Vegetable Seed Supplier — Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz County has produced commercial vegetables since the 1920s — Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and artichokes have been grown on this coast for over a century.
Santa Cruz County has produced commercial vegetables since the 1920s — Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and artichokes have been grown on this coast for over a century. Orsetti Seed Company supplies commercial vegetable seeds to growers and operations throughout Santa Cruz County, with varieties evaluated under the same marine-influenced coastal conditions that define production from Santa Cruz to Watsonville.
The Santa Cruz coast's fog regime is driven by direct Monterey Bay exposure — persistent morning marine layer, afternoon clearing in summer, and minimal frost risk year-round. This stable environment suits continuous cool-season production. Organic farming has deep roots in Santa Cruz County; CCOF was organized in part by growers from this region. Orsetti's CCOF certification aligns with the organic-oriented supply chain that characterizes much of Santa Cruz County's commercial vegetable sector.
Orsetti's reach
Orsetti Seed Company, Inc.
2300 Technology Pkwy, Ste 1Hollister, CA 95023
831.636.4822
osco@orsettiseeds.com
Varieties for Santa Cruz County
Processing Tomatoes
8 hybrid varieties, 67–80 days, determinate — for California commercial growers and processors
View varieties →Broccoli
BRAVADO — coastal-adapted, CCOF certified available, documented downey mildew tolerance
View varieties →Cabbage
Rio Grande Red — processing and fresh market, suited to Santa Cruz County coastal conditions
View varieties →Lettuce
Two Star PVP, Marin PVP, Kodiak PVP, Red Fusion PVP — 55–70 DTM, open-pollinated, coastal-adapted
View varieties →Common questions
What vegetable seed suppliers serve Santa Cruz County?
Orsetti Seed Company, based in Hollister 40 miles south, serves Santa Cruz County growers through an independent dealer network. Contact us at 831.636.4822 or osco@orsettiseeds.com for variety questions and dealer referral.
Are Orsetti's seeds available as CCOF certified organic in Santa Cruz County?
Yes. Orsetti's CCOF certification covers organically produced seed lots, warehouse, mill, and third-party organic packaging operations. Organic availability varies by variety and season — contact us to confirm for your specific planting window.
What broccoli varieties are suited to Santa Cruz County's coastal conditions?
BRAVADO is Orsetti's commercial broccoli variety, evaluated under coastal California conditions with documented downey mildew tolerance — the primary disease pressure in marine-influenced production environments. Approximately 105 days from direct seeding.
What is the history of vegetable production in Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County has produced commercial vegetables since the 1920s. Brussels sprouts dominated the coastline for decades — the county was once the world's largest Brussels sprouts producer. Broccoli, artichokes, and leafy greens have been continuous crops since, with organic production particularly active throughout the county.
Talk to the Orsetti team directly.