Orsetti Seeds

Vegetable Seed Supplier — Madera, CA

Madera is the county seat of Madera County in the central San Joaquin Valley, between Fresno and Merced.

Madera is the county seat of Madera County in the central San Joaquin Valley, between Fresno and Merced. Madera County's diverse farm economy encompasses wine grapes, almonds, dairy, and row crops including processing vegetables. Orsetti Seed Company serves Madera County and the broader San Joaquin Valley through an independent dealer network, with commercial hybrid varieties trialed under California field conditions at the San Juan Bautista research facility.

Madera County's central San Joaquin location provides consistent warm summers with low humidity during the critical harvest window — conditions that favor quality processing tomato production with clean, dry harvest conditions. The county's access to surface water from the San Joaquin River system and groundwater allows flexible irrigation management across diverse crop types and planting windows.

Orsetti's reach

Orsetti Seed Company, Inc.

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

Varieties for San Joaquin Valley

Processing Tomatoes

8 hybrid varieties, 67–80 days — suited to the San Joaquin Valley production environment

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Broccoli

BRAVADO — fall and winter production window in the Central Valley

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Cabbage

Rio Grande Red — globe heads, 4–5 lbs, commercial processing standard

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Peppers

BOS 425, GEM 90, GEM 91 — processing and foodservice types for Central Valley conditions

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Melons

BOS 125 — 85–95 DTM, very good Brix under Madera County warm-season production

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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 Madera County growers?

Yes — Orsetti serves the San Joaquin Valley through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for variety questions and dealer referral.

What crops are grown commercially in Madera County?

Madera County is a significant producer of wine grapes, almonds, and dairy, alongside processing vegetables and row crops. The San Joaquin Valley floor supports diverse production systems with Sierra Nevada irrigation water from the Friant-Kern Canal and San Joaquin River.

Is Orsetti Seed Company CCOF certified?

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