologies with practical, hands-on field testing. The 12-month growing season allows scientists to generate multiple seasons of field data per year.

Partnering for Success Our roots in the vegetable industry run deep, tracing back to 1876 with the establishment of ROGERS® brand seed. For more than 130 years, we have worked boot-to-boot with our vegetable customers to provide a truly cutting edge, individualized approach to solution building. Our integrated portfolio of seed, traits, seed treatment and crop protection products support your crop at each stage of development, from seed to harvest, and each stage of the market, from packer to plate.

Syngenta Research Stations

Syngenta Seed Processing Facilities

Woodland Research Station Undergoing a major expansion to enhance R&D and seed production capabilities, this station serves as a hub for cereal, corn, cucurbit and fruiting vegetable research in the California Central Valley.

Addressing Whole-farm Challenges We understand that your challenges extend far beyond the field, and collaborate with industry partners to provide whole-farm service and support. Through programs like AgriEdge Excelsior®, we provide growers with recordkeeping tools designed to improve business practices and assist them in meeting supply chain requirements and satisfying consumer preferences. As an active member of Field to Market®, the alliance for sustainable agriculture, we collaborate with fellow industry leaders to address the challenge of putting enough food on the table to meet the needs of our rapidly growing population—both today and well into the future.

Naples Research Station This station lies just south of the frost line in Florida, allowing two generations per year of most crops. It includes more than 100 open-field acres and contains more than 60,000 square feet of greenhouse space, as well as controlled growth environments and laboratories.

Supporting the Industry Our commitment to customer satisfaction extends beyond solutions, service, and support – it’s an investment in the future success of the industry as well. We are proud to work closely with industry organizations, such as the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), Produce for Better Health, Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, as an advocate for sustainable vegetable production and consumption.

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Outstanding tomato varieties for the western U.S.

Quali T 27

Bobcat

Valleycat

Quali T 21

Quali T 99

A TSWV variety with the high-quality expected by the California foodservice market

• Demonstrated fruit quality, uniformity and exceptional firmness for mature green and vine-ripe markets • High yields of extra large and large fruit that hold up well from farm to market • Performs well in early and mid-season plantings • Plant habit provides excellent foliage protection to the crop

• Ideally suited for California regions • Internal structure preferred by freshcut operators • Concentrated yields of extra large and large fruit • Good color development under ethylene gas • Firmness allows for extended shipping

• Out-yielded competitor varieties in numerous commercial plantings in California1 • Higher packouts of extra large and large fruit • Excellent firmness, internal structure, and uniform ripening • Concentrated maturity and size, without sacrificing crown fruit in the furrow

• Designed specifically for the mature green market with moderate to vigorous plant architecture • Globe-shaped fruit with ideal smoothness, uniformity and firmness • Well adapted to the cooler growing conditions (front and tail end of the season) • High marketable yields of large to extra-large fruit • Excellent room ripening capabilities as well as by gassing

• Vigorous plant supports extra large and large fruit • Firm, smooth fruit with good internal and external color

• Excellent fit for the earlier portion of the season

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Quali T 47

Quali T 23

Carolina Gold

A TSWV variety with superior yield and quality

• Suitable for summer and fall harvests in the Central Valley of California, meeting growers’ demand for a season-long tomato program • Vigorous vine keeps marketable fruit out of the furrow • Plant provides excellent cover from the intense summer sun and can withstand high temperatures • Fruit maintains size and quality

• Unique yellow-gold color • Mostly extra large and large fruit throughout the entire season • Adaptable variety, well-suited for multiple environments

• High yields of smooth, firm fruit • Predominantly extra large fruit • Good internal and external color

• Proven performer throughout the main growing season

Source: Syngenta California Field Trials

Technical data: tomato Variety

Approximate maturity

Culture

Fruit shape, longitudinal section

Fruit type

Approx. size

Fruit characteristics

Disease resistance

BEEFSTEAK Bobcat

Earlymedium

Open field

Globe

Beefsteak

Large to very large

Beef; globe shape; uniform green shoulders; jointed; very firm; excellent quality under ethylene gas

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / S / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0) IR: Ss

Quali T 27

Earlymedium

Open field

Globe

Beefsteak

Large to very large

Large to extra-large fruit size; firm; good internal and external color

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / Ma, Mi, Mj / S / TSWV / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0)

Quali T 21

Medium

Open field

Globe

Beefsteak

Large to very large

Uniform green shoulders; excellent fruit size and firmness

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / Ma, Mi, Mj / S / Ss / TMV / ToMV: 0-2 / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0)

Quali T 47

Medium

Open field

Globe

Beefsteak

Very large

Predominant extra large size; smooth; nice color; very firm

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / Ma, Mi, Mj / S / TSWV / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0)

Valleycat

Medium

Open field

Globe

Beefsteak

Large to very large

High concentration of extra large fruit; excellent interior qualities; gasses to an attractive red color

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / Ma, Mi, Mj / S / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0)

Quali T 23

Medium-late

Open field

Globe

Beefsteak

Large to very large

Uniform green shoulders; uniform fruit size and shape; excellent firmness

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / TMV / ToMV / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0)

Quali T 99

Medium

Open field

Globe

Beefsteak

Large to very large

Smooth shoulders; small blossom end scar; very good quality results under cold to warm weather conditions

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / Ma / Mi / Mj / S / Ss / TSWV / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0)

Open field

Slightly flattened

Beefsteak

Large to very large

Yellow-gold color; deep oblate; uniform green shoulders; small blossom scar

HR: Fol: 0-1 (US1-2) / V (Va: 0, Vd: 0)

BEEFSTEAK YELLOW Carolina Gold

Medium

Disease abbreviation key Fol

Fusarium wilt caused by the specified races of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici

Ma

Ma Root knot caused by Meloidogyne arenaria

Mi

Root knot caused by Meloidogyne incognita

Mj

Root knot caused by Meloidogyne javanica

S

Grey leaf spot caused by Stemphylium spp.

TSWV

Spotted wilt caused by tomato spotted wilt virus

Ss

Grey leaf spot caused by Stemphylium solani

V

Verticillium wilt caused by the specified race of Verticillium albo-atrum, V. dahliae

TMV

Mosaic caused by tobacco mosaic virus

HR

High resistance

IR

Intermediate resistance

ToMV

Mosaic caused by tomato mosaic virus

Pathogen races are indicated to the right of the abbreviation in parentheses [example: Fol: 1, 2 = Fusarium wilt caused by races 1 and 2 of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici]. In cases where specific races or strains are not noted, the variety is resistant to some, but not necessarily all known races or strains of the pathogen. For complete disease resistance information, please visit www.vegetables.syngenta-us.com.

Powerful Portfolio of Proven Protectors Syngenta offers a broad portfolio of crop protection products and seed treatments to help growers maximize crop potential, including:

A robust combination of an industry-leading strobilurin and one of the most powerful triazoles on the market, Quadris® Top fungicide protects tomatoes from a broad spectrum of profit-robbing diseases. Quadris Top exhibits preventive, systemic and curative activity to offer foliar disease control whenever it’s needed. And, Quadris Top eliminates the valleys in a grower’s disease control program for maximum ROI, truly making it the strobilurin of choice.

Voliam Xpress® insecticide provides powerful, quick knockdown and long-lasting residual control of a wide array of damaging insect pests. One product provides dual-action control of lepidopteran pests plus other insects with the application flexibility to fit anytime of the season. Plus, with Voliam Xpress, there’s no need for tank-mixing, so one label provides all the information a grower needs.

For more information on Syngenta vegetable offerings, visit www.vegetables.syngenta-us.com or contact your local Syngenta reseller or representative.

All photos are the property of Syngenta unless otherwise noted. ©2014 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some crop protection products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your local extension service to ensure registration status. Voliam Xpress is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Voliam Xpress is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops and weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift onto blooming plants while bees are foraging adjacent to the treatment area. AgriEdge Excelsior®, Quadris Top®, ROGERS®, Voliam Xpress®, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.Field to Market® is a trademark of The Keystone Center.

GS 404.63000

SLC 1764E 11-2014