Orsetti Seeds

Vegetable Seed Supplier — Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carmel-by-the-Sea sits on the Monterey Peninsula within Monterey County's agricultural market area.

Carmel-by-the-Sea sits on the Monterey Peninsula within Monterey County's agricultural market area. Agricultural buyers and agribusiness professionals based in Carmel access commercial vegetable seed supply through the same regional dealer networks that serve the broader Monterey County and Salinas Valley production system.

The Carmel coastline has direct Pacific Ocean exposure creating among the most stable cool conditions on the Peninsula — consistent fog, minimal frost, and moderate temperatures year-round. Orsetti's regional dealer network covers the full county, with the San Juan Bautista research facility 30 miles inland providing variety support for coastal Monterey County operations.

Orsetti's reach

Orsetti Seed Company, Inc.

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

Varieties for Monterey County

Processing Tomatoes

8 hybrid varieties, 67–80 days, determinate — available to Monterey County growers and commercial operations

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Broccoli

BRAVADO — coastal adapted, year-round Monterey County production window

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Cabbage

Rio Grande Red — commercial standard for Monterey County operations

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Peppers

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

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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 the Carmel and Monterey Peninsula area?

Yes — Orsetti serves all of Monterey County through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 for variety questions and dealer referral for your area.

What vegetable seed varieties work in Carmel's coastal climate?

Carmel's direct Pacific Ocean exposure creates very stable cool conditions year-round — ideal for broccoli, lettuce, and cabbage. Minimal frost risk and consistent fog make this one of California's most reliable environments for cool-season production.

How close is Orsetti Seeds to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Orsetti is headquartered in Hollister, approximately 40 miles east of Carmel. The San Juan Bautista research facility is approximately 30 miles east. Seeds reach the Monterey Peninsula through our independent regional dealer network.