Orsetti Seeds

Vegetable Seed Supplier — Monterey, CA

Monterey serves as both the county seat and the agricultural business hub for the county's commercial vegetable industry.

Monterey serves as both the county seat and the agricultural business hub for the county's commercial vegetable industry. Ag consultants, the Monterey County Farm Bureau, the County Agricultural Commissioner, and a network of agribusiness service providers based in Monterey coordinate commercial operations that run throughout the Salinas Valley.

Monterey County is California's largest vegetable-producing county by value — the Salinas Valley corridor from Castroville through King City supplies a significant share of the nation's broccoli, lettuce, and spinach. Orsetti's regional dealer network covers the full county, and the San Juan Bautista research facility evaluates varieties under the same coastal disease pressure and fog cycles that define Salinas Valley production.

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 — for commercial growers throughout Monterey County and surrounding regions

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Broccoli

BRAVADO — primary commercial variety for Monterey County, coastal adapted, ~105 days direct seeded

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Cabbage

Rio Grande Red — processing and fresh market standard for county operations

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Peppers

BOS 425, GEM 90, GEM 91 — specialty pickling and foodservice types for county processing operations

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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 — four open-pollinated varieties, 55–70 DTM

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Common questions

What seed companies serve Monterey County, CA?

Orsetti Seed Company is headquartered in Hollister and maintains its primary research facility in San Juan Bautista — within Monterey County's agricultural market area. We serve the county through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822.

How do Monterey County growers purchase Orsetti seeds?

Orsetti seeds are distributed through an independent regional dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com and we'll connect you with your dealer for pricing and availability.

What are the primary commercial vegetable crops in Monterey County?

Monterey County is California's largest vegetable-producing county. Primary crops include broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, strawberries, artichokes, and spinach. The Salinas Valley from Castroville through King City is the center of production.

Is Orsetti Seeds CCOF organic certified?

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