Orsetti Seeds

Vegetable Seed Supplier — Capitola, CA

Capitola is a coastal city in Santa Cruz County situated on Monterey Bay, adjacent to the Pajaro Valley agricultural corridor that extends south toward Watsonville.

Capitola is a coastal city in Santa Cruz County situated on Monterey Bay, adjacent to the Pajaro Valley agricultural corridor that extends south toward Watsonville. The area serves as a gateway between the Santa Cruz coastal market and the production-intensive Pajaro Valley, where commercial broccoli, lettuce, and strawberry operations are concentrated.

The Capitola coastline shares the same Monterey Bay marine climate that defines cool-season vegetable production across Santa Cruz County — persistent marine layer, stable temperatures, and minimal frost risk year-round. Commercial operations in the surrounding county benefit from this environment for continuous broccoli and lettuce production. Orsetti's CCOF certification aligns with the organically focused supply chain common to Santa Cruz County's vegetable sector.

Orsetti's reach

Orsetti Seed Company, Inc.

2300 Technology Pkwy, Ste 1
Hollister, CA 95023
831.636.4822
osco@orsettiseeds.com

Varieties for Santa Cruz County

Processing Tomatoes

8 hybrid varieties, 67–80 days, determinate — for California commercial growers and processors

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Broccoli

BRAVADO — coastal adapted, consistent under Monterey Bay marine influence

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Cabbage

Rio Grande Red — commercial standard for Santa Cruz County coastal operations

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Peppers

BOS 425, GEM 90, GEM 91 — specialty types for pickling and foodservice

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Melons

BOS 125 — golden-yellow rind, firm white flesh, excellent Brix. 85–95 DTM

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Lettuce

Two Star PVP, Marin PVP, Kodiak PVP, Red Fusion PVP — 55–70 DTM, open-pollinated

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Common questions

Does Orsetti Seeds serve growers near Capitola?

Yes — Orsetti serves all of Santa Cruz County through an independent dealer network. Hollister headquarters is approximately 38 miles southeast of Capitola. Contact us at 831.636.4822 for variety questions and dealer referral.

What vegetable crops are grown near Capitola?

Capitola is surrounded by Santa Cruz County agricultural land — commercial broccoli, lettuce, and cool-season vegetables are grown in the broader Monterey Bay corridor. The Pajaro Valley growing region, known for strawberries and broccoli, is within 10 miles south.

Are Orsetti seeds available as CCOF certified organic near Capitola?

Yes. CCOF certification covers organically produced seed lots, warehouse, mill, and third-party organic packaging operations. Contact us to confirm availability for your planting season.