Vegetable Seed Supplier — Imperial, CA
Imperial is the county seat of Imperial County, situated in the heart of one of California's most productive desert agriculture regions.
Imperial is the county seat of Imperial County, situated in the heart of one of California's most productive desert agriculture regions. The Imperial Valley growing season runs October through March — broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, melons, and peppers all work before summer heat arrives. Orsetti Seed Company serves Imperial and surrounding Imperial Valley communities 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 — suited for desert valley heat accumulation
View varieties →Melons
BOS 125 — golden-yellow rind, excellent Brix, firm white flesh. 85–95 DTM. Strong performance under desert heat conditions
View varieties →Lettuce
Kodiak PVP (heat-tolerant green looseleaf, 55 DTM), Two Star PVP, Marin PVP, Red Fusion PVP — open-pollinated
View varieties →Common questions
What vegetable seed suppliers serve Imperial, CA and the Imperial Valley?
Orsetti Seed Company, based in Hollister, CA, serves Imperial Valley growers through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for variety information and dealer referral.
What is the growing season in Imperial, CA?
The Imperial Valley growing season for cool-season vegetables runs October through March. Broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and peppers fit this window. Melons can be grown in the spring shoulder season at the edges of the warm window.
What melon and broccoli varieties are recommended for the Imperial Valley?
BOS 125 is our commercial melon variety — golden-yellow smooth exterior, white firm flesh, excellent Brix, 85–95 DTM. BRAVADO is our commercial broccoli at approximately 105 days from direct seeding, suited for the October through January planting window.
Does Orsetti Seed Company distribute to Imperial County, CA?
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 for your operation.
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