Orsetti Seeds

Vegetable Seed Supplier — Modesto, CA

Modesto is the county seat of Stanislaus County in the northern San Joaquin Valley, a major agricultural hub with a diverse farm economy that includes processing tomatoes, peppers, dairy, poultry, and nuts.

Modesto is the county seat of Stanislaus County in the northern San Joaquin Valley, a major agricultural hub with a diverse farm economy that includes processing tomatoes, peppers, dairy, poultry, and nuts. Stanislaus County is one of California's top agricultural counties by value. Orsetti Seed Company serves Stanislaus County growers through an independent dealer network, supplying commercial hybrid varieties suited to the Central Valley's warm-season production environment.

Stanislaus County's Central Valley location delivers hot, dry summers with reliable irrigation access from the Tuolumne and Stanislaus river systems. Processing tomatoes in this region benefit from consistent heat accumulation — high soluble solids and clean harvest conditions in August through September. Orsetti's 8-variety processing tomato program offers maturity windows from 67 to 80 days, allowing growers to stagger plantings and manage harvest timing against processor contracts.

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 Stanislaus County's Central Valley production environment

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Broccoli

BRAVADO — fall production in Stanislaus County's October–December window

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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 the Central Valley heat environment

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Melons

BOS 125 — 85–95 DTM, suited to the San Joaquin Valley's warm-season production window

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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 Stanislaus County and the Modesto area?

Yes — Orsetti serves the Central Valley through an independent dealer network. Our processing tomato, pepper, and melon varieties are suited to Stanislaus County's production environment. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com.

What vegetable crops are grown commercially near Modesto?

Stanislaus County is a major processing vegetable producer — processing tomatoes, peppers, and melons are significant row crops alongside the county's large dairy, poultry, and nut industries. The Tuolumne and Stanislaus rivers provide reliable irrigation for valley floor operations.

What processing tomato varieties does Orsetti offer for Stanislaus County?

Orsetti offers 8 hybrid processing tomato varieties from 67 to 80 days to maturity, covering early to full-season windows. Contact us for current specifications and availability to match your processor contract requirements.