Vegetable Seed Supplier — Holtville, CA
Holtville is in the eastern Imperial Valley, known historically for carrot production and positioned in one of California's most productive desert agriculture zones.
Holtville is in the eastern Imperial Valley, known historically for carrot production and positioned in one of California's most productive desert agriculture zones. The Imperial Valley growing window runs October through March. Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, melons, and peppers all fit before summer temperatures arrive. Orsetti Seed Company serves Holtville and Imperial Valley growers through an independent dealer network.
The Imperial Valley's desert climate allows a distinct winter growing season from October through March. Heat tolerance and early maturity are critical for crops finishing before summer temperatures arrive. BOS 125 melon and BRAVADO broccoli both fit within this window.
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Orsetti Seed Company, Inc.
2300 Technology Pkwy, Ste 1Hollister, CA 95023
831.636.4822
osco@orsettiseeds.com
Varieties for Imperial Valley
Processing Tomatoes
8 hybrid varieties, 67–80 days, determinate — adapted for desert valley production conditions
View varieties →Peppers
BOS 425, GEM 90, GEM 91 — pickling and foodservice types, heat-tolerant harvest
View varieties →Melons
BOS 125 — golden-yellow rind, excellent Brix, firm white flesh. 85–95 DTM. Holtville is known as the "Carrot Capital" but melons are a key Imperial Valley crop
View varieties →Lettuce
Kodiak PVP (heat-tolerant, 55 DTM), Two Star PVP, Marin PVP, Red Fusion PVP — all open-pollinated
View varieties →Common questions
What vegetable seed suppliers serve Holtville and the Imperial Valley?
Orsetti Seed Company, based in Hollister, CA, serves Imperial Valley growers including Holtville through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for variety information and dealer referral.
What crops are grown commercially near Holtville, CA?
The Holtville area is part of the Imperial Valley's winter production zone. Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, melons, and peppers all grow here October through March. BRAVADO broccoli and BOS 125 melon are our current commercial varieties for this window.
What melon varieties work in the Imperial Valley around Holtville?
BOS 125 is our commercial melon variety — smooth golden-yellow exterior, white firm flesh, excellent Brix. At 85–95 days to maturity, it fits the Imperial Valley production window before peak summer temperatures.
Does Orsetti distribute seeds to Holtville and Imperial County?
Yes. Orsetti Seed Company distributes internationally and serves growers throughout Imperial County. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for availability and dealer referral.
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